THE FULL MOON COFFEE SHOP

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽
𝗕𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗶 𝗠𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘇𝗼𝗸𝗶
𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿: 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝘇𝗲𝗻
𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸: 𝟑𝟐𝟎
𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱: 𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓
𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗿𝗲: 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗢𝗳 𝗦𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲
𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓





The Full Moon Coffee Shop is an enchanting tale centred on a café run by cats that mysteriously appears only on nights of a full moon. Within its celestial walls, three interconnected individuals—each at a crossroads in life—are welcomed not with menus, but with precisely what they need, both physically and spiritually. I found the concept delightful: a place that serves you comfort and guidance without you ever having to order.
The narrative weaves through the lives of a diverse cast—a television publicist, a star caught in scandal, a hairstylist navigating change, an IT worker plagued by frustrations, and a substitute teacher turned scriptwriter facing setback after setback. Their connection is tenuous yet poignant. Now, years later, the Full Moon Coffee Shop beckons them, and the cats—who are also planets—gently illuminate aspects of their personalities that need acknowledgement if they wish to live more harmoniously.
The cats—who are also planets—welcome visitors with horoscopes. These are not predictions of the future but reflections on the self, guiding each character toward acceptance, courage, and the possibility of a new beginning. The narrative unfolds gently, with each character’s perspective leading to the next, offering glimpses of growth and change without heavy-handed resolutions.

In Japanese culture, cats are symbols of good fortune, and here they serve as cosmic guides, helping people reconnect with themselves. The prose is straightforward and elegant, and the translation feels smooth and natural—something not always found in Japanese-translated works. The narration is engaging, making it a fast-paced read. While some readers might find the astronomy-focused passages a little dense, they are brief and do not overshadow the heartwarming essence of the book.
What makes this book heartwarming is its quiet reminder that life rarely offers easy answers, but small realisations can open new doors. If you enjoyed books like Before the Coffee Gets Cold, Days at the Morisaki Bookshop, or The Kamogawa Food Detectives, this novel will resonate with you. It’s a gentle, uplifting story about second chances, self-discovery, and the quiet magic of finding just what you need, even when you don’t know you’re looking for it.

My Rating:

4/5

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