A review by zlaza
How Kyoto Breaks Your Heart by Florentyna Leow

4.0

'How Kyoto Breaks Your Heart' is an intimate little essay collection about the impermanence of life.

It's Florentyna Leow's account of her experience of living in Kyoto for 2 years, and everything she learned while working there as a tour guide.
It's a sentimental story with a focus on belonging, friendships, love and loss.
I found the author's musings, learnings and observations very relatable, and I appreciated her vulnerability and honesty in this book.
It's a lovely book I'd recommend to readers who are looking for a light and easy, but immersive read.