![]() ![]() ![]() It had amazing representation of Asian-American culture. I thought that the topics of racism, sexism and sexual assault were dealt with in a careful and thought-provoking way that I highly applaud. It was a true coming-of-age type of read, perfect for those that love High School dramas as well. Overall, Loveboat, Taipei was a whip-smart story about following your heart, breaking the rules and finding yourself along the way. For me, the character-building was the highlight of the novel – that is where Abigail’s writing truly shines. She goes through a ton of character development through it though, and so do the secondary characters, especially Sophie. Ever, who starts as cautious and level-headed, turns rebellious with ease as she meets friends and goes through challenges of dares, romances and night-long parties. The novel actually progressed a lot differently than I had initially expected. She’s introduced to a set of clever kids, prodigies, and handsome strangers, suddenly free to make her own choices and potentially break the rules. The program is actually quite infamous for being called Loveboat, a teen-filled place where there are more rule-breakers than over-achievers. ![]() The intention her parents want is for her to study mandarin, but unfortunately, Ever’s summer isn’t going to be as simple as initially thought. Eighteen year old Ever, our main character, is sent from her home in Ohio, USA to Taiwan for the summer. ![]()
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