mehsi's review
3.0
That was an interesting prequel, I am not totally sure I am going to read the first book. While the concept was nice, it didn't pull me in.
I liked Katie's perspective but I didn't like Tomohiro's.
I liked Katie's perspective but I didn't like Tomohiro's.
sparkwaren's review
4.0
At first, going into this, I’ll admit I was kind of skeptical. I did only pick this series up because of the pretty covers (I really should stop doing that, I know, but I can’t), so I knew very little about it. Honestly, I didn’t even realize it had anything to do with Japanese culture and mythology. Why? Because I almost never read anything regarding the book before going into it, even the little blurbs.
So, when I first jumped into it, I was surprised at what I found. However, I wasn’t disappointed, because I love mythology and Asian (specifically Hindu and Shinto, actually) cultures was one of my sub studies when I was working on my degree. I was pretty pulled in, even though the skepticism lingered.
I did find myself rolling my eyes here and there at some of the ways that the Japanese lingo was thrown in, but other times I was pleasantly aware at how well it helped define the fact that they were not actually speaking English to one another. It was a mix, and it depended on how each was executed, but I liked seeing both sides of the story. I especially was interested in the school aspects, since student culture and lifestyle in other countries is super, super interesting to me.
I really think this was a nice segue into the series, and I’m glad I bothered to peak at the reading order guide before diving directly into Ink, like I was going to at first. I’m excited to continue into the series, which I’ll be doing immediately.
So, when I first jumped into it, I was surprised at what I found. However, I wasn’t disappointed, because I love mythology and Asian (specifically Hindu and Shinto, actually) cultures was one of my sub studies when I was working on my degree. I was pretty pulled in, even though the skepticism lingered.
I did find myself rolling my eyes here and there at some of the ways that the Japanese lingo was thrown in, but other times I was pleasantly aware at how well it helped define the fact that they were not actually speaking English to one another. It was a mix, and it depended on how each was executed, but I liked seeing both sides of the story. I especially was interested in the school aspects, since student culture and lifestyle in other countries is super, super interesting to me.
I really think this was a nice segue into the series, and I’m glad I bothered to peak at the reading order guide before diving directly into Ink, like I was going to at first. I’m excited to continue into the series, which I’ll be doing immediately.
zinokato's review
3.0
I'm actually intrigued to read Ink, I thought this novella was interesting but I'm scared because of the negative reviews I've seen. But I think it's only fair that I give Ink a chance so it's starting on my TBR pile!
anabelsbrother's review
3.0
I read this first to see if it's interesting enough for me to pick up Ink. It is...different? I guess. I'm not really familiar with Japanese culture, like Katie, I don't know anything beyond Hello Kitty and sushi.
Verdict: Will definitely be reading Ink next.
Verdict: Will definitely be reading Ink next.
luvtoread_ad's review
3.0
I liked the story line but had some issues. I didn't like the males POV, which is Tomohiro, it was hard to remember who was who when Tomohiro was telling his story. I didn't really like any of Tomorhiro's friends and the characters that were described in his POV. I know this prequel is based in Japan and with some Japanese culture but I just didn't enjoy it. I did like Katie's POV and for that reason I gave it this rating.
azuram88's review
5.0
I really enjoyed this prequel to Ink. Its made me quite excited to get into book 1 right away so I think in gonna do just that!
But seriously, I liked how Amanda Sun wrote out this back story so that you kinda get a feel for the characters. I also liked the details of Japanese culture she used. Its very fascinating actually. I am definitely looking forward to getting into Ink now.
But seriously, I liked how Amanda Sun wrote out this back story so that you kinda get a feel for the characters. I also liked the details of Japanese culture she used. Its very fascinating actually. I am definitely looking forward to getting into Ink now.