A review by sielantgem
Loveboat, Taipei by Abigail Hing Wen

emotional informative inspiring medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

4.25

I really enjoyed this one.  It explored a lot of themes of how East Asian Americans are faced with microagressions within American and in their native country.  It also had an inspiring premise of one following their dreams despite their perceived family obligations.  All Ever wants to do is dance but her parents who sacrificed so much to get to America has her whole future planned out for her.  A career in Medicine is what they think is best for her.  I like how this is set at that transitional age of 18, when you're on the cusp of becoming an adult in route to college.   I couldn't quite give it a five star because one of the characters did something that I though was totally egregious but did not suffer the consequences of their action.  All in all it was a good experience reading this novel. Look forward to the next installment.  
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