Having been a cat lover for longer than I care to remember, I always enjoy books that can shed light on their behaviour, and here the author specifically explores how cats communicate. This is a serious non-fiction title which discusses numerous studies and research documents on the intricacies of the language cats use, both between themselves and another cat and that directed at us humans. There are many books out there about felines that are fun, lighthearted and laugh-out-loud funny, and this may be mistaken for one of those. Make no mistake, this is an intriguing and informative analysis of how our furry friends communicate, written by a phoneticist, and although it reads rather like a thesis, I found it thoroughly engaging and interesting throughout.

Due to the scientific approach this book takes, it is certainly more of a niche reading choice, so if you're looking for a humorous gift for a cat lover or a coffee table book, I would look elsewhere. This is for those who are interested in animal behaviour or for those who wish to understand more about how cats communicate and what each sound they make conveys. The Secret Language of Cats was right up my street. Superb!

Many thanks to HQ for an ARC. I was not required to post a review, and all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.