![]() ![]() I think the best part of Izumi’s transformation is that it feels so relatable-even if you aren’t part Japanese and part American. ![]() I loved rooting for Izumi, as she discovered new dimensions of herself. Let’s Hear it for the GirlsĪ,though the romance between Akio and Izumi is fun, I also appreciated that the narrative features a smart, funny heroine (Izumi), who shows a lot of depth in her reactions to characters and situations. ![]() Who doesn’t love a good old fashioned forbidden romance? The sneaking around is fun and exciting, but also Akio is everything that I expect from a romantic lead - smart, surly and handsome. Also, the whole hot bodyguard romance thing is just so… steamy. Akio and Izumi start out as enemies, but slowly, they discover that they have more things in common than they think. The heat level of this romance is light, but I liked the sweetness of it. It is 100% swoon worthy, fast-paced and un-puttdownable. It had all of the good bits: forbidden romance, wanderlust-satisfying descriptions of Tokyo, and of course the princess narrative. So this book was highly anticipated for me and did not disappoint. I’m a sucker for the normal-girl-is-actually a princess narrative. Tokyo Ever After was blurbed as an #Own Voices triumph inspired by The Princess Diaries, which is one of the reasons that I picked this book up. This book needs to be a series so that I don’t have to say goodbye to these awesome, lovable characters yet. I’m just going to say it: I am in love with this book. ![]()
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