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as some of the other reviews mentioned, the astrology aspect didn't do much for me, as someone who was never really big on it to begin with. however i do appreciate that the author did their best to explain it in layman's terms. the concept/premise is an interesting one, and i would be more into it had it been explored just a little further. the writing was actually kinda solid until about the latter half of chapter 3, where i feel like the author was somewhat rushing to wrap everything up. all nitpicks aside though, i wouldn't mind visiting the full moon coffee shop myself. god knows we could use a nice celestial refreshment and some advice that's just as refreshing.
also, cats! (=^-ω-^=)
edit 09/21/2025: okay after a reread of the book, i realize some parts are pretty messed up, such as the whole infidelity situation and how the women are treated by the narrative compared to the men in regard to that, and the bit with akari's hairdresser crush (later boyfriend) being queer coded (he even recounts a story from his youth where he was disowned by his father for wearing dresses as a way to rebel against his family, ffs!) buuuuuut he's straight bc the plot demands so. siiiigh. these and a few other nitpicks (the astrology aspects feeling somewhat shallow, not really connecting with the characters aside from mizuki, the pacing falling apart in the third chapter) unfortunately take my initial rating down a notch.
i ended up giving this away to my local little free library bc i feel like this title isn't worth keeping on my already overflowing bookshelf. i am aware there is a sequel but i will not be picking that up. -_-
as some of the other reviews mentioned, the astrology aspect didn't do much for me, as someone who was never really big on it to begin with. however i do appreciate that the author did their best to explain it in layman's terms. the concept/premise is an interesting one, and i would be more into it had it been explored just a little further. the writing was actually kinda solid until about the latter half of chapter 3, where i feel like the author was somewhat rushing to wrap everything up. all nitpicks aside though, i wouldn't mind visiting the full moon coffee shop myself. god knows we could use a nice celestial refreshment and some advice that's just as refreshing.
also, cats! (=^-ω-^=)
edit 09/21/2025: okay after a reread of the book, i realize some parts are pretty messed up, such as the whole infidelity situation and how the women are treated by the narrative compared to the men in regard to that, and the bit with akari's hairdresser crush (later boyfriend) being queer coded (he even recounts a story from his youth where he was disowned by his father for wearing dresses as a way to rebel against his family, ffs!) buuuuuut he's straight bc the plot demands so. siiiigh. these and a few other nitpicks (the astrology aspects feeling somewhat shallow, not really connecting with the characters aside from mizuki, the pacing falling apart in the third chapter) unfortunately take my initial rating down a notch.
i ended up giving this away to my local little free library bc i feel like this title isn't worth keeping on my already overflowing bookshelf. i am aware there is a sequel but i will not be picking that up. -_-