Tokyo Dreaming by Emiko Jean is the sequel to the New York Times bestseller Tokyo Ever After.
To backtrack, Japanese-American, Izumi Tanaka, discovered that her father is the Crown Prince of Japan and she is, therefore, a princess.
This brought with it many problems, including wicked cousins, who sought to undermine her. There was also a constant barrage from the press, and an imperial scandal.
Having overcome all, she now feels more settled. Living in Tokyo, she has a wonderful bodyguard/boyfriend, a stinky dog named Tamagotchi, and the joy of watching her parents rekindle their college romance.
When her parents become engaged there is speculation of a Royal Wedding. Izumi’s dreams are coming true and she couldn’t be happier.
Then the proverbial hits the fan and the Imperial Household Council refuses to approve the marriage. This is due to concerns about Izumi and her mother’s lack of a suitable bloodline.
Then, to top it all, Izumi’s bodyguard/boyfriend makes a life-changing decision regarding their relationship.
As lives fall apart, Izumi is determined to take whatever steps she can to help her parents win over the council. Even if that means playing the perfect princess and giving up her own plans and dreams.
Will she achieve her aim AND manage to create her own way in life, including eternal happiness with the love of her life?
Once again Izumi tackles life in Tokyo head-on, but, this time, trying desperately to suppress her inner exuberance and follow the rules. To achieve acceptance she strives to make friends with former enemies, toe the line, and keep the press off her back.
Making a new friend gives her a “perfect princess” disguise, although she still treads a rocky path to success.
Another wonderful, quirky novel from this talented author that will excite and delight the reader.
The perfect sequel to Tokyo Ever After for young adults and the young at heart.
ISBN: 9781529049756
Tokyo Dreaming is available in paperback and e-book
About Emiko Jean
Emiko Jean is the author of Tokyo Ever After. When she isn’t writing, she is reading. Before she became a writer, she was an entomologist, a candlemaker, a florist, and most recently, a teacher. She lives in Washington with her husband and children (unruly twins).
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