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3.66 AVERAGE
3.66 AVERAGE
4.5 ⭐️ rounded up
This book was just as fun as Tokyo Ever After. The storyline was well paced, the characters showed growth and a fun fake-dating trope also made things interesting.
Izumi’s mum and dad are trying to make it work after reuniting in Tokyo Ever After. However, not everyone is overly enthused about the Crown Prince’s girlfriend. Izumi is still not the perfect princess and the press and Imperial Household Association and starting to pressure her about attending university and about her less than ideal choice of boyfriend. After overhearing some less than favourable gossip about her parents relationship Izumi resolves to do whatever she can to help. Akio drops her like a hot rock because he feels he’s holding her back and Izumi charges forward with strengthening her public image and picking a school. Which includes studying for university entrance exams with a new guy named Eriku.
Ok, so, straight out of the gate I loved the growth shown by Izumi in this book. She was still the perky, geeky new princess we came to love in the last book but there’s more maturity to her and she’s settling into her role better. Izumi falls into the mind frame that she has to be perfect so it will reflect well on her parents and feels like she loses herself along the way. It was fun reading about how she finds herself and figures out a balance between what everyone else wants and what she wants.
I also loved the fake dating aspect! It’s one of my favourite tropes. And the Tokyo Disneyland date was perfect. I miss that place. It really is magical! The chemistry between Izumi and Eriku I felt was excellent. I was rooting for them!! That being said, I will say I think she made the wrong choice in the end. I don’t know. It honestly reminded me of Japanese dramas, where the heroine always chooses the cool, aloof dude instead of the one that makes them laugh and be more themselves. That’s just me, though.
I loved the portion where the Empress sends her and the twins away. I was very glad to see that they could grow together and bury the hatchet. It was interesting seeing the dynamic between them change.
The storyline was very well thought out and didn’t feel awkward or lengthy. Once again we see snippets of Japanese history, locales and language throughout the book which I adored. Whenever I’m homesick for my second home I love reading books like this. They just make me happy.
Aside from a bit of dissatisfaction with the ending I loved this book. I felt it was a charming read, perfect for a lazy Saturday afternoon! If you love Japan or commoner-to-princess stories I highly recommend both Tokyo Ever After and Tokyo Dreaming.
This book was just as fun as Tokyo Ever After. The storyline was well paced, the characters showed growth and a fun fake-dating trope also made things interesting.
Izumi’s mum and dad are trying to make it work after reuniting in Tokyo Ever After. However, not everyone is overly enthused about the Crown Prince’s girlfriend. Izumi is still not the perfect princess and the press and Imperial Household Association and starting to pressure her about attending university and about her less than ideal choice of boyfriend. After overhearing some less than favourable gossip about her parents relationship Izumi resolves to do whatever she can to help. Akio drops her like a hot rock because he feels he’s holding her back and Izumi charges forward with strengthening her public image and picking a school. Which includes studying for university entrance exams with a new guy named Eriku.
Ok, so, straight out of the gate I loved the growth shown by Izumi in this book. She was still the perky, geeky new princess we came to love in the last book but there’s more maturity to her and she’s settling into her role better. Izumi falls into the mind frame that she has to be perfect so it will reflect well on her parents and feels like she loses herself along the way. It was fun reading about how she finds herself and figures out a balance between what everyone else wants and what she wants.
I also loved the fake dating aspect! It’s one of my favourite tropes. And the Tokyo Disneyland date was perfect. I miss that place. It really is magical! The chemistry between Izumi and Eriku I felt was excellent. I was rooting for them!! That being said, I will say I think she made the wrong choice in the end. I don’t know. It honestly reminded me of Japanese dramas, where the heroine always chooses the cool, aloof dude instead of the one that makes them laugh and be more themselves. That’s just me, though.
I loved the portion where the Empress sends her and the twins away. I was very glad to see that they could grow together and bury the hatchet. It was interesting seeing the dynamic between them change.
The storyline was very well thought out and didn’t feel awkward or lengthy. Once again we see snippets of Japanese history, locales and language throughout the book which I adored. Whenever I’m homesick for my second home I love reading books like this. They just make me happy.
Aside from a bit of dissatisfaction with the ending I loved this book. I felt it was a charming read, perfect for a lazy Saturday afternoon! If you love Japan or commoner-to-princess stories I highly recommend both Tokyo Ever After and Tokyo Dreaming.
Totally binge read this by the pool today and if that’s the vibe you want, this delivers.
Like a 3- it’s fine. Cute. But much less about the cultural clash and more about the two boys. Meh.
medium-paced
I love this coming-of-age, newly minted American princess. Izumi's happily-ever-after gets a shake-up when her bodyguard-turned-boyfriend and her parents throw wrenches into her accepted life. What results brings her surprising alliances and maybe the unexpectedly best of outcomes.
The best part of this book is how Izumi navigates the strife surrounding her. She constantly thinks of how her actions will impact others and does her best to ensure their needs are met. The family dynamics continue to provide the perfect fodder for Izumi's growth and ultimate pursuit of her own joy.
Ali Ahn returns to narrate from book one into Tokyo Dreaming. Her performance is one reason I had to listen to this on audiobook as she perfectly suits how I imagine Izumi to be.
Thank you to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for the alc. All thoughts in this review are my own.
The best part of this book is how Izumi navigates the strife surrounding her. She constantly thinks of how her actions will impact others and does her best to ensure their needs are met. The family dynamics continue to provide the perfect fodder for Izumi's growth and ultimate pursuit of her own joy.
Ali Ahn returns to narrate from book one into Tokyo Dreaming. Her performance is one reason I had to listen to this on audiobook as she perfectly suits how I imagine Izumi to be.
Thank you to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for the alc. All thoughts in this review are my own.
Great second book to Tokyo Ever After Series!!!! I almost liked it better than the first one. Izumi has a lot of character development and she really changes from the start of the book to the end, in a good way. Still super funny and has lots of imperial drama with more romance.
I hope there is going to be a third book!!!!
I hope there is going to be a third book!!!!
I enjoyed this book much more than the first. I especially liked how the places and things are real, such as the department store she visits and the craft beer someone is drinking. It makes it more of a travel fiction and it was fun reading Wikipedia or the Imperial Household Agency website to learn more.
DNF at 15%
Going into this I kept having trouble getting invested in the characters again. I think this story should've stayed a one off
Going into this I kept having trouble getting invested in the characters again. I think this story should've stayed a one off
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-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
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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