Back of Book: 

All curses start somewhere, and it's not always where you expect. 

With graduation approaching, Ronnie and Magda need to finish writing their spellbook so they can receive the ultimate reward: a place on Grimalkin Academy's honour roll. 

But when things start to go wrong, it turns out that more than their friendship is on the line, and if Ronnie can't fix it, the consequences won't be worth thinking about. 

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Curses Start Somewhere is the prequel to the Grimalkin Academy: Kittens series, which follows Ronnie's daughter, Mona.  

Book Number: Prequel (0.5)

Genre: Young Adult | Fantasy | Romance | LGBTQIA+ 

Review: 🌟🌟

Learn how Mona's curse started in this short story that follows her mother's final month at Grimalkin Academy.

Ronnie is super excited to be turning in her senior project with her best friend, Magda. They both dream of making the honor roll, and they know that the jinx they've crafted will get them there. Unfortunately, there's a mix-up that causes Magda's name to not appear on the final list. Ronnie is desperate to fix this error, as she fears she may lose her best friend forever if she can't undo what has been done.

I figured I'd check out the prequel and see if it had me any more excited about this series. To be honest, it cemented the fact that I can just skip this one altogether.

Ronnie definitely has a healthy romance going with her boyfriend, Marshall, but that was about all that I really enjoyed about this one. Marshall cares about her deeply and they are the type of high school sweethearts that you just know are going to get married someday.

Ronnie and Magda's entire kerfuffle is such a petty mess. I can't see why Magda would throw away their entire friendship in a bitter rage of jealousy. It makes even less sense that she's holding on to that grudge over twenty years later. It also sounds like Mona's curse is at least fifty percent her mother's fault, as it sounds like she and Magda created the curse together.

Overall, "Curses Start Somewhere" was a quick read that sheds a small amount of light on Mona's curse in the "Grimalkin Academy: Kittens" series, but that was about it. It includes a sweet romance and a petty friendship squabble, but nothing too substantial. I think my thoughts on this one just confirms that I will indeed not be investing my time into the rest of this series. 

Back of Book: 

Things might be easier if I could stop conjuring kittens every time I attempt a spell.

I used to be good at magic. That's how I got into Grimalkin Academy in the first place. Then I was dared by my friends to try a spell way above my abilities.

Now, the end of year exams are coming up, and I need to find a way to stop my magic going haywire all the time or I'm going to fail.

At least matters of my heart are easy enough...for now 

Book Number: One 

Genre: Young Adult | Fantasy | Romance | LGBTQIA+ 

Review: 🌟🌟

Book one in an urban fantasy series featuring a witchy academy and a low heat poly romance. 

Mona Black has been struggling with her magic as of late. Every time she casts a spell, she ends up conjuring a kitten instead. On top of the kitty conundrum, Mona also has to grapple with her feelings for her best friend's twin brother, Ryan. As the school year progresses, she finds herself also catching feelings for Caspian and Thomas, too. Is it possible to like all three at the same time? And will she be able to fix her magic before finals? 

I ended up reading this one for a prompt in a reading challenge in which I had to read a book that takes place at a school. Since I know that Greenwood's books are short and usually to my liking, I decided to give this one a read. Unfortunately, this one wasn't my cup of tea, and I found this story to be too basic for me to really feel engaged. 

Mona's situation is unique and extremely basic at the same time. I've read dozens of series in which the MCs magic refuses to cooperate; Mona's just happens to come with kittens. I don't think this really add any deep meaning to anything, so I felt a bit let down by the lack of creativity in this one. Grimalkin seems like any other magic school with literally no unique features. 

I personally found the high school drama in this one to be a tad over the top. Mona has extreme beef with a girl named Ivy for literally no reason. Ivy is definitely the mean girl of the school, and I found her very existence to be petty. The other conflicts in this one revolve around peer pressure at parties and feeling jealous towards different boys, which is just super juvenile and not something I ended up enjoying all that much. 

I was super confused why there were three different guys all vying for Mona's heart, but upon finishing the book, I see it is labeled as a reverse harem romance, so that at least makes sense now. Ryan is the safe one she's known her entire life. Caspian is the popular kid that makes Mona feels like she belongs at school. Thomas is the nerdy one who is helping her try to fix her magic. All three boys play their own role in Mona's life, though I have my doubts that these three will actually be able to mesh well together. 

Overall, "First Time's a Charm" was a very basic book featuring a magic school and high school drama. There wasn't anything super unique about it, and I feel the story's entire selling point is kittens, which felt weak to me. I wasn't hooked on the romance with any of the three guys, so there wasn't much pushing this one forward for me. I would be interested to see if this series gets any deeper as it progresses, but I don't think it will be a series that I will actively pursue. 

Back of Book: 

Discovering she's under a curse is only the start of Mona's problems.

I never wanted a cat, but the ever-kittens don't seem to care, and now I have more than ever.

The last thing I expected when I came to Grimalkin was to learn I'd been cursed. And yet, now I am. I have no choice but to find a way to break it. But first, I need to work out who cast it in the first place.

At least I have some warlocks by my side to lend a helping hand.

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Second Time's A Curse is book two of Grimalkin Academy, an urban fantasy academy series featuring two best friends, lots of kittens, and a low-heat poly romantic subplot.

If you enjoy paranormal academy, cute familiars, light-hearted romance, witches, and friendship, you should start the Grimalkin Academy series today. 

Book Number: Two

Genre: Young Adult | Fantasy | Romance | LGBTQIA+ 

Review: ? 

Back of Book: 

Messing with black magic has serious consequences.

Betrayal is a strong word, and now I'm being accused of it.

At least I'm not the one in custody for a crime I didn't commit, though that's caused its own problems. If I'm going to follow my heart, I need to prove one of my warlocks is innocent. The problem is, I don't know how to do that without condemning myself.

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Third Time's A Crime is book three of Grimalkin Academy, an urban fantasy academy series featuring two best friends, lots of kittens, and a low-heat poly romantic subplot.

If you enjoy paranormal academy, cute familiars, light-hearted romance, witches, and friendship, you should start the Grimalkin Academy series today. 

Book Number: Three 

Genre: Young Adult | Fantasy | Romance | LGBTQIA+ 

Review: ? 

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The clock is ticking for finding a curse to Mona's curse.

I'm so close to having the answer, so why am I still cursed?

With my friends, kittens, and guys around, I'm starting to feel like I have a grip on what's going on. All I have to do is experiment until I stop conjuring kittens every time I do magic. And let's not forget the black magic plot that's afoot. I know something's going on, but I need to know more if I'm to clear our names.

Then there's the Dean's threat. I don't want to be expelled, and I'm going to do everything in my power to stop it from happening.

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Fourth Time's A Cure is book four of Grimalkin Academy, an urban fantasy academy series featuring two best friends, lots of kittens, and a low-heat poly romantic subplot.

If you enjoy paranormal academy, cute familiars, light-hearted romance, witches, and friendship, you should start the Grimalkin Academy series today. 

Book Number: Four 

Genre: Young Adult | Fantasy | Romance | LGBTQIA+ 

Review: ? 

Back of Book: 

The kittens are in danger and Mona will stop at nothing to save them.

I thought being cured would solve all my problems, instead, it seems to have made them worse.

With my kittens in trouble, and the threat of black magic users only getting stronger, I have more than enough on my plate.

At least I have my best friend, and my warlocks to lean on for help.

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Fifth Time's A Crisis is book five of Grimalkin Academy, an urban fantasy academy series featuring two best friends, lots of kittens, and a low-heat poly romantic subplot.

If you enjoy paranormal academy, cute familiars, light-hearted romance, witches, and friendship, you should start the Grimalkin Academy series today. 

Book Number: Five 

Genre: Young Adult | Fantasy | Romance | LGBTQIA+ 

Review: ? 

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Mona, Ryan, and Rhubarb are causing havoc on the dig of their dreams.

Now her curse is lifted, Mona has a chance to follow her dream of becoming an archaeologist. When a chance to take part in one comes up, she can't refuse, even if it means leaving her kittens, Caspian, and Thomas behind for a few weeks.

Everything is going to plan until Mona and Ryan find themselves lost in a tomb and in need a kitten to come to the rescue.

Luckily for them, Rhubarb has come along for the ride.

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This Time Is Trouble is book six of Grimalkin Academy, and is a HEA story for Mona, an urban fantasy academy series featuring two best friends, lots of kittens, and a low-heat poly romantic subplot.

If you enjoy paranormal academy, cute familiars, light-hearted romance, witches, and friendship, you should start the Grimalkin Academy series today. 

Book Number: Six

Genre: Young Adult | Fantasy | Romance | LGBTQIA+ 

Review: ? 

Back of Book: 

Daphne is determined to find an old family spell.

Studying at Grimalkin has been Daphne's dream since she was a little girl.

With her best friend unable to do the simplest spells, her brother determined to find an old family spell to turn them into cats, and hot dates with a vampire, her hands are full enough. Add to that two other guys trying to get her attention, and a teacher that seems to hate her, and Daphne's school year isn't quite going to plan…

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Catching A Vampire is book seven of Grimalkin Academy, an urban fantasy academy series featuring two best friends, lots of kittens, and a low-heat poly romantic subplot.

If you enjoy paranormal academy, cute familiars, light-hearted romance, witches, and friendship, you should start the Grimalkin Academy series today. 

Book Number: Seven

Genre: Young Adult | Fantasy | Romance | LGBTQIA+ 

Review: ? 

Back of Book: 

A fake relationship is the only way for Daphne to get what she wants, so long as she doesn't lose her heart.

Heartbroken and rejected, Daphne has to find a way to carry on if she wants to stay at Grimalkin Academy.

With her brother still intent on finding the old family spell, and his best friend still trying to get Daphne to agree to a date, she has her hands full. Even if what she really wants to do is make a vampire forgive her.

Can they find the spell? And can Daphne convince Heath to forgive her?

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Catching A Wizard is book eight of Grimalkin Academy, an urban fantasy academy series featuring two best friends, lots of kittens, and a low-heat poly romantic subplot.

If you enjoy paranormal academy, cute familiars, light-hearted romance, witches, and friendship, you should start the Grimalkin Academy series today. 

Book Number: Eight

Genre: Young Adult | Fantasy | Romance | LGBTQIA+ 

Review: ? 

Back of Book: 

A backfiring spell could have consequences for Daphne.

Finding the family spell wasn't all Daphne wanted it to be.

With side effects from her cat-shifting making themselves known, Daphne has to race against time to fix them, especially as her new enemy wants to do everything she can to get Daphne expelled.

Can Daphne and her friends figure out a way for her to stay at Grimalkin Academy?

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Catching A Warlock is book nine of Grimalkin Academy, an urban fantasy academy series featuring two best friends, lots of kittens, and a low-heat poly romantic subplot.

If you enjoy paranormal academy, cute familiars, light-hearted romance, witches, and friendship, you should start the Grimalkin Academy series today. 

Book Number: Nine 

Genre: Young Adult | Fantasy | Romance | LGBTQIA+ 

Review: ? 

Back of Book: 

A witch in a ball full of vampires...what could go wrong?

When given the chance of a lifetime to go to the vampire Yuletide ball with Heath, Daphne jumps at the opportunity, even if she's going to be the only witch there.

At first, she finds herself entranced by the beauty of the ball, until catastrophe strikes the Christmas tree and it's up to Daphne to save the day.

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Courting A Witch is book ten of Grimalkin Academy, and a happy ever after story for Daphne, an urban fantasy academy series featuring two best friends, lots of kittens, and a low-heat poly romantic subplot.

If you enjoy paranormal academy, cute familiars, light-hearted romance, witches, and friendship, you should start the Grimalkin Academy series today. 

Book Number: Ten (Last Book) 

Genre: Young Adult | Fantasy | Romance | LGBTQIA+ 

Review: ?