Praise
“Tokunaga depicts Midori's determination to create her own version of the American dream with exuberance [in this] delectably frothy debut.”
—Publishers’ Weekly
“Tokunaga suffuses the book with warmth and lightness .....Just as the right dessert hits the spot, reading this delicious slice of escapism makes for a perfect afternoon. But instead of suffering a sugar crash afterward, you'll muse for days about the characters you've left behind and why they matter so much to you.”
—San Francisco Chronicle
“A surprisingly pleasurable read.”
—Daily Yomiuri
"A great little romp on both sides of the Pacific."
—Asian Review of Books
“[Midori by Moonlight] draws upon vivid imagery when defining traits of Japanese culture and really hits the nail on the head when depicting some American attitudes toward others.... witty and charming."
—Charleston Gazette
“Midori by Moonlight was thoroughly enjoyable and would be perfect as a film.”
—JapanVisitor.com
“I absolutely love Midori; she’s smart and funny and stands up to take charge of her life completely! “
—Romance Junkies
I recommend this book to anyone and everyone familiar or not with the Japanese culture! It's definitely worth a read!
—JpopExpress.com
"A delightful debut novel."
—Tokyo Metropolis
“Midori is endearing, feisty, and funny: the novel is a delight.”
– Ellen Sussman, editor of Bad Girls and author of On a Night Like This.
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Author Lauren Baratz-Logsted (Vertigo) says, “A delightful fusion of East meeting West, as if Banana Yoshimoto and Meg Cabot got together to create a romantic comedy.”
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Best selling author Cara Lockwood (Dixieland Sushi) says, “Midori by Moonlight is part wasabi, part ginger, and as scrumptious as a California roll. You’ll devour this book in a day!”
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From Margo Candela, author of Life Over Easy: “Shedding light on Japanese culture and modern dating, relating, and living woes, Tokunaga blends both with an insider’s eye for nuance and a real love for her characters. Delightfully sweet, just like Midori.”
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