Review: Aborable Novella for the Romance and Cat Lover (B Grade)
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 04 29, 2013
The Girl with the Cat Tattoo by Theresa Weir was free on Kindle, so since I'm freebie grabbing Kindle addict, I snatched up this short story. This is an adorable tale from a few points of view, mainly from a cat named Max who's concerned about his owner, Melody. Ever since Melody's husband was killed, she hasn't been herself. She brings home these men Max can't stand. Max ends up peeing on their clothes to get them out of the house. Max loves Melody and wants to help her find a new man she can love, but on his terms. One day Max gets out of the house and goes on adventure. He ends up at a soup kitchen and meets Joe, who feeds Max and smells very nice and has a pleasant voice and nice touch. Max decides Joe is for Melody and soon Joe and Melody are dating. But since Melody is spending all her time with Joe, Max feels left out and wants Melody to himself again.While Max tries to get used to Joe in his and Melody's lives, Melody isn't sure where she stands with Joe. He never takes her to his apartment and is very evasive. She starts to question if her relationship with Joe is a healthy one and she takes it upon herself to investigate the man she's falling in love with. What happens next reveals all of Joe's secret, which leads to the real reason why Melody's husband was murdered and how Max ends up saving the day. His reward is as a guest on the Ellen DeGeneres show!The Girl with Cat Tattoo is perfect for any reader who enjoys stories with animals. This has a very creative spin with the star being a cat and not the humans for once. Max's insight, curiosity and dedication to Melody, the lonely librarian, is very tender and sweet. I connected with Max right away and he really brings flavor to the story as a whole. The romance factor here is very subtle in regards to Melody and Joe, and it has a nice twist to it when you find out who Joe really is and why he's so vague in regards to his real career. Also the subplot with Ellen, the popular daytime talk show host wanting Max on her show was genius. I couldn't stop smiling.This is one short story that is very easy reading and one I recommend anyone try. It's perfect for teens and adults alike and will surely bring forth some laughs. I'm so glad to have met Max and would love to see more stories featuring him, Melody and Joe.Katiebabs