Love Makes Mochi

Author:   Stefany Valentine
Publisher:   Random House USA Inc
Volume:   3
ISBN:  

9780593571620


Pages:   320
Publication Date:   27 January 2026
Recommended Age:   From 12 years
Format:   Paperback
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Love Makes Mochi


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“I felt like I was in Tokyo with Lilyn and Yua, and I never wanted to leave.” —Becky Albertalli, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda A teen goth fashion designer travels to Tokyo, Japan, where she meets a tattoo artist apprentice who may just be the one to change her mind about love—part of the international Love in Translation series of standalone YA romances. Lilyn Jeong is living her best life—in Tokyo! She gets to learn from the legendary yet notoriously terrifying tailor Mrs. Matsumoto. Getting a glowing recommendation from her could be Lilyn’s ticket into her dream fashion school. So when Lilyn is tasked with designing an entire collection, panic sets in. She has only weeks to figure out how to mix her goth aesthetic with traditional Japanese style. Thankfully, Mrs. Matsumoto’s rebellious, tattooed, rainbow-haired daughter Yua offers to help.  But going on cozy dates with this cute girl is way easier than sewing yukatas. Can Lilyn find a path forward in fashion and love? Or will she watch as everything falls apart at the seams? The swoony Love in Translation romances can be read together or separately: LOVE REQUIRES CHOCOLATE • LOVE CRAVES CARDAMOM • LOVE MAKES MOCHI

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Author:   Stefany Valentine
Publisher:   Random House USA Inc
Imprint:   Random House Inc
Volume:   3
Dimensions:   Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 21.00cm
Weight:   0.271kg
ISBN:  

9780593571620


ISBN 10:   0593571622
Pages:   320
Publication Date:   27 January 2026
Recommended Age:   From 12 years
Audience:   Young adult ,  Teenage / Young adult
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us.

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Reviews

“I felt like I was in Tokyo with Lilyn and Yua, and I never wanted to leave.” —Becky Albertalli, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda “A tender, funny, and sweet-as-mochi story about love, identity, and finding your own way.” —Aiden Thomas, New York Times bestselling author of the Sunbearer Trials duology “I couldn’t stop holding my heart and kicking my feet!” —Sonora Reyes, National Book Award Finalist and bestselling author of The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School “A sweet exploration of identity, inspiration, and culture.” —Kat Cho, New York Times bestselling author of Gods & Comics “Queer, colorful, cultural, and so incredibly cute.” —Jonny Garza Villa, Stonewall Award–winning author of Canto Contigo “These unforgettable characters will be tattooed on your heart.” —Elizabeth Eulberg, international bestselling author of Take a Chance on Me “Witty and heartwarming.” —Trinity Nguyen, bestselling author of A Bánh Mi for Two “A cute sapphic romance filled with heart, friendship, and family that kept me smiling from beginning to end.” —Zakiya N. Jamal, author of If We Were a Movie


★ ""Will make readers want to scream with happiness. A fun read that blends fashion, travel, and first love into a charming queer romance.” —School Library Journal, starred review “A charming queer romance that highlights Asian fashion and cultures.” —Kirkus Reviews ""For those filled with wanderlust, pack your bags and wear something bold in anticipation of this Asian American goth girl and Harajuku girl colliding in love."" —The Bulletin “I felt like I was in Tokyo with Lilyn and Yua, and I never wanted to leave.” —Becky Albertalli, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda “A tender, funny, and sweet-as-mochi story about love, identity, and finding your own way.” —Aiden Thomas, New York Times bestselling author of the Sunbearer Trials duology “I couldn’t stop holding my heart and kicking my feet!” —Sonora Reyes, National Book Award Finalist and bestselling author of The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School “A sweet exploration of identity, inspiration, and culture.” —Kat Cho, New York Times bestselling author of Gods & Comics “Queer, colorful, cultural, and so incredibly cute.” —Jonny Garza Villa, Stonewall Award–winning author of Canto Contigo “These unforgettable characters will be tattooed on your heart.” —Elizabeth Eulberg, international bestselling author of Take a Chance on Me “Witty and heartwarming.” —Trinity Nguyen, bestselling author of A Bánh Mi for Two “A cute sapphic romance filled with heart, friendship, and family that kept me smiling from beginning to end.” —Zakiya N. Jamal, author of If We Were a Movie


“I felt like I was in Tokyo with Lilyn and Yua, and I never wanted to leave.” —Becky Albertalli, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda “A tender, funny, and sweet-as-mochi story about love, identity, and finding your own way.” —Aiden Thomas, New York Times bestselling author of the Sunbearer Trials duology “I couldn’t stop holding my heart and kicking my feet!” —Sonora Reyes, National Book Award Finalist and bestselling author of The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School “A sweet exploration of identity, inspiration, and culture.” —Kat Cho, New York Times bestselling author of Gods & Comics “Queer, colorful, cultural, and so incredibly cute.” —Jonny Garza Villa, Stonewall Award–winning author of Canto Contigo “These unforgettable characters will be tattooed on your heart.” —Elizabeth Eulberg, international bestselling author of Take a Chance on Me “Witty and heartwarming.” —Trinity Nguyen, bestselling author of A Bánh Mi for Two “A cute sapphic romance filled with heart, friendship, and family that kept me smiling from beginning to end.” —Zakiya N. Jamal, author of If We Were a Movie


Author Information

Stefany Valentine is an emerging young adult author. Her first publication is featured in the adoptee anthology, When We Became Ours. She is also the author of First Love Language and Love Makes Mochi. She has worked as a social media marketer to promote books. When not writing, Stefany can be found taking pictures for her bookstagram or camping in the wilderness.

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