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A review by simonlorden
Is Love the Answer? by Uta Isaki
emotional
informative
inspiring
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I received an ARC through NetGalley and here is my voluntary and honest review.
This book is about a young woman (?) realizing she is asexual and aromantic, but it also about a lot more than that. During her journey to figure out her own identity, Chika meets friends and classmates with various identities and relationship types.
I liked how this book explored a lot of issues, including getting married for convenience because living alone without a partner in adulthood can be difficult (not only emotionally, but practically - e.g. only family being allowed to visit you in a hospital). It also has a sideplot about fandom, and how you shouldn't be ashamed of your interests, and how anime isn't just for small children. I especially liked the mention that what you enjoy in fiction doesn't determine what kind of person you are in real life.
Overall, I think this is a great introduction to asexuality and identity, and it also raises some questions about romance, expectations and pressure even to those who aren't asexual and do want to participate in romantic relationships.
It also has some really cool returning space and planet motifs.
This book is about a young woman (?) realizing she is asexual and aromantic, but it also about a lot more than that. During her journey to figure out her own identity, Chika meets friends and classmates with various identities and relationship types.
I liked how this book explored a lot of issues, including getting married for convenience because living alone without a partner in adulthood can be difficult (not only emotionally, but practically - e.g. only family being allowed to visit you in a hospital). It also has a sideplot about fandom, and how you shouldn't be ashamed of your interests, and how anime isn't just for small children. I especially liked the mention that what you enjoy in fiction doesn't determine what kind of person you are in real life.
Overall, I think this is a great introduction to asexuality and identity, and it also raises some questions about romance, expectations and pressure even to those who aren't asexual and do want to participate in romantic relationships.
It also has some really cool returning space and planet motifs.