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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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:
Yes
I’m sorry, I can’t finish. I made it 72% and maybe I’ll go back and finish it some day but today is not that day. This was one of the books I was most excited for this year, and it definitely disappointed I’m sorry to say.
First, let’s talk about the writing style. It’s like it was relying on cliches and stories before it to tell the story. It’s basically Princess Diaries meets What a Girl Wants and I think the only reason I made it this far was because I was just imagining those storylines for this one. I felt no connection to anyone because nothing was explained enough for me to feel that connection. The sentences were so choppy, I honestly couldn’t handle it.
The romance didn’t make sense at all and was so forced. It’s one of those, oh they hate each other and now oh they’re in love! Bleh
Maybe the last 30% of the book had some relationship building with Izumi and her dad, but the first 70% definitely didn’t.
Izumi is honestly pretty annoying... but again that might have just been because the writing style was so choppy.
I adore the cover so so so much. I just wish the story would have matched it.
First, let’s talk about the writing style. It’s like it was relying on cliches and stories before it to tell the story. It’s basically Princess Diaries meets What a Girl Wants and I think the only reason I made it this far was because I was just imagining those storylines for this one. I felt no connection to anyone because nothing was explained enough for me to feel that connection. The sentences were so choppy, I honestly couldn’t handle it.
The romance didn’t make sense at all and was so forced. It’s one of those, oh they hate each other and now oh they’re in love! Bleh
Maybe the last 30% of the book had some relationship building with Izumi and her dad, but the first 70% definitely didn’t.
Izumi is honestly pretty annoying... but again that might have just been because the writing style was so choppy.
I adore the cover so so so much. I just wish the story would have matched it.
This book is exactly what I was looking for! It's princess diaries but set in Japan. 5/5 cute, light, finding herself, coming of age.
it took me a while to get into this since i wasn’t a fan of the writing style, but i don’t think i can realistically fault it since my main qualm was that it read like a YA book (which it is). however, about a quarter into it, i was hooked. a large part of my enjoyment probably comes from the fact that i can relate to izumi in a number of ways. more than that, though, it makes my heart happy to see a fun princess-diaries-esque story feature japanese culture so prominently, and i’m excited for the kids who are growing up now during a time when asian representation is more accessible than it was when i was growing up. overall a good time!! thanks to miss emiko jean for making my heart grow a couple of sizes <3
3.8/5! very cute story; izumi’s friend group kinda reminded me of my friends hehe
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
lighthearted
medium-paced
This reminded me of Princess Diaries. A very nice book, the writing style was fun to read and Izumi is a perfectly written teen character. I really resonated with her at moments. Eff Yoshi tho, how dare he. A very fun read.
