The Coffee Shop Masquerade- Blog tour

 

Author:: T. A Morton

Publisher: EarnShaw Books

Publishing Date: 22nd April 2025 

Many thanks to the publishing team and the Random Things Tour for my physical copy of the book and a spot on the tour 

Blurb 

A mysterious mask abandoned in a Hong Kong coffee shop eavesdrops on the lives of those who enter, asking, who are we beneath our masks?

The Coffee Shop Masquerade is a captivating exploration of transient lives seeking meaning amid everyday encounters, much like the alluring cup of coffee that unites and intrigues us all.

As the enigmatic forces inspired by the Tao Te Ching loom over them, choices must be made, secrets revealed, and unexpected bonds forged—all under the watchful gaze of a mysterious mask.

My Thoughts

This book was a very good read!!

The story starts with a Young Mario and his Nonna who shares stories about a mask that is magical. After Nonna passes, Mario takes the mask to Hong Kong where she spoke about these stories and he does not get the answers to his question he leaves the mask behind in a coffee shop. 

The writing style is well done and more unique. As we start a new chapter a new character emerges. For some this may be overwhelming but I feel for this story and plot it is perfect and does not end up being complicated. 

Each story holds within the chapters shows the loneliness and chaos behind the masks hold. 

The mask although does not provide any solutions, it listens. It takes in stories from all walks of life from those travelling, love, loss and everything in between. We hear what people are searching for and deep emotional insight in to their lives and actions. 

There is no end to this book as such but it is more about individual moments, charm and mystery. 

If you like people watching in a coffee shop (I Do!!) then this is perfect for you.