Amazing such a cute read. I loved the plot the mfc could be annoying sometimes but I still loved her as a character and loved to see her growth. Kenzo was definitely my favorite character ever!! Overall an amazing book. Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC

As a massive fan of Jane Austen's Emma, I immediately knew I had to read this book, and I am exceedingly glad that I did.
"Emiko" has fantastic Japanese and Canadian representation, as well as a fresh perspective to the "Emma" that those of us that have read and watched it know and love.
It was also lovely to see that there was representation for those with different sexual orientations and preferences throughout the story.
I love to see how an author puts their own spin on a classic tale and I think that some of the changes and additions that were made in this book were both smart and added something really special and unique to this version of "Emma".
This book is a wonderful modern "Emma" and I will be recommending it for sure.

This was so cute and sweet. I will definitely be following this author from now on. It was so fun and just what I needed.

Emiko by Chieri Uegaki
A beautifully written story of family, tradition, and self-discovery, Emiko is a novel that resonates deeply. Chieri Uegaki’s storytelling is rich with cultural nuance and heartfelt emotion, making this book a standout for readers who appreciate multi-generational narratives.

Emiko is a retelling of Jane Austen’s Emma that focuses on a Japanese-Canadian teenager (Emiko) who is strong-willed and intent on matchmaking her new friends. The characters were explored with depth and this feels like a very true retelling of Jane Austen. Although we get a new perspective on this tale through Emiko’s cultural background, so many aspects of what people love about Emma are also here—the connection to family, the complex nature of being a human and making mistakes. If people love the pacing and traditional feeling of Emma, they’ll love this retelling. It was a little slow in places for me, and some of the secondary characters weren’t developed enough for me to truly be invested in their stories, but I think this could be a love match for people who love Austen’s traditional works with a fresh take.

A charming retelling of Jane Austen's Emma, geared to MG/teen readers. I absolutely loved it and Janeites of all ages will adore it too!

I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart to the author, the publisher, and Netgalley for allowing me the privilege of being able to read this book!

This book was perfect! This is a coming of age story (not marketed as such but it really needs to be) that needs to be around for generations. I honestly wish this book was around when I was highschool I really could have used this in my life back then.

This book could also be a modern retelling of Emma. If you believe the main character can come off maybe snobby, please read 'Emma' and you'll understand where that comes from. I've read Emma and from the minute I opened this book, I could see the personality and story comparisons so clearly. This wasn't a copy-paste fluff it up situation though. This was truly it's only book and could be completely taken also as one of the best modern retellings of a classic I've ever read, but it's still it's own book.

This is completely fair warning more middle school, ya than ya, new adult. However it could be read as an adult and might be a helpful if you feel a little lost in life. It would honestly make the perfect gift for a middle school graduate for someone going into their last year of high school. This book is more than a retelling, more than a story it's also a slight guiding tool about trusting in yourself and finding your own path in life no matter how that might look. I loved the quote referencing that sometimes our choices in life are like trying on an outfit to find what fits us best. It's a perfect anthology of life.

I loved the characters, I loved the story, I loved the beautiful descriptions of parts of my own country. I really loved getting to put myself back in time to when I was a child obsessed with learning Japanese and learning about the culture and relationships. I loved seeing it here for me again. I can't wait for more that this author puts out I would love to read her work again. When this novel is published I will also be bringing it home! As much as I would love to say it's for me, it won't exactly be it will be a middle school grad present for my daughter. This will be the perfect reminder to stay true to herself as she goes into high school.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this truly wonderful read, I'm really grateful to have been able to experience it, and I'm so grateful to be able to share it!

This was such a great read! I was hooked from the first page and had a great reading experience. I always love reading Jane Austen retellings and this was another great one.

I'm convinced that if I had read this book as a middle/high schooler, I would have made it my entire personality. I will certainly be reccomending this to my younger cousins.