A review by sfbookgirl
Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-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

5.0

 While I know next to nothing about the Imperial House of Japan, I really enjoyed Tokyo Ever After. The main character, Izumi Tanaka learns that her father is in fact Japanese royalty and travels to Japan to meet the man she has never known. There are a whole lot of customs and traditions she isn’t familiar with, but Izumi navigates this unexplained territory with the help of her bodyguard hottie, Aiko. 
 
I loved the GenZ banter interwoven with pieces of information about the Japanese Royal Family. This coming-of-age story is perfectly paced and never felt dull or slow. The romance was not overly steamy and it was difficult not to root for Izumi as she navigates a different country with a culture entirely different than the one that she has always known. It reminds me of The Princess Diaries series by Meg Cabot (which I adore) so I am not at all surprised that I loved Tokyo Ever After as well. 
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