Unfortunately, this book was very boring. I was told to feel things but the writing didn't actually elicit any emotion. Every hurdle was overcome with ease. It just felt superficial rather than poignant.

A fun fantasy for younger readers. This was marketed as an adult novel, but Serin's age is never disclosed and the entire premise felt a little childish in the style and writing. I would say this is more for young readers and young adults who are huge fans of Ghibli films.
This was not a bad book, I just feel it didn't deliver on the premise. It was cute and a quick read, but lacked depth and emotion.

This is such a different look at reimagining your life, but finding what you need along the way.
Serin is hurting and troubled and just wants an easier better life. She gets her invite to the rainfall market where she finds new friends and gets a new look at what her life maybe could be.
I really enjoyed this one. I loved Issah, the cat, who is like her spirit guide. I also liked the Dokkabei, well most of them. They really become Serin's friends and help show her that things aren't always better on the other side.
This is a quick read and I think it will be a book with lots of discussion.

Thanks NetGalley for this ARC

If you had the opportunity to change your life would you take it? I am a SUCKER for this sort of book and there was something akin to the whimsy of Miyazaki in this one that just stole my heart! Still processing all of the emotions!

A charming book for fans of Miyazaki's Spirited Away, Before the Coffee Gets Cold, or anyone who likes a little magic with their feel-good fiction.

This is one where it almost helps you to go into with less information. All you need is an open mind and to know minimal details: A teen girl feels lonely in her mediocre, poor life. She gets her hands on a book that supposedly gives instructions for a taking a chance to change one's life. Just write a letter to the Rainfall Market explaining your woes, if chosen for your letter, you'll be given a once in a lifetime opportunity to travel to a mysterious place. There, mystical creatures will take your struggles and gift you a new life offered inside special orbs.

Rainfall Market was the perfect mix of quirky fantasy, fun creatures (Issha is my favorite!), and a dash of suspenseful danger. I read this each night before bed and couldn't wait to dive into it each night. There was also a tinge of unfamiliarness that I took as result of being translated from Korean and/or cultural differences. This vibe did not put me off of the book and actually seemed to add to the intrigue for me.

I think RM would be a great book for fans of The Midnight Library.

If given the opportunity would you want to change your life? I think most of us would or at least think about it. Young Serin wants to do exactly that and so begins a magical journey to a rumored market only opened during the rainy season. There she will depart on a journey of self discovery with a menagerie of eclectic characters and arrive at a destination that was always before her.

Any easy read, almost a juvenile story, but one with deeper meaning we can all relate to.

Enjoy!