Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean: opinion.

If you are in the mood for a nice romantic story that includes Japanese culture, a complex family situation, and second chances, this book is for you.
The main character is a teenage girl who is trying to find her place in the world so the novel could be considered a coming-of-age story with a very imaginative although not innovative plot. It would certainly appeal to teenage and young adult readers and to some older adults who feel like adventures in the land of the rising sun.
I found it entertaining although I'm not a big fan of stories about princesses. The fact that it took place in Japan was definitely a plus.




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Cury Wurly Hydrangea: the brown thumb tries again.

 This Curly Wurly Hydrangea is another attempt to have beautiful flowers. I'm going to put it in a bigger pot, water it dutifully, and hope it survives. 

The Lost Manuscript by Cathy Bonidan : review

When was the last time you wrote a letter? My last letter was two years ago: a Christmas card to a dear friend. Because of the virus, I stopped sending cards and resorted to emails and Whatsapps (a shame!).

If you love writing and receiving letters, you're going to like this epistolary novel which will certainly remind you of a time when we weren't glued to our phones.

In The Lost Manuscript, the characters embark on a quest to look for the co-author of an unpublished novel, and instead of texting non-stop, they take delight in corresponding with each other.

It's not a romantic novel, although there is love, or a mystery one even though the reader is eager to find out who the co-author is. It's a story about the ups and downs of life, good luck and bad luck, and the beauty of communicating with other people and sharing our thoughts, fortune, misfortune, wishes, and dreams.

Cathy Bonidan has written a delightful book that will make you miss the excitement of finding a handwritten letter in your real mailbox.

Interview with Kathryn Nicolai author of Nothing Much Happens.