Quick Summary – In Japan, cats are a symbol of good luck. As the myth goes, if you are kind to them, they’ll one day return the favor. And if you are kind to the right cat, you might just find yourself invited to a mysterious coffee shop under a bright moon.

Under one such moon in August, Neptune pays the Full Moon Coffee Shop a visit, taking the form of a beautiful human called Sala. Sala’s special talent is giving people dreams and helping them to open their hearts. As the cats work with Sala, they find new ways to guide people as their customers face personal conflict.

When Satsuki, returning home after she spent three years away with minimal contact, decides to introduce her new boyfriend to her mother Fujiko, she learns an unexpected truth about her family’s past.

Meanwhile, Fujiko is struggling to come to terms with her true feelings about her place in life and author Wataru is facing writer’s block after years of success. Can Sala and the cats help Fujiko and Wataru open their hearts?

Beautifully weaving together three people in a story about love in all forms, this heartwarming novel in the USA Today bestselling series highlights the importance of being true to oneself and recognizing one’s innermost feelings.

Song This Reminds Me Of – Dance of the Hours from the opera La Gioconda by Amilcare Ponchielli

Publication Date – Aug. 25, 2026

Bookshop Link – Dreamers of the Full Moon Coffee Shop by Mai Mochizuki

Content Notes – There is a reference to suicide and an on-page attempt. There is death of a parent, bullying, internalized homophobia, and some mild violence.

Reviews of Other Books in The Series – The Full Moon Coffee Shop by Mai Mochizuki – Book Review and Best Wishes from The Full Moon Coffee Shop by Mai Mochizuki – Book Review

Rating – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ out of 5

Review – I love these books, each one is like it’s own little treat. This one is a little bit different than the other books. As the story develops, it’s much more clear how the characters are intertwined. I also felt much more connected to the feature cat/deity/planet. This book focuses on Neptune and their pull on humans. It’s the first time we really meet Neptune and really engage with one of the planets that can’t be seen with the naked eye.

Even though all the books have these wonderful mystical threads, I actually felt the magic a little more in this book. I think the theme for me was more about missed connections. Neptune is commonly thought of as the ruler of the sea, but in this novel we see how Neptune rules over dreams and the subconscious. Neptune interacts with each of the main characters through dreams and it’s just such a gentle conversation about their lives. I just loved how utterly dreamy this book was.

All of the Full Moon Coffee Shop books are relatively short, but I found myself really lingering on this one. There was so much beauty in the way the author talked about identity and love. The love between partners, parents, and friends. I honestly cherish when each book comes out because I feel like I learn about astrology and get to explore this beautiful world.

Thanks to NetGalley and Ballantine for the advanced copy, all opinions are my own.