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lostinpaper's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Cute story, didn't like it as much as the first one. Did enjoy the development of Izumi's relationship with her cousins.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, and Alcoholism
Minor: Cursing and Sexual content
agateg's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
“The only thing you could ever do to disappoint me is denying who you truly are.”
At the threat of everything falling apart, Izumi vows to do whatever it takes to help win over the council. Which means upping her newly acquired princess game. But at what cost? Izumi will do anything to help her parents achieve their happily ever after, but what if playing the perfect princess means sacrificing her own? Will she find a way to forge her own path and follow her heart?
This book didn't bring me the same fuzzy feeling that the first one brought but I still thoroughly enjoyed it. The parents' relationship was a real highlight for me, the unconditional love they have for each other and Izumi was so so precious to me. Seeing Izumi being confused about what to do and what's the best thing to do was very gratifying because I also feel pressured to achieve certain goals and all I wanted for her was to find herself and follow her dreams. Eriku easily became my favourite book boyfriend, I adored him to no end, I really need an Eriku in my life, seeing him struggle was heartbreaking and I was so happy to see him shine. Aiko lost some of his appeals from the first book but I still really loved the poems he wrote for Izumi. I also loved that Izumi and her cousins grew a bond because the last thing I wanted was for Izumi to have to fit into the royal life all alone. Overall I loved the story and characters and I had such a fun time spending time in this universe.
At the threat of everything falling apart, Izumi vows to do whatever it takes to help win over the council. Which means upping her newly acquired princess game. But at what cost? Izumi will do anything to help her parents achieve their happily ever after, but what if playing the perfect princess means sacrificing her own? Will she find a way to forge her own path and follow her heart?
This book didn't bring me the same fuzzy feeling that the first one brought but I still thoroughly enjoyed it. The parents' relationship was a real highlight for me, the unconditional love they have for each other and Izumi was so so precious to me. Seeing Izumi being confused about what to do and what's the best thing to do was very gratifying because I also feel pressured to achieve certain goals and all I wanted for her was to find herself and follow her dreams. Eriku easily became my favourite book boyfriend, I adored him to no end, I really need an Eriku in my life, seeing him struggle was heartbreaking and I was so happy to see him shine. Aiko lost some of his appeals from the first book but I still really loved the poems he wrote for Izumi. I also loved that Izumi and her cousins grew a bond because the last thing I wanted was for Izumi to have to fit into the royal life all alone. Overall I loved the story and characters and I had such a fun time spending time in this universe.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Sexism
Minor: Cursing
readingwithmeredith's review
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Cursing, and Sexual content
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