ARC Review: "Water Moon" by Samantha Sotto Yambao ★★★★
ARC Review: Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao This fantasy mystery novel is a curiously compelling read that transports you beyond this world , for fans of Studio Ghibli, Starless Sea and Before the Coffee Gets Cold with a touch of Alice in Wonderland and Weathering with You . Certainly not lacking in excellent plot twists, but unfortunately in emotional depth which was a pity. There was something about Hana and her odd stories about tea boxes and treasure hunts that piqued his curiosity, which was something that, outside his lab, had not happened in a very long time. He had met his share of beautiful women, but it was not Hana’s quiet, delicate beauty that made a part of him glad that he had stumbled into her pawnshop by mistake. Just behind the calmness in her eyes lurked the shadows of secrets, peeking out one moment and darting away the next, as though daring him to give chase. And there was nothing Keishin enjoyed more than a good puzzle. [ Contains some spoilers ] P...
