6/23/2023 0 Comments Ink by amanda sunI wasn’t completely sold on Katie’s fascination with Tomo, which happened straightaway and didn’t give me a chance to understand why she would like someone like Tomo, who at the time seemed like a cocky jerk. The romance that develops between Katie and Tomo is familiar, even though the unique backdrop and unpredictable plotting counterbalance it. It leads Katie into a magical world she never could imagine, along with dangers, sacrifices and even some romance. Ignoring the advice of her friends and Tomo himself, she can’t stop herself from trying to figure out what’s his deal, especially when it seems like it must be otherworldly. Until she meets Tomo, the very attractive and mysterious bad boy that she finds herself captivated by. As culture shocked as she may be, she’s transitioning nicely. So far, Katie is doing well with learning the new language and understanding new customs, even if she feels a little awkward at times. Her mother recently died, leaving her in the care of her aunt, Diane, who happens to live on the other side of the world. Ink, the first book in the Paper Gods series, follows American girl, Katie Greene, adjusting to her new life in Japan. I believe it’s the first time I’ve read a YA book that took place in Japan and had a story rooted in Japanese culture. Ink’s backdrop of modern Japan is what really sets it apart. A book needs a certain quality to stand out amongst the rapidly growing genre, and Amanda Sun’s new book, Ink, definitely has that. When you read a lot of books, especially YA, sometimes they tend to blur altogether.
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