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Ink
by Amanda Sun
This book had so much potential. Paranormal YA set in Japan? That sounds great! Alas, the main character is boring and the love interest is...not that interesting. The writing leaves something to be desired, and it was a struggle to finish.
Pro: A lovely cover, which matched my bookmark. Some illustrations.
Con: This is kind of Twilight, set in Japan (but not vampires.)
Here's some imagery I couldn't figure out how to process: "He reached across the table and pressed his lips to mine. He smelled of tofu and seaweed and miso paste, his hair gel like sweet vanilla." I like miso soup a lot, but this just sounds kind of weird. Imagine an American equivalent: "He smelled of two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce and cheese, and his hair smelled of Axe shampoo."
Romantical, right?
Pro: A lovely cover, which matched my bookmark. Some illustrations.
Con: This is kind of Twilight, set in Japan (but not vampires.)
Here's some imagery I couldn't figure out how to process: "He reached across the table and pressed his lips to mine. He smelled of tofu and seaweed and miso paste, his hair gel like sweet vanilla." I like miso soup a lot, but this just sounds kind of weird. Imagine an American equivalent: "He smelled of two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce and cheese, and his hair smelled of Axe shampoo."
Romantical, right?