Cat lives in Brooklyn and relies on The Rainbow Lady and Cheery Mailman for meals when not hunting mice on the streets. Sad Bodega Man's wife used to feed him before she stopped coming around. Cat is a great observed and fiercely protects his people. And his people, while all strangers, start to talk to one another unknowing that their connection is Cat.

This story is told from different perspectives and entangles each others lives. Such a quick, easy and enjoyable read. Familiar strangers who becomes friends living within the same few blocks in Brooklyn.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC. Opinions are my own.

This book was such a comforting read. Being able to read about a street cat’s community of people that cared for him was just so cute. I became invested in the characters and couldn’t wait to see how they intersected.

I was a little apprehensive about the cat’s perspective, it just sounded a little cheesy at first, but it was all written so well that I immediately forgot my apprehension. As the book went one I kept wanting to know more about everyone and actually see them, I want a movie or limited series based on this!

Cat’s People by Tanya Guerrero is an absolute delight that celebrates the beauty in unexpected friendships and the gentle magic that stray cats can weave into our days.

Told through multiple POVs, including Cat’s! This is a cozy, feel-good read perfect for fans of ensemble casts and animal-centered narratives. Guerrero’s writing shines in its portrayal of urban life, found family, and the healing power of small kindnesses.

I was given an advance copy thanks to Netgalley, but life got in the way, and I didn’t dive in until after the official release. Lucky me, though, because I got to experience the audiobook, and it’s such a treat! If audiobooks are your jam, do yourself a favor and listen to this one. Highly recommended for anyone in need of a comfort read with a bit of feline flair.

A tender tale of found family and quiet magic. The warmth in this novel wraps around your heart and is a love letter to community, second chances and to cats. The characters are beautifully rendered and I would love to know them.
Many thanks to Random House and to Netgalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

This was a cozy read when I needed one. I chose this book as an owner of three cats and self proclaimed cat person. very heartwarming and a good pallet cleanser after reading a horror novel prior

This was just the book I needed. Super cozy and heartwarming. An uplifting story about one cat and the people whose lives he brings together. A small slice of life and how we are connected. It definitely gives a sense of community and hope.

This is not my typical genre of preference but I really really enjoyed it.

First of all im a cat lover through and through, so this being about a cat and how it connected people in realistic, and strange ways made me feel whole.

So Cat, a stray black cat, is being taken care of multiple people but especially Núria, who is single and about to be 40, who feeds him every morning. And to me, through her and Cat is how and why we meet our other characters.

This was really wholesome and a really easy read, but with a lot to say, a lot to transmit. I really encourage anyone to read this story. I really loved it.

Thank you netgalley for the arc of cats people in exchange for my honest review, unfortunately I did not get to read this book prior to the release date so I decided to use one of my audible book credits and listen to it. The narrator did a very good job reading this book. I have a soft spot for books that give voice to an animal I think this was sparked by my love for marcelus the octopus ifykyk, the cat in this book lives on the street and is taken care of and fed by many different characters. I really enjoyed this book. Four stars.

I love crime/thriller/drama books. However, often after finishing a book with a particularly grizzly murder or one that is so fast past and whip-saw crazy I crave something frothy, and sweet. Something that is going to make me feel all warm inside, something that will put a smile on my face and appreciate the often overlooked goodness in people and our surroundings. Cat’s People accomplished all that in this simple story that takes time to recognize a mixture of people who all need something and someone.

For all those people who notice the stray and feral cats and give their time and effort to care for them and offer some semblance of kindness - you have my admiration. The story is told from various perspectives and it is a very effective mechanism allowing us a glimpse at some less than perfect humans, who while trying, and just not batting it out of the park. Concentric circles touching yet not really connecting until this furry creature brings a sense of alignment.

Written a step up from “YA” this is just a perfect book for whenever. The author reminds us that “People were there to serve cats. And maybe, once in a blue moon, if they were so inclined, cats would do something in return.” Perfect book at a perfect time - many thanks to Delacorte Press and NetGalley for a copy.

I love a found family story, and this one delivered that and more. It'd have been a 5 if not for the subtle cheesiness of the cat's narration. That said, the characters were complex and interesting, and I found myself rooting for them through each of their individual challenges.

As a cat lover, I jumped at the chance to read this book, and it was everything I hoped for and more. It's a heartwarming story about love, resilience, and found family. I loved how this book beautifully portrays the power of animals to heal and connect people. This is a perfect read for any animal lover looking for a feel-good, emotional book!

What a heartwarming delightful read! Cat's People tells the story of five people in New York City brought together by their shared love of a neighborhood cat. The story is also told from the cat's perspective which I just adored! Each character was going through their own tribulations and benefited from their shared love for the cat.

This was super sweet and incredibly cute but also had some more serious undertones. Overall this is a hopeful and uplifting book that should appeal to any cat lover.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are my own.

This book was a warm hug that helped me get through all of the winter blues I was experiencing. A quiet and heartfelt story that tackles a number of topics and it just goes to show that no matter how you view a person you never know what they are going through. As a person that is a massive cat lover it brought me so much joy to see how each person interacted with Cat and the bond that he shared with each of them. The perfect example of how a simple interaction can change your perspective on anything you are going through. This is going straight to the top of my all time favorite cat books and I will be recommending this to everyone!

Cat's People
By Tanya Guerrero

You don't have to be a "cat person" to find this book charming – but you do need to love animals. This story is told in chapters with each chapter told by a different character. Including the Cat!

Cat is a black stray cat that we meet when he is being fed and watered by Nuria, a barista and a volunteer helping strays. Next we meet Bong the elderly owner of the corner bodega. His deceased wife Conchita used to feed Cat, whom she called Itim, meaning black in Philippino. Collin Thackery is next – a successful novelist, but somewhat of a shy, socially inept recluse. Collin owns the brownstone overlooking the alley where Nuria feeds Cat.

Omar is the neighborhood's mailman. He is a favorite with everyone he serves. And finally we meet Lily. Lily, as it turns out, has a half-sister whom she has never met but she is in Brooklyn to find. That sister is Nuria.

Cat has his own chapters in which he describes his attempts to bring these people all together. It would seem that he, being a very smart cat, is able to cut through all the red tape and teach these people to be family!

I am a cat person. So this book really touched my heart. The author is also a cat person and a volunteer helping animals. Her heart comes through in every line of this touching book.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC.

Tender and quietly powerful, this novel explores community, grief, and healing through an unusual but captivating lens. The prose is simple yet evocative, and the emotional beats landed softly but effectively. A gentle story with surprising depth

In a Brooklyn neighborhood there is a stray black cat that lives behind some hedges. Every morning Nuria, a local barista, sets out food and water for the strays in the neighborhood before she heads to work. Núria is only one of the people whose lives will be changed in some way by this cat. Bong is a widower who still grieves for his wife, who used to feed the cat. He owns a small store where Omar, the mailman, stops on his route to pick up treats for the cat that follows him on his rounds. Collin is a writer who is suffering from writer’s block. Each day he watches Nuria stop to feed the cat. He is a solitary sort, but he would love to meet her. He begins leaving her post-it notes with short messages that are unsigned and stopping by the coffee shop hoping to see her. Lilly is a store cashier who came to New York to meet Nuria. After her father’s death she found a box with mementos and pictures of the family he had walked out on. She is Nuria’s half-sister, but Nuria doesn’t know she exists. Cat plays a part in all of their lives and when he needs them they will finally all come together.

Tanya Guerrero’s story is told from the point of view of each of her characters, including Cat. His observations of each of their lives is filled with humor and understanding. He senses when Nuria is attacked and comes to her rescue. He observes Bong’s loneliness and helps Omar realize how much Bong needs a friend. If you are not a cat person, you will be by the time you have finished this book. Guerrero’s writing flows smoothly and her story heartwarming. This was a quick read, but that good feeling will stay with you after the last page. I would like to thank NetGalley and Random House - Ballantine for providing this book.

The main characters are Cat [narrator], Nurea {Rainbow Lady], Collin [Awkward Neighbor Guy], Omar {Cheery Mailman], Bong {Sad Bodega Man], and Lily [Bright-Pink Person}. These are all names that Cat uses. These sic people have a story to tell, but Cat is the character who ultimately brings them together.
Beautifully written: read, enjoy, laugh, cry.

This is a story of five strangers whose lives intertwine thanks to one special cat. I fell in love with all the characters and especially the cat. Each character was going through something hard and the perspective the cat provides makes connections with all of the characters. I truly enjoyed this novel.

Thank you to NetGalley, and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for the opportunity to read this arc in exchange for an honest review.

My rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This was a very lighthearted, heartwarming read! I loved it! I really enjoyed the multiple points of view. especially Cat’s! I highly recommend this!

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Such a tearjerker for me. Thankfully, there is a happy ending, and all individual stories align in the end. I will say there were moments where I was a little let down by each chapter being in a new perspective of one of the six main characters. I felt it made the book a little "choppier" since you're flipping back and forth so many times between so many people (plus a cat). My only other critique is I would have liked for there to be an epilogue. Maybe 6 months after the last chapter we see how everyone is doing? Regardless, I really enjoyed this book and its story <3

Thanks to NetGalley I was able to read this before its release (even though I didn't actually read and review it before then)