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3.66 AVERAGE
3.66 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
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:
Complicated
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It’s cute it just wasn’t for me. I find a lot of YA to be a hit or miss for me, there was nothing inherently wrong with the book, I’m just not the target audience for it.
Where 'Tokyo Ever After' was about finding your family, 'Tokyo Dreaming' is about finding yourself amidst social and familial pressure. It was such a treat to visit with Izumi again and I loved the new characters and the fake dating trope, though I could have done with a different end game...
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
lighthearted
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:
No
Back in Izumi’s world, she’s been more or less accepted as the princess, her parents are falling in love again, and she’s mostly out of the bad tabloids. Unsurprisingly, becoming a princess overnight still poses challenges Izumi must overcome: getting accepted into college, coupling up with an appropriate boyfriend, being cool with the evil cousins, dressing the part… All things she must do to ensure her parent’s engagement is accepted.
Witnessing Izumi and her family struggle with their new normal was surprisingly relatable. I absolutely loved the Japanese culture and the descriptions of Japan, especially going on a trip there right after finishing the book! This was a charming book and a great series. I didn’t love the ending, hence the 3.5 stars, but overall this is a cute, easy read.
Witnessing Izumi and her family struggle with their new normal was surprisingly relatable. I absolutely loved the Japanese culture and the descriptions of Japan, especially going on a trip there right after finishing the book! This was a charming book and a great series. I didn’t love the ending, hence the 3.5 stars, but overall this is a cute, easy read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Classism
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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