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The Familiar's Legacy #3
Chasing Tails
Cressida Curtain has gone from hunting bad guys to being hunted, and she’s been forced into hiding for safety. She yearns to dig her claws into a new assignment to alleviate the boredom of her current lifestyle. The thrill of the chase calls to her.
She never expected adventure to land, quite literally, on her doorstep in the form of two strangers. Both seek help from Cressida to further their own agendas. One is trustworthy. One is not. A wake of death and destruction seems to follow them.
Her chosen family is relying on her to make the right choice. And making the wrong one could have dire consequences—for her loved ones, for her personal safety, and even for her world.
Nobody told her that being the legacy bearer would be this difficult.
She never expected adventure to land, quite literally, on her doorstep in the form of two strangers. Both seek help from Cressida to further their own agendas. One is trustworthy. One is not. A wake of death and destruction seems to follow them.
Her chosen family is relying on her to make the right choice. And making the wrong one could have dire consequences—for her loved ones, for her personal safety, and even for her world.
Nobody told her that being the legacy bearer would be this difficult.
334 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 10, 2023
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R. Lindsay Carter
6 books15 followersR. Lindsay Carter wanted to be a zookeeper when she was a girl. Now, she is content to stick with her small menagerie at home, which includes her supportive husband and her two daughters. When she isn’t in the throes of writing, you can find R. Lindsay creating art, reading, gardening, ignoring household chores, and otherwise lounging about, usually with her lap taken up by her dog and/or one of her three cats. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, R. Lindsay happily lives in Oregon.
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May 14, 2024
*4.5/5 Stars*
Chasing Tails is the third entry in this series and I thought i was just as much fun as the first two entries. In this entry, Cressida chafes while she hides from those who are hunting her down, spending this time training and learning to control the new powers she didn't know she had as well as trying to figure out how to break the curse she received in the first book. Frustrated, she decides to take matters into her own hands. And while I could understand her frustration, after what she has been through, you would think she would have given a moment of reflection when she embarked on this next journey.
For the record, I love the characters in this book and have enjoyed their character development. Naturally, Cressida's development is the strongest as she is the main character, but I am happy to see more of the secondary characters play a stronger role in this book and we get to learn a bit more about their pasts and their motivations. Grimm is definitely my next favourite character after Cressida and I was happy for him to play a more central role in this book. It did lead to some interesting revelations and I am really curious as to how the author is going to continue the story line that developed with Grimm in the next book. There were also several new character introduced and I liked how smoothly the author integrated them into the story; they should play pivotal roles as the story moves forward so I can't wait to learn more about them.
I don't think the plot moved along as quickly as the second book, but it was still interesting and there were a lot of threads from the previous books that were resolved. The writing style is engaging and the dialogue continues to be witty, drawing you into the story and the plot. Because Cressida is a shape-shifting cat, she can use that ability to get herself out of difficult situations, except when her opponents know about her abilities, so it was fun trying to see her get out of those situations where she was trapped. I have always liked how Cressida relies on her friends and family for help and the author doesn't make her out to be this big heroine, even though the is supposed to be the one to save the world. The author makes great use of other characters to help Cressida, as family and friendship continues to be a running theme throughout this series.
Chasing Tails is another fun entry into this series, and it is just as compelling as the first two books with great storytelling and good character development. With some unexpected twists and turns, this book had me turning the pages quickly, but I enjoyed every moment of it. If you are looking for a fun, fantasy series, then I highly recommend this series.
I received a free book from the author.
Chasing Tails is the third entry in this series and I thought i was just as much fun as the first two entries. In this entry, Cressida chafes while she hides from those who are hunting her down, spending this time training and learning to control the new powers she didn't know she had as well as trying to figure out how to break the curse she received in the first book. Frustrated, she decides to take matters into her own hands. And while I could understand her frustration, after what she has been through, you would think she would have given a moment of reflection when she embarked on this next journey.
For the record, I love the characters in this book and have enjoyed their character development. Naturally, Cressida's development is the strongest as she is the main character, but I am happy to see more of the secondary characters play a stronger role in this book and we get to learn a bit more about their pasts and their motivations. Grimm is definitely my next favourite character after Cressida and I was happy for him to play a more central role in this book. It did lead to some interesting revelations and I am really curious as to how the author is going to continue the story line that developed with Grimm in the next book. There were also several new character introduced and I liked how smoothly the author integrated them into the story; they should play pivotal roles as the story moves forward so I can't wait to learn more about them.
I don't think the plot moved along as quickly as the second book, but it was still interesting and there were a lot of threads from the previous books that were resolved. The writing style is engaging and the dialogue continues to be witty, drawing you into the story and the plot. Because Cressida is a shape-shifting cat, she can use that ability to get herself out of difficult situations, except when her opponents know about her abilities, so it was fun trying to see her get out of those situations where she was trapped. I have always liked how Cressida relies on her friends and family for help and the author doesn't make her out to be this big heroine, even though the is supposed to be the one to save the world. The author makes great use of other characters to help Cressida, as family and friendship continues to be a running theme throughout this series.
Chasing Tails is another fun entry into this series, and it is just as compelling as the first two books with great storytelling and good character development. With some unexpected twists and turns, this book had me turning the pages quickly, but I enjoyed every moment of it. If you are looking for a fun, fantasy series, then I highly recommend this series.
I received a free book from the author.
June 16, 2023
Chasing Tails is the best book yet in The Familiar's Legacy series!!
All three of these books have been wonderful cozy fantasy reads full of warmth, humor, and intrigue - and this one did not disappoint. In fact, I feel that Carter has made huge strides with this book to move the story futher. We see a side of Cressida that we have not yet come across and her character goes through some important and necessary character development that makes going into the next book extremely exciting.
I also feel like this book made a lot of progress in bringing in the side characters to more of a focal point, though I would LOVE to get some chapters from Grimm or Fluerette's POV. We got more Gavin and the kids and even introduced some new characters... dare I even say, a love triangle! I think I speak for everyone when I say... can Grimm just become human already?!?!?
All three of these books have been wonderful cozy fantasy reads full of warmth, humor, and intrigue - and this one did not disappoint. In fact, I feel that Carter has made huge strides with this book to move the story futher. We see a side of Cressida that we have not yet come across and her character goes through some important and necessary character development that makes going into the next book extremely exciting.
I also feel like this book made a lot of progress in bringing in the side characters to more of a focal point, though I would LOVE to get some chapters from Grimm or Fluerette's POV. We got more Gavin and the kids and even introduced some new characters... dare I even say, a love triangle! I think I speak for everyone when I say... can Grimm just become human already?!?!?
September 28, 2024
Fabulous!
I loved the first two books in ‘The Familiar’s Legacy’ series, so looked forward to reading the third, and it didn’t disappoint! What can I say? I loved this one too. The characters continue to grow and develop, the exploration of their relationship dynamics nicely balanced against all the thrills and spills of the exciting plot. With such a great cast, it’s hard to choose a favourite character, but I think Grimm just edges it for me (though I do adore Cressida and Gavin!) Don’t miss these books if you enjoy mythology-inspired fantasy set in an interesting world. This is a fantastic, well-written series, and I’ve already ordered book four, as I can’t wait to discover how Cressida resolves a certain conundrum, amongst other things!
I loved the first two books in ‘The Familiar’s Legacy’ series, so looked forward to reading the third, and it didn’t disappoint! What can I say? I loved this one too. The characters continue to grow and develop, the exploration of their relationship dynamics nicely balanced against all the thrills and spills of the exciting plot. With such a great cast, it’s hard to choose a favourite character, but I think Grimm just edges it for me (though I do adore Cressida and Gavin!) Don’t miss these books if you enjoy mythology-inspired fantasy set in an interesting world. This is a fantastic, well-written series, and I’ve already ordered book four, as I can’t wait to discover how Cressida resolves a certain conundrum, amongst other things!
May 12, 2023
The third book in this exciting adventure was just as compelling as the first two! I loved the continuation of Cressida’s story, along with her partner Grimm. This story introduced a new character, which was a great addition (that’s all I’ll say about the new character at the risk of spoilers!). Every time I thought I had the plot figured out, it would take a slight and unexpected turn. I can’t wait for the fourth book to come out!!
June 25, 2023
I couldn't stop reading this, my daughter is also reading this, and we are both captivated with the story. The ending was amazing and left me hankering for the last part. I will be very sorry to see it end.
Also, thank you for the mention in the acknowledgements.
Also, thank you for the mention in the acknowledgements.
May 27, 2025
Another great story with lots of twists and turns and adventure.
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