The Princess Diaries 🤝 Japan. 

Izumi feels like she’s never fit in at her high school, but she has the Asian Girl Gang, “AGG” for short—her close-knit group of friends, their favorite diner, and her stinky dog. And that’s all she really needs, right? She has no idea who her dad is and hasn’t thought much about him…until a book inscription provides a first name and her best friend does some digging. Turns out, her dad is none other than the Crown Prince of Japan and she’s an actual Japanese princess. The whirlwind that follows is her bellyflop into royalty. 

 

I expected a cheesy romance. What I got is a young woman trying to find her place in life, getting to know her father, falling in love, dealing with conflicting cultures, and learning how to maneuver Japanese royalty. All at the same time. This was a really wholesome book. I loved getting a glimpse into Tokyo and Kyoto, especially with a trip coming up soon (send recs pls!).  I loved how sassy and real Izumi is and watching her character develop was quite enjoyable. All of that made for a fun, easy read!