A review by colourbandit
Before Your Memory Fades by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

emotional 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? Yes

3.5

Another lovely instalment in this beloved series. This time we’re in a different shop and a different setting, with a combination of familiar and new faces. We learn more about the lore behind the shops, which I always love, and explore 4 more scenarios of coffee shop time travel. 

Unfortunately this one didn’t make me fall in love quite as much as the other two I’ve read, potentially due to me rushing a little through it and not quite being in the right mood? There were however still some very emotional and heart wrenching moments, especially towards the end of the 4 tales.
Special mention going to the final story and its ending, that very nearly got the waterworks going, especially as it involved such familiar characters from the book as a whole.

I’ll absolutely be back for book 4 at some point because either way, this series holds a special place in my heart, and I’ll aim to savour it a little more if I can!