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eva333 's review for:
Dear Wendy
by Ann Zhao
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Such a nice story about 2 aroace characters. For me, this isn't a earth shattering, mind changing book, but it's still a very enjoyable read. I really liked the discussions the characters had on topics like asexuality, aromanticism, but also gender, feminism and more. The characters themselves were very fun to read about and I really enjoyed the diversity withing the story. One thing in particular that stood out to me was the use of using pinyin at some moments when Sophie's parents were replying to her in Mandarin, and making it clear through the writing what they said without always using a direct translation.
Another thing I really enjoyed was the storyline about how Jo struggles a lot with accepting their aromantic and asexual identity and the fear of being/ending up alone. It's a struggle I've had and I know a lot of other people (aspec and allo) have as well. It's also something I haven't seen discussed in stories with aspec rep a lot, at least, not in the way it's written about in this book.
Another thing I really enjoyed was the storyline about how Jo struggles a lot with accepting their aromantic and asexual identity and the fear of being/ending up alone. It's a struggle I've had and I know a lot of other people (aspec and allo) have as well. It's also something I haven't seen discussed in stories with aspec rep a lot, at least, not in the way it's written about in this book.