hello! i am looking for russian and portuguese sensitivity readers that are willing to answer some questions about their cultures and upbringings. there's no reading involved, as i haven't written much; just questions.
i've been doing a lot of research, but online articles don't really delve into homelife, upbringings, etc. they're mostly about food, traditions, etiquette, which have been very helpful but now i'm trying to learn about different aspects. i want people to read my story, and be able to relate to the main characters' experiences tied to their cultures, to resonate with them and feel seen; especially since the novel is targeted towards younger audiences.
i also felt it'd be good to communicate with you guys directly and get your opinions on things, rather than solely relying on articles.
my two characters are thirteen year old twins, vlad and eleonora. their mother is russian, and their father is portuguese - so i'm not sure if they have a patronymic name, if it still applies due to their father not having a russian name.
the plot is that they lost their parents in a car crash, and are either staying with relatives, or are in foster care when they stumble onto a portal, and get transported to another world. so, their culture and memories of experiences with their parents is very important to the plot; especially when they find a "way to bring them back to life".
i'll just be asking questions such as;
- are there any specific cultural ornaments in your house?
- because the two main characters are lost in a fantasy-esque world, what would you miss the most if you were far away from home/family
- what cultural aspects do you feel are underrepresented or that you'd personally love to see?














