April | bookcreases's Reviews > Mina's Matchbox

This is a slice of life story about a young girl, Tomoko, who moves in with her Uncle and Aunt for a year. She grows close to her cousin - Mina who becomes her best friend and experiences a world very different from the one she grew up living.

The story doesn't have a ton of plot, more just day-to-day anecdotes and if that's your kind of book then this one is for you! I was not in the mood for this sort of story which made me lower the rating but I do think it's a cute story that most would enjoy. There are sweet moments, but I did find that there were a lot of small questions that went unanswered for me. This meandering story is pure vibes and sweetness, not a lot of action.

Thank you to Knopf, Pantheon, Vintage catalog, and NetGalley for the ARC.