Praise for Love in Translation:
“A delightful novel about love, identity, and what it means to be adrift in a strange land. This story of a search has an Alice in Wonderland vibe; when Celeste climbs down the rabbit hole, one can't help but follow along.” –Michelle Richmond, New York Times bestselling author of Year of Fog
"Tokunaga... describe[s] Japanese culture in absorbing detail." --Publishers Weekly
"The engaging characters in this entertaining story will transport readers into a unique culture, giving them an eye-opening tour of Japan along the way. It's a lot of fun watching someone whose world is turned upside down discover that the new configuration is exactly what's needed." -- Romantic Times BOOKReviews, 4 stars
"This story has a delightful plot with wonderful characterizations." --Affaire de Coeur
"A fun yet profound tale due to the lead female who uses self deprecating amusing metaphors." -- Harriet Klausner, Genre Go Round Reviews
"Love in Translation is packed to the brim with adventure, love, and a lot of humor, and readers of any background will find something to enjoy within its pages." -- SKrishnasBooks.com
Praise for Midori by Moonlight:
“A delectably frothy debut.”--Publishers’ Weekly
"Tokunaga suffuses the book with warmth and lightness .....Just as the right dessert hits the spot, reading this delicious slice of escapism makes for a perfect afternoon....You'll muse for days about the characters you've left behind. --San Francisco Chronicle
“[Midori by Moonlight] draws upon vivid imagery when defining traits of Japanese culture and really hits the nail on the head when depicting some American attitudes toward others.... witty and charming." —Charleston Gazette
