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vonderbash's review against another edition
4.0
This is a cute, funny book that’s an updated twist on The Princess Diaries. The characters are great. The cover is pretty. I needed a lighthearted read, and this was perfect.
I received an ARC of this book from a Goodreads giveaway.
I received an ARC of this book from a Goodreads giveaway.
janagaton's review against another edition
5.0
princess diaries but make it japanese is the only accurate way to describe this masterpiece. the discussions of being asian in america are top tier, and i hope any and all readers are able to absorb the topics brought up throughout this novel. princess izumi talks about how she feels she has to simplify her name to make it easier for others & how she doesn't feel american nor japanese enough for either country. the character growth in this novel is truly amazing. the romance had me swooning and squealing until the very end. the setting and culture are so seamlessly intricated throughout a familiar storyline. i laughed a ton and even cried a couple times. this book is pure serotonin & will definitely be one of my top 10 reads of 2021.
alnauman12's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.25
elcademia's review against another edition
5.0
i picked this up after finishing a book that triggered me, and this was absolutely the best choice i could’ve made.
the story made me so happy. i was kicking my legs in the air whenever akio and izumi shared romantic moments. i was sobbing (of happiness) and even had to put the book down to bury my face in my hands to squeal. LOVE this book!!
i can’t wait to pick up tokyo dreaming!!
also, read this on a loan. i NEED a physical copy NOW!! this book is going to be a comfort fr and i want my own copy to mark up and highlight all of akio and izumi’s moments!!
the story made me so happy. i was kicking my legs in the air whenever akio and izumi shared romantic moments. i was sobbing (of happiness) and even had to put the book down to bury my face in my hands to squeal. LOVE this book!!
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i’m so happy with how the story ended!! akio gifting her the keychain (also akio literally waiting outside the palace for days for her????!!!!!), the twins small redemption arc, even izumi’s parents reconnecting and basically agreeing to doing long distance…PERFECT!! what a way to tie such an already amazing story together!!i can’t wait to pick up tokyo dreaming!!
also, read this on a loan. i NEED a physical copy NOW!! this book is going to be a comfort fr and i want my own copy to mark up and highlight all of akio and izumi’s moments!!
jadeynk18's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.5
murderpigeonsgobump's review against another edition
4.0
This was fun, it took me a bit to get into it because I just wasn’t that interested in the premise but the relationships were realistic and the main characters voice was distinct enough to make it interesting. The Japanese cultural aspects were interesting and explored to some extent. Based on plot and tropes this was extremely YA but not in a bad or annoying way.
almacd's review against another edition
2.0
This book was...not good (for me) I couldn't care for Izumi, she was way too immature for my liking and althoug I liked Akio, their romance was so instalove that I wasn't into it.