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Le Café secret des nuits de pleine lune: Bonnes résolutions
Que souhaitez-vous réellement pour Noël ?
Le Café de la pleine lune n’apparaît habituellement que les soirs où la lune se montre dans toute sa splendeur. À une exception près... La veille de Noël, ce café ambulant tenu par des chats maîtres en astrologie ouvre ses portes et accueille les humains qui en ont besoin. Face aux choix qui les attendent à l’approche de la nouvelle année, les clients se confient à ces étonnants tenanciers à moustaches qui interprètent pour eux la carte du ciel et leur thème astral. Réussiront-ils à prendre les décisions qui s’imposent et à trouver le bonheur grâce aux étoiles ?
Le Café de la pleine lune n’apparaît habituellement que les soirs où la lune se montre dans toute sa splendeur. À une exception près... La veille de Noël, ce café ambulant tenu par des chats maîtres en astrologie ouvre ses portes et accueille les humains qui en ont besoin. Face aux choix qui les attendent à l’approche de la nouvelle année, les clients se confient à ces étonnants tenanciers à moustaches qui interprètent pour eux la carte du ciel et leur thème astral. Réussiront-ils à prendre les décisions qui s’imposent et à trouver le bonheur grâce aux étoiles ?
256 pages, Paperback
First published February 9, 2021
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Mai Mochizuki
89 books289 followersMai Mochizuki was born and raised in Hokkaido and now lives in Kyoto, and originally wrote Alice in Kyouraku Forest as a series of novels. She's written numerous other titles, including 4th Kyoto Book Award winner Kyoto Teramachi Sanjou no Holmes which was turned into a manga and anime series.
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October 21, 2025
HELLO KITTY meets AMERICAN GODS
Pre-Read Notes:
I guess it was only a matter of time before someone wrote an adult novel about giant fluffy talking cats! Right? I mean, right??
"I unlocked the door and was struck with a familiar aroma when I stepped inside. It was a blend of the incense from the Buddhist altar— the sweet tea olive incense Dad always used— and Mom’s cooking. It was the smell of home." p81
Final Review
(thoughts & recs) After I was approved for this arc, I read the first book, THE FULL MOON COFFEE SHOP, in preparation. I didn't like the execution of the concept, as anthropomorphic animals are not my favorite. But this installment doesn't seem to lean into that element so much. Human characters think they're dealing with other humans in costume. I just found it easier this time to suspend my disbelief and accept the story conditions. Because of that, I had a pretty good time with this one. I do recommend reading these as a series, as the concept sometimes gets needlessly complicated. It'll improve your read of BEST WISHES if you have all the backstory.
I recommend this one to fans of contemporary Japanese cat stories, magical realism, and anthropomorphic animals for characters. If you enjoyed this, be sure to check out The Blanket Cats by Kyoshi Shigematsu and The Tortoise's Tale by Kendra Coulter.
My Favorite Things:
✔️ I love the descriptions of the coffee shop: "A clear, bright half-moon hung in the night sky, and nights like this, with a young moon glowing in the sky, are for study. The power of the half-moon as it moves toward a Full Moon pours into everything and is helpful for all manner of improvements." p9
✔️ I really like it when characters get emotional resolution. "I’d rejected happiness this entire time. I’d believed I needed to accept punishment and atone for what I’d done. I’d actually wanted this situation I’d found myself in where no one ever chose me for anything. It all made so much sense. My tears wouldn’t stop , as if all the pain I’d carried was now being washed away." p58
Thank you to Mai Mochizuki, Jordan Taylor (translator), Ballantine Books, and NetGalley for an accessible digital arc of BEST WISHES FROM THE FULL MOON COFFEE SHOP. All views are mine.
Pre-Read Notes:
I guess it was only a matter of time before someone wrote an adult novel about giant fluffy talking cats! Right? I mean, right??
"I unlocked the door and was struck with a familiar aroma when I stepped inside. It was a blend of the incense from the Buddhist altar— the sweet tea olive incense Dad always used— and Mom’s cooking. It was the smell of home." p81
Final Review
(thoughts & recs) After I was approved for this arc, I read the first book, THE FULL MOON COFFEE SHOP, in preparation. I didn't like the execution of the concept, as anthropomorphic animals are not my favorite. But this installment doesn't seem to lean into that element so much. Human characters think they're dealing with other humans in costume. I just found it easier this time to suspend my disbelief and accept the story conditions. Because of that, I had a pretty good time with this one. I do recommend reading these as a series, as the concept sometimes gets needlessly complicated. It'll improve your read of BEST WISHES if you have all the backstory.
I recommend this one to fans of contemporary Japanese cat stories, magical realism, and anthropomorphic animals for characters. If you enjoyed this, be sure to check out The Blanket Cats by Kyoshi Shigematsu and The Tortoise's Tale by Kendra Coulter.
My Favorite Things:
✔️ I love the descriptions of the coffee shop: "A clear, bright half-moon hung in the night sky, and nights like this, with a young moon glowing in the sky, are for study. The power of the half-moon as it moves toward a Full Moon pours into everything and is helpful for all manner of improvements." p9
✔️ I really like it when characters get emotional resolution. "I’d rejected happiness this entire time. I’d believed I needed to accept punishment and atone for what I’d done. I’d actually wanted this situation I’d found myself in where no one ever chose me for anything. It all made so much sense. My tears wouldn’t stop , as if all the pain I’d carried was now being washed away." p58
Thank you to Mai Mochizuki, Jordan Taylor (translator), Ballantine Books, and NetGalley for an accessible digital arc of BEST WISHES FROM THE FULL MOON COFFEE SHOP. All views are mine.
October 4, 2024
Pozbawiona głębi i monotonna.
July 25, 2025
The Full Moon Coffee Shop is making an exception and appearing at Christmastime, regardless of the moon phase. Cats that transform into humans, they serve what each customer needs, not wants, and the shop pops up when they sense someone needs them, helping them find their heart’s desire with pointed questions, astrology, and of course the special dishes they serve. Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC of this unique, feel-good fantasy ably translated from Japanese by Jordan Taylor.
June 10, 2023
เล่มสองมาในธีม ‘รู้จักความปรารถนาที่แท้จริงของตัวเอง’
เรามองว่ามันก็คือการซื่อตรงกับความรู้สึกของตัวเอง จะรักหรือจะเกลียดก็พูดมันออกมา
โลกนี้มีเรื่องปวดหัวมากมายเพราะต่างคนต่างไม่ซื่อตรงกับความรู้สึกของตัวเอง
ยิ่งกดมันไว้ ยิ่งบิดเบี้ยว จนสุดท้ายไม่รู้ว่าแท้จริงแล้วตัวเองต้องการอะไรกันแน่
และเล่มนี้ก็ยังโยงไปกับอิทธิพลของดวงดาวเหมือนเดิม ทำให้อยากดูดวงกับหมอดูที่ดู natal chart ได้เลยเนี่ยยยยยย
เรามองว่ามันก็คือการซื่อตรงกับความรู้สึกของตัวเอง จะรักหรือจะเกลียดก็พูดมันออกมา
โลกนี้มีเรื่องปวดหัวมากมายเพราะต่างคนต่างไม่ซื่อตรงกับความรู้สึกของตัวเอง
ยิ่งกดมันไว้ ยิ่งบิดเบี้ยว จนสุดท้ายไม่รู้ว่าแท้จริงแล้วตัวเองต้องการอะไรกันแน่
และเล่มนี้ก็ยังโยงไปกับอิทธิพลของดวงดาวเหมือนเดิม ทำให้อยากดูดวงกับหมอดูที่ดู natal chart ได้เลยเนี่ยยยยยย
December 6, 2025
"Best Wishes from the Full Moon Coffee Shop" is a glossy, whimsical novella that blends magical realism, astrology, and holiday sentimentality into a series of loosely connected vignettes. Set during Christmas and populated by gods and goddesses who shift between cat and human forms, the story feels like a blend of a Japanese fairytale and a Dickensian ghost story—with a heavy dose of aesthetic charm and celestial symbolism.
The narrative follows three main characters:
Satomi, whose boyfriend plans to propose on Christmas Eve, though she’s unsure about her future;
Junko, her sister-in-law, who is estranged from her father and navigating new family dynamics (including a strangely delayed dog adoption from the café’s magical cats);
and Satori’s employee, a young woman grieving her father’s death who ultimately reconnects with her mother, stepfather, and half-brother.
Each character is guided by planetary deities who offer moral lessons tied to reincarnation, forgiveness, and personal growth. The book leans heavily on astrology, even including star charts for each character and emphasizing the ascendant sign as a marker of past-life strengths. While this may appeal to astrology enthusiasts, the execution often feels twee and overly expository.
The café staff—celestial beings in disguise—are given their own chapters, but their personalities blur together despite the effort to tie their roles to planetary movements. The result is a story that feels more like a concept pitch for an animated film than a fully realized novella. The emotional beats are present, but often feel distant or overly orchestrated.
While the book has moments of charm and visual richness, it’s weighed down by its own aesthetic and moral framing. Readers looking for a cozy, magical holiday tale with strong visual and astrological themes may enjoy it, but those seeking deeper character development or narrative cohesion might find it underwhelming.
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The narrative follows three main characters:
Satomi, whose boyfriend plans to propose on Christmas Eve, though she’s unsure about her future;
Junko, her sister-in-law, who is estranged from her father and navigating new family dynamics (including a strangely delayed dog adoption from the café’s magical cats);
and Satori’s employee, a young woman grieving her father’s death who ultimately reconnects with her mother, stepfather, and half-brother.
Each character is guided by planetary deities who offer moral lessons tied to reincarnation, forgiveness, and personal growth. The book leans heavily on astrology, even including star charts for each character and emphasizing the ascendant sign as a marker of past-life strengths. While this may appeal to astrology enthusiasts, the execution often feels twee and overly expository.
The café staff—celestial beings in disguise—are given their own chapters, but their personalities blur together despite the effort to tie their roles to planetary movements. The result is a story that feels more like a concept pitch for an animated film than a fully realized novella. The emotional beats are present, but often feel distant or overly orchestrated.
While the book has moments of charm and visual richness, it’s weighed down by its own aesthetic and moral framing. Readers looking for a cozy, magical holiday tale with strong visual and astrological themes may enjoy it, but those seeking deeper character development or narrative cohesion might find it underwhelming.
ORIGINAL URL: http://www.livegreenwearblack.com/202...
© Jennifer R Clark. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. You may share and adapt this content with proper attribution.
October 28, 2025
Mai Mochizuki has done it again!
Best Wishes from the Full Moon Coffee Shop was just as scintillating and magical as the first book in this interconnected standalone series.
I loved how 2020 being this tumultuous time (both from a COVID perspective and a political lens, in my opinion), was explained as a shift in the age of astrology. I further loved how the author took this shift in age to enhance periods of transition in our 3 main character’s lives. Through their stories, we watched each woman’s views on their lives and what they really wanted out of them (ie, their true wishes) transition a part of themselves into the next phase of their lives. From a burnt out career woman realizing it's ok to want a family as well, to a young temp worker sacrificing her happiness due to an internal atonement from past guilt who gets a visit from a most unexpected guest, to a woman who grew older and was able to understand that her parents were flawed like any other human but was also granted lifechanging news via an old friend, each woman was able to realize their true wish buried in their core and move forward on a clearer path for their futures. Not only were their stories incredibly relatable, but the experiences and emotions explored definitely gave me chills several times throughout the stories.
I loved how each story was interconnected, with the women being in each other’s lives in some respect. We also saw characters from the first book make a reappearance or at least be mentioned, which was fun to see as well. I love seeing how all things are connected, much like astrology itself 😊
Finally, I liked the insights we got into the different planet’s studies and group dynamics. As the “workers” at the full moon coffee shop doling out the wisdom to patrons, it was interesting to see what their “lives” where like behind the scenes. I liked seeing the individual personalities and seeing where friendships lay. The fact that it all just made sense in line with astrology as well made it incredibly fascinating!
Thank you to NetGalley, Ballantine Books, and Mai Mochizuki for the opportunity to read this book. The thoughts and opinions expressed above are honest and my own.
Best Wishes from the Full Moon Coffee Shop was just as scintillating and magical as the first book in this interconnected standalone series.
I loved how 2020 being this tumultuous time (both from a COVID perspective and a political lens, in my opinion), was explained as a shift in the age of astrology. I further loved how the author took this shift in age to enhance periods of transition in our 3 main character’s lives. Through their stories, we watched each woman’s views on their lives and what they really wanted out of them (ie, their true wishes) transition a part of themselves into the next phase of their lives. From a burnt out career woman realizing it's ok to want a family as well, to a young temp worker sacrificing her happiness due to an internal atonement from past guilt who gets a visit from a most unexpected guest, to a woman who grew older and was able to understand that her parents were flawed like any other human but was also granted lifechanging news via an old friend, each woman was able to realize their true wish buried in their core and move forward on a clearer path for their futures. Not only were their stories incredibly relatable, but the experiences and emotions explored definitely gave me chills several times throughout the stories.
I loved how each story was interconnected, with the women being in each other’s lives in some respect. We also saw characters from the first book make a reappearance or at least be mentioned, which was fun to see as well. I love seeing how all things are connected, much like astrology itself 😊
Finally, I liked the insights we got into the different planet’s studies and group dynamics. As the “workers” at the full moon coffee shop doling out the wisdom to patrons, it was interesting to see what their “lives” where like behind the scenes. I liked seeing the individual personalities and seeing where friendships lay. The fact that it all just made sense in line with astrology as well made it incredibly fascinating!
Thank you to NetGalley, Ballantine Books, and Mai Mochizuki for the opportunity to read this book. The thoughts and opinions expressed above are honest and my own.
October 27, 2025
I can’t believe this book had the audacity to make me tear up when book one had already done the same thing. I’ve already met my quota for the year! I had to put the book down for a few hours so that my tear ducts didn’t try to get up to any more nonsense. I thought the structure of the story was better in book 1, but this sequel brings the same gentleness and insight into the human condition to new characters. The writing style is simple but moving, and easy to read. Like the previous book, it’s divided into several connected points of view and I enjoyed how the story flowed between them. This author never fails to write a moving piece. This book can be read without reading the first one, but I still recommend reading book 1 first, as there are some cameos from book 1 that can be better appreciated having read it. Recommended for anyone looking for a light but thoughtful read and also to those interested in starting out with books in translation, for a peak into Japanese life without too much confusion.
ARC from NetGalley.
ARC from NetGalley.
April 10, 2023
เซอร์ไพรส์มาก ไม่คิดว่าจะชอบ ปรากฏชอบเฉยเลย เพราะตอนที่อ่านเล่มแรกนี่เฉยๆ ไม่ได้รู้สึกว่าสนุกอะไรขนาดนั้น ยิ่งเรื่องดวงเรื่องอะไรนี่ไม่ซื้อเลย กับเล่มนี้ก็คิดว่าคงไม่ต่างกัน ก็หยิบๆ มาอ่านไป แต่ดันสนุกซะงั้น
เล่มนี้รู้สึกว่าผูกเรื่องได้ดีขึ้น กลมกล่อมขึ้น เอาอยู่ว่างั้น แถมโดนอายุจังตกเฉย 555
ในส่วนคำนำบอกว่าไม่จำเป็นต้องอ่านเล่มแรกมาก็อ่านเล่มนี้เข้าใจ ก็เข้าใจน่ะแหละ แต่เชื่อเหอะว่าควรอ่านเล่มแรกมาก่อนแล้วจะดีเอง
เล่มนี้รู้สึกว่าผูกเรื่องได้ดีขึ้น กลมกล่อมขึ้น เอาอยู่ว่างั้น แถมโดนอายุจังตกเฉย 555
ในส่วนคำนำบอกว่าไม่จำเป็นต้องอ่านเล่มแรกมาก็อ่านเล่มนี้เข้าใจ ก็เข้าใจน่ะแหละ แต่เชื่อเหอะว่าควรอ่านเล่มแรกมาก่อนแล้วจะดีเอง
December 9, 2025
Este libro no podía haber sido más ideal para esta época del año. Es la segunda parte de El café de la luna llena, pero llega cargado de un ambiente navideño que lo vuelve todavía más cozy, reconfortante y perfecto para quienes buscamos esa dosis de healing fiction que a veces nos hace tanta falta.
Al igual que en el primer libro, volvemos a esta cafetería mágica, regentada por gatos (que en realidad son los dioses a cargo de las constelaciones) y que aparece solo los días de luna llena para quienes están perdidos, necesitan reencontrarse o buscan un pequeño empujón del universo. Allí, entre bebidas deliciosas, comida casera y una carta astral, cada personaje recibe el mensaje que necesita escuchar.
Aunque no soy particularmente creyente de la astrología, me sorprendió lo bien que el libro transmite enseñanzas bonitas y reflexivas sin sentirse forzado. Y aunque la premisa de “gatos parlantes que dan sabiduría ancestral” pueda sonar descabellada, la historia nunca se siente rara: lo que predomina es el corazón del mensaje.
Me gustó tanto como el primero, quizá incluso más por su atmósfera navideña. Es el tipo de lectura ideal para diciembre: suave, acogedora, que te acompaña con ternura y te deja el corazón un poquito más lleno. Si buscas algo que te abrace desde la página uno, esta es una muy buena elección.
Al igual que en el primer libro, volvemos a esta cafetería mágica, regentada por gatos (que en realidad son los dioses a cargo de las constelaciones) y que aparece solo los días de luna llena para quienes están perdidos, necesitan reencontrarse o buscan un pequeño empujón del universo. Allí, entre bebidas deliciosas, comida casera y una carta astral, cada personaje recibe el mensaje que necesita escuchar.
Aunque no soy particularmente creyente de la astrología, me sorprendió lo bien que el libro transmite enseñanzas bonitas y reflexivas sin sentirse forzado. Y aunque la premisa de “gatos parlantes que dan sabiduría ancestral” pueda sonar descabellada, la historia nunca se siente rara: lo que predomina es el corazón del mensaje.
Me gustó tanto como el primero, quizá incluso más por su atmósfera navideña. Es el tipo de lectura ideal para diciembre: suave, acogedora, que te acompaña con ternura y te deja el corazón un poquito más lleno. Si buscas algo que te abrace desde la página uno, esta es una muy buena elección.
September 10, 2025
I read the first book and was charmed by it. When I saw a chance to read this one through Net Galley, I jumped at the chance. Like the first one, this is almost like separate short stories, They are strongly connected by relationships between the characters as well as by the cats and the cafe. There is magic and a strong emphasis on astrology to help the characters resolve problems so their lives can be richer and more complete. This one was just as enjoyable as the first. I hope there’s another one coming at some point.
December 14, 2024
That was so... cinematic..✨️
December 12, 2025
Il primo libro di questa serie non mi era piaciuto, questo secondo libro l'ho trovato invece molto migliorato, a partire dall'ambientazione durante il periodo natalizio, che aggiunge piacevolezza e suggestività alla storia! L'autrice ha corretto il difetto del libro precedente (i troppi, lunghi e complicati spiegoni sull'astrologia) dando qui spiegazioni astrologiche molto più brevi e semplici. Anche la storia dei personaggi l'ho trovata migliorata, questa volta le varie vicende sono più coinvolgenti e raccontate meglio (di base i personaggi sono diversi rispetto a quelli del primo libro, perché in pratica questo libro è formato da tre storie di personaggi differenti ma legati tra loro. Ma poi a lettura avanzata si scopre che alcuni personaggi di questo libro sono legati a quelli del primo libro, dando maggior senso alla serie e una sensazione di continuità alla storia che ho apprezzato). Insomma, il concept è sempre il solito, ma qui ho trovato tutto più soddisfacente!
December 23, 2025
1⭐️
This collection of interconnected anthology stories felt riddled with undertones of christian and conservative propaganda under the guise of a cute astrology cozy cat coffee shop book.
This collection of interconnected anthology stories felt riddled with undertones of christian and conservative propaganda under the guise of a cute astrology cozy cat coffee shop book.
December 23, 2025
Easy read. Love a festive themed book but could've been a bit more christmassy
October 23, 2024
Lekka i przyjemna, jednak czegoś w niej mi brakowało. Miała fragmenty, które poruszały, ale pojawiały się niestety nieczęsto.
November 15, 2024
Podobała mi się trochę mniej niż pierwszych tom. Myślę, że jak ktoś lubi astronomię i książkę "Zanim wystygnie kawa" to będzie zachwycony.
September 7, 2025
3 ⭐
This book is an interesting one for sure. I enjoyed the magical realism and I loved the concept of the cats, though the usage of the imagery seemed less important throughout. I love the idea of a magical coffee shop showing up when you need it most!
I have 2 main struggles with this book.
1. The astrology: I actually do love the idea of incorporating it as a concept. My difficulty was as someone who's not well versed in astrology or planetary alignments, it was very hard to follow and I ended up having to accept my confusion. I think that astrology could have been used more effectively that would be appreciated by those who know nothing and those who know a lot.
2. Honestly, 2 of the 3 stories fell short for me. The first story wrapped in a way that felt surprising but I figured, that's okay it just wouldn't be my choice. But the last one in particular, it out a really bad taste in my mouth. I was feeling a 3.5 ⭐ for a lot of the book but that last story and what it was communicating, just not for me.
Overall, I think people in general could enjoy, especially if you like books like Before The Coffee Gets Cold and Well Prescribe You Another Cat.
Thank you, NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group for the digital ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!
This book is an interesting one for sure. I enjoyed the magical realism and I loved the concept of the cats, though the usage of the imagery seemed less important throughout. I love the idea of a magical coffee shop showing up when you need it most!
I have 2 main struggles with this book.
1. The astrology: I actually do love the idea of incorporating it as a concept. My difficulty was as someone who's not well versed in astrology or planetary alignments, it was very hard to follow and I ended up having to accept my confusion. I think that astrology could have been used more effectively that would be appreciated by those who know nothing and those who know a lot.
2. Honestly, 2 of the 3 stories fell short for me. The first story wrapped in a way that felt surprising but I figured, that's okay it just wouldn't be my choice. But the last one in particular, it out a really bad taste in my mouth. I was feeling a 3.5 ⭐ for a lot of the book but that last story and what it was communicating, just not for me.
Overall, I think people in general could enjoy, especially if you like books like Before The Coffee Gets Cold and Well Prescribe You Another Cat.
Thank you, NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group for the digital ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!
January 17, 2025
Przy kontynuacji książki, którą się naprawdę polubiło, naturalne są obawy, czy ta kolejna część jest w ogóle potrzebna i czy nie jest tworzona trochę na siłę, a trochę dla pieniędzy. Może historia już się wyczerpała? Może to, co autorka miała w sobie do opowiedzenia, już zostało opowiedziane.
Z posłowia na koniec książki możemy się dowiedzieć, że Mai Mochizuki miała podobne przemyślenia i nie chciała stworzyć czegoś, co po prostu by było i odcinało kupony od pierwszej części. Zanurzyła się jeszcze głębiej i moim zdaniem wyciągnęła z tej historii jeszcze więcej i nadała więcej magii.
Kocham atmosferę tego świata, że wszystko się ze wszystkim łączy, że losy bohaterek "Prawdziwego życzenia" przeplatają się ze sobą, one wszystkie są obecne nawzajem w swoich życiach, a każda nosi głęboko w sobie swoją historię. Całość połączona jest też delikatną nicią z bohaterami pierwszej części.
Z posłowia na koniec książki możemy się dowiedzieć, że Mai Mochizuki miała podobne przemyślenia i nie chciała stworzyć czegoś, co po prostu by było i odcinało kupony od pierwszej części. Zanurzyła się jeszcze głębiej i moim zdaniem wyciągnęła z tej historii jeszcze więcej i nadała więcej magii.
Kocham atmosferę tego świata, że wszystko się ze wszystkim łączy, że losy bohaterek "Prawdziwego życzenia" przeplatają się ze sobą, one wszystkie są obecne nawzajem w swoich życiach, a każda nosi głęboko w sobie swoją historię. Całość połączona jest też delikatną nicią z bohaterami pierwszej części.
October 25, 2025
Set at Christmas time, the magical cats of the Full Moon Coffee Shop return to help three women find their true wishes through knowledge of astrology. It's a charming story with very interesting characters, and although it's book two in this series, it works fine as a standalone.
Many thanks to the author and publisher for providing me with an arc off this new novel via NetGalley. My review is voluntary and the opinions expressed are my own.
Many thanks to the author and publisher for providing me with an arc off this new novel via NetGalley. My review is voluntary and the opinions expressed are my own.
January 16, 2025
Pod pewnymi względami lepsza od pierwszej części. Książka dalej ma pięknie melancholijny wydźwięk, a elementy astrologiczne nie są aż tak dominujące jak w poprzedniej części. Choć historia chwyciła mnie chwilami za serducho, to jednak jej zakończenie nie do końca mi pasowało.
Natomiast list od autorki na końcu był wspaniały.
Natomiast list od autorki na końcu był wspaniały.
December 9, 2024
podobnie jak pierwszy tom.👀🌙
November 11, 2025
Ohhhhh the tears!
Darn you Mai Mochizuki!!
Beautifully written [with gentle and kind insight on what makes us do what we do and how often we need rescued], this book of interconnected stories, anchored by the Full Moon Coffee Shop and the cats that run it [that, due to it being Christmas, is open at all times, not just the full moon], is a story I never expected *NOR* one I knew I really, really, needed, and while I spent much of the book in tears, I am so glad that I was able to read this truly lovely book.
Thank you to NetGalley, Mai Mochizuki, Jordan Taylor - Translator, and Ballantine Books/Ballantine for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Darn you Mai Mochizuki!!
Beautifully written [with gentle and kind insight on what makes us do what we do and how often we need rescued], this book of interconnected stories, anchored by the Full Moon Coffee Shop and the cats that run it [that, due to it being Christmas, is open at all times, not just the full moon], is a story I never expected *NOR* one I knew I really, really, needed, and while I spent much of the book in tears, I am so glad that I was able to read this truly lovely book.
Thank you to NetGalley, Mai Mochizuki, Jordan Taylor - Translator, and Ballantine Books/Ballantine for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
November 19, 2025
4.5 / 5 ⭐
October 29, 2025
Reencontrarme con personajes ya es genial, pero si encima el libro llega con el mensaje justo en el momento más adecuado...
Que manera de tocarme el corazón, que nudos en la garganta, que tristeza y a la vez alegría.
Ojalá libros infinitos de este café ayudando a la gente.
Que manera de tocarme el corazón, que nudos en la garganta, que tristeza y a la vez alegría.
Ojalá libros infinitos de este café ayudando a la gente.
October 19, 2025
Thank you to NetGalley and Ballantine Books for the eARC!
I enjoyed reading this sequel to the Full Moon Coffee Shop. I liked hearing more about each person’s astrological charts as well as the Christmas theme. This was a cozy and light-hearted read.
I enjoyed reading this sequel to the Full Moon Coffee Shop. I liked hearing more about each person’s astrological charts as well as the Christmas theme. This was a cozy and light-hearted read.
December 5, 2025
This book found me and demanded to be read! Currently where I am in life, this was probably the biggest eye opener and one hell of a way to end my November and get in to the Christmas festivities. Thank you kindly Mai Mochizuki for such an incredible book, please do not stop writing.
- As per usual my favourite quotes from the book:
- A fun way to know yourself is to know your true wish
- The power of the half-moon as it moves toward a full moon pours into everything and is helpful for all manner of improvement. It is a time of growth, reflection, and quiet transformation, when intentions strengthen and energy gathers. That is why our Full Moon Coffee Shop decided to hold a special study session that night, embracing the rising lunar glow as a source of focus and inspiration.
The café’s food truck sat beneath the silver moonlight in a large clearing within the park, its edges softly outlined by gentle lamplight that flickered in the breeze. The glow of the lamps mixed with the pale shimmer of the moon, creating a peaceful, almost enchanted atmosphere. Tables were arranged in a wide fan shape around the truck, as if welcoming the moon itself into the center of our gathering.
All of our companions settled into their places, their conversations lowering as attention shifted to the center circle. There, the great tortoiseshell cat — our master and guide for the evening — reclined with quiet authority, observing us with calm, knowing eyes. In that moment, surrounded by light, nature, and gentle company, the night felt filled with purpose and possibility.
- The Age of Pisces ended in the year 2000 and gave way to the Age of Aquarius. But the reason the feel of Pisces has stuck around is that it was still an era of element Earth. That’s now ended, too—just recently, in 2020. Well, more accurately, in December 2020—and now we’re in Air. So we’re now seeing the full effects of Aquarius.”
- The began here: as the tale of Pisces unfolds on the stage, the spotlights that are Fire, Earth, Air and Water shift depending on what is happening in the performance. It's the same stage, but a change in the lighting can transform the atmosphere.
- The story of Pisces came to an end under the same lighting setup Earth had had for the past two hundred years, ever since the turn of the nineteenth century. Pisces' performance is now done, and Aquarius's has begun, but Earth is still providing the lighting. This means the audience has a hard time noticing the performance is a whole new show, because the atmosphere up on the stage feels the same. But the beginning of December 2020, the spotlight suddenly shifts.
-Now it's Air's lighting setup, and the audience finally realises it's a different play. The master nodded amused at my take on it, and said 'and continuing with V's metaphor we can consider 2020 the year leading to the moment when the lighting set up changed to ai a year of transition. When the nature of this age changes the construction of society changes. That's why so many things the defy logic have happened lately. The world will remain somewhat chaotic for several years after the change aswell and I hope that we messengers of the stars can guide those you have become lost, lighting their path forward.
- The most important thing is for them to know themselves.
- Why is that a problem? Most people would be happy their long term boyfriend was going to propose on Christmas Eve. I don't want to get married yet. I'm to comfortable with my current lifestyle.
- An honestly I did love him. I treasured the time I spend with him. I didn't want to marry him, but I also definitely didn't want to break up with him. If I turned down his proposal though we might very well end up separating.
-Your Sun sign is Scorpio, which also suggests you never falter in your studies and you set high standards for yourself in your work.
- For women the sun represents the masculine. Perhaps you have strong respect for your father or you want your partner in a marriage to be someone you can respect. My father was retired now, and I respected him from the bottom of my heart.
- She might look like she had things together but she was still just a little child. She simply wanted her mother once night fell and she started to feel frightened.
- My moon sign was Cancer, which meant I longed for home and family. It hadn't seemed to describe me when he first said it, though Id since realised it might explain why I sometimes got a powerful urge to visit my family back home. Deep in my heart I knew I wanted my own family.
- I needed both work and family. It might be a luxury, just like that candied apple was, but I still needed it. That was just the star ⭐ I was born under. I wiped my tears away and walked off feeling purified.
- I could hear Christmas music. Couples and families were walking down the street, looking happy. Loneliness struck me, like a chilly wind blowing through my heart.
- I'd though I'd left my loneliness behind a long time ago.
-Wishes that do not align with your true feelings cannot become reality.
- I believe the stars of the universe are always supporting people who want to experience something. That's why they're prepared to give out a ticket specifically for whatever it is you want to experience, in the form of money. But if you go to them and say 'just give me a ticket, I don't care what it is for' they'll be confused, right? They coundn't give it to you even if they wanted to. And that what you're saying when you say you want to win the lottery.
- I want to be needed.
- The moon points to the period from when people are born until they begin to develop their own self, meaning the moon is their bare, unadulterated self. It's a bit like instinct, undeveloped undefined.
- A persons Sun sign is the face they show to the world. Most people have mastered the use of their Sun sign because they've spent so long bringing it to the fore as their prominent self. A person with an Aries Moon sign could never outcompete a person with an Aries Sun sign in an area that constellations abilities.
- That much was true. The Sun sign, as a person's external self, was like a warrior fighting on the front lines throughout a person's life, while the Moon sign was more like a cloistered lady. Not able to wield it as effectively as the Sun sign person.
- An older woman's body may find pregnancies hard to bear, but her mind is better prepared.
- Let's use a video game as an examples. If life us a role play game your Ascendant is the equipment you start out with. You have not been trained to use the weapon, but you innately know how. You set out on a journey in which you are the main character with that weapon in hand. Don't you think you would struggle a bit if you didn't know what your weapon was.
Yes you would struggle. But if you know what it is, you can use it more effectively. It'll make your journey easier.
But while you might use that weapon for a while, your battles evolve as you grown up. You move on to the next level in the game, and the weapon you've been using might not be as effective as it once was. You'll either have to train and hone your skills with that weapon or pick up a new one.
It is obviously a wonderful thing to hone your true power from your previous life, but, sometimes, people become trapped in their past-life power, leaving them unable to move.
Your Ascendant just represents the starter equipment you're born with. It doesn't have to be the overarching theme of your current life.
The most important thing is for them to know themselves. They should constantly ask themselves how they want to live their life, this life. Have a meeting of sorts with themselves and hammer things out.
Everyone, each and every single person, hold the Universe in their hands. It's like this: there are three of us standing here, in the exact same place, but each of us is looking at something different. You're the only one who see's the sight's you do. The universe around you is for no one but you.
You are a Universe, and the stars will lend their power to what you've decided on. You may struggle or wander. Then you must simply decide that. The stars may light your path, but you're the one who decides where you go.
The ocean seemed unchanging, but it wasn't. The sky and shape of the clouds changed with the seasons, and the oceans would show a different side of itself. It was gentle in spring, fun in summer, contemplative in autumn and fierce in winter.
First step is to forgive yourself. Forgive yourself for resenting others, being jealous of others, being unable to forgive others. The world's laws are all a mirror, and everything begins with yourself. If you forgive yourself, you'll be able to forgive others. But many people don't realise that. They continue the cycle as if nothing is wrong and that's not limited to people with Pisces as their Moon signs.
Because they are immature and unstable, they only shine when we cast light on them. We shine a light on them, because that's how they realise their true wish. To shine a light on someone. The exact method will vary from person to person, whether it's forgiving yourself or accepting something. The moon might not be able to look directly at the Sun's brilliant light, but it still admires the Sun deep in its heart and it's just that being illuminated by the Sun's light that allows the Moon to shine.
- As per usual my favourite quotes from the book:
- A fun way to know yourself is to know your true wish
- The power of the half-moon as it moves toward a full moon pours into everything and is helpful for all manner of improvement. It is a time of growth, reflection, and quiet transformation, when intentions strengthen and energy gathers. That is why our Full Moon Coffee Shop decided to hold a special study session that night, embracing the rising lunar glow as a source of focus and inspiration.
The café’s food truck sat beneath the silver moonlight in a large clearing within the park, its edges softly outlined by gentle lamplight that flickered in the breeze. The glow of the lamps mixed with the pale shimmer of the moon, creating a peaceful, almost enchanted atmosphere. Tables were arranged in a wide fan shape around the truck, as if welcoming the moon itself into the center of our gathering.
All of our companions settled into their places, their conversations lowering as attention shifted to the center circle. There, the great tortoiseshell cat — our master and guide for the evening — reclined with quiet authority, observing us with calm, knowing eyes. In that moment, surrounded by light, nature, and gentle company, the night felt filled with purpose and possibility.
- The Age of Pisces ended in the year 2000 and gave way to the Age of Aquarius. But the reason the feel of Pisces has stuck around is that it was still an era of element Earth. That’s now ended, too—just recently, in 2020. Well, more accurately, in December 2020—and now we’re in Air. So we’re now seeing the full effects of Aquarius.”
- The began here: as the tale of Pisces unfolds on the stage, the spotlights that are Fire, Earth, Air and Water shift depending on what is happening in the performance. It's the same stage, but a change in the lighting can transform the atmosphere.
- The story of Pisces came to an end under the same lighting setup Earth had had for the past two hundred years, ever since the turn of the nineteenth century. Pisces' performance is now done, and Aquarius's has begun, but Earth is still providing the lighting. This means the audience has a hard time noticing the performance is a whole new show, because the atmosphere up on the stage feels the same. But the beginning of December 2020, the spotlight suddenly shifts.
-Now it's Air's lighting setup, and the audience finally realises it's a different play. The master nodded amused at my take on it, and said 'and continuing with V's metaphor we can consider 2020 the year leading to the moment when the lighting set up changed to ai a year of transition. When the nature of this age changes the construction of society changes. That's why so many things the defy logic have happened lately. The world will remain somewhat chaotic for several years after the change aswell and I hope that we messengers of the stars can guide those you have become lost, lighting their path forward.
- The most important thing is for them to know themselves.
- Why is that a problem? Most people would be happy their long term boyfriend was going to propose on Christmas Eve. I don't want to get married yet. I'm to comfortable with my current lifestyle.
- An honestly I did love him. I treasured the time I spend with him. I didn't want to marry him, but I also definitely didn't want to break up with him. If I turned down his proposal though we might very well end up separating.
-Your Sun sign is Scorpio, which also suggests you never falter in your studies and you set high standards for yourself in your work.
- For women the sun represents the masculine. Perhaps you have strong respect for your father or you want your partner in a marriage to be someone you can respect. My father was retired now, and I respected him from the bottom of my heart.
- She might look like she had things together but she was still just a little child. She simply wanted her mother once night fell and she started to feel frightened.
- My moon sign was Cancer, which meant I longed for home and family. It hadn't seemed to describe me when he first said it, though Id since realised it might explain why I sometimes got a powerful urge to visit my family back home. Deep in my heart I knew I wanted my own family.
- I needed both work and family. It might be a luxury, just like that candied apple was, but I still needed it. That was just the star ⭐ I was born under. I wiped my tears away and walked off feeling purified.
- I could hear Christmas music. Couples and families were walking down the street, looking happy. Loneliness struck me, like a chilly wind blowing through my heart.
- I'd though I'd left my loneliness behind a long time ago.
-Wishes that do not align with your true feelings cannot become reality.
- I believe the stars of the universe are always supporting people who want to experience something. That's why they're prepared to give out a ticket specifically for whatever it is you want to experience, in the form of money. But if you go to them and say 'just give me a ticket, I don't care what it is for' they'll be confused, right? They coundn't give it to you even if they wanted to. And that what you're saying when you say you want to win the lottery.
- I want to be needed.
- The moon points to the period from when people are born until they begin to develop their own self, meaning the moon is their bare, unadulterated self. It's a bit like instinct, undeveloped undefined.
- A persons Sun sign is the face they show to the world. Most people have mastered the use of their Sun sign because they've spent so long bringing it to the fore as their prominent self. A person with an Aries Moon sign could never outcompete a person with an Aries Sun sign in an area that constellations abilities.
- That much was true. The Sun sign, as a person's external self, was like a warrior fighting on the front lines throughout a person's life, while the Moon sign was more like a cloistered lady. Not able to wield it as effectively as the Sun sign person.
- An older woman's body may find pregnancies hard to bear, but her mind is better prepared.
- Let's use a video game as an examples. If life us a role play game your Ascendant is the equipment you start out with. You have not been trained to use the weapon, but you innately know how. You set out on a journey in which you are the main character with that weapon in hand. Don't you think you would struggle a bit if you didn't know what your weapon was.
Yes you would struggle. But if you know what it is, you can use it more effectively. It'll make your journey easier.
But while you might use that weapon for a while, your battles evolve as you grown up. You move on to the next level in the game, and the weapon you've been using might not be as effective as it once was. You'll either have to train and hone your skills with that weapon or pick up a new one.
It is obviously a wonderful thing to hone your true power from your previous life, but, sometimes, people become trapped in their past-life power, leaving them unable to move.
Your Ascendant just represents the starter equipment you're born with. It doesn't have to be the overarching theme of your current life.
The most important thing is for them to know themselves. They should constantly ask themselves how they want to live their life, this life. Have a meeting of sorts with themselves and hammer things out.
Everyone, each and every single person, hold the Universe in their hands. It's like this: there are three of us standing here, in the exact same place, but each of us is looking at something different. You're the only one who see's the sight's you do. The universe around you is for no one but you.
You are a Universe, and the stars will lend their power to what you've decided on. You may struggle or wander. Then you must simply decide that. The stars may light your path, but you're the one who decides where you go.
The ocean seemed unchanging, but it wasn't. The sky and shape of the clouds changed with the seasons, and the oceans would show a different side of itself. It was gentle in spring, fun in summer, contemplative in autumn and fierce in winter.
First step is to forgive yourself. Forgive yourself for resenting others, being jealous of others, being unable to forgive others. The world's laws are all a mirror, and everything begins with yourself. If you forgive yourself, you'll be able to forgive others. But many people don't realise that. They continue the cycle as if nothing is wrong and that's not limited to people with Pisces as their Moon signs.
Because they are immature and unstable, they only shine when we cast light on them. We shine a light on them, because that's how they realise their true wish. To shine a light on someone. The exact method will vary from person to person, whether it's forgiving yourself or accepting something. The moon might not be able to look directly at the Sun's brilliant light, but it still admires the Sun deep in its heart and it's just that being illuminated by the Sun's light that allows the Moon to shine.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 9, 2024
Niestety wyszła dość słabo na tle pierwszej części. Akcja bardzo pośpieszona, a historie nie miały aż takiej głębi jak to było przy „Kawiarni pod Pełnym Księżycem” :(
March 30, 2025
2.5🌟
Moim zdaniem ta część jest dużo lepsza od od poprzedniej. Miała sporo poruszających fragmentów, ale niestety nadal cała fabuła jest strasznie „rozlazła” co sprawia, że robi się trochę monotonna.
Moim zdaniem ta część jest dużo lepsza od od poprzedniej. Miała sporo poruszających fragmentów, ale niestety nadal cała fabuła jest strasznie „rozlazła” co sprawia, że robi się trochę monotonna.
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