A review by kuronekostea
Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Satoshi Yagisawa

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Normally I am not a fan of cozy books, but this novel was a pleasant surprise. The novel has a decent pace and doesn't drag on like some cozy novels I have read. There is enough family/relationship drama that keeps the story interesting with out being too overwhelming. The focus shifts from the main character to her uncle and I would say they both get an equal spotlight in their problems and growth through the story. The focus is predominantly on the characters and their relationships with out any real plot line aside from personal growth and healing. Very cute! Would recommend for a cozy coffee day.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child death, Mental illness, Miscarriage, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Chronic illness, Infidelity, Terminal illness, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting

I believe it is inferred that Momoko (the aunt) has Uterine cancer, just because she mentions that the doctors had to take hers out. I didn't want to add Cancer to the content warnings though as it is not explicitly stated.