Author: Syou Ishida,
E. Madison Shimoda (Translator)
Series: We’ll Prescribe You a Cat #2
Publisher: Berkley
Genre: Fiction/Fantasy
Format: Kindle ARC
No. of Pages: 304
Date of Publication: September 2, 2025
My Rating:
DESCRIPTION:
The Kokoro Clinic for the Soul reopens in this delightful follow-up to the award-winning, bestselling Japanese novel We’ll Prescribe You a Cat.
It’s time to revisit the Kokoro Clinic for the Soul.
Though it’s a mysteriously located clinic with an uncertain address, it can always be found by those who need it. And the clinic has proven time after time that a prescribed cat has the power to heal the emotional wounds of its patients. This charming sequel introduces a new lovable cast of healing cats, from Kotetsu, a four-month-old Bengal who unleashes his boundless energy by demolishing bed linens and curtains, to tenacious and curious Shasha, who doesn’t let her small size stop her from anything, and the most lovable yet lazy cat Ms. Michiko, who is as soft and comforting as mochi.
As characters from one chapter appear as side characters in the next, we follow a young woman who cannot help pushing away the man who loves her, a recently widowed grandfather whose grandson refuses to leave his room, the family of a young woman who struggle to understand each other, and an anxious man who works at a cat shelter seeking to show how the most difficult cats can be the most rewarding. This moving, magical novel of interconnected tales proves the strength in the unfathomable bond between cats and people.
It’s time to revisit the Kokoro Clinic for the Soul.
Though it’s a mysteriously located clinic with an uncertain address, it can always be found by those who need it. And the clinic has proven time after time that a prescribed cat has the power to heal the emotional wounds of its patients. This charming sequel introduces a new lovable cast of healing cats, from Kotetsu, a four-month-old Bengal who unleashes his boundless energy by demolishing bed linens and curtains, to tenacious and curious Shasha, who doesn’t let her small size stop her from anything, and the most lovable yet lazy cat Ms. Michiko, who is as soft and comforting as mochi.
As characters from one chapter appear as side characters in the next, we follow a young woman who cannot help pushing away the man who loves her, a recently widowed grandfather whose grandson refuses to leave his room, the family of a young woman who struggle to understand each other, and an anxious man who works at a cat shelter seeking to show how the most difficult cats can be the most rewarding. This moving, magical novel of interconnected tales proves the strength in the unfathomable bond between cats and people.
MY THOUGHTS:
Magical realism or fantasy aren’t my preferred genres, but as a die-hard cat lover, I was intrigued by both this book and the first in the series. In this second book, four interconnected stories follow individuals seeking psychiatric help to cope with their stressful situations. Each person eventually finds their way to the enigmatic Kokoro Clinic for the Soul.
This fantasy novel follows individuals in need of uplifting moments. Their journeys lead them to the Kokoro Clinic, where treatment involves caring for cats, often for at least a week. While it may seem a bit depressing to read about their struggles, the fact that loving cats can transform their moods keeps me engaged. I’ll definitely follow this series if it continues.
Many thanks to Berkley and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
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