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The Cobblestone Coven #1
Coffee House Witch and the Grumpy Cat
Almost thirty, unemployed, and with a failed engagement. It seemed like all of witch Cassiopeia's prayers to the goddess of fortune had gone unanswered.
Down on her luck, Cassiopeia has now choice but to return to her grandmother's coffee house where she grew up. The familiar neighbourhood brings back memories, both good and bad.
While she tries to find her feet, she meets a grumpy cat with a secret and reconnects with an old friend in the local antique store. Everything seems to be going well... except that her magic isn't responding like it should. What's a witch to do when everything in life seems to be going wrong? First step, make a good cup of coffee.
Down on her luck, Cassiopeia has now choice but to return to her grandmother's coffee house where she grew up. The familiar neighbourhood brings back memories, both good and bad.
While she tries to find her feet, she meets a grumpy cat with a secret and reconnects with an old friend in the local antique store. Everything seems to be going well... except that her magic isn't responding like it should. What's a witch to do when everything in life seems to be going wrong? First step, make a good cup of coffee.
156 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 10, 2025
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August 6, 2025
The Coffee House Witch & Grumpy Cat is a cute and cozy witchy novella.
FMC Cassiopeia has had to move back to her hometown after a bad breakup with her longtime girlfriend. She is back working at her grandmother's coffee shop, and is trying to find herself again.
This story has cute familiars, and they can talk! Her grandmother's cat Betty likes to take napping "breaks" that last quite a while. The coffee shop is called The Lazy Cat, such a cute and perfect name. Cassiopeia also runs into a grumpy cat, who she ends up being able to "hire" to retrieve her boots from her ex's house.
While Cassiopeia's magic may be on the fritz, she still has a degree in potion making that she hasn't been able to put to much use, but creates a wonderful hangover cure for her Gran, who then tells her friends about it. Cassiopeia reconnects with an old friend, and there may be a little something more going on there, but we only get a quick glimpse into The Cobblestone Coven, and I am excited to read what comes next for Cassiopeia and the grumpy cat.
Thank you to the author for a copy of this book!
FMC Cassiopeia has had to move back to her hometown after a bad breakup with her longtime girlfriend. She is back working at her grandmother's coffee shop, and is trying to find herself again.
This story has cute familiars, and they can talk! Her grandmother's cat Betty likes to take napping "breaks" that last quite a while. The coffee shop is called The Lazy Cat, such a cute and perfect name. Cassiopeia also runs into a grumpy cat, who she ends up being able to "hire" to retrieve her boots from her ex's house.
While Cassiopeia's magic may be on the fritz, she still has a degree in potion making that she hasn't been able to put to much use, but creates a wonderful hangover cure for her Gran, who then tells her friends about it. Cassiopeia reconnects with an old friend, and there may be a little something more going on there, but we only get a quick glimpse into The Cobblestone Coven, and I am excited to read what comes next for Cassiopeia and the grumpy cat.
Thank you to the author for a copy of this book!
January 15, 2026
4 stars. Balthazar and Betty are little scene stealers. They’re so cute! Talking cat familiars and they both have such big personalities. Cassie was a wonderful main character she’s back in her hometown working at her Gran’s coffeeshop with her cousin after a breakup. This was so cozy and laidback and I adored all of the characters. Gran was a riot. She’s so cool. She goes out to clubs drinking and partying all night with her senior citizens friends and she’s my hero honestly. This was so much fun and I cannot wait for book two because I’m loving this series already.
December 9, 2025
First book in the series. A cozy witch fantasy. It introduces all the main characters in the story.
February 27, 2026
Super cute, cozy and easy read. Very accessible and good vibes
May 22, 2025
I received a free copy from the author and voluntarily reviewed it.
I love the cozy fantasy genre and I am so excited when authors I already know write in the genre. The Coffee House Witch & The Grumpy Cat is the first book in this series. It really reads as a first part of the story and there's a lot of introduction happening. Cassiopeia returns to her home town after a breakup and without a job, she starts working for her Gran at the coffee house again and tries to find her footing.
This book had some parts I really liked and others I enjoyed less. I liked Cassiopeia's banter with Faye and I assume that will turn into romance eventually, but for now they are just friends reconnecting. I really liked Faye, she was a fun character to read about and I would say even more interesting than the actual main character. I also liked Balthazar, the grumpy cat, he was just so grumpy and cute. And I can't wait to read more about him. I also liked Cassiopeia's interactions with her grandma and cousin.
I liked the cozy fantasy vibes, although I would've liked more of this. There is very little magic and even the cozy vibes don't come through as strongly as I wanted. Cassiopeia is still feeling down after her breakup and that influences how she sees her home town. I am thinking this will change in future books when she starts to feel more at home again.
Now for what I struggled with. I liked Cassiopeia, but it's like I never fully warmed up her. I felt bad for her with the breakup and such, but I always struggle with breakups in books like this when I just cna't see why the characters were together to begin with as it seemed her ex didn't treat her well. Either way there's a lot of sadness and Cassiopeia struggling with what to do now after losing her long term girlfriend and her job. And while this makes sense, I just didn't find it particularly interesting to read about. I hope this changes in future books.
Then there is the magic, with witch in the title I had expected more magic. But Cassiopeia is struggling with her magic and doesn't do much of it, except brewing a potion. I liked that scene and the potion brewing and it seems there will be more of that in the next book. It was interesting how the magic was tied to deities, but there isn't as much about it and I wanted to know more about how it worked. I also wondered if anyone could become a witch or not and how that works with the deities. Either way there's very little about the magic so far, but hopefully there will be more of that in future books. I also had expected there to be more progress on her magic struggles, but seems this will be continuing into the next book. I liked the familiars and the bit about them and how they can talk.
To summarize: This was the start to a new cozy fantasy series by this author and I am curious to see where it goes next. This one was a bit of a mixed read for me, with parts I really liked and others I liked less. I liked Cassiopeia's banter with Faye, her interactions with her grandma and cousin as well as the grumpy cat Balthazar. Cassiopeia is struggling being just out of a long term relationship and I didn't find this as interesting to read about. There isn't as much magic and the cozy fantasy vibes are subtle, but I think this will get expanded upon in future books. This book really felt like a part 1 of a larger story and I am curious to see where thing go next. I plan to check out book 2 and hopefully enjoy that one more.
I love the cozy fantasy genre and I am so excited when authors I already know write in the genre. The Coffee House Witch & The Grumpy Cat is the first book in this series. It really reads as a first part of the story and there's a lot of introduction happening. Cassiopeia returns to her home town after a breakup and without a job, she starts working for her Gran at the coffee house again and tries to find her footing.
This book had some parts I really liked and others I enjoyed less. I liked Cassiopeia's banter with Faye and I assume that will turn into romance eventually, but for now they are just friends reconnecting. I really liked Faye, she was a fun character to read about and I would say even more interesting than the actual main character. I also liked Balthazar, the grumpy cat, he was just so grumpy and cute. And I can't wait to read more about him. I also liked Cassiopeia's interactions with her grandma and cousin.
I liked the cozy fantasy vibes, although I would've liked more of this. There is very little magic and even the cozy vibes don't come through as strongly as I wanted. Cassiopeia is still feeling down after her breakup and that influences how she sees her home town. I am thinking this will change in future books when she starts to feel more at home again.
Now for what I struggled with. I liked Cassiopeia, but it's like I never fully warmed up her. I felt bad for her with the breakup and such, but I always struggle with breakups in books like this when I just cna't see why the characters were together to begin with as it seemed her ex didn't treat her well. Either way there's a lot of sadness and Cassiopeia struggling with what to do now after losing her long term girlfriend and her job. And while this makes sense, I just didn't find it particularly interesting to read about. I hope this changes in future books.
Then there is the magic, with witch in the title I had expected more magic. But Cassiopeia is struggling with her magic and doesn't do much of it, except brewing a potion. I liked that scene and the potion brewing and it seems there will be more of that in the next book. It was interesting how the magic was tied to deities, but there isn't as much about it and I wanted to know more about how it worked. I also wondered if anyone could become a witch or not and how that works with the deities. Either way there's very little about the magic so far, but hopefully there will be more of that in future books. I also had expected there to be more progress on her magic struggles, but seems this will be continuing into the next book. I liked the familiars and the bit about them and how they can talk.
To summarize: This was the start to a new cozy fantasy series by this author and I am curious to see where it goes next. This one was a bit of a mixed read for me, with parts I really liked and others I liked less. I liked Cassiopeia's banter with Faye, her interactions with her grandma and cousin as well as the grumpy cat Balthazar. Cassiopeia is struggling being just out of a long term relationship and I didn't find this as interesting to read about. There isn't as much magic and the cozy fantasy vibes are subtle, but I think this will get expanded upon in future books. This book really felt like a part 1 of a larger story and I am curious to see where thing go next. I plan to check out book 2 and hopefully enjoy that one more.
May 28, 2025
Okay look: Ariana Jade (AKA Arizona Tape) isn't who you're going to read if you're looking for deep, thoughtful epics, she's who you're going to for fun, cozy, quick reads, and The Coffee House Witch & The Grumpy Cat is right in line with that.
As the initial installment of the Cobblestone Coven serial, the story is a sweet, low-angst introduction to Cobblestone and the main players. We get meet Cassie, our lovely protagonist, as she returns to Cobblestone and her grandmother's coffeehouse after a breakup. Through her we meet her gran and a couple of cousins, a few townspeople, and her childhood best friend Faye, who harbors feelings for Cassie. There are also familiars, including her gran's cat Betty and the titular Grumpy Cat (not his real name).
The story doesn't delve too far into the main plot of the story, but it didn't really need to just yet. Based on her past serials we'll get there with the next installment, which I will happily read.
I received a free ARC from the author, but my review is unbiased and left voluntarily.
As the initial installment of the Cobblestone Coven serial, the story is a sweet, low-angst introduction to Cobblestone and the main players. We get meet Cassie, our lovely protagonist, as she returns to Cobblestone and her grandmother's coffeehouse after a breakup. Through her we meet her gran and a couple of cousins, a few townspeople, and her childhood best friend Faye, who harbors feelings for Cassie. There are also familiars, including her gran's cat Betty and the titular Grumpy Cat (not his real name).
The story doesn't delve too far into the main plot of the story, but it didn't really need to just yet. Based on her past serials we'll get there with the next installment, which I will happily read.
I received a free ARC from the author, but my review is unbiased and left voluntarily.
May 27, 2025
I’ve enjoyed all of Arizona Tape’s series, even when they are written under her new pseudonym of Ariana Jade. The new series is Cobblestone Coven, with the first book being The Coffeehouse Witch & The Grumpy Cat. Even the title lets the reader know this is another cozy fantasy book with cats and magic, so what’s not to like? The story is written from the perspective of Cassiopeia, the eponymous witch, as she returns to her home and the family’s coffeehouse. While Cassie views herself as a failure, the reader will see that she actually has a strong personality which will help her find what she wants in life. The cat in the title is Balthazar, and he makes several appearances before Cassie gets to talk to him. The area of Cobblestone is very much a small community, so Cassie runs into people she knows and often has a rocky backstory with. The author loves to write secondary characters who provide comic relief and Coffeehouse Witch is no exception. This was a quick read for me since the characters and the worldbuilding both captured my interest. I think this may be their best series yet!
February 15, 2026
This is a fluffy little novella about Cassie, who returns to her childhood home heartbroken after her girlfriend breaks up with her. She hopes to regroup and make a new start, but her magic isn't working properly, and her childhood friend in the antique store is looking awfully cute.
Very fluffy, especially the detail that witches' familiars will wear little bow-ties, which is adorable. The magic is mostly an aside to this, but will probably be of more relevance later on. Cassie's poker-playing, over-indulging gran is hilarious, but the love between those two is clear, even if there are hints that things aren't well between Cassie and her own parents.
The book does just stop, unfortunately. I'd rather have taken a few of these and combined them into a single novel, rather than these shorter pieces (although that might have been a commercial decision).
Very fluffy, especially the detail that witches' familiars will wear little bow-ties, which is adorable. The magic is mostly an aside to this, but will probably be of more relevance later on. Cassie's poker-playing, over-indulging gran is hilarious, but the love between those two is clear, even if there are hints that things aren't well between Cassie and her own parents.
The book does just stop, unfortunately. I'd rather have taken a few of these and combined them into a single novel, rather than these shorter pieces (although that might have been a commercial decision).
February 6, 2026
I really enjoyed this fantasy story about a young woman whose life has been thrown into turmoil, forcing her to return to her grandmother's coffee house where she grew up, to try to get her life in order. Easier said than done. The characters are well developed and the story line was not always what I expected from other books with comparable story lines. This one held my interest. I was especially drawn to Balthazor - but you'll have to read to find out who that is.
Also, be aware this book is the first in the series and does have a cliffhanger ending. I look forward to reading the rest.
Also, be aware this book is the first in the series and does have a cliffhanger ending. I look forward to reading the rest.
February 20, 2026
Από τα πιο ωραία arc που έχω διαβάσει! είναι η αρχή μιας πολύ όμορφης τριλογίας με witchy σκηνικό στον σύγχρονο κόσμο . Η Κασσιόπη συντετριμμένη από τον πρόσφατο χωρισμό της επιστρέφει στο τόπο καταγωγής της μαζί με την γιαγιά της και πιάνει δουλειά στην οικογενειακή επιχείρηση. Ωστόσο, ανακαλύπτει ότι τελικά μπορεί να μην είναι τόσο αρνητική η επιστροφή αυτή καθώς επανεκτιμά την αξία της και θέτει υψηλούς στόχους. Επίσης να προσθέσω ότι η γραφή είναι διακριτική και ζεστή απευθυνόμενη σε όλους τους ανθρώπους ,ανοιχτή προς την LGBTQ κοινότητα και ειλικρινά ένα safe place γεμάτο με ζεστασιά ,φίλτρα και άρωμα καφέ .
July 29, 2025
Definitely a YA lesbian story. Nicely written.
Cass was feeling it when she returned home from a breakup with her ex girlfriend. Her girlfriend wanted things done a certain way and Cass was not ready or eager. So mutual breakup. Cass was some what happy, her younger cousin work at the Coffee house her grandmother owned and her childhood friend was working two doors down the coffee house. Cass discovered a cat who owner had passed away and the cat had a very good nose for finding items. Enjoy!
Cass was feeling it when she returned home from a breakup with her ex girlfriend. Her girlfriend wanted things done a certain way and Cass was not ready or eager. So mutual breakup. Cass was some what happy, her younger cousin work at the Coffee house her grandmother owned and her childhood friend was working two doors down the coffee house. Cass discovered a cat who owner had passed away and the cat had a very good nose for finding items. Enjoy!
January 14, 2026
A very unimaginative book. The cosy fantasy-with-coffee-shop equivalent of the endless American Christmas films with completely meaningless characters and stories.
It is very a very short story and ends without an ending, in the middle of the story.
The main character is rather bland and the story is very standard. There is no development in any character or in the story.
What I personally find very irritating is that everything is grabbed instead of taken. She grabbed a coffee. It's such an unnecessary aggressive action. It will be a delete on my e-reader.
It is very a very short story and ends without an ending, in the middle of the story.
The main character is rather bland and the story is very standard. There is no development in any character or in the story.
What I personally find very irritating is that everything is grabbed instead of taken. She grabbed a coffee. It's such an unnecessary aggressive action. It will be a delete on my e-reader.
May 5, 2025
Very adorable reading!
I love Cassiopeia, her Gran, her friend, & her cousin/co-worker, as well as Betty the cat & Balthazar the cat. Having to return home after a breakup is hard, but it’s amazing how much better it is with a great band of good vibes! Put a smile on a sad face for sure!
I love Cassiopeia, her Gran, her friend, & her cousin/co-worker, as well as Betty the cat & Balthazar the cat. Having to return home after a breakup is hard, but it’s amazing how much better it is with a great band of good vibes! Put a smile on a sad face for sure!
July 21, 2025
Nice Short Novel
I of course loved the talking cats ;). I'm not a big fan of books that are very clearly meant to entice the reader to keep purchasing the next however many that follow. The fact that this was one of those was my only complaint about it. Nice characters in what appears to be a nice magical world. Also the cover art is beautiful:)
I of course loved the talking cats ;). I'm not a big fan of books that are very clearly meant to entice the reader to keep purchasing the next however many that follow. The fact that this was one of those was my only complaint about it. Nice characters in what appears to be a nice magical world. Also the cover art is beautiful:)
December 31, 2025
Decent cozy book. No huge plot twists or big bad guys. Pretty peaceful. I only gave it 3 stars because the protagonist was super whiny for about half of the book. It was written in a realistic way, but I found myself yelling at the character to stop moping and go do something. She eventually did, but I am past the age of listening to people sulk about breakups.
May 2, 2025
Homecoming and helping
This was a lovely story about a witch returning home after her relationship ends, and her quest to find a new direction. Good friends and a familiar who is on his own add sweet and sassy touches as well.
This was a lovely story about a witch returning home after her relationship ends, and her quest to find a new direction. Good friends and a familiar who is on his own add sweet and sassy touches as well.
May 27, 2025
I was so excited to read this! I actually found this latest offering from the amazing Arizona Jade a little hard to get into, I'm not sure why, but once I was in, I was hooked. The grumpy cat, magic not working, a beloved Gran and old/new friends are the perfect recipe for a brand new series.
May 27, 2025
This was a fun and exciting start to the series. The main character Cassie, moved to her hometown to help with her granny's coffee shop after a break-up. The story is fast-paced with interesting characters. I really liked Balthazar's attitude, thought it was a great addition to the story.
October 2, 2025
Cozy
This is a nice quick cozy read with likeable characters and leaves you wanting to know more about where they are all headed...it is a bit predictable but a lot of cozy reads are...could be a nice pallet cleanser after a more heavy book...
This is a nice quick cozy read with likeable characters and leaves you wanting to know more about where they are all headed...it is a bit predictable but a lot of cozy reads are...could be a nice pallet cleanser after a more heavy book...
December 28, 2025
Super cute, lighthearted sapphic cozy fantasy with a hint of romance. Nice short read. I loved Balthazar, as someone who owns an orange boy cat. Good deal on Kindle for 99 cents - I look forward to reading the rest of the series!
January 27, 2026
Fun and lighthearted
Loved how easy and carefree this book was to read. I started to bind with the characters. I did not realize how quickly I would finish this book though. It was a 2 hour read so that was kind of a bummer. But I will read others in the series.
Loved how easy and carefree this book was to read. I started to bind with the characters. I did not realize how quickly I would finish this book though. It was a 2 hour read so that was kind of a bummer. But I will read others in the series.
May 7, 2025
Wow what an incredible story I loved the foundation of the story along with the characters it was a perfect start to the series can't wait for more a must-read congratulations
May 29, 2025
Very cute story. I’m excited to see where it goes from her. I’m invested.
July 18, 2025
Lovely story
This book didn't capture my attention from the picture on the cover but I'm really glad I didn't pass it by. It was a very well written story
This book didn't capture my attention from the picture on the cover but I'm really glad I didn't pass it by. It was a very well written story
August 28, 2025
I got to the end and was like ‘oh? Is that it?’
I would read the other books in the series, the book just seemed to end abruptly, but I enjoyed it.
I would read the other books in the series, the book just seemed to end abruptly, but I enjoyed it.
September 28, 2025
Fun read
Interesting book. Its a quick read and fun to read.. I enjoyed this book. The characters are interesting love talking animals witches familiar s. .
Interesting book. Its a quick read and fun to read.. I enjoyed this book. The characters are interesting love talking animals witches familiar s. .
December 20, 2025
It was okay. The writing wasn't great and there were editing mistakes. I got it for free. I won't be reading any more of the series. Unfortunately it didn't catch my interest 😕
December 30, 2025
Excited about the premise but it all kind of felt unfinished. I know its the first of a series, but it still ended abruptly without very much romance or magic at all.
January 2, 2026
cute book with cute characters. I imagine these cats walking in two legs. but Balthazar is by far my favorite so far.
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