I loved this book even more than the first one. It’s so charming! Buster is full of youth and goodwill. When a mysterious cat pops up, asking for help, his immediate decision is to help him. 

The story is lighthearted with some poignant moments. We see the seasoned veteran cats Chauncey and Nova again, and they managed to make me tearful. No more spotlight on Buster’s owner than the first. Again, the thread of Buster’s owner having depression isn’t revisited. 

Even though this book is geared toward kids, the emotional moments aren’t watered down. There’s also more action this around. With angry birds (*badum tsk*), a dog catcher, and those pesky spirits. 

My only disappointment is the lack of noses. It adds a stylistic flare to the art, but I wish the eyes and the mouth were on the same line. 

If this is the end of Buster’s story, then it was fitting. But I wouldn’t mind another story set in this universe.