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Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao
3.75
adventurous mysterious reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

I have mixed but positive feelings about Water Moon. I think in part, because I was expecting a cozy tale (why, Im not sure). There are definitely cozy, wonderous descriptions throughout. However, there is also adventure, mystery, and love. Of which, i dont think any were fully explored? I still have a lot of questions regarding Hana's life. Overall, this tale seemed more centered on the environment/world/realm more so than the MCs, Hana and Keishin.
I'd love to see Water Moon adapted into film. As other reviews have stated, there are big Studio Ghibli vibes. 
Thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group - Ballantine | Del Rey for the eARC!