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A review by bisinluv
Is Love the Answer? by Uta Isaki
4.0
⭐️ 3.5 stars ⭐️
Is Love The Answer? was an exemplary reflection on what society oftentimes deems as ‘normal’, a depiction of the difficulties many face when feeling like they don’t fit into these perfect little boxes we’ve created.
Chika represents all new adults who, as they grow, try to find their place among others, try to find themselves in this ever-changing world.
I might not resonate with Chika’s story, I don’t identify as either asexual or aromantic, but I can empathize with her internal struggles, with her feelings of alienation from her peers, with trying to just fit in and be ‘normal’.
Although the subject of this visually gorgeous manga is important and relevant, the execution lost me a little. It was very informative, but almost too much so. Chika’s journey of self-discovery gets lost among the plethora of definitions and explanations. As necessary as it is to inform of all the possible sexualities and genders, I came here for Chika’s story.
The moral of this story, the lovely final message this leaves you with, is one I deeply agree with, and for that alone this deserves four stars. The message is one of self-love, normalizing not being normal, putting value in our differences, that there is no right answer, and no one can tell you who you are except you.
I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley, and am leaving this honest review voluntarily.
CW and tropes (spoilers):
- Depiction of sexual violence (non graphic)
- Aromantic asexual MC
- College setting
- New adult
There’s an infinite expansion of star-light.
I just couldn’t see it before.
Is Love The Answer? was an exemplary reflection on what society oftentimes deems as ‘normal’, a depiction of the difficulties many face when feeling like they don’t fit into these perfect little boxes we’ve created.
Chika represents all new adults who, as they grow, try to find their place among others, try to find themselves in this ever-changing world.
I might not resonate with Chika’s story, I don’t identify as either asexual or aromantic, but I can empathize with her internal struggles, with her feelings of alienation from her peers, with trying to just fit in and be ‘normal’.
Although the subject of this visually gorgeous manga is important and relevant, the execution lost me a little. It was very informative, but almost too much so. Chika’s journey of self-discovery gets lost among the plethora of definitions and explanations. As necessary as it is to inform of all the possible sexualities and genders, I came here for Chika’s story.
The moral of this story, the lovely final message this leaves you with, is one I deeply agree with, and for that alone this deserves four stars. The message is one of self-love, normalizing not being normal, putting value in our differences, that there is no right answer, and no one can tell you who you are except you.
Everyone lives life carrying something different from the norm.
I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley, and am leaving this honest review voluntarily.
CW and tropes (spoilers):
- Depiction of sexual violence (non graphic)
- Aromantic asexual MC
- College setting
- New adult