Cat's People by Tanya Guerrero ~ a Review

by MK French

Núria is a member of The Meow-Yorkers, a group in Brooklyn who takes care of stray cats. One day she starts finding Post-It notes from a secret admirer where a black cat named Cat lives. Núria tries to guess who it might be: Collin, the bestselling author who is a hermit who loves coffee; Lily, searching for her long-lost half-sister; Omar the mailman; Bong, the grieving widower who owns Núria’s favorite bodega. These five strangers bond through chance encounters and their connection with Cat.

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April 2025; Delacorte Press; 978-0593873847
audio, ebook, print (304 pages): women's fiction

We have short chapters from everyone's POV, even the Cat. At first, there's a bit of overlap as the characters see each other in the neighborhood and interact. Cat has a soft spot for certain people and is willing to help these five in particular. We get a chance to see how Núria’s daily life is and what she sees is important as she responds to letters that Collin writes to distract himself from writer's block. Omar, Bong, and Lily gradually get to know each other when small kindnesses and chance comments build on each other.

If anything, this book feels like the best of New York City. The smaller neighborhoods within boroughs are thriving and interconnected communities because of the connections that people have. These five strangers work through their fears and reach out, and are able to create new friendships, and caring for Cat is another link connecting them. Even Cat, an older stray who had seen a lot during his time on the street learns to trust these people and try to help however he can. The end of the book is truly a feel-good moment for everyone involved, a happily ever after, and a great Brooklyn-style slice of life.

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Born and raised in New York City, M.K. French started writing stories when very young, dreaming of different worlds and places to visit. She always had an interest in folklore, fairy tales, and the macabre, which has definitely influenced her work. She currently lives in the Midwest with her husband, three young children, and a golden retriever.

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