Just finished and, apart from one ridiculous decision by the main character that had me face palming, really enjoyed. This actually had me wanting more so the next two books have been ordered. Refreshing to read something that had me caring about the characters as well as curious over the world building and magic systems.

An update on my mischief after a difficult start to the year.

My first outdoor session of the year.

I am heartbroken to say we bid farewell to Damson early January.

Our wonderful bundle of hyperactivity bravely underwent a successful tumour removal surgery in the summer and made a great recovery. However, early January it was back, this time as a brain tumour.

Our vet was very compassionate and helped her pass peacefully.

RIP Casper, 26/12/2025

Casper was already an older rat when he found his forever home with us. He was a wonderful balance to the lively girls in the mischief, happily scuffling with the permanently hyper Damson then snuggling with our cuddle baby Bramble. He was an inspiration on determination as the progress of his HLD slowed him down, yet he happily found new ways to move.

His last day was spend having cuddles and enjoying his favourite foods before he fell asleep and passed peacefully with his cage mates for company.

Edited to show Bramble “helping”