I got an advanced copy of this book (and an advanced audiobook) in exchange for a review. Thanks, NetGalley!
Average Japanese-American teen, Izumi, lives with her single mother in her Northern California town of Mout Shasta (a real town) and enjoys spending time with her friends. But she longs to learn about the father she's never met. So when she learns that her father is the Crown Prince of Japan, she's invited to spend some time with the royal family. She also starts falling for Akio, her hot, young bodyguard, and finds herself swept up into this forgotten side of her family. Very "Princess Diaries" but with a Japanese twist.
"Princess Diaries" was one of my favorite movies as a child, so when I read that this was slightly similar to the movie, I grabbed it up right away. I like that in this version, the father is still around. This book was surprising at times, and I found myself enjoying it.
The characters I didn't like are the "Shining Twins", but I guess there'll be more learned about them in the sequel. Honestly, this book works as a stand-alone or the start of a series.
Fans of teen royalty books, such as "American Royals" series, Japan, and teen romances, and ESPECIALLY the "Princess Bride", you've GOT to pick this one up
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