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krumanda's review against another edition
4.0
This was a lovely, sweet romance novel on the surface and I would recommend it just on that but also the book touches important topics on racism, identity, and belonging that I would encourage everyone to contemplate. Especially fellow white women who may not ever fully realize our privilege to just walk around existing and (almost) never doubting we are welcome.
I love the friends-group banter and the very modern, relatable feel.
This is Princess Diaries but deeper than that. Plus I love everything related to Japan ;)
I love the friends-group banter and the very modern, relatable feel.
This is Princess Diaries but deeper than that. Plus I love everything related to Japan ;)
giulia_hikari's review against another edition
3.0
[Ascoltato su Storytel - interrotto prima della fine.]
Appena nel catalogo ho visto questo titolo, presa dalla mia passione per il Giappone, mi sono catapultata ad aggiungerlo in libreria. Leggendo la trama ho capito di essere davanti a un Princess Diaries misto a Una ragazza e il suo sogno, però ambientato in Giappone. Insomma, BELLISSIMO, sulla carta.
Dopo 4 ore di ascolto mi sono trovata sempre più annoiata. Il libro è troppo lungo (tra l'altro vedo che esiste un sequel, ma mi chiedo cosa possa succedere ancora). Inoltre, credo che non ci sia abbastanza scalpore tra il popolo giapponese alla notizia di un nuovo membro della famiglia imperiale in queste circostanze. Per carità, è ovvio che non sia verosimile tutta la storia e va presa così, fa ridere. Però mi sarebbe piaciuto vedere questo elemento, anziché alcune digressioni inutili.
Mi mancherebbero quasi 2 ore di ascolto, ma non credo che andrò avanti ancora.
Appena nel catalogo ho visto questo titolo, presa dalla mia passione per il Giappone, mi sono catapultata ad aggiungerlo in libreria. Leggendo la trama ho capito di essere davanti a un Princess Diaries misto a Una ragazza e il suo sogno, però ambientato in Giappone. Insomma, BELLISSIMO, sulla carta.
Dopo 4 ore di ascolto mi sono trovata sempre più annoiata. Il libro è troppo lungo (tra l'altro vedo che esiste un sequel, ma mi chiedo cosa possa succedere ancora). Inoltre, credo che non ci sia abbastanza scalpore tra il popolo giapponese alla notizia di un nuovo membro della famiglia imperiale in queste circostanze. Per carità, è ovvio che non sia verosimile tutta la storia e va presa così, fa ridere. Però mi sarebbe piaciuto vedere questo elemento, anziché alcune digressioni inutili.
Mi mancherebbero quasi 2 ore di ascolto, ma non credo che andrò avanti ancora.
mrsmishler's review against another edition
hopeful
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? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Xenophobia
notsogreen's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-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
5.0
cora40's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
cobaltbookshelf's review against another edition
3.0
Such fun and cute book with The Princess Diaries vibes and bodyguard/royal romance. I will definitely read second book.
faria16's review against another edition
5.0
Horribly written review incoming because I still suck at articulating my thoughts.
I am completely in love with this book - I just think it’s so warm and home-y.
Just going to pace myself a little and just start by saying that I loved the plot. Ordinary girl finds out that her long lost father is actually the crown prince of Japan and is quickly thrown into a world that she hopes will make her feel whole.
I love finding a book that makes me never want to put it down and this was definitely one of those books. The different themes were briiiiilliant, from her struggles with her identity - growing up American whilst being ethnically Japanese, not being entirely in touch with her culture which I know is something that a lot of second or third (etc) generation immigrants feel so it was nice to see her learn more about Japan as a whole but also fun to watch her learn more about being royalty and watching her progression after initially struggling to adapt. Also the AGG friendship group makes me so happy because they’re the type of friends everyone wants.
Okay now for the best bit - AKIO AND IZUMI’S RELATIONSHIP OH MY LORD when I tell you I screamed out loud everytime they interacted I MEAN IT. Kind of enemies to lovers and he’s just so sweet. He notices the little things about her THEY HAVE A SONG THAT IS THEIR OWN LIKE THEIR OWN SONG BUT NOT SUNG BY THEM you know what I’m trying to say - hopefully. Like a kind of forbidden romance because of their positions - her being a princess and him being her imperial guard and it’s just EVERYTHING. She wears his sweatshirt - he likes it, need I say more???
So yeh VERY quick read 3-4 hours ish I TOTALLY recommend it xxxxx
I am completely in love with this book - I just think it’s so warm and home-y.
Just going to pace myself a little and just start by saying that I loved the plot. Ordinary girl finds out that her long lost father is actually the crown prince of Japan and is quickly thrown into a world that she hopes will make her feel whole.
I love finding a book that makes me never want to put it down and this was definitely one of those books. The different themes were briiiiilliant, from her struggles with her identity - growing up American whilst being ethnically Japanese, not being entirely in touch with her culture which I know is something that a lot of second or third (etc) generation immigrants feel so it was nice to see her learn more about Japan as a whole but also fun to watch her learn more about being royalty and watching her progression after initially struggling to adapt. Also the AGG friendship group makes me so happy because they’re the type of friends everyone wants.
Okay now for the best bit - AKIO AND IZUMI’S RELATIONSHIP OH MY LORD when I tell you I screamed out loud everytime they interacted I MEAN IT. Kind of enemies to lovers and he’s just so sweet. He notices the little things about her THEY HAVE A SONG THAT IS THEIR OWN LIKE THEIR OWN SONG BUT NOT SUNG BY THEM you know what I’m trying to say - hopefully. Like a kind of forbidden romance because of their positions - her being a princess and him being her imperial guard and it’s just EVERYTHING. She wears his sweatshirt - he likes it, need I say more???
So yeh VERY quick read 3-4 hours ish I TOTALLY recommend it xxxxx
coraldraes's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
dancingchemprof's review against another edition
emotional
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? It's complicated
5.0
ransomoney's review
funny
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? Yes
3.75
A lot of people say this is “princess diaries” meets “crazy rich Asian’s”, I would also through in a heavy dash of “What a girl wants” excellent ya about identity and who you want to be.