Oscar and Mercy sail to Venice for an adventure. Oscar has a special plan for Mercy and tries to implement it. However, things go wrong (definitely not something new for Oscar) until everything falls into place. How will Oscar be successful in his endeavor in the lovely city of Venice? 

I haven’t read the other books in the series, so it dimmed my enjoyment a little. However, I like cats, and this one is a cute story set in the romantic city of Italy (hint, hint). The blurb calls it a tribute to Venetian life, and it certainly looks like that. The market, gondola ride, bridge, artistic ladies, celebrations, etc., are included without overwhelming the reader. 

The text is of decent size and on alternate pages. It is provided in a block of paragraph and is easy to read. The watercolor illustrations are watery and blurry, which seem to be a highlight of the series. The illustrations are cute, though it depends more on the readers’ personal taste. That said, the blurriness creates a subtle sense of humor, which adds to the overall theme. 

To summarize, Oscar the Italian Cat is a cute little read that works as a standalone but would be more enjoyable if read as a part of the series. 

My thanks to Booktasters and the author for providing an electronic copy of the book. This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book.