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dlrosebyh 's review for:
A Warm Rainy Day in Tokyo
by Kana Wu
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Firstly, I’d like to thank NetGalley for giving me a free e-ARC of A Warm a rainy Day in Tokyo in exchange of an honest review,
Everyone has a favorite type of romance novel, but I believe we can all agree that a romance novel's undeveloped romance is one of the worst elements.
This was a fascinating book. Enemies to lovers is a great trope, as you can see. When done correctly, it serves its purpose. I despise it when they dislike each other for no apparent reason. It does not provide what is expected. Is it true that I despise the way it's done in this book? No, but do I think it could have been better? Definitely.
Furthermore, I was dissatisfied with the climax. The build-up was fantastic, as was the plot, chemistry, and character growth. However, I felt that with that one incident, Bella's character growth was unseen. It wasn't resolved well, either, though I did enjoy the groveling.
On the lighter side, this book is a fast-paced rom-com that you could like reading if you're interested in Japanese culture. It's ideal for warm weather, especially now that summer is approaching. The writing style was excellent, and the book as a whole was well-written. Unlike many novels, this one had very few plot holes, which astonished me because it's difficult to write a novel without noticeable plot problems.