bookcooklook is a true talent! Check out her review of #MikaInRealLife below and make sure to give her some love on her account. 👇 “In this refreshing and surprising summer novel, Mika is struggling with adulting: another lost job, a disastrous love life and a strained relationship with her traditional Japanese parents. When she is contacted by Penny, the now-teenager she gave up for adoption many years ago, Mika invents a fictitious life to impress her biological daughter and Penny's protective adoptive dad. Hijinks ensue, but when the inevitable happens, Mika must reconcile her invented dream life with the one she's got if she wants Penny to know and love real-life Mika. 🍱 This premise implies a missed opportunity at motherhood, with a lighthearted coverup of Mika's scheme. But this story has unexpected depth, interesting themes and a satisfying conclusion. It explores how some connections with children are forged with time and shared experiences, but other bonds defy description....