Sweet but overreaching.

There was a lot to like in this book.
*Look into motherhood
*Interracial adoption
*Complex, relatable family dynamics
*Generational trauma explored
*Learning to accept yourself 

But like Mika’s life, it felt a bit too messy for me.  Maybe it’s because I had a lot going on in my real life.  But likely, it was the addition of a romance that felt icky and detracted from the dynamics that were working well.

I will note that the perspective on adoption was well executed and made me feel deeply for the whole situation.  And I craved my old life in Japan as nods to food and culture were dropped throughout the storyline.