Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao is one of the most talked-about recent releases readers keep adding to their lists and it is easy to see why: a pawnshop that trades in regrets and a love story across a hidden Tokyo.
What it's about
Samantha Sotto Yambao conjures a hidden Tokyo where a mysterious pawnshop buys people's regrets and a young woman inheriting it is drawn into a magical mystery and a tender romance. It is whimsical, atmospheric and gently philosophical, in the vein of the cozy-fantasy imports readers adore.
Why everyone's talking about it
Water Moon arrived with strong buzz as a lush, romantic fantasy in the beloved tradition of Japanese wonder-tales, landing on bestseller lists and drawing readers of Before the Coffee Gets Cold and The Midnight Library.
The verdict, for now
If you love a dreamy, comforting fantasy with a romantic heart, step inside. Come for the shop of regrets, stay for a magical Tokyo you will wish were real.
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