Water Moon A Novel

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Step into a Tokyo backstreet where reality bends like origami paper and a mysterious pawnshop trades in something far more precious than gold—human regrets. In this enchanting fantasy from Samantha Sotto Yambao, Hana Ishikawa inherits her family’s extraordinary shop, only to wake one morning and find it ransacked, her father vanished, and the shop’s most valuable treasure stolen.

What follows is a dreamlike quest through a world where wishes become stars, paper cranes carry passengers through the sky, and a night market floats among the clouds. When a charming young physicist appears—not seeking help, but offering it—Hana embarks on a journey that will test everything she thought she knew about choice, regret, and second chances.

Water Moon features a stunning, interactive origami jacket that folds into a boat, inviting readers to join the characters in their magical adventure. The artwork continues on the hardcover beneath, making this special edition a treasure in itself.

Booklist calls it “a lush world of pure wonder and romance,” while Library Journal (starred review) recommends it for fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold and The Dallergut Dream Department Store. If you loved The Starless Sea or crave cozy fantasy steeped in Japanese folklore and magical realism, this is your next great discovery.

Perfect for those seeking refuge from the everyday, a story to linger over like salt air on a quiet morning.

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