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We Awaken door Calista Lynne
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We Awaken (editie 2016)

door Calista Lynne (Auteur)

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One year ago a car accident killed Victoria Dinham's father, and now all that keeps her going is the hope of getting into the Manhattan Dance Conservatory. That is, until an ethereal girl named Ashlinn visits her in her sleep claiming to be the creator of good dreams and carrying a message from her comatose brother. They meet in Victoria's subconscious, and over time they come to care for each other. Ashlinn is secure in her asexuality, but Victoria has never heard of it. Soon, however, she realizes she too must be asexual. On the day of Victoria's big dance audition, her mother is unable to drive her to town so Ashlinn must turn human to help Victoria chase her dreams. While in New York City, Victoria and Ashlinn explore their affections for each other and try to understand what it means to be asexual teenagers. Unfortunately for the couple, Ashlinn cannot stay human forever, and humanity begins to suffer from not having her around to create pleasant fantasies each night.… (meer)
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Titel:We Awaken
Auteurs:Calista Lynne (Auteur)
Info:Dreamspinner Press LLC (2016), Edition: New, 180 pages
Verzamelingen:Jouw bibliotheek
Waardering:*****
Trefwoorden:Gender & Sexuality, Connection, Lesbian

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Volevo davvero, davvero tanto che questo romanzo mi piacesse: è il primo ace romance che leggo, volevo che fosse bellissimo…

In effetti, l’unico pregio che posso ascrivere a questo romanzo è proprio il modo in cui viene rappresentata l’asessualità: ancora circondata da molti pregiudizi, ma con le persone asessuali stufe di accettare in silenzio offese mascherate da opinioni e normalità.

Quello che invece proprio non va in We Awaken è il world building e un’irrazionale costruzione degli aventi narrati. Odio veramente, veramente tanto quando si usa il genere fantasy in maniera spregiudicata, pensando di poter risolvere qualsiasi ostacolo narrativo con un nuovo escamotage magico-paranormale, senza dare grandi spiegazioni al lettore e senza curarsi troppo della coerenza interna.

Il modo in cui Ashlinn, una specie di divinità dei bei sogni, entra nel mondo reale è assurdo e ancora più assurdo è la facilità con la quale Victoria accetta tutto questo, come se fosse solo vagamente strano una tizia esca dai suoi sogni e venga a fare la sua fidanzata nel mondo reale.

E un’altra illogicità intollerabile è proprio il modo in cui nasce il rapporto tra Ashlinn e Victoria: la prima compare nel mondo reale, chiama la migliore amica della seconda, Ellie, e si presenta come la sua nuova fidanzata. Ci tengo a precisare che avevano parlato solo due volte in croce e in sogno. E Victoria che fa? Niente… è tutto un po’ strano, ma Ashlinn è tanto carina, quindi fidanzate va bene… Eeeeeh?

Quindi per me è stato un big no… spero di leggere presto un romanzo decente con protagonisti asessuali e poterlo consigliare anche a voi, prodi seguaci... ( )
  lasiepedimore | Sep 21, 2023 |
Why I picked it up: I was promised great asexual representation.

What I thought: It definitely delivered on the representation issue. It was refreshing to read about characters who outright said they were asexual, and it also included someone figuring out their sexuality by researching, and addressed several stereotypes. All in all, it handled asexuality, and exploring your sexuality very nicely.

I have to admit I had mixed feelings about the book as I read it, but I came out with mostly positive feelings in the end. The writing was clumsy at times - the phrasing sounded a little forced, or the timeline of the events felt rushed. There wasn't really a story as such, but somewhere halfway I realised that there didn't have to be. It was enough to get lost in the magical romance of these two asexual girls who love each other very much. Their relationship together made me a little jealous and left me wishing I could cuddle my own girlfriend. Thanks, Calista Lynne.

I kinda wish we had seen more of Reeves, and his ending didn't go the way I expected it to go, but I think I like it? I think? A little conflicted, but I'm leaning towards positive.

Do I recommend it: If you want a light read about girls in love, exploring your sexuality, and mending your relationship with your best friend, then definitely. If you're looking for a quick-paced story, then no.

My rating: ★★★★☆
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  runtimeregan | Jun 12, 2019 |
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One year ago a car accident killed Victoria Dinham's father, and now all that keeps her going is the hope of getting into the Manhattan Dance Conservatory. That is, until an ethereal girl named Ashlinn visits her in her sleep claiming to be the creator of good dreams and carrying a message from her comatose brother. They meet in Victoria's subconscious, and over time they come to care for each other. Ashlinn is secure in her asexuality, but Victoria has never heard of it. Soon, however, she realizes she too must be asexual. On the day of Victoria's big dance audition, her mother is unable to drive her to town so Ashlinn must turn human to help Victoria chase her dreams. While in New York City, Victoria and Ashlinn explore their affections for each other and try to understand what it means to be asexual teenagers. Unfortunately for the couple, Ashlinn cannot stay human forever, and humanity begins to suffer from not having her around to create pleasant fantasies each night.

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