Here's why:
* Her name: "Witching" is a play on words, referencing both the magical and often negative connotations associated with the term "witch" and the stereotypical image of Asian women as mysterious and inscrutable.
* Her appearance: The novel describes her as "beautiful" and "exotic" with "long black hair" and "eyes like black pearls." This reinforces the "femme fatale" archetype often used to portray Asian women in Western media.
* Her role: She serves as the "magical" love interest for Danny, a seemingly ordinary American teenager. This trope reinforces the idea that Asian women are inherently "different" and possess unique mystical powers, which caters to the fetishization of Asian cultures.
While the novel aims to subvert stereotypes, Witching's portrayal ultimately contributes to a harmful stereotype that reinforces the exotification of Asian women and reduces them to their perceived magical qualities.