Moon Over Tokyo [Siri L. Mitchell]
Moon Over Tokyo by Siri L. Mitchell ***
Replete with cultural details, this chick lit-esque romance takes place in modern-day Japan. Journalist Allie O’Connor has her prayer for a friend answered in a very unexpected way when her former classmate Eric Larsen shows up to live in her district as an embassy employee. The love story is complicated by miscommunication and unadmitted fears, but it’s very sweet, if a bit idealistic. The plot is low-key and unsurprising, yet still held my attention - aside from the rather dry and confusing descriptions of Japanese tourist attractions. Allie is a down-to-earth and likeable heroine, even if her lack of initiative is a bit infuriating at times!
I enjoyed learning a little more about Japan. Moon Over Tokyo is a good, light read for a lazy day. But expect to be skimming a few times in the drier sections.
Recommended age level: 15+. This is a flat-out love story, and it’s open about attraction and romance and adulthood. It doesn’t stray much, if at all, into the inappropriate, but it’s not very relatable or necessary for younger teenagers to read.
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Anna, 21. Saved by grace, called to follow Christ. Book-lover, writer, caregiver, wannabe runner.
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