Tag: Search for identity

Butter by Asako Yuzuki

A powerful feminist take on body image, food and women’s pleasure

The Do-Over by Lynn Painter

Zippy, madcap romantic comedy with a Groundhog Day premise

Hearts Overboard by Becky Dean

Mildly enjoyable PG coming of age romance

Wish You Weren’t Here by Erin Baldwin

Witty & energetic coming of age fun

Rooftoppers by Katherine Rundell

Fresh imagery and no holds barred adventure

Grace Notes by Karen Comer

Page-turning pandemic verse novel

Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean

A funny & romantic Japanese Princess Diaries (mini-review)

Shine by Jessica Jung

Page-turning K-pop romantic drama (mini-review)

Family Happiness by Laurie Colwin

A beautifully observed book about the rebellion of a perfect daughter (mini-review)

Laurinda by Alice Pung

Brilliant skewering of snobbery and racism (mini-review)