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!