Tokyo Ever After: A Novel

Written by Emiko Jean

Narrated by Ali Ahn

"Narrator Ali Ahn gives this young adult rom-com fun doses of personality and sass...Ahn's accents and Japanese pronunciations ring true as she clearly differentiates characters of different ages and nationalities." -- AudioFile Magazine

A REESE WITHERSPOON x HELLO SUNSHINE BOOK CLUB YA PICK!

The Princess Diaries meets Crazy Rich Asians in Emiko Jean’s Tokyo Ever After, a “refreshing, spot-on” (Booklist, starred review) story of an ordinary Japanese-American girl who discovers that her father is the Crown Prince of Japan.

Izumi Tanaka has never really felt like she fit in—it isn’t easy being Japanese American in her small, mostly white, northern California town. Raised by a single mother, it’s always been Izumi—or Izzy, because “It’s easier this way”—and her mom against the world. But then Izumi discovers a clue to her previously unknown father’s identity…and he’s none other than the Crown Prince of Japan. Which means outspoken, irreverent Izzy is literally a princess.

In a whirlwind, Izumi travels to Japan to meet the father she never knew and discover the country she always dreamed of. But being a princess isn’t all ball gowns and tiaras. There are conniving cousins, a hungry press, a scowling but handsome bodyguard who just might be her soulmate, and thousands of years of tradition and customs to learn practically overnight.

Izumi soon finds herself caught between worlds, and between versions of herself—back home, she was never “American” enough, and in Japan, she must prove she’s “Japanese” enough. Will Izumi crumble under the weight of the crown, or will she live out her fairy tale, happily ever after?

Look for the sequel to Tokyo Ever After in 2022!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Macmillan Audio
• Release date: May 18, 2021
• ISBN: 9781250804167

Emiko Jean

Emiko Jean is the New York Times bestselling author of the young adult novels Tokyo Dreaming and Tokyo Ever After, a Reese Witherspoon/Hello Sunshine pick, as well as the novel Mika in Real Life, which was a Good Morning America Book Club pick. She lives in Washington with her husband and two kids.

Reviews for Tokyo Ever After

[Naomi · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The easiest 5 star I've given this year so far. This was the most wholesome, cute and precious thing I've ever read. Period.
I cant express into words how grateful I am for Emiko jean to write such a highly crafted story that encapsulates every single good thing that Japan and shoujo manga has to offer. ♥️

[Amber · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I loved this book. It was my most anticipated read for June and I was not disappointed. I got such Princess Diaries vibes while reading. Izumi was a fabulous character. I loved her and the AGG!! Her relationship with her mama was wonderful. I cannot wait to read more from this author. Thank you to NetGalley and Flatiron Books for sharing this review copy with me in exchange for an honest review.

[Teresa Hatcher · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Very trope heavy, but it's so well written and cute that it made me want to leave feedback so others will read it. This won't be a book for everyone, but it's good for when you're in a light happy book mood. If we could give half stars I'd make this a 4.5.

[Tianesha Ziglar-Roman · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Really enjoyed this book. I hope there will be a sequel to it. Just wish there were actual consequences for one of the characters and did not see the importance of the dog. Really the only reasons it is not 5 stars. I enjoyed learning more about Japanese culture.

[Jennifer Greenlees · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I really liked this book! Ali Ahn did a really good job performing this story! I thoroughly enjoyed her narration.

I liked Izumi and was happy about her getting back together with Akio in the end.

I also liked her father, although I wished he had given her more guidance and support to avoid the blunders she made.

I understood why her mother didn't tell her about her father, but surely there was a way to tell her something about him?

[Diana Reese Puckett · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I'm not the "target audience" for YA so for me "The Princess Diaries" vibe made the story feel a bit predictable and redone. I did enjoy the story though and really enjoyed learning more about Japanese culture and Japanese American experience. That really set the story apart and elevated it. Recommend for teens and young adults. A fun audio

[LyddyBC · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

A cute story of finding herself, her heritage, her family and her first love. Truly enjoyable.

[Bryan C. · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This was actually a good read! I never thought I'd enjoy it as much as I did. If you love The Princess Diaries and Crazy Rich Asians with a little bit of adventure, fun and family dynamics and romance, this one's for you!