“Before the Coffee Gets Cold” is a gentle magic novel set in a small café in the back alleys of Tokyo. This café is different from all the others: It gives its customers a chance to travel back in time. However, there’s a catch… The traveller must return before their coffee gets cold so they don’t get trapped in the past forever. We’re introduced to a cast of characters who struggle with loss, missed opportunities, and a desire change the past.

This book is so heart-warming and cozy but also so sad and emotional. This is definitely a character-driven story so if you like relatable and multifaceted characters, this story is perfect for you.