This is an excellent story of a young girl who is juggling her cultural identities in the States and in Japan. Tokyo Ever After is officially out today! Raised by a single mother, its always been Izumior Izzy, because Its easier this wayand her mom against the world. Emiko Jean was actually the first author I interviewed back when I was just starting as a book blogging! In a whirlwind, Izumi travels to Japan to meet the father she never knew and discover the country she always dreamed of. If you liked the Princess Diaries, youll love this one! There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Thanks for commenting. Akio explains that he was not fired from his job. But then Izumi discovers a clue to her previously unknown fathers identityand hes none other than the Crown Prince of Japan. Oh well this is amazing combination of Princess Diaries and Crazy Rich Asians; a Japanese American teenage girl finds out the father she never met is coming from royal family! A fresh and distinctly modern fairy tale. Katharine McGee, author of the American Royals seriesEmikos flair for sumptuous detailFood! Not that royals aren't prone to scandals, but when is the last time you heard of one coming out of Japan? document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Hi! Have you ever picked up a book based on the first line? Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Free returns are available for the shipping address you chose. My real-life friendships from middle school very much inspired the AGG. They decline. Please try again. A: I like the idea of stories being windows and mirrors, allowing the reader to glimpse through to a side of life they have never experienced or see their reflection in the text. I expected that relationship to be rocky but it was lovely to see how he took in Izumi as if he had known about her her whole life. There are conniving cousins, a hungry press, a scowling but handsome bodyguard who just might be her soulmate, and thousands of years of tradition and customs to learn practically overnight.Izumi soon finds herself caught between worlds, and between versions of herselfback home, she was never American enough, and in Japan, she must prove shes Japanese enough. Welcome back. first book in 2-3 months to give me that "i can't put this down" feeling and i'm feeling !!!!!! (LogOut/ Hence, why Im particularly excited to bring you this post! Back in Mount Shasta, Izumi feels out of place. Most of her friends are imaginary. All I needed to hear was The Princess Diaries+Crazy Rich Asians and I wanted it. They dance and kiss. , ISBN-13 I couldnt put it down once I started reading. Court drama! Learn how your comment data is processed. Why did the royal family wait to do the paternity test until after Izumi had already travelled to Japan and met her father? He quit to join the Air Self-Defense Force. Akio asks if they can ignore their difference in rank for one night. I would also recommend Tokyo Ever After to teens and adults who still love all things Disney Princess. I promise more romance, more kissing, and more royal romps! Watching her struggle to fit in among her new Japanese family members was moving and made you root for her. If so, what does it mean? Izumi is mesmerized by the Togu Palace in Tokyo. . Zeen is a next generation WordPress theme. the pitch is spot-on when it says this is. The friendships are fierce, the romance is swoony, the family drama is a rollercoaster ride of emotions. A photograph of a man in her sparks a search for her dad. When she exits the palace, she finds him standing among the crowd. I have to admit that this cover made me take a closer look at this book. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. And I am so happy I did because not only did I get to learn more about Japanese culture, but I also found characters to love. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Which means outspoken, irreverent Izzy is. Change). Received. In her small, mostly white hometown in northern California, she has always felt like shes not American enough. Now, when she travels to Tokyo, Izzy suddenly feels like shes too American and not Japanese enough. Why was it important to you to explore these themes of identity and belonging, and what do you hope readers will take away from Izzys experience? There are conniving cousins, a hungry press, a scowling but handsome bodyguard who just might be her soulmate, and thousands of years of tradition and customs to learn practically overnight. At the end, Mak invites them both to Japan. Izzy soon finds herself caught between worlds, and between versions of herselfback home, she was never American enough, and in Japan, she must prove shes Japanese enough. This book was really charming and fun! When Macmillan reached out to me to read Tokyo Ever After and possibly be a part of a blog tour, I jumped at this chance. Yikes! You can also find Andrea on. Her cousin Yoshi welcomes her and even takes her out for a night. Second to that was, of course, Akio. Thank you to @bookswithbuzzi for letting me use her idea. Tokyo ever after is all about the relationship story of the crown prince of Tokyo and his daughter, a common Japanese American. But those friendships did help stitch the bonds between Izumi and her friends. I just honestly had a blast reading this. !function(d,s,id) Crazy Rich AsiansmeetsThe Princess Diariesin this irresistible story about Izumi, a Japanese-American girl who discovers her senior year of high school that shesreallya princess of Japan. , starred review) story of an ordinary Japanese American girl who discovers that her father is the Crown Prince of Japan! (LogOut/ Whilst great to see in mainstream YA literature, one thing that I personally found challenging about this book was the inclusion of Japanese dialogue, which wasnt always translated into English; I found that this interrupted my reading experience and left me guessing as to what the characters said based on the context. If you want a fun and heartening read, this is it!! Strange!). Raised by a single mother, its always been Izumior Izzy, because Its easier this wayand her mom against the world. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. A: Hah! Thanks for reading Lyrical Reads, and I hope you enjoy this little blog of mine! This was everything I wanted and more. There was a problem loading your book clubs. That is one of my favorite book series and movies, so I was excited to read a familiar story with a different take. In Tokyo Ever After, Izumi has grown up without knowing who her father is. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. A: I loved writing Yoshi. He loves Izumi and vows to spend his life trying to be worthy of her. Please try again. Great audio narration! All Rights Reserved. The prime minister is furious. How would it go? Raised by a single mother, its always been Izumior Izzy, because Its easier this wayand her mom against the world. Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2021. He is deeply grateful to her. As dedicated readers already know, some of the best and most innovative stories on the shelves come from the constantly evolving realm of young Izumi Tanaka has never really felt like she fit init isnt easy being Japanese American in her small, mostly white, northern California town. He is the Crown Prince of Japan. One night when Izumi cannot sleep, she goes to the kitchen, where she finds Akio. I received a copy of this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Swoony confessions! Its a complex concept, but Jean does a fantastic job conveying the nuances of Japanese American identities. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charges. Will Izumi crumble under the weight of the crown, or will she live out her fairytale, happily ever after? The Princess Diaries without the diary! Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Andrea is a twenty-something year old Hufflepuff with a degree in English. She lives in Washington with her husband and children (unruly twins). I enjoyed Izumis journey of rediscovering her Japanese heritage and learning more about her culture and reading Tokyo Ever After has reignited the excitement I have of visiting Japan again once this pandemic is over and it is safe to do so. I came across Tokyo Ever After when I saw it on Reeses Book Club, and I am so glad I did! In the meantime, the wanderlust is still real and Ill have to make do with reading travel books like @msmichellelaws Asian Girls Are Going Places. , Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations. Amidst the backdrop of cherry blossoms, castles, and royal life, she has real-world struggles trying to fit in to two cultures. NewsweekMove over, Mia Thermopolis! He asks her to extend her stay in Japan. Besides Izzy, who was your favorite character to write? The following version of this book was used to create the guide: Jean, Emiko. When they hear a gunshot go off, Akio protects her. She gives Izumi the email of a mutual friend of theirs. Mostly predictable, full of cliches, but also pretty stinkin' adorable. //