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Mika in Real Life
by Emiko Jean
Buckle up for an emotional rollercoaster ride. In the chaotic life of Mika Suzuki, it looked like things couldn't get much worse: another job lost, a relationship breakdown and plenty of judgement from her overly traditional mother. But things take a surprising turn when Mika receives a phone call from the now-16-year-old baby she reluctantly gave up for adoption as a teenager. A genuinely moving read.