I LOVE YOU SO MOCHI
Author(s): Sarah Kuhn
Stand-alone or Series: Stand-alone
Rating: 3.5/5 stars
I want to be around people who feel things that way. Who run toward their passions with so much commitment.
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I Love You So Mochi first captivated me by its unique title. I love a good play on words, and this title served. The synopsis intrigued me further—and I was hooked. There are some books that you feel that you just have to read, and this was one of them.
To start, this book is about Kimi, a Japanese-American girl who travels to Japan to visit her grandparents after a falling out with her mother. There, she meets Akira, a handsome guy dressed in a Mochi mascot costume. As Kimi tries to understand where her life will go, she falls in love and discovers herself.
Overall, the premise of this book is really fun and cute! It was lighthearted and quirky, and less serious than I though it was going to be. It’s a feel good book for sure.
One thing that I didn’t love about this book is how unaware Kimi was about her fashion designing dream. It’s so obvious that that’s what she wants, so it wasn’t a surprise when she did end up choosing that. It also didn’t make sense that her mom thinks clothes can’t make a career, but that being an artist is more reliable/realistic. I’m not an artist, but I imagine the two, since they’re all about creating, have similar hardships? It didn’t really make sense to me. Nevertheless, I could gloss over that part.
Another thing I didn’t love is that the romance was a bit insta-love. Which I understand, considering she’s only there for two weeks. But once together, Kimi and Akira were so cute! I loved their dates and how they experienced all these touristy spots together. Even more, how they helped each other find and work towards their dreams and passions. The support is amazing.
Something I did love is Kimi’s relationship with her parents, grandparents, and friends. It’s always nice to read about healthy, loving, and supportive relationships. I especially loved her grandfather, and how she grew close to her grandmother. It’s so heartwarming.
Overall, this was a cute and fluffy book! It made me want to visit Japan and eat Mochi (except I obviously can’t, given the global pandemic).
Thank you for reading and see you next time ❤
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