"In Fault Lines, debut novelist Emily Itami has crafted a complicated romance with immense empathy for all its characters and their flaws. Following the lead of a sharp and charming protagonist Mizuki, readers absorb a wonderfully nuanced take on Tokyo life; the whimsical sweet shops, the jabs of judgement from the other effortlessly perfect parents, the enduring romance of cherry blossoms (even for locals), the draining and ultra-competitive work culture awaiting every aspiring Japanese businessman. Fault Lines is a romantic story full of wit and charm, lovingly exposing the cracks in each of its characters' facades." — Lisa Peterson
Read the book: Fault Lines ($14) by Emily Itami