I adored the cast of characters in Cat's People. This book was entertaining and well written. I loved Tanya's writing style. I'm a dog person but after reading this story I have become a 'cat' one too! Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

Cat's People is a really heartwarming read about a group of people who come together and bond over caring for a stray cat, whom they simply call Cat. I enjoyed watching the characters interact with Cat and with one another. I was happy to see Nuria and Lily bond as sisters. However, I thought the romance between Collin and Nuria was not super believable, because he instantly developed feelings for her, and spent most of the book spying on her at her job without revealing who he was. And then when she did find out his identity, she just instantly reciprocated his feelings. It was easily the weakest part of the book for me. But I would still recommend this to anyone who loves cats, because Cat is so good at protecting his people and helping to push them together.

This story is told from a cat's point of view. a black cat brings five strangers together in new York city one summer. you don't have to be a cat person to like the story.

You do not have to be a cat person to enjoy this story.
Told from the cat’s point of view as well as some of the characters. A group of five very different people are all connected by a black cat that lives on the street in NYC. Nuria feeds multiple strays daily on a set route. Collin, an author who is stuck, sees her out his office window and is intrigued. Omar delivers the mail on this route and takes the cat with him on some of his rounds. And Bong, who is a widow and still reeling from his grief, feeds the cat treats. Lily, a recent NYC occupant, is here to find her half-sister that she only recently learned about. When the cat becomes ill, all five react and make connections they didn’t know they needed.

4.5 stars that I'm rounding up because part of this story is narrated by a cat, named Cat!! Need I say more? This was so charming, heartwarming, and truly a feel good breath of fresh air. Cat brings together 5 people in the neighborhood and their stories are told through them and Cat. My heart is still happy long after I finished reading this. Anyone who loves cats...I am sure you will love this.

Awww. How adorable is this? The book is narrated by an alley cat and an aged one at that. His name, of course, is Cat. It's a lightweight little tale, but adorable. You will meet Nuria, a barista from the Philippines (who does cat rescues), Connor, a shy best-selling author, a bodega owner and a cheery mailman. There are also several minor characters like Lily, a checkout clerk, a sweet old lady who bakes and a mean chihuahua named Sinatra.

Guerero, a children's book author, tends to write simply and sweetly. If you need a break from politics, this sweet, little book will be just the thing.

Thanks to Net Galley and the publisher for the chance to read an ARC copy of this book.

Absolutely fantastic! Any cat lover will devour this book. If you've ever taken in a stray or cared for a feral, it will tug at your heartstrings. I love these diverse characters and felt fully invested in their story. I'm still thinking about the beloved Cat!

Warm, cozy, and comforting! That’s exactly how I’d describe Cat’s People—a heartwarming gem about one stray kitty who brings five strangers together in the heart of Brooklyn. The best part? The cat is one of the narrators! I found myself looking at my two rescue cats with new eyes after reading this. Packed with romance, friendship, found family, and fresh beginnings, this book is a delight.

This was a different read for me , but nevertheless I enjoyed. It was nice and the story was entertaining and enjoyable. Definitely would recommend!!!

I loved this book. I loved everything about it. I laughed, I cried, I told my friends about it. I love the cover. It wasn't a book I would normally gravitate towards except for the cover. I was invited to read it and couldn't resist. If you are looking for a heart warming story, give this a go.

I am a confirmed cat lover so this book really appealed to me. A rather charming and heartwarming story for all pet lovers.
3.5 stars

I was invited by the publisher to review this book. Nuria is a barista and volunteers with a group to take care of stray cats. One day, Nuria dicovers secret notes left for her from an admirer. Cat, one of those stray cats, knows the identity of this person, naturally. There are a few options of who it could be: Collin, Lily, Omar, or Bong, all people in the neighborhood in need of something particular. One day, Cat becomes ill, and all five of these people find themselves caring for their beloved stray. But then, Cat's illness also brings these people together.

I loved how Cat brought all of these people together, weaving together a sort of found family. I loved Cat, for being a cat (and Cat's perspective, which was so much fun!). I loved how real all of the characters seemed. I felt the author did a great job of creating relatable characters, and also bringing real emotion to the pages.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group/Ballantine/Delacorte Press for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I absolutely loved this story! It is basically about a stray cat that was smart, clever and actually caring!
Never underestimate the power of a cat or any animal if you truly open your heart!
This is the journey of this Cat and five humans that ultimately become friends because of Cat.

If you need a feel good, interesting book, them this is for you!

Thank you to @NetGalley and to @Random House Publishing-Ballantine for this ARC and allowing me to read and provide my own review. It is so good!

A sweet story of a cat living on the street who brings together five people living and working in a Brooklyn neighborhood. A light, feelgood book for cat lovers. Although the writing was uneven with a few to many references to current culture, the premise is lovely and the book was enjoyable.
Thanks to Penguin/Random House and NetGalley for the chance to read and review this book.

Heartwarming and cozy are the two best descriptors I can think of for CAT’S PEOPLE, which weaves together the stories of five unrelated, lonely humans who all cross paths with a clever stray black cat in Brooklyn.

One of my favorite movies when I was growing up was That Darn Cat, with Hayley Mills. I adored that the cat, DC, was the integral character in the story, and CAT’S PEOPLE is similar.

This is a simply written book that’s easy to read with short, easily digested chapters from alternating points of view. Although I found the plot to be a bit predictable in parts, I did enjoy the concept and wondered if Núria, Collin, Lily, Omar and Bong were going to meet and interact. My favorite chapters are those from Cat’s point of view.

The book touches on themes of grief, moving on, confidence, found family and more. A cute read that I’d recommend for anyone who likes happy endings, but especially cat lovers.

I loved this book SO much! As a lifetime lover of all things feline, I was delighted to read a story where a cat is the main character and where we get to see things from his point of view. But more than a book about a cat, it is about the lives of several lonely people who live in a neighborhood but who don’t know each other. The way the cat (and the author) bring these people together is nothing short of magical, but also astoundingly real. A relevant story about what community really means.

Thanks to NetGalley, the author, and publisher, for an advanced reading copy of this book in exchange for my honest review

Thank you @netgalley for the Advanced Reader Copy of Cat’s People by Tanya Guerrero. I did not really think I would like a story about a cat, but decided to read it anyway. And it ended up being a cute story about a stray cat in a city, that brought a bunch of lonely people together. There is a famous author who is a hermit, a barista who does cat rescues in her spare time, the bodega owner mourning his wife, along with some others. The cat somehow touches all of their lives, and then they start to interact, and everyone’s life improves. Nice read with a happy ending. #netgalley #catspeople #tanyaguerrero #bookstagram #advancedreadercopy #lovetoread #readersofinstagram

Five strangers, living in Brooklyn NY and entirely different from each other. A stray cat, who belongs to no one and everyone given a POV in this book at the same time.
This is told from multiple people's perspectives- all of which are delightful and illustrious characters, including Cat. Bodegas and the streets of New York are the backdrop of this and the author did so well with the setting that I genuinely felt I'd been there before (I have not). None of the people involved know each other (aside from Cat's connections) and many are struggling with their relationships- grief, loneliness, self consciousness, uncertainty, and despair follow a few, if not all, of the five characters throughout the first half of Cat's People.
I thought this was a beautiful tale of found family. I loved all of the things mentioned. I did not like that some of the dialogue at times was too simple or predictable, and I also found the pace to be incredible slow moving so much so that it was a bit hard to want to finish the book quickly. If you want a heartwarming tale, though, read this. I cried and felt- which is exactly what you want in a book, if you ask me.
Thank you so much to the author and the publisher for the eARC.

Great feel good book about two socially awkward people who find each other through a stray cat. Great characters, a mailman, a store owner, a writer, a barista and an unknown sister.

What a delightful and charming book! Although I don't consider myself a cat person, we have a new addition to our family, a grand-cat, so I'm trying to step into the cat world. Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for letting me read an advance copy of this book. It is a light, uplifting story with a great group of characters. The author did a great job bringing them to life and having their lives intersect. I liked that this diverse group of people, different ages, ethnicities, etc. were able to connect to each other, largely thanks to a stray cat. I flew through the book. I think this book would be great for anyone looking for a mood pick-me-up. I highly recommend it.