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The Ministry of Time

by Kaliane Bradley · 352 pages · Published May 2024
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3.80 / 5 across 70K ratings
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ (3/5)

A witty, romantic Adult science fiction built around time travel, fish out of water, slow burn. 352 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.

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Content notes

Violence Colonial Themes
Time Travel
Fish Out of Water
Slow Burn
Book profile

Mood, trope, and intensity breakdown

How this book actually feels — based on mood analysis, not publisher blurbs.

Mood profile
Romance
70%
Fantasy
75%
Pacing
3/5
Darkness
1/5
Spice
3/5
Core elements
Genre
Science Fiction
Romance
Literary Fiction
Moods
Witty
Romantic
Smart
Key Tropes
Time Travel
Fish Out of Water
Slow Burn
Ending
Satisfying
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How spicy is The Ministry of Time?

Moderate (3/5) — explicit content present but not dominant.

Who would enjoy The Ministry of Time?

Readers who love witty and romantic stories with time travel and fish out of water. Best suited for Adult readers and up.

What kind of read is The Ministry of Time?

A witty, romantic Adult science fiction built around time travel, fish out of water, slow burn. 352 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.

What are the content warnings for The Ministry of Time?

Content notes include: violence, colonial themes. Sort By Cravings always flags these so you can make informed choices.

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📚 Last reviewed: March 2026 Guide verified against current edition
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