As much as this is supposed to be a feel good book about the curative power of relationships between people and how animals can help, it really reads like it was written by someone who doesn't like people or cats. It's somehow saccharine and mean at the same time, which is almost impressive, but it does not make for pleasant reading.

I loved how the story was from so many perspectives including a cat. It brought different people together and showed how they were a family and the cat was the center of their world.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

I liked this book a lot. All of the characters were so delightful and I am a sucker for an animal narrator. I’m giving it 4 stars only because the veganism was mentioned way way too much and I didn’t need a huge list of food every time food was mentioned. It got to be pretty annoying.

Very sweet, easy and cozy read. I have never read a book that included both human POVs along with their cat's POV. It was such a creative way of telling this story. I enjoyed following each character’s story and finding out how all the characters are intertwined. It was cool to get to know the characters from the cat’s POV and then figuring out who was who by the cat's description once we knew all the characters. Each character had a unique story to tell, and we got to follow their journey in love, heartbreak, self-discovery, etc. All around a great read.

3.5 stars.
a stray black cat connects 5 strangers in a Brooklyn neighborhood. the writing was pretty simple and what stood out to me the most is the cat’s POV. he has a unique way of seeing his surroundings, he even has nicknames for all 5 strangers he frequently meets. it was cute and heartwarming, a relatable slice of life.

though I didn’t particularly fond of this, it’s still quite a nice book IMO. reminded me of She and Her Cat by Makoto Shinkai & Naruki Nagakawa

This was such a great story! I love how the character's lives connected around a stray cat. I also love getting to hear the cat's perspective. That was a nice touch! All of the characters are going through something or are carrying baggage from previous issues, but that cat makes an impact and brings them together. Overall, it was a great story, and I will have to check out more of this author's work.

Usually with an animal-focused book, you get the story through the animal's eyes, or the people. I LOVED that this was both. I also loved that it was about all the people in the neighborhood which made for some really great relationships and intersections. They were only made better by the fact that the cat was sharing what he knew to be true, and then the people's voices built their stories. It was just such a wonderful read - The characters are delightful, and the cat is just so loveable. It was one of those reads that just epitomized feel-good (in a genuine, non-cheesy way) read. It's definitely a read for cat people, but also one that people who love people or just great stories about humans will adore. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the look at this April 2025 release!

This book is about a cat called Cat - and his community - and it's the story we all need.

See, it's really about what brings us together. It's about little cautious steps when we've hurt too much. It's about being generous even when we have so little.

"It was obvious to Cat that this man needed something. What exactly, he wasn't sure. For some strange reason, Cat wanted to find out."

Because we all carry heavy hearts. Because we all feel alone. Because one kind heart matters.

"His abuela had always said that crying was like detoxifying your soul. It was better to let all your sadness out than keep it bottled up inside."

Community matters.

"He needed to be surrounded by people, even though they were people he had just gotten to know. It was Gatito who had somehow connected them."

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ℂ𝕒𝕥’𝕤 ℙ𝕖𝕠𝕡𝕝𝕖
𝗧𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗮 𝗚𝘂𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗿𝗼

Cat’s People is a breath of fresh air. As a cat lover, reading the cat’s POV in this story was just plain ole fun.
The character development is what drew me in. Each person struggled with personal issues and had a connection to Cat. As I learned more about each of them, I quickly became invested.

The names Cat gave the human characters had me chuckling, as did his thoughts related to them. I could picture his personality in human form.

This story perfectly combines human and animal emotions, with an ending that brings everyone together.

I found the writing style enjoyable, with the POVs of the cat and several humans. This isn’t a happy-go-lucky story, but it is relatable and charming in a way. It stands out to me as an easy-to-read, emotional and diverse look at life.

💕Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for providing this ebook for me to read and review.

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!