The Healing Clinic for the Soul lends out Bengal cats for a week, prescribing a cat for those with problems at home that could be fixed with a cat in the house. The stories are clever and cute, and I loved the magical aspects of both cats and clinic, and the doctor who does the prescribing. If I did not have allergies, I'd prescribe myself a cat!

I loved this, and this cleared up some things that I was still a bit confused about from the first book. Easy to read in chunks amd generally soothing, so good bedtime reading.

Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group for providing this book, with my honest review below.

We’ll Prescribe You Another Cat is the follow up to the popular novel starting with original cat prescription. This one tugs at your heartstrings just as effectively, exploring people who are struggling, whether they realize it or not, and how the companionship and magic of the cats from the Kokoro Clinic give them the comfort and love they need to face dark times and journey through them.

We all have our comfort reads, whether the books are actually soothing or just familiar, maybe a call back to a happier time. With We’ll Prescribe You Another Cat a comfort read of the best kind exists, one whose plot is filled with comfort, care, and happier times that acts as a balm for the soul all on its own.

Thank you so much for sending me an ARC! I thought the premise of this book, much like the first, was really sweet. I generally enjoyed the stories and there were a few quotes I particularly enjoyed. One of these was the message of how giving up is not the same thing as running away and that it takes courage to let go and reach toward something new. I thought that sentiment was beautiful and very timely for some situations I am dealing with in my own life. Still, I’m not sure if translation is the issue or it’s generally the writing style, but I had trouble really sympathizing with the human characters or feeling anything towards them.

A sweet and soothing story, I am a big cat lover so the title really grabbed my attention and enjoyed reading this book.

I liked the 4 short stories set in the book and how e got to follow the patients at the clinic who were prescribed a cat to help their mental health and healing.

Overall a 4 star read for me!

We’ll Prescribe You Another Cat by Syou Ishida is the second book in a unique and heartwarming series. This edition is a sweet set of four stories that intertwine with each other, centered around the Nakagyõ Kokoro Clinic for the Soul, an unusual clinic that provides healing and wisdom through the placement of cats.

The patients find the clinic only when it is most needed. It is run by the mysterious doctor Nikké and his irascible nurse, Chitose, whose treatment plan for every patient involves prescribing them a cat—sometimes for a week, sometimes for a lifetime. Through the proper application of cats, each character learns how to deal with their issues, pain, and shortcomings. But as we move through each story, we see how they start to blend.

The stories start off as lighthearted, but as you read, you are pulled into the true emotions of each character and find real depth. Each story peels back layers to reveal more about the characters’ struggles and growth. There’s a gentle but powerful emotional thread that runs through the book, gradually drawing you in.

While the writing can feel somewhat choppy in some instances (possibly due to translation issues), it is easy to follow once you get used to the flow. The mysterious quality behind the existence of the clinic adds a layer of intrigue that I enjoyed. And the ending? Well, make sure you have tissues available.

If you’re a cat lover, enjoy emotional character-driven stories, or just need a cozy, healing read with a touch of whimsy, this book might be exactly what the doctor ordered.

Thank you to the publisher Berkley Publishing Group, the author Syou Ishida , and NetGalley for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

5 Stars. Always. I loved the first one and this one also did not disappoint. The first "chapter" was my favorite but they are all very good. I mean let's be honest, cats healing your emotional woes by somehow getting the people to understand the issue causing it. Purrfection.

This story follows patients at a mysterious clinic (in Kyoto, Japan) that appears when they need to visit.
This book is about mental health and how cats (and animals) can be powerful healers.
When patients arrive at The Nakagy Kokoro Clinic For The Soul, their treatment is not what they are expecting.
Patients are prescribed cats-actual cats!
Each patient leaves with a specific cat for a specific amount of time.
Time spent with their cat helps the patient gain insight on their issue(s). Patients learn to heal by caring and engaging with something outside of themselves.
This unconventional clinic with its unusual staff achieve success with their original approach.
We'll Prescribe You Another Cat is a fast-paced, touching story. This book is short, but the emotions run deep.
Thank you NetGalley for sending me this ARC!

This was such a heartwarming story! I enjoyed reading every second of it. This is the second book to “We’ll Prescribe You a Cat”. This fictional story felt real and I found it to be funny and relaxing. I’m a huge cat lover, so this book automatically grabbed my attention by the adorable cover! It is well written, flows well and I found it to be thought provoking! It has a clear thesis and well rounded plot. This is a fast paced, easy to read book that comes with all the loving emotions! It is character driven and comes with lovable characters and cats! It is such a super sweet read and I recommend it to anyone that is a cat lover or just wants to read a heartfelt, whimsical story! Overall, I give this a 4 out of 5 stars!

“We’ll Prescribe You Another Cat” is a novel that follows patients at a clinic, where they are prescribed cats. This book is about animal and human bonding, the importance of mental health in humans and a sense of belonging! It also comes with a touch of magical realism! It is unique and memorable!

Thank you to NetGalley, author Syou Ishida and Berkley Publishing Group for this digital advanced reader’s copy in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This book is expected to be published on September 2, 2025!

Thank you to NetGalley for providing this ARC. 

The stories in this are just as sweet as the ones in the previous book. This time the stories get even more interconnected. 

I was so happy to get Nikké's story even if I still have so many questions at the end. 

This whole series is such a heartwarming love letter to cats.

Another beautiful soulful tale by Syou Ishida. I loved the first book and couldn't wait when I found out there was another one. I am definitely going to be buying this one as well.

We’ll Prescribe You Another Cat is a sweet and soothing follow-up to Syou Ishida’s The Kokoro Clinic for the Soul. Once again, the magical clinic appears to those in need, not with medicine, but with cats who seem to understand exactly what their humans need.
The book is made up of short, interconnected stories, each centered around a new person and their healing feline companion. From wild little Kotetsu to the plush and peaceful Ms. Michiko, the cats are full of personality and charm. The human stories of grief, loneliness, love, and anxiety are gently told, with just enough magic to feel hopeful without being sugary.
It’s a cozy, comforting read, though the vignette style can feel a little repetitive at times. Still, it’s hard not to be touched by the quiet warmth and simple wisdom in these pages. Perfect for cat lovers or anyone needing a soft, emotional reset.

I was so happy that there was a book 2 to this! I really loved the first one and this one was just as good. The stories intertwine beautifully and just like the first, it just shows the power of companionship and people's relationships with cats and the value they can add to your life. I would love to have a clinic like this to visit and see what they would do for me! Another wonderful Japanese cozy fiction book

This installment of this series was just as sweet and heart warming as the first one. These books are like a warm hug and a note from a friend that says it’s going to be ok.

4 new stories about how the clinic helped people who didn’t even always realize that they may have needed some and all it took was a new furry friend.

This series gives the same feel as chicken soup for the soul or before the coffee gets cold. I look forward to more books in this series being translated.

Thank you to NetGally and the author/publisher for an early copy in exchange for a fair and honest review.

This gentle, imaginative follow-up to We’ll Prescribe You a Cat offers a heartfelt and whimsical meditation on healing through the quiet companionship of cats. Each story is tenderly woven, with characters facing deeply human struggles—grief, anxiety, connection—made lighter and more luminous by the cats who find their way to them. The writing is warm, hopeful, and subtly magical, though the pacing may feel slow for readers looking for high drama. Still, it’s a lovely, emotionally soothing read that cat lovers and fans of quiet literary fiction will likely treasure.