Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Review: LESSONS IN LATTE: A MAGICAL MOUSE CAPER by Merrie Destefano

About the Book
My name is Melvin Mouse and I’m different from most other mice. It’s all because my mom had a near-death experience right before I was born.

I can talk and read minds. That gets me into a lot of trouble.

On top of that, I’m addicted to cheese. Trust me, that gets me into even more trouble.

That’s how I met her. Elspeth, a nine-year-old girl with a broken heart. She offered me a piece of cheese. I would have helped her anyway—I knew she needed help—but I might not have gotten close enough for her to kidnap me!

Before I knew it, I was living in a bakery, where the food was to die for, and I had agreed to help Elspeth find something she lost. I’d never had an indoor home before, where I was protected from the rain and cold. I never had humans who cared about me.

I’d never even had a family. Not really. Mom died right after me and my siblings were born.

This was the first time I ever felt loved.

I could really get used to this.

Except that’s when I found out what Elspeth lost.

Her Siamese cat!

A cat! My sworn enemy!

The only creature in the world impervious to my mind-reading ability. I never know what a cat’s going to do, until it chases me and tries to eat me!

Everybody knows a mouse and a cat can’t live together.

Still, I’m still going to help find Elspeth’s cat, even if it means losing my new home. Because I can’t disappoint my new friend.

USA Today bestselling author Merrie Destefano’s Lessons In Latte is an enchanting and heartwarming tale of friendship, courage, and the boundless love that can blossom in unexpected places. If you enjoyed Wonder by R.J. Palaio or Kitty Confidential by Molly Fitz, you’ll love the captivating story of Melvin Mouse and the magical journey he’s about to undertake.

Lessons In Latte is one of three delightful tales about magical mice. This series also includes Mouse In The House by DeAnna Drake and Paws On The Pier by M.G. Wetherholt.


MY THOUGHTS

This has to be the cutest cozy mystery I’ve ever read. It was fast-paced and featured some of the most likable and interesting characters.

I fell in love with Melvin, the talking mouse. He's a bit of a cheese addict, and it's that love of cheese that leads him to a dangerous mission when he promises a young girl he'll find her missing cat. I loved Melvin's kindness, resiliency, and bravery. I never thought I'd say this, but I just wanted to give that mouse a big hug. He was such a charming and sweet little guy.

I loved this heartwarming tale of belonging and found family. It made me laugh and put a big smile on my face. I highly recommend it!

I received an advanced copy of this book and voluntarily reviewed it. All thoughts and comments are my honest opinion.

FIVE STARS

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