When I started reading "Cat's People," I confess that I thought the story was moving along rather slowly. But that didn't last long. Soon the lovely human characters met each other and made a friend, or didn't do so well upon first meeting but tried again.

At the center of all these human interactions is Cat. He is an all-black fellow who knows that some people are wary of him. Cat thinks that's foolish, but what is he to do?

Fortunately Cat has new and old friends among the human characters. There's Nuria, the woman who feeds him near the bush where he often stays. Omar is a jolly mailman who supplies yummy cat treats. There's Collin, the best-selling author who has writer's block. Although Cat is a bit wary of all of them, he knows they mean well and-- in this magical story-- intervenes whenever he can to help them out.

The farther I read, the faster I read. Yes, I wanted the best for all of Cat's friends. Most of all, though, I wanted to know what would happen to Cat.

I highly recommend "Cat's People" by Tanya Guerrero. It is one of those stories that has stayed with me in the days since I finished reading it. Would a sequel be possible? I hope so.

Thank you to NetGalley. This is my honest review.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the e-ARC!

I enjoyed this book. I thought the story of a bunch of strangers coming together with the shared love of a stray cat was a wholesome story and one that could spark inspiration for others.
There are a lot of POVs in this book, including one of Cat, the stray. I enjoyed all the POVs. All of the people were flawed and they each had their problems, and it was nice to see how they ended up connecting at the end.
I do wish the cat's POV was more prominent, as his POV was obviously my favorite. I wish we had more resolution with some of the characters, too.
Overall, this was a wholesome read. If you're a cat person, you'll probably like this one!

I found this book to be interesting as one of the main characters was Cat, a stray black cat. I liked how many lives he seemed to touch and how we got to meet the characters and learn so much about them and find out how their lives overlapped or became entwined with each other.
It was a fun story to read, with interesting characters, and at one point it even brought tears to my eyes. I really liked the ending to the story. I received an advance copy of this book and I willingly chose to write an honest review.

A charming story of a stray cat that brought five strangers together over one summer. Each are struggling, each are lonely, but with the help of one very special cat their lives are about to change. Thank you to Random House and NetGalley for an ARC of this book.

Absolutely delightful and so heartwarming with the perfect amount of emotional moments. To be fair, I'm going to almost always love a book with/about a cat. But I loved getting to know all these characters that were connected by this stray cat. I especially loved Nuria. And the ending was so perfect.

What can I say? I'm a sucker for a book with animals. This one even told the story from Cat's POV.

Cat brings all his people together in this book, creating connections and a truly miraculous found family. There were stressful moments, and I definitely feared the worst, but it ultimately had a happily ever after even through all the heart ache.

Our @purrsnprose.engagement.group book club had the joy of reading this heartwarming story together, and now it’s out in the world for everyone to enjoy!

▪️This beautiful novel follows five strangers who form an unexpected bond—all thanks to a very special stray cat named Cat. ▪️

This book made me want to wrap my boys up and hug them tight, and then go out and hug every single stray I could find. (Ok yeah, so I want to do that daily regardless, but this book made the feeling stronger!) I enjoyed the short chapters as it flipped back and forth through the characters in the neighborhood and Cat. It was endearing how the characters in this community, all a little lost in their own ways, tied together and found one another through one little black cat. I adored the chapters with Cat's POV; it made my heart ache for every stray cat. I wish I could give them all a safe, warm home.

All in all, this book was exactly the kind of sweet, sentimental, light read that my heart needed right now... AND it featured a cat, so it doesn't get much more purrfect than that in this household! 💕

Cat’s People is the most charming story about a cat who brings five strangers together in the sweetest way. I found this book to be such a palate cleanser, filled with examples of the community we all need right now, as the diverse cast of characters show up for each other in unexpected ways. I found each character lovable and enjoyed reading from each other their perspectives. Of course, my favorite chapters were those told by Cat. I’ve already started recommending this book to my cat-loving friends and I know non-cat people will love it , too. Tanya Guerrero has really given us a gem of a book in Cat’s People and I’m so glad I read it.

Heartwarming tale of found family similar to Remarkably Bright Creatures. Fall in live with Cat, a stray on the streets of Brooklyn and the five strangers he brings together. Thanks to NetGalley and Delacourt Press for an advanced copy for an honest review.

An unassuming, heartwarming book with an ensemble cast starring Cat, a neighborhood stray, and the people he brings together. Part love letter to New York City, part coming-of-age novel, the short chapters with many POVs kept me reading long after I should have turned off the light. The themes of found family and serendipity are sweet and comforting. 3.5 stars, rounded to 4 for Goodreads.

Pub Date: 4/1/25
Review Published: 3/31/25
eARC provided at no cost by NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Writing: B+
Story: B+
Characters: B+ (all the cats get an A)
Setting: B
Best Aspect: Well, the cats. And it’s a feel good fast paced story.
Worst Aspect: Less action than I like in a story typically.
Recommend: Yes.

Did anyone else have a steady sheen of happy and sad tears back and forth through the whole book? Just me? As a cat lady, I loved this book so much. Not only getting part of the book from the POV of Cat, the beloved neighborhood stray, but watching how everyone comes together thanks to Cat.

Nuria is also a cat lady, and is part of the group that takes care of neighborhood strays. Cat calls her Rainbow Lady, because if you’re going to get up and feed cats before work, you’re throwing on what is easy and comfy, and in her case colorful. You’ll meet so many other wonderful people in this book. Collin, a best selling author that is also a bit of a hermit, but finds a soft spot for Cat and someone that catches his eye. Lily, a southern girl that has moved up to the big city, with a big secret she isn’t sure how to address. Omar, the mailman that everyone loves and Cat keeps company on the route. Bong is the local bodega owner that is mourning the loss of his wife, but Cat sparks the start of helping him begin to find a way to fall in love with life again,

I just can’t explain how much I loved reading this. Getting to know each of the humans, and watching their lives slowly start to cross paths, was a touching story all on its own. Seeing things from Cat’s POV, hearing his back story, what he thinks of each of the humans, what living on the street is like, it just touched my heart. I could read this over and over. My heart is full. Thank you, Tanya!

I also loved the diversity in this book. There is a variety of race, age, and sexualities represented. It really did feel like you were a part of this neighborhood and the found family.

Thank you to NetGalley, Random House Publishing, and of course to Tanya for the opportunity to read this eARC, and this review is my honest opinion.

Núria, a single-by-choice barista with a little resentment for the “crazy cat lady” label, is a member of The Meow-Yorkers, a group in Brooklyn who takes care of the neighborhood’s stray cats. She starts finding Post-it notes left by a secret admirer in an area where her feeds her favorite stray—a black cat named Cat. Like most felines, he is both curious and observant, so of course he knows who the notes are from. Núria, however, is clueless.
Are the notes from Collin, a bestselling author and self-professed hermit with a weakness for good coffee? Are they from Lily, a fresh-out-of-high school Georgia native searching for her long-lost half sister? Are they from Omar, the beloved neighborhood mailman going through an early midlife crisis? Or are they from Bong, the grieving widower who owns Núria’s favorite bodega? When Cat suddenly falls ill, these five strangers find themselves bonding together in their desire to care for him, and discover that chance encounters can lead to the meaningful connections they’ve all been searching for.!

This book was so good. I think I ran through every emotion possible. I loved all of the characters in the book - and I can't tell you the last time I have been able to say that. Then there is Cat - if you have ever owned a formed feral, fed a stray cat, fostered a cat or adopted a cat, then Cat will tug at your heartstrings. I full-on ugly cried when they had to rush Cat to the vet because he was so sick, so I suggest having some tissues handy just in case. I loved how Cat connected each of those lonely people together and enriched their lives, and created lasting friendships, romance and even brought sisters together. It showed how your chosen family can be just as wonderful, if not better sometimes, than your biological family. I highly recommend whether you are a cat lover or not (but especially if you are a cat lover).

Happy Book Birthday to Cat's People by Filipino author @tanyaguerreroauthor !!!

𝘗𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘴. 𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘢𝘺𝘣𝘦, 𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘦, 𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘴 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘥𝘰 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘯.

I was drawn to this book because of Cat and his unique perspective. Curious about how the story would unfold, I’m glad I picked it up. It turned out to be a delightful and cozy read, perfect for cat lovers!

𝘊𝘢𝘵 𝘬𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘴... 𝘉𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘊𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘴𝘦. 𝘐𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴 𝘩𝘦'𝘥 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘴, 𝘩𝘦'𝘥 𝘧𝘪𝘨𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘸𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴:
1. 𝘔𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘥𝘯'𝘵 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘺𝘴
2. 𝘉𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘴 𝘸𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘢𝘥 𝘭𝘶𝘤𝘬.

Told in multiple POVs - including Cat's - this book brings together the lives of strangers through Cat's presence. Cat has a unique name for them: Rainbow Lady, Cheery Mailman, Sad Bodega Man, Smiley Lady, Awkward Neighbor Guy, Bright-Pink Person, and Little Human. And I was attached to every character. They felt real - their musings and struggles were relatable, and Cat's thoughts added an extra layer of richness to the story.

I kept looking forward to what would come next in the story. Will Cat learn to trust these people who showed him love and kindness? Will these characters learn to trust and welcome strangers in their lives, too?

It was fun, heartfelt, and an absolute joy to read!

𝘏𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴𝘯'𝘵 𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘢 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦. 𝘏𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘣𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘰.

This is an endearing 4 ⭐!

This is a cozy book for anyone who’s ever fed and cared for a neighborhood cat. Did you ever wonder what the cat got up to when it left your house? I always wondered. At least now we know what this one particular cat did with its time. Much of the story is written from the cat’s POV.

I really enjoyed this book. It was a good light-hearted book that provided a break from some of the much heavier things I have been reading. It is about a stray cat and the people that he meets during his day, day in and day out.

I loved the way this was written. Every character got their own chapters from their own perspective. The author then draws them all in together as they interact, one by one. There is a woman who goes around feeding the strays, a socially awkward author who is struggling to write his next book, the area's mailman, a bodega owner who has recently lost his wife, and a young girl trying to locate her half-sister and who is barely getting by. They really came together as a family for Cat, and it was beautiful!

Unique, well written and a joy to read!

Thanks to Random House Publishing Group/Ballantine and NetGalley for the copy of this e-book. All thoughts are my own.

Cat's People is a delightfully charming and cozy story! It's a quick and easy read thanks to the short chapters and multiple POVs. All the characters are brought together by a stray cat. Each of them are also experiencing transitions in their lives. This is a study in the human condition and compassion through the eyes of a Cat. I loved that Cat got his own chapters and was so aware of each of his friends. All of Cat's people came together too. It was a very touching story. Highly recommend as a pick me up.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House-Ballantine for this eARC.

Such a wonderful read! I will fully admit I requested this one based solely off of the cat on the cover, but I'm so glad I did. It's a beautiful book!

Cat is a lovable stray who lives on the streets in NYC. In this sweet story you meet 5 people who come together in some unexpected ways. Cat is living his best life, and everyone wants to take care of him. But really, he is doing more for each of them than he could know.

Highlights |
•found family
•animal lovers 🐾
•heartwarming

The style of writing was a bit unusual for me, but I think that cat lovers will enjoy it. In this book there are chapters from Cat’s point of view which was a fun addition to the story. 3.5/5 stars

*Contains a moderate amount of profanity which felt jarring given the style of the story.

[Thanks to the publisher, Random House Publishing Group/Delacorte Press and NetGalley for the advance electronic copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.]

This looked like a sweet book so I grabbed it without reading the blurb. I had no idea that we would have the cat's POV and at first I was iffy about how I felt about the story. Felt middle grade-ish (which I don't necessarily dislike btw), but then some larger themes made there way into the story and I was hooked. Can one black cat bring people together? How much can they really understand what is going on around their worlds, their neighborhood. One stray (with several nicknames) seems to have the power to understand people and bring change into their lives in a positive way. Several POV's are included and themes such as loss, grief, pain, love and so much more are woven throughout the story. Be the change you want to see in the world seems to be Cat's motive and he certainly brought a smile to my face.