Best Wishes from the Full Moon Coffee Shop

By Mai Mochizuki
** Publication Date 28 October 2025 **
4 stars



The first book about the Full Moon Coffee Shop was so heartwarming. The uniqueness of the concept makes this a fun read. Everything about this novel is endearing.


The Full Moon Coffee Shop only appears when needed for those who need it the most. The Master is a human sized tortoiseshell cat who is in charge of the pop-up food truck. The Master is also responsible for providing the customer with the exact drink and food needed at that time. Mystical and magical, the entire staff of the coffee shop might appear at times as human or cat, but are neither. They are merely embodying those beings. 


In this tale we have Satomi, a workaholic who can’t make a commitment to her personal life. Koyuki, Satomi’s coworker who feels like she hasn’t had a home since her mom remarried. Junko, Satomi’s sister-in-law, who has been estranged from her father since her late teens. Each of these women is seeking something in their lives that is missing. Each will visit the Full Moon Coffee Shop to be given not only an astrological reading, but also something to soothe their souls. 


As this novel takes place during Christmastime, it has an even more special element of the season. 


The writing is beautiful. So much wisdom and thought has gone into the astrological readings that the “cats” provide. I love how the cats explain sun and moon signs. But truly what makes it so magical is the lyrical prose. The characters have those “light bulb” moments when they grasp what they are being told at the cafe. Such a lovely story.
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