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The Rainfall Market by You Yeong-Gwang
3.0
inspiring lighthearted slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

 Thank you NetGalley UK & Penguin Random House for this E-Arc.

"On the first day of the monsoon an old ramshackle building appears.
This is The Rainfall Market.
Inside you will find magical bookstores, hairdressers, perfumeries and anything your heart desires."


I really enjoyed this cozy fantasy, it's definitely got Studio Ghibli vibes. It's beautifully written and descriptive enough to let it play out in your head like a hazy dream as you read. I actually really liked the simplicity of the plot and the world building, I don't think it's the kind of book that needs really heavy writing. I found it the perfect bed time read, slow paced and dreamy. The characters were interesting, the MC Serin, although simple is likeable. The real show stealer is Issha, our magical guide cat. I grew an attachment to him almost immediately and just wanted to pull him out of the book and have him as a pet.

Overall, it's a simple, but magically dreamy story about love, family & appreciating what you have.