Might be a good read for younger audiences.
Nanami is a teen struggling with asthma and not being able to spend enough time with her friends.
She also loves books, and finds solace in them.
A cat, Tiger, and Nanami set out on a journey to find some missing books (lots of namedropping, haha) from the library.
With each book lost and found, we think about the metaphors in the book as well as the direct statements about the state of the world.
I love books, libraries, cats, and diverse representation. I believe younger readers (marketed as YA but MG is a good target audience) would benefit more from the messages in this book, while getting introduced to the mentioned books - could invoke curiosity.
I will have to read the first book - I am curious about it because of the recurring characters.
As for the writing, it fell short and felt on the nose to me.
I will not be reviewing this publicly, but recommend it to 12-18 yo readers.
I have the inkling that I will enjoy the first book more, and am thankful for getting a chance to get to know the universe in the series.

In this sequel to The Cat Who Saved Books, we follow thirteen-year-old Nanami, a girl who spends most of her time at the local library since the loss of her mother. When she notices some of her favourite books mysteriously disappearing, she is swept into an adventure with Tiger, a magical talking tabby cat, to save books and preserve memories from being lost forever.

As the first book, this story explores bravery, friendship and the power of books, especially how reading can influence our lives and lead to personal growth. One of the book's great strengths is the portrayal of Nanami’s emotional journey and self growth. Her deep love for books is something any reader can relate to, reminding us of our own childhood passions. Her bond with Tiger, with his familiar funny and slightly grumpy self, is endearing, full of humour, and warmth. Alongside Tiger, Nanami confronts her fears and grows in courage, learning the value of community and asking for help from others. The story maintains a cozy atmosphere with its slow pace, making it simple and easy to read. Revisiting the Natsuki Bookstore and seeing Rintaro and Sayo again was also a treat.

Even though this book celebrates the power of literature, it also serves as a reflection on how today's society is moving away from deep, meaningful literature towards quick and superficial mass-market entertainment. The author criticizes how consumer-driven literature is pushing aside classic works that encourage empathy, creativity, and reflection. By showing how the power of books can inspire personal growth and help to build connections, this story also reminds us of the dangers of losing the ability to be supportive and reflective in favour of instant gratification.

This book is a magical and heartwarming story that celebrates the power of books and the joy of reading. It’s perfect for anyone who believes in the impact that stories can have in changing lives.

Thank you to Netgalley and Pan Macmillan for the opportunity to read this ARC. All opinions are my own.

When I picked up this book, I expected that I was going to get a cute story about how a young girl and her cat were able to save their local library from a disaster. What I actually got was a much larger, and much deeper story than I had expected.

One thing that kept surprising me was how young Nanami seems during the book. She is supposed to be ~14, and yet for a lot of the book, she felt at least a few years younger than that - I guess because of how sheltered people treat her because of her health.

This book is really an examination of what happens when people stop reading, lose their imagination, and switch their focus to gaining money, power or fame. It's about what happens when darkness takes over in peoples hearts, and it is about the power of hope, and the power of books.
All that and a talking cat!

I really really enjoyed this book, seeing as it’s a sequel. I find the characters really endearing and I loved that the main character from the first book made an appearance as well. thank you so much for giving me this digital galley!

This books follows along the same lines as the first, which I loved. A sweet, warm book which I enjoyed! Also, cats.

4.25/5

The Cat Who Saved The Library follows Nanami who teams up with a talking cat to save lost library books.

Just like the first book, I had a great time with this one. It's a cosy read that draws you in as they work together.
There were some very relatable quotes if you're an avid reader.
Overall I throughly enjoyed this book.

The perfect cosy read for a rainy day.

I really really enjoyed this one and binge read it in a few days. Full of references to real books, a captivating plot and lovable characters in a charming small-town, a magical cat plays a pivotal role in the human's lives he crosses.

It's one of those books that makes you feel so glad you are a reader and have a love for books. I was fully invested in the whole plot . There's cute character development, and a perfect read for anyone who appreciates stories about the human spirit.

I thought the Cat Who Saved Books was cute, but this sequel was so much better, and could be read as a standalone instead!

Nanami sees nothing wrong with a library and cat combination. But a talking cat is a whole other story. She notices books mysteriously missing from her local library and when she see's who is taking them she follows them into an alternate world, where books are being stolen from the world and peoples memories. When a talking tabby cat called Tiger appears to warn her about how dangerous that would be, together they’re brave enough to follow the frightening trail to find out where all the books have gone. Will Nanami and Tiger overcome the challenges of the adventure ahead?

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this ARC.

A wonderful sequel to the first novel. I really enjoy this serious along with the cats slightly Grimm personality.
A compulsive and thought provoking book that I throughly enjoyed.

Like the first book in the series this was a cute but thought provoking read. I think I even liked it better than the first one. Lots of intertextual references which were fun.

This was a very cosy sequel. The main character was very relatable, as was her love of books. The character of the cat is funny and slightly grumpy. The two of them write their own story as they adventure through a world where books need to be saved. I particularly like the fact that Nanami reads several books at the same time (girl after my own heart). Perhaps a little moralistic at the end but I still thoroughly enjoyed it. It’s like a warm hug. Thanks to NetGalley for the chance to read this.

So cute! Loved this book so much! I rated it 5 stars because I couldn't put it down for a second. So so good. I totally recommend everyone to read this book as fast as they can.