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Liches Get Scritches: A Cat Cultivation
A humorous, slice-of-life fantasy about a cat... who dreams of being immortal.
Jenkins Greenleaf is no stranger to death. After all, he has nine lives and intends on living each one to the full. Deep in the dreaming woods, across the river and through the marsh, he discovers a secret forest sect. There he learns the ancient art of cultivation, along with all the other spirit beasts.
Despite his affinity, his mentor warns him away from death qi. It is too dangerous, too unstable, and after all, there are so many other elements to cultivate.
But nine lives are simply not enough.
The road to immortality may start with clean fur and impeccable toe-beans, but how can one meditate without lungs to breath or blood to circulate?
Trials and heavenly tribulations follow, but a cat will always land on his feet.
Also featuring pesky pixies, mean toad girls, demonic rats and one knitting lich.
A slice-of-life western cultivation.
Redwall x Lovecraft x Beware of Chicken
A standalone story in the Liches Get Stitches universe.
Jenkins Greenleaf is no stranger to death. After all, he has nine lives and intends on living each one to the full. Deep in the dreaming woods, across the river and through the marsh, he discovers a secret forest sect. There he learns the ancient art of cultivation, along with all the other spirit beasts.
Despite his affinity, his mentor warns him away from death qi. It is too dangerous, too unstable, and after all, there are so many other elements to cultivate.
But nine lives are simply not enough.
The road to immortality may start with clean fur and impeccable toe-beans, but how can one meditate without lungs to breath or blood to circulate?
Trials and heavenly tribulations follow, but a cat will always land on his feet.
Also featuring pesky pixies, mean toad girls, demonic rats and one knitting lich.
A slice-of-life western cultivation.
Redwall x Lovecraft x Beware of Chicken
A standalone story in the Liches Get Stitches universe.
437 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 7, 2025
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April 8, 2025
If you liked Liches Get Stitches, then chances are you will like this too. It's a stand alone side story that follows Maud's cat, Jenkins, starting a little before the events of Liches book 1. Unlike Liches though, the magic system here is all cultivation, which honestly is super cute and reminds me of stuff like Beware of Chicken and the third Kungfu Panda movie lol. But also can we just take a moment to appreciate how much sense it makes for animals to be cultivators? I love that as an explanation for why some animals are "awake" and others not. And the characters are just super great too, as always with an HJ Tolson story. Be advised, however, that while this story is very light and cozy for the majority of the book, it does veer into its own dark night of the soul, and I found that moment so relatable in terms of sudden shifts in identity, that I did cry a bit. Yes, the cute cat book made me cry, but stories with that kind of power tend to be the best I think.
September 5, 2025
As usual, the Kindle app is not letting me leave reviews, so it will only be on here.
I probably read this a bit out of order for the rest of the series, but I don't think I missed anything by reading this one first.
This book was a hoot. I think most people are going to like it. Especially if you like cats. Yes, it is told from the POV of a cat. Yes, it is hysterical at times. Yes, it will it you in the feels at other times.
Seriously, just do yourself a favor and give this book a read.
Highly recommended.
I probably read this a bit out of order for the rest of the series, but I don't think I missed anything by reading this one first.
This book was a hoot. I think most people are going to like it. Especially if you like cats. Yes, it is told from the POV of a cat. Yes, it is hysterical at times. Yes, it will it you in the feels at other times.
Seriously, just do yourself a favor and give this book a read.
Highly recommended.
June 26, 2025
A great addition to the series!
I love this new perspective from Jenkins. I love that he has his own adventures and secrets (like all cats do). I love the premise and how his quest is woven into Maud's story. I could read stories from this universe over and over. I love the humor from the cat's perspective and the writing style is very fun. Thanks for another great story.
I love this new perspective from Jenkins. I love that he has his own adventures and secrets (like all cats do). I love the premise and how his quest is woven into Maud's story. I could read stories from this universe over and over. I love the humor from the cat's perspective and the writing style is very fun. Thanks for another great story.
December 17, 2025
This is another one that I really didn’t expect anything more than an entertaining D&D inspired romp and got WHACKED right in the feels!!!
I’m adding it to my bookshelf alongside Majordomo & Jester by Tim Carter. I love it when a book so thoroughly surprises you with unexpected depth and heart.
Excited to see exactly how far Jenkins Greenleaf and his person Maud go in their new unlife!
I’m adding it to my bookshelf alongside Majordomo & Jester by Tim Carter. I love it when a book so thoroughly surprises you with unexpected depth and heart.
Excited to see exactly how far Jenkins Greenleaf and his person Maud go in their new unlife!
April 27, 2025
A cat is a cat.
While not as engaging as the main series it is worth a read.
The story of Jenkins life up to, and a little after his assention to undeath.
Fairly standard cultivation system, the main difference is animals instead of people. Tom out
While not as engaging as the main series it is worth a read.
The story of Jenkins life up to, and a little after his assention to undeath.
Fairly standard cultivation system, the main difference is animals instead of people. Tom out
November 23, 2025
From womb to beyond death, Jefferson the Cat Cultivator battles two-leggers, Tribulation Dragons, Evil Demon Rats, Wraiths and sundry other nefarious foes as he grows ever more resplendent. Of course, he always knew he would excel and triumph - it's others he must educate. Fun read, despite a bit of a struggle as Jefferson transitions to the undead.
May 30, 2025
Marvelous to re-enter the world of my fave lich Maud from a whole new perspective. This is an absolute banger for cultivation lovers! Also clearly written with a genuine love of cats.
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