Mika in Real Life is about love-particularly the variety between mothers and daughters. But Jean was very intentional in her decision to write about such universal experiences through such a specific, Japanese-tinted lens. With her second young adult novel, Empress of All Seasons, Jean, who is half-white and half-Japanese, set out to address the issues that had once convinced her that writing fantasy simply wasn’t in the cards for a girl like her. Dominated by white characters and heavily influenced by Western mythology, those books both drew her in and kept her at a distance.
Growing up, Emiko Jean was always a big fan of fantasy novels.
Writing more is exactly what Jean wants to do, no matter the age group. 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?Emiko Jean is the New York Times and indie bestselling author of Mika in Real Life-a GMA book club pick (and Jean’s adult debut,) and witty young adult novels Tokyo Dreaming, and Tokyo Ever After-A Reese Summer YA Book Club pick. 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. When Japanese-American Izumi Tanaka learned her father was the Crown Prince of Japan, she became a princess overnight. Return to Tokyo for a royal wedding in Emiko Jean's New York Times bestseller Tokyo Dreaming, the sequel to beloved rom-com Tokyo Ever After!
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