Keepers of Time

"Keepers of Time: The Clockwork Cafe and Bakery" by M. N. Kinch is a novel that combines elements of fantasy, mystery, and romance with a compelling setting around everyday life in a cafe that holds more secrets than meets the eye. first sight.

The story begins with Joan Sanders, a master's student at NASA who is passionate about astrophysics, caught in a series of strange events after an accident that changes her life. Drawn towards three mysterious brothers who run the Clockwork Cafe and Bakery, Joan finds herself embroiled in a world far more complex than she ever imagined. Gabby, Luna, and Thiago Cardoza, each with their own charm and uniqueness, take Joan on a journey across generations and secrets that threaten to change the flow of time itself.

One of the main strengths of this novel is its deep and compelling characters. Joan, with her love of star science and dedication to her job at the cafe, brings a fresh and analytical perspective to every situation. Meanwhile, Gabby with her fascination with the past and Luna with her mysterious presence provide a deep emotional layer to the story. Thiago, the responsible older brother, with his firmness layered with a sense of protection towards his younger siblings, brings about a complex and tension-filled family dynamic.

Kinch's choice of narration in the present tense adds just the right element of suspense and anxiety, fitting with the story's main themes of the flow of time and the secrets surrounding its main characters. Kinch successfully combines an exciting storyline with detailed depictions and the rich atmosphere of Clockwork Cafe and Bakery, creating a world that is easy for readers to imagine.

Overall, “Keepers of Time: The Clockwork Cafe and Bakery” is an enchanting novel with the perfect mix of mystery, magic, and human connection. With strong characters and a vivid setting, this is a story that will captivate readers from the first page to the last, leaving them eagerly awaiting the continuation of the trilogy.