A Most Anticipated Book (Marie Claire, Cosmpolitan, Entertainment Weekly, Goodreads, Bustle, Publishers Weekly, BuzzFeed.com, Glitter Guide, and more!)
A #1 Indie Next Pick
A Junior Library Guild Selection

“A refreshing and spot-on depiction of Japanese Americans exploring their heritage, with appeal far beyond female Asian readers.” ―Booklist, starred review

“Izumi’s determined spirit and character arc will endear readers to her. A fun experience that readers will want to read again and again.” ―School Library Journal, starred review

“Deliciously fun . . . Tokyo Ever After is a perfect fable―the kind about finding your own happy ending.” ―Apple Books (Best Book of May)

“Jean impeccably blends Izumi’s thoroughly American sensibilities with a fond and cheerful depiction of Japanese culture . . . Readers in search of a witty fairy tale that delivers plenty of romance and glamour should look no further than Tokyo Ever After.” ―BookPage

“A fresh, funny, emotive, inspiring and empowering #OwnVoices triumph.” ―Shelf Awareness

“Emiko’s flair for sumptuous detail―Food! Castles! Swoony confessions! Court drama! Cherry blossoms by the million!―locked me helplessly into a world of splendor I never wanted to leave.” ―David Yoon, author of Frankly in Love

“Move over, Mia Thermopolis! Princess Izumi will completely capture your heart while making you laugh nonstop. With an unforgettable voice and a heart-fluttering romance, Tokyo Ever After is an instant favorite.” ―Gloria Chao, author of Rent a Boyfriend

“Despite the swoon-worthy love interest and glittering palaces, Tokyo Ever After is not your typical princess story. Izumi is a spunky, irreverent, lovable narrator who struggles to reconcile her American upbringing with her Japanese heritage. A fresh and distinctly modern fairy tale.” ―Katharine McGee, author of American Royals