I was expecting this to be more emotional, but it was SO bland. The writing in it is great, and at points I felt like I was there in Japan with Louie. The thing is, I enjoyed the author describing the scenery more than anything. There was no chemistry between the two main characters, and when reading about their time together, it felt tedious. I'm not sure what I was expecting with the ending; it seemed like Louie was trying so hard just to end up in the same place he started, so to me the ending felt disappointing. Overall, it is a fast-paced read and is very well written. I feel that this has a lot of potential to it and that maybe it's not my cup of tea.
Thanks for the ARC! (:

I DNFed this one at 30%.

I had high hopes for it, especially with my upcoming trip to Japan, thinking it could set the mood for my travels. I was hoping for something similar to Before Sunrise (the movie), with deep conversations but Tokyo as a vibrant backdrop. While Tokyo is present as almost a character in the book, it felt cliché and lacked the emotional depth I was expecting.

The writing was too stiff for my taste, and as a romance reader, I wanted more from the characters' relationship. Their connection felt robotic, and I couldn't sense any real spark between them. Unfortunately, it didn’t click with me, and I decided to put it down.

This is simply lovely. The descriptions of both place and character bring you right into the story. Small details matter in this book as does both passion, longing, cherry blossoms and food. If you know Tokyo, you'll feel as if you are there as the author is particularly adept at bringing a place alive. It's a simple story and a complete examination of a relationship that mirrors the cherry blossoms themselves.

Thank you to NetGalley for an advance copy of this book. So nicely done!

This is a great book! I think the way the author wrote about Tokyo and the scenery was soooo good! It made it feel so realistic and play out like a movie in my head. The story was a love story with themes of friendships and relationships, and it was well written! It was a great read

\Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for this complimentary ARC in exchange for an honest review!!

Wow. Seven days in Tokyo evokes so many emotions. It’s happy and sad, it’s friendships and longing. It’s lust and hurt. You just follow along this almost moment in time. The descriptions of Tokyo were beautiful, it made me wish to go back.

What a beautifully written book, full of emotion and longing. That sense of life slipping by without you in it, yearning for another view. A truly lovely description of Japan, it's places and traditions. I cannot wait to buy it in print and can see it becoming a real classic in the future. An absolute triumph. Thank you!