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janka05's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Mir ging die Protagonistin deutlich weniger auf den Keks als im ersten Band. Ich mochte Eriku und die Zwillinge als Charaktere wirklich gerne.
Trotzdessen dass wir immer an Izumis Gedankenwelt teilnehmen, fand ich es doch manchmal schwer nachvollziehbar. Besonders ihre letztendliche Entscheidung fand ich besonders surreal. <spoiler Dass Akio plötzlich am Ende wieder auftaucht, nach einem halben Jahr, fand ich sehr unrealistisch. Es hat mich zudem etwas genervt, dass sie nicht mal in Betracht gezogen hat, dass eine Beziehung zu beiden ja durchaus möglich wäre. Mir ist klar, dass nicht jede eine queere Geschichte schreiben kann und möchte (es würde ja auch nicht in die Werte der Geschichte passen) aber das lies mich dann einfach nicht mehr los. /spoiler>
Wir sind am Ende quasi genau da, wo wir angefangen haben, mit minimalen Änderungen.
Davon abgesehen, fand ich die letzten 20 Seiten völlig out of Charakter. Ich fand das passte irgendwie gar nicht in den Stil der vorherigen 600 Seiten (beide Bücher).
Trotzdessen dass wir immer an Izumis Gedankenwelt teilnehmen, fand ich es doch manchmal schwer nachvollziehbar. Besonders ihre letztendliche Entscheidung fand ich besonders surreal. <spoiler Dass Akio plötzlich am Ende wieder auftaucht, nach einem halben Jahr, fand ich sehr unrealistisch. Es hat mich zudem etwas genervt, dass sie nicht mal in Betracht gezogen hat, dass eine Beziehung zu beiden ja durchaus möglich wäre. Mir ist klar, dass nicht jede eine queere Geschichte schreiben kann und möchte (es würde ja auch nicht in die Werte der Geschichte passen) aber das lies mich dann einfach nicht mehr los. /spoiler>
Wir sind am Ende quasi genau da, wo wir angefangen haben, mit minimalen Änderungen.
Davon abgesehen, fand ich die letzten 20 Seiten völlig out of Charakter. Ich fand das passte irgendwie gar nicht in den Stil der vorherigen 600 Seiten (beide Bücher).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
bookaholics_anonymous's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
shania_siobhan's review
challenging
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Sexism
kdailyreads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, Bullying, Classism, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Sexual content
amberinpieces's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Alcohol, Blood, and Sexual content
pawprintedpages's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders
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
nitya's review
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Although I devoured this book, I can't say I enjoyed it as much as the first.
I was happy about the ending overall but it felt a bit rushed. After a lengthy break, Izumi and Akio get back together and then BAM, 5 pages later the book ends! There's very little payoff.
Also wasn't a big fan of the fake dating/love triangle combo. Love fake dating by itself, and I tolerate love triangles unless it becomes (preferably) polyamory, but. It felt sort of tacked on here. And what about the royal family's reaction?? After they made so much fuss about both Izumi and her mother not living up to their strict and ridiculous standards.
The author's writing style and humor are great though! It's the last of a duology so I shouldn't be so nitpicky.
I would reread Tokyo Ever After, but I probably won't do the same for this.
Also wasn't a big fan of the fake dating/love triangle combo. Love fake dating by itself, and I tolerate love triangles unless it becomes (preferably) polyamory, but. It felt sort of tacked on here. And what about the royal family's reaction?? After they made so much fuss about both Izumi and her mother not living up to their strict and ridiculous standards.
The author's writing style and humor are great though! It's the last of a duology so I shouldn't be so nitpicky.
I would reread Tokyo Ever After, but I probably won't do the same for this.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders
renharms's review
funny
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism and Panic attacks/disorders