I really loved this story! It was definitely a mix of some of my favorite early 2000s movies like "What a Girl Wants," "Chasing Liberty" and the movie adaptation of "Princess Diaries." Even still though it had a flavor all its own and I really loved the characters. The friendships were strong. The mother-daughter relationship was healthy and real. The romance sweet and swoony. The new father-daughter relationship development was authentic. And Izumi was an awesome main character that I thought was well written and believable. I loved getting sucked into her head and watching her story come to life. I had borrowed this book from the library and have already purchased a physical copy so I can reread it again. I'm hoping that maybe there'll be another story, but it definitely is a standalone. I'd just like to see another book to see more of Izumi and her various relationships develop. Overall, this is one you're going to want to pick up!
Reviewed by Nicole Lynn on
Reading updates
- 5 June, 2021: Started reading
- 6 June, 2021: Finished reading
- 7 June, 2021: Reviewed