The Axolotl Familiar

Twisted Fairytales Collection, Book 30

De: KuroKoneko Kamen

Narrado por: Calen Golden

Axol has always known his place. As the familiar to Serina—mermaid, witch-in-training, and daughter of the infamous Sea Witch Melusine—he cleans up her spell disasters, cooks her meals, and tries to keep her out of trouble. Even after she gifted him with speech through magic, he’s still just her adorable pet. A talking axolotl. A servant. But from Axol’s perspective? He’s her guardian. And he’s terrified.

Serina may be sweet, but she’s reckless, spoiled, and entirely too much like her mother for comfort. Melusine once tried to conquer the Kingdom of Atlantis, and Axol fears Serina is one bad decision away from following in her footsteps. He’s resigned to watching over her from the shadows—until the day she drags him to MerMage Academy for Bring Your Familiar to School Day. That’s where everything changes.

In Astronomy class, Axol discovers something that shakes his entire world: a sea of stars, a moon that whispers secrets, and—most ridiculously—a rabbit that supposedly lives there. For the first time in his life, Axol dares to dream of something beyond serving Serina. He wants to see the stars. There’s just one small problem. Well, several.

To reach the surface, Axol will have to:

Steal a telescope from Morvo, a dangerously hangry eel familiar.

Trick a purrmaid named Minette into handing over a shape-shifting potion.

Learn a light spell strong enough to blind a monstrous anglerfish lurking in the depths.

Somehow not get eaten in the process.

But when Axol finally takes the potion, turning into a merman for the first time, his plan takes an unexpected turn—Serina sees him. And, of course, she’s instantly suspicious. Panicked, Axol blurts out a name from his favorite old hero tales: Lancelot. Now, as "Lancelot," he finds himself stuck escorting Serina to The Pirate and the Moon Rabbit Dance—a ridiculous high school event he wanted absolutely nothing to do with. It should be simple. Get in. Get out. Try not to blow his cover.

©2025 KuroKoneko Kamen (P)2025 KuroKoneko Kamen

“I am the notorious Gentleman Thief, Lancelot!”

What a cute story for teens and adults alike. I listed adults since I am an adult and I truly enjoyed this story. This story is part of the Twisted Fairytales Collection by KuroKoneko Kamen. This author also has 2 graphic novels with this same name that have amazing drawings to go along with the action.

This book was narrated by a new to me narrator, Calen Golden, who did an amazing job with each of the character's voices.

This story is about a self absorbed witch in training 14-year-old mermaid named Serina and her familiar/slave axolotl named Axol.

I definitely want more stories surrounding these two characters and the adventures they could have. This author's imagination could definitely spawn tons more stories.

fantasy

Great book. Very enjoyable and very well done. Definitely recommend this book. won't get bored at all well done.