Discover Mina’s Matchbox, a spellbinding Japanese tale of friendship and family secrets. Follow twelve-year-old Tomoko as she navigates a life-changing year with her enigmatic relatives in a magnificent mansion on the coast of 1970s Japan. Dive into an intoxicating world of secret crushes, elaborate storytelling, and the beguiling charm of her cousin Mina. This evocative novel captures the magic and mystery of youth, portraying a family on the edge of collapse. A beautifully composed and transfixing read from The Bookish Owl, perfect for lovers of poignant coming-of-age stories.