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Oh gosh. So much about this story is so cliche, and yet somehow ... I kind of loved it?? I'm not really sure what it is. I should've been rolling my eyes at the constant usage of random Japanese. The insta-crush on the mysterious "bad boy" who does everything in his power to make himself disagreeable. The awkward and self conscious heroine who possesses some unexplained power/attraction and that all the hot guys fall in love with. ALL THESE THINGS should naturally lead to me groaning and shaking my head. STILL, I found this book strangely compelling and addictive.
Perhaps it was exactly what I needed, coming off of three downers in a row: Son of the Morning (dull, long), Genocide of One (intriguing but crushingly depressing), and Shadowshaper (disappointing waste of a great idea). Actually, Ink has a very similar premise as Shadowshaper -- magical drawings that come to life. Ink handled this so much better! The descriptions were coherent and beautifully written, unlike the confusing mess of Shadowshaper. I could really picture what was going on as the images came to life.
I also really loved the setting and it all felt very authentic. It's so nice to see a YA novel set in Japan! Can't wait to read the rest of the series.
Perhaps it was exactly what I needed, coming off of three downers in a row: Son of the Morning (dull, long), Genocide of One (intriguing but crushingly depressing), and Shadowshaper (disappointing waste of a great idea). Actually, Ink has a very similar premise as Shadowshaper -- magical drawings that come to life. Ink handled this so much better! The descriptions were coherent and beautifully written, unlike the confusing mess of Shadowshaper. I could really picture what was going on as the images came to life.
I also really loved the setting and it all felt very authentic. It's so nice to see a YA novel set in Japan! Can't wait to read the rest of the series.