Lately, I have become more bitter reading stories such as KFS and SCN (Basically all of Remy’s stories). It’s ridiculous how all of her stories now have taken place in non-white countries yet just about none of the LI of color appearances are designed to make them look like their actual race? Amrit and Saraswati’s reference designs were confirmed to be non-Indian models/actors. The only LI of color I believe (though if anyone feels otherwise please feel free to say so) actually looks like their race in the KCD universe is Kamal and unfortunately many are put off (rightfully) from pursuing him because of that weird a** age gap. And I understand Amala is supposed to be mixed but…let’s be serious. Then with SCN. I know to this day the appearance of ancient Egyptians is a controversial topic that seems to get people riled up but there’s no way you’re telling me I’m supposed to just accept that all of the LI in this story are passing the paper bag test. It feels like that one family guy meme (iykyk) and I know you can just say: “well don’t play Remy’s stories” but I think it’s completely valid that as a POC reader I express my feelings on the topic especially considering Remy is RC’s cash cow at the moment and she will surely be putting out more stories in the future. I swear if next update Anubis makes his first appearance and he looks like he could be Hunger from HS2’s long lost twin this will just further prove my point. It just feels insane to base your entire stories in these places, forming your plots around their culture, yet you don’t even want to make the characters actually look like the people who live there. And it’s not my place but considering I’ve seen quite a few Indian readers express their disappointment about how Remy has depicted their culture, it makes it even more bizzare.
