Five strangers in Brooklyn brought together by a stray cat? Sounds like a dream for cat lovers. And it was mostly a hit for me.

Besides Cat, who has made a life for himself as a stray wandering around NYC for 11 years, we have the diverse group of humans with whom he interacts. Omar the mailman who always has kindness for Cat; Nuria the lady who takes it upon herself to feed not just Cat but a plethora of strays; Bong who has recently become a widow and is lonely in his grief; Collin the author who builds Cat a home, and Lily who has come to the city to find her half sister. It was really lovely to see what Cat does and doesn't understand about the humans in his life, as well as seeing those humans interact with one another. When Cat becomes ill, the humans must band together to save him. (He does end up ok for any cat/animals lovers out there.

Overall it is heartwarming if a little cheesy. A fun read with a satisfying ending.

It's a book that will make you long to stand out on your stoop and say hello to your neighbors more often.

Oh my gosh.

This book just is a such a warm hug!

I am a certified (able?) cat lady so I may have totally gone with this book based purely on its cover but obviously sometimes you CAN choose a book by its cover because this book is just as inviting as the cover leads you to believe.

Inside the cover you'll meet what is seemingly a random grouping of people who are all connected to one another by a sweet stray cat named Cat. Throughout the book you get to know each human and the cat through their POVs and learn about them and how the cat brings a bit of sparkle to their lives, and not just through the dusting of cat hair he leaves behind.

If found family and cats make your heart happy pick up this book!!

Thank you to NetGalley and Delacorte Press for an eARC copy of this novel in exchange for my honest review.

I wasn't sure what to expect from this book, and especially since I am allergic to cats. But, I was charmed! I loved how all the stories intertwined and especially enjoyed the perspective of the cat. It's heartwarming and a quick reader. I thoroughly enjoyed it while on vacation.

Thanks for the advanced reader copy Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine | Delacorte Press and Netgalley.

Thank you to Random House - Ballantine and Netgalley for this ARC. Unfortunately this didn’t work for me and I had to DNF. The prose reads incredibly juvenile and it isn’t a style of writing I enjoy. I did like the cat character, but other than that, this was not for me.

This was a cute book. It revolves around a group of people and one cat. One cat changed everyone’s life and the cats too. It’s the perfect book for all cat lovers

I love a book about a diverse group of lonely people coming together over something, and coming together over a stray cat? Oh heck yeah, sign me up! The primary FMC is a barista with three rescue cats who volunteers for a TNR organization (trap-neuter-return) in her meager free time. One especially perceptive little guy, Cat (whose perspective we get to see and who we learn goes by many names), has quite a few friends in the neighborhood; he's a good listener, and each of our other MCs confides in him. There were some traumas and twists, but overall this was a sweet and gentle read that made me tear up and feel warm and cozy.

I received a digital copy of this title through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Cat's People by Tanya Guerrero--This upcoming novel releases on April 1. Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the advance digital copy. Cat's People is a heartwarming story of 5 strangers in a NYC neighborhood who are brought together because of and through the efforts of a stray black cat. Told from rotating points of view (including the cat), the story reveals how their encounters lead to the friendship and found family each are seeking. The book teeters right on the edge of cheesy without going there and has a sweet resolution. It also has good racial and sexual diversity representation.

Thank you to NetGalley & Penguin Random House for an early copy of Cat's People by Tanya Guerrero. This book publishes on April 1st and I HIGHLY recommend!

This book was soooooooooo stinkin' cute. I am a sucker for a third person POV story, where it alternates POVs, and none of the characters know each other but they are all connected. That may be oddly specific, but if you know what I mean, you know what I mean.

There are 6 POVs: Nuria (a single, vegan cat lady), Bong (a widow who owns a convenience store), Collin (a NYT best-selling author), Omar (the neighborhood mailman), Lily (a random foodstore employee), and of course, Cat (the neighborhood cat). It gets a tad confusing at first trying to remember all of the characters, but once you're in the swing of things, I promise these characters are so easy to know and tell apart - they all bring something so different to the table and have their own fleshed out personalities. I loved how diverse this book was, our POVs feature 3 POC and there are LBGTQ+ characters. This takes place in a neighborhood in Brooklyn. While the characters don't really know each other now, they all become intertwined in each other's lives, and who to bring them all together other than Cat, the neighborhood cat who lives on the streets, and greedily eats multiple breakfasts a day. I seriously loved Cat's perspective. I have read another book with a cat POV and didn't like it, so this satisfied that curiosity. I would compare this book to Remarkably Bright Creatures, and maybe a dash of Elin Hilderbrand style books.

The author dedicates this book to "all the cat people in the world," giving props to the "suckers" who give in to the cat distribution system, the people who adopt old and sick cats, and the volunteers that help get cats on the street fixed. So, if that's you, this book is for you. I can say if I wasn't such a cat lady myself, I probably wouldn't have loved this book as much as I did. If you're weird and don't like cats, maybe stay away? But if you are a cat lover, do yourself a favor and read this heartwarming novel.

Cat's People by Tanya Guerrero is a charming and uplifting novel about connection, love, and the unexpected ways a stray black cat brings five strangers together in New York City. The story unfolds through alternating perspectives, showcasing the unique journeys of its diverse characters while celebrating themes of compassion, resilience, and found family.

I appreciated the book's light tone and its refreshing focus on the good in humanity. While the pacing was slow at times, the heartfelt conclusion made it a satisfying read. This is a perfect choice for anyone seeking an easy, feel-good story that highlights both human and feline bonds.

This book was so cute and lighthearted! As a cat lover and owner of black cats, I could not stop smiling when reading this book. It is a very easy read, but don't let that stop you from picking it up.

Cat’s People was a sweet novel about lonely New Yorkers who find comfort in each other thanks to the meddling of a neighborhood cat. The story is told from both the human and feline POV, reminiscent of Remarkably Bright Creatures. I enjoyed it. Read this if you are looking for a quick feel-good read!

Thank you to Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for the ARC.

A heartwarming and engaging glimpse into the lives of five New Yorkers and their relationship to Cat and each other. For readers who enjoyed the community of 'Mr. Penumbra's 24 Hour Bookstore', the magic of cats like 'The Cat Who Saved Books', and the reflection of the 'Before the Coffee Gets Cold' series.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing / Delacorte Press for this ARC!

This is such a heartwarming book, I truly enjoyed reading it! I love books about cats, and this is another excellent one to add to my collection.

The chapters are really short as well which helped keep my interest. There’s quite a few POVs, but they all connect at different times and it’s really unique to see how they each intersect. Also, I love Cat as a character, adorable and no notes.

This is such a cozy read and now I want a cat! My favorite chapters were from Cat’s POV. Seeing what he understands and what he doesn’t understand about the humans seems so likely. I will forever be imagining that all cats’ thoughts sound like Cat’s.

I really enjoyed seeing how all the different characters’ lives started to intersect. This book does a good job of not forcing that and it felt organic to me. Made me want to wave at my neighbors more often.

Thank you to Random House and NetGalley for an ARC of this book! This is my honest review.

Cat's People is the ultimate comfort read for cat lover's! Centering around 5 strangers who become family thanks to Cat, I really enjoyed this novel! We have Cat, a stray cat who knows his way around after 11 years in NYC. Then there's Omar, the mailman who always is nice to Cat. Bong recently lost his wife and is struggling with his grief, but Cat reminds him of her. Nuria is the Rainbow Lady who feeds Cat and the other strays. There's also Collin, an awkward author who builds a home for Cat. Finally there's Lily, Nuria's sister - but Nuria doesn't know that. These characters are delightful, diverse and it's so fun watching them all come together from strangers to family. 4 stars!

This was a cute, quick read. A lot of the dialogue felt a little Hallmark-movie cheesy, and there were so many character POVs that it was hard to get equally invested in all of them. I did like Nuria's commitment to helping cats, but she began to take on a bit of a whiny quality as the book went on. Collin was a little top over the top awkward. of course my favorite character was Cat himself. I did enjoy how everyone was or became linked through Cat.

Such a heartwarming story about a cat and the people he meets. It is so fascinating how so many lives can be entwined by people we meet, animals or moments. A cozy book to read with you cat!

This is the story of a stray cat and how it brought together 5 different people. Not exactly Six Dinner Sid but you know, a cat story that involves people... or a people story that involves a cat. I'm not great with multiple POV but that's the premise of this story so I guess we'll go with it!

Thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine for the eARC.

This book is easy to read, sweet, and enjoyable. Especially as a cat person myself I found myself smitten with the story.

A black stray cat is the glue that brings five very different people together:

😻Núria aka Rainbow Lady is a catloving barista with three cats of her own. She spends her spare time looking out for the stray cats in the neighborhood.
😻Collin aka Awkward Neighbor Guy has a secret crush on Núria and Cat plays Cupid. This guy even puts a special cat house outside his brownstone to provide shelter. I especially enjoyed the notes Collin and Núria exchanged on the street where Cat got his food.
😻Pong aka Sad Bodega Man is a widower after Conchita, the love of his life, dies unexpectedly. His bodega is a daily stop for Cat and his friends.
😻Omar aka Cheery Mailman has a shadow for part of his route. Cat accompanies him to the bodega and loves the creamy treats available there. This guy needs a career change. Will hanging out with Cat and his neighbors bring some answers?
😻Lily aka Bright-Pink Person has come to NYC on a mission to find her half-sister. Will Cat be a part of the search?

At times this one moved a bit too slowly for me and there were some extra characters we could have done without. Thank you to Random House and NetGalley for a DRC in exchange for an honest review.