Books matching: california and japan setting
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Save:A heartwarming, culture-rich YA fairytale that’s perfect when you need a dose of joy - just don’t expect it to break the mold or get too deep. Highly recommended for YA fans in search of escapist royalty fun!
Tokyo Ever After follows Izumi Tanaka, a Japanese American teenager from Mt. Shasta, CA, who discovers that her father is the Crown Prince of Japan. The story revolves around Izumi's journey to Japan to meet her father and the Imperial Family, where she navigates the challenges of fitting into a new culture while also dealing with the pressures of royal life. The book blends elements of modern fairytales like The Princess Diaries with themes of cultural identity, family relationships, and self-discovery. The writing style is described as lush and engaging, creating a vivid portrayal of Izumi's world as she transitions from her life in California to the complexities of royal life in Japan.
It was a rough evening and morning. There were so many questions bouncing around in my mind—did Mom lie about not knowing my father? If so, why? Could my dad know about me? Then, why didn’t he want me...May 2021•358 pages
