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Ink
by Amanda Sun
[b:Ink|13423346|Ink (Paper Gods, #1)|Amanda Sun|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1349382349s/13423346.jpg|18878425] by [a:Amanda Sun|4649677|Amanda Sun|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1349367928p2/4649677.jpg] seems to be one of those books that people have such polarizing opinions about. You either absolutely hate it, or you love it. I tend to veer more towards the latter end of the spectrum. While this book was in no means perfect to me, I really enjoyed the author’s writing and her descriptions of Japan and its culture.
Katie Greene moved to Japan after her mother passed away. Far from home, she befriends resident “bad boy” Tomohiro. Soon, Katie discovers that Tomo isn’t exactly what she originally thought, and she might just be in the middle of a war between gods.
I really liked Katie’s character in the beginning of the book. She’s way out of her comfort zone in Japan, not knowing the language or the local customs, but she still manages to exude an air of confidence despite all of that. Katie has no problems confronting Tomohiro on his bullshit in the beginning of the book, making her seem like a bit of a badass character herself. Until all of the whining she does as the book progresses. Seriously, there’s a whole lot of whining.
One instance where this book really excels is the author’s descriptions of Japan and the local customs. Throughout the book, you almost feel like you’re in Japan experiencing the sakura blooms during Hanami. This, above pretty much everything else, is what made the book special for me.
There's a saying in Japan, and it has to do with cherry-blossom viewing: hana yori dango. Dumplings over flowers. It basically means that someone should value needs over wants, substance over appearance. As in, make sure you have food and shelter before you burn money on something extravagant. And, you know, choose genuine friends who will be there for you over pretty, shallow ones. Don't get carried away by beauty if it leaves you empty.
Katie Greene moved to Japan after her mother passed away. Far from home, she befriends resident “bad boy” Tomohiro. Soon, Katie discovers that Tomo isn’t exactly what she originally thought, and she might just be in the middle of a war between gods.
My heart was glass--easy to see through, simple to break.
I really liked Katie’s character in the beginning of the book. She’s way out of her comfort zone in Japan, not knowing the language or the local customs, but she still manages to exude an air of confidence despite all of that. Katie has no problems confronting Tomohiro on his bullshit in the beginning of the book, making her seem like a bit of a badass character herself. Until all of the whining she does as the book progresses. Seriously, there’s a whole lot of whining.
One instance where this book really excels is the author’s descriptions of Japan and the local customs. Throughout the book, you almost feel like you’re in Japan experiencing the sakura blooms during Hanami. This, above pretty much everything else, is what made the book special for me.