The author sent me an ARC of this book (epub format) in exchange for an honest review.
My rating: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
Plot
(by Goodreads)
Inca, a Siberian puss, tells the story about her furry family – her brother Fromage, who is addicted to cheese and considers himself a cheese monger, and her sister, Cara, a gorgeous but timid Siamese. Inca, an avid fan of Dr. House, considers herself the leader of the troupe and responsible for the well-being of the family. They own, according to Inca, Missy, a young humanoid who has a well-established cheese shop in Paris. The story revolves around how Missy decides to move to London with her co-partners, Jacques and Genevieve, to run their new cheese shop and café. Can Fromage leave his pal, Charlotte, behind? Soon after arriving in London, the three cats accompany Missy to their neighbour’s house where they meet Monk, a blue Russian cat and Terrance, a golden retriever owned by their famous neighbour, a detective named Solo, living in the same compound in Kensington.
Things start to get interesting when Monk tries to help their neighbour, Polo, a sad little Pekinese whose mistress, a formerly well-known opera singer who is pining for her lost husband, has her valuable diamond necklace stolen. Can Inca and her family assist Monk and Terrance to recover the diamond necklace and resolve Polo’s problems?
| Genre(s): | Children’s ebooks > Animals > Cats Children’s ebooks > Fiction > Animals |
| Series: | Inca Book Series, #1 |
| Length: | 160 pages |
| Release date: | 2016-07-20 |
Teaser
…I pride myself as a feline version of Dr. House, intelligent, observant and out of the ordinary though I was not sure if the rest of the household had this perception of me. I constantly dream of being like Dr. House, solving cases and saving lives. Well no one could contest the fact that I am intelligent and observant with a serious countenance. I rarely see Dr. House smiling, and I try to imitate that look. He is my hero.
My Opinion
This book introduces you to Inca – a Siberian cat and her family.
With The Cats Who Crossed Over From Paris, R.F. Kristi has created a beautiful story of cats, their human Missy, further animals, and a mystery. It is a highly enjoyable read, you are drawn very close to Inca – if you are willing to let it happen. R.F. Kristi’s love for animals shows. She carefully elaborates the four-legged characters; the two-legged characters are of sufficient depth as well. Inca – charming sleuth and confessing Dr. House fan – guides the reader through the story, making it a feel-good read. The story comprises likeable characters, a little mystery, and it has a really good flow. It is the first book in a series and – I am looking forward to reading the next one.
Something I highly appreciated: There is a vocabulary part! Some names and/or words are French or Spanish – they are listed with the English translation. R.F. Kristi definitely is a very thoughtful author. (As a translator I often wonder why foreign language expressions and their meanings are not included in more books.)
This is a book for you if you like steady-paced, funny, and heart-warming stories for children, lovely pictures, if you love animals, and if you like interesting four-legged characters.
Recommended!
In brief:
| Cover | ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ |
| Writing | ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ |
| Plot | ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ |
| Characters | ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ |
| Mood | Hopeful, suspenseful |
| Pace | Steady |
| POV | First person – past tense |
| Language |  |
| Violence | |
| Sexual content | |
About the author
R. F. Kristi is the author of the Inca Book Series. Her target audiences are children and animal lovers. The series is based on the escapades of a feisty Siberian kitty who considers herself a great sleuth.
‘The Cats Who Crossed Over From Paris’ was released in June 2016 and the ‘Christmas Cats’ followed in December 2016. The third in the series – ‘Cats in Provence’ is currently bubbling and will be completed sometime in February 2017.
Kristi holds a doctorate in economic development and has worked in several international organizations. She has travelled and lived in many countries around the globe. She is fluent in English and French.
Kristi lives in Paris with her family and two cats, Inca and Cara. She is passionate about animal rescue efforts.
For more information see: www.incabookseries.com
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