Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter

By Heather Fawcett
** Publication Date 17 February 2026 **
5 stars




I adored Heather Fawcett’s Emily Wilde series. So magical. She created an amazing world where you could actually believe such things existed. I gladly jumped into her new novel.


Agnes runs a cat rescue in Montreal. It was started by Agnes and her late husband Robin, because they wanted to save the street cats. Now Agnes runs the rescue with her sister, Elise and some volunteers. It’s hard to make ends meet when you rely on charity. So when the shelter is damaged during a magical fight, Agnes doesn’t know how she’s going to keep the shelter running.


Until someone suggests she check a rental in a fancier part of town. When Agnes discovers the rent, she’s shocked, but she also can’t say no. Agnes moves the shelter into the new location. Only the location is somewhat strange. Odd characters show up night and day to find their way through a trapdoor into the basement. Eventually Agnes finds out what exactly is in the basement, and while she’s not happy about it, she doesn’t have many options.


This story wove together elements of fantasy, magic, romance, and cats. What could possibly go wrong? It’s a whimsical, wonderful novel. Agnes is a formidable heroine, especially with her sister Elise as a foil. The two appear to be well equipped to run the world. Each cat has a special personality. Truly a fun and endearing story that many will love.


I would read this one again. 
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