I thoroughly enjoyed Kit Kat and Lucy. The writing was engaging and easy to follow, making it a delight to read. DuPont not only shared her experiences with her two cats but also sprinkled in fascinating feline facts—like how cats often hunt in teams, the distinct traits of tortoiseshell and Russian blue cats, and the surprisingly recent domestication of housecats. She also reflected on her transition from bustling California to the quiet countryside of Michigan, detailing how she adapted while continuing her writing career. The book was both fun and humorous, and I especially loved reading about Kit Kat and Lucy's playful antics.


Rating: 5 out of 5

I received this book from Revell Publishing and NetGalley in exchange for a review.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. My husband and I live out in the country with our two kittens (both rescues) plus 3 dogs and numerous goats. So I could relate to a lot of what Lonnie wrote about living out in the country. You will come to love both Kit Kat and Lucy. And I cried when Kit Kat died. I hope she plans to write a follow-up book on her new kittens.

I went into this book expecting it to be the story of two cats, even though it was listed as a memoir. And while the two cats are very involved in the story, it is definitely more of a memoir of the author’s life and the cats’ places in it.

The book starts before the author meets either Kit Kat or Lucy and talks about her life and what brought her to the house where she would ultimately meet both cats. They each joined her life separately, but together rounded out the family she had with her husband.

The author shares some of her experiences with anxiety and depression and how the presence of both Kit Kat and Lucy helped her to deal with them. She also shares how the cats helped her through illness and loss.

In addition to insights into the author’s life, she also shares the antics and personalities of both cats, unique in their personalities as all cats are. I saw bits of my own cats’ behaviors in reading about Kit Kat and Lucy.

This was a good read and if you like memoirs, especially those involving animals, I think you would enjoy it. Just be advised that there will be tears along the way.

5 star review ! This is a delightful beautifully written book about the joys of owning cats. The author has a remarkable way of writing from the heart about her experiences of moving out of San Francisco to a farmhouse in the country and adopting two strays. I love the humor, wit and sheer delight she has of being a new cat owner and how she recognizes how funny, smart and loyal her cats are. This is a book for all that love cats, stories of starting over and living life to the fullest with our beloved cats. Well done !

This was a very sweet tale of life with two kitties. I think any animal fan would find this an enjoyable read!

Kit-Kat and Lucy were two cats who arrived in their humans' lives a year apart and gave them what they've been missing. Lonnie and her husband Joe were long-time city people who moved to the country and settled in Michigan. Each cat having her own "personality," Kit-Kat and Lucy had to work their way into Lonnie and Joe's hearts, and learn to get along with each other. The four became one big family, and Lonnie and Joe couldn't imagine their lives without their furry friends.

(Lengthened review to come shortly... Stay tuned...)