They claim that since Izumi’s mother has no pedigree and that it’s unlikely they’ll have more children, they are reluctant to all the Crown Prince to marry her. In the second book, Izumi’s parents are struggling to get their relationship approved by the Imperial Household Agency. For the most part, I thought Tokyo Ever After ended tied up in a relatively nice bow, so I was wondering what was left to explore.

I was a little perturbed when I found out that Tokyo Ever After was getting a sequel. Since this review is primarily for the second book, there will be spoilers for the first book, Tokyo Ever After. I received an eARC from Edelweiss & Flatiron Books in exchange for an honest review. Which means upping her newly acquired princess game.īut at what cost? Izumi will do anything to help her parents achieve their happily ever after, but what if playing the perfect princess means sacrificing her own? Will she find a way to forge her own path and follow her heart? (Goodreads) At the threat of everything falling apart, Izumi vows to do whatever it takes to help win over the council. And on top of it all, her bodyguard turned boyfriend makes a shocking decision about their relationship. The Imperial Household Council refuses to approve the marriage citing concerns about Izumi and her mother’s lack of pedigree. Her parents’ engagement hits a brick wall. A royal wedding is on the horizon! Izumi’s life is a Tokyo dream come true. Her parents have even rekindled their college romance and are engaged.

Her stinky dog, Tamagotchi, is living with her in Tokyo.

She has a perfect bodyguard turned boyfriend. Now, she’s overcome conniving cousins, salacious press, and an imperial scandal to finally find a place she belongs. Summary: When Japanese-American Izumi Tanaka learned her father was the Crown Prince of Japan, she became a princess overnight.

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