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macybay947 's review for:
Is Love the Answer?
by Uta Isaki
Wow. This manga joins my small shelf of asexual-related works and I'm happy to have it! It features Chika exploring her sexuality and learning about herself and the world around her.
I especially love the diversity of orientations in the book, shown in different types of people at different ages and with different interests; yet it doesn't feel like anyone is forced to be a caricature or prop for their sexuality. I love all of the characters in this manga in different ways, for their honesty, integrity, confidence, humility, and much more. I think it does tend to be a bit more emotionally introspective than the population at large, but they're psychology students (as am I) so I feel like it makes sense for them to be how they are.
I love that Chika's genuine curiosity about romantic and sexual feelings is not treated as if it undermines her identity. All of the characters speak from an honest place that helps Chika understand her life and others', and I loved being along for the ride!
It gave me flashbacks to my own experiences, but even aspects I am unfamiliar with were handled so beautifully: straight, gay, asexual or otherwise. Absolute knockout, must-read manga.
I especially love the diversity of orientations in the book, shown in different types of people at different ages and with different interests; yet it doesn't feel like anyone is forced to be a caricature or prop for their sexuality. I love all of the characters in this manga in different ways, for their honesty, integrity, confidence, humility, and much more. I think it does tend to be a bit more emotionally introspective than the population at large, but they're psychology students (as am I) so I feel like it makes sense for them to be how they are.
I love that Chika's genuine curiosity about romantic and sexual feelings is not treated as if it undermines her identity. All of the characters speak from an honest place that helps Chika understand her life and others', and I loved being along for the ride!
It gave me flashbacks to my own experiences, but even aspects I am unfamiliar with were handled so beautifully: straight, gay, asexual or otherwise. Absolute knockout, must-read manga.