I went into Cat's Cafe not expecting anything but a cutesy little comic book about some animals and coffee, yet what I got was so much more. These comics tackle mental health, pain, and healing so beautifully. Not every panel is cheerful and sweet; some of these characters have clearly undergone some real traumas and their healing process, much like in real life, isn't always pretty or easy. The heaviness of the mental health commentary is broken up with levity through generally sweet, cutesy "friendship" storylines and hilarious strips about Penguin's unhealthy obsession with coffee (relatable), so it's a nice mix and honestly one of my favorite comic collections I've read this year!

✨ Content warnings for:

Spoiler

mental illness, insecurity, self-isolation, loneliness

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