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idkgaby's review
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Liked this more than the first book! Loved the way they gave Kazu more depth in this one. I was afraid the sequel wasn’t going to be as good as the first and that the stories of the people who time-travelled in the second book wouldn’t be as compelling as those who did in the first. Glad I was proven wrong!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Suicide, and Violence
helium's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
After being slightly disappointed by the first book of this series, I decided I wanted to give the second book a chance to redeem itself and it indeed did.
I really enjoyed this one compared to the first one because I find the characters much more fleshed out in this book. There are also multiple references to the previous book and I think this second book tied the whole story together in a beautiful way. Everyone we meet has a relationship with another character and I really enjoyed reading about all their entanglements.
Unlike the first book, I found this one much more endearing with stories that center around regret. This common theme made this book far more coherent and feel much more polished than the previous book. And so, as someone who has read both of them in the correct order, I do suggest following the timeline and not skipping ahead because, otherwise, I think reading the second book first will create confusion and take out from the experience.
The stories are heartwarming and very happy, so happy endings are to be expected. Even so, I felt like the message was a little cheesy at times, but you know what? This is a happy book, so no real complaints here.
This is what I expected from the first book, but at least this second one delivered. I thoroughly enjoyed this quick read and was glad to realize that the shortcomings of the first one were fixed in this one.
I really enjoyed this one compared to the first one because I find the characters much more fleshed out in this book. There are also multiple references to the previous book and I think this second book tied the whole story together in a beautiful way. Everyone we meet has a relationship with another character and I really enjoyed reading about all their entanglements.
Unlike the first book, I found this one much more endearing with stories that center around regret. This common theme made this book far more coherent and feel much more polished than the previous book. And so, as someone who has read both of them in the correct order, I do suggest following the timeline and not skipping ahead because, otherwise, I think reading the second book first will create confusion and take out from the experience.
The stories are heartwarming and very happy, so happy endings are to be expected. Even so, I felt like the message was a little cheesy at times, but you know what? This is a happy book, so no real complaints here.
This is what I expected from the first book, but at least this second one delivered. I thoroughly enjoyed this quick read and was glad to realize that the shortcomings of the first one were fixed in this one.
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide
allweseeorseem's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
3.0
Not as good as Before the Coffee Gets Cold, but still enjoyable.
Content Warnings
Minor: Pregnancy and Suicide
giuliabtw's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Miscarriage
Moderate: Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, and Death of parent
alice_nunes's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.0
God I wish I was like Yuki and be like ooop no longer depressed/suicidal because it’d make my mom sad
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide
ceils's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Minor: Suicide and Blood
princessfabulous's review
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Death of parent, Suicide, and Suicidal thoughts
lsbonnie's review
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
I found this second book better than the first. I wish it was longer! A bit repetitive at times with the rules spelled out for every story, and I wish the stories were longer to explore a bit more, but apart from that it was once again a lovely read. You're sure to find at least one story in there that will move you. I hope there'll be a third book!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Death, and Death of parent
sarahlizzie's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Terminal illness, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Pregnancy, Murder, Mental illness, Grief, Death of parent, and Death
ohbookisme's review
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
It was a joy to revisit the café after a year away. This location holds such love, wonder, and magic which I personally find so wholesome and carries an essence of home with it.
“I have lived my life unable to tell the truth for risk of losing my own happiness.”
My thoughts:
I was rather skeptical about how this would follow the first book, but learning more about Kazu and how she reacts to certain situation was rewarding in so many ways. There was such an in-depth development of personal expression and feelings that could be quite triggering for some readers as much of this volume explores grief and depression in a graphic way. I definitely felt that I was an observer to these characters, not in an intrusive way, but they were welcoming and seemed aware of the reader in a very interesting way.
I still loved the short story format that this book continued from the first volume, it felt as though we were glimpsing into these characters lives. Albeit brief, but entirely sincere.
“‘If you can’t change anything, why would anyone want to go back?’ Yet he was now standing at the front door of the cafe thinking, ‘Even so, I want to go back.’”
“I have lived my life unable to tell the truth for risk of losing my own happiness.”
My thoughts:
I was rather skeptical about how this would follow the first book, but learning more about Kazu and how she reacts to certain situation was rewarding in so many ways. There was such an in-depth development of personal expression and feelings that could be quite triggering for some readers as much of this volume explores grief and depression in a graphic way. I definitely felt that I was an observer to these characters, not in an intrusive way, but they were welcoming and seemed aware of the reader in a very interesting way.
I still loved the short story format that this book continued from the first volume, it felt as though we were glimpsing into these characters lives. Albeit brief, but entirely sincere.
“‘If you can’t change anything, why would anyone want to go back?’ Yet he was now standing at the front door of the cafe thinking, ‘Even so, I want to go back.’”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Suicide attempt