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sunwhoohoo's review against another edition
3.5
this was a cute read. it definitely confirmed the point that i would hate being a princess with all of the rule following and public scrutiny but I'm glad Izumi was able to find a balance between her old life and her new one by the end of it. I think that some of the writing was a bit cringy but nothing that bad. I thought the romance was cute but I was kind of confused at when they started liking each other. I did wish that we had more moments of Izumi and her dad although I understand why they didn't see each other that much. I'm glad that her dad was able to connect more with her at the end. overall a very cute read. i don't know if I connected to the characters that much but I definitely felt for her and her situation.
kathrynk's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was by no means a perfect book but it was enjoyable and cute and the perfect palate cleanser. Think modern day The Princess Diaries meets What a Girl Wants, but set in Japan and with a deeper message of cultural identity and belonging. The romance was a little cheesy and I’m sure there were definitely inaccuracies regarding Japanese culture. But if you want to just turn your brain off and have a mostly good time with a YA book, then pick this one up! I listened to the audiobook and it was well done too!
bdelcast's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
4.0
sakshiraizada's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
eskaywai's review against another edition
4.0
such a cute story. i didn’t expect to enjoy it as much as i did.
colleens_conclusions's review against another edition
2.0
Tokyo Ever After didn't work for me because I didn't feel invested in the story line or the characters. It also felt too similar to The Princess Diaries which I know was the goal but it had a lot of simarities.
aham4679's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
iridescentkila's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75