Book Riot Read Harder Challenge: Read a book about a beloved pet where the pet doesn't die.

Well, this is as adorable as I expected! I follow Dean and Nala on Instagram, so I knew some of their backstory already, but I appreciated seeing their journey unfold in greater detail. Dean is vulnerable here, sharing his fears and anxieties about not only biking around the world, but also taking care of an abandoned kitten. (I could have done with less of how many "stupid" things he had done over the years, but that's okay.)

This book is a great companion to Dean's social media accounts and an excellent reminder to savor the positive elements of life and take risks every once in a while.