@Aether
Hi! Sorry it took so long to respond; I just saw your reply.
I do see your side of this debate. The way the author set it up, it does make sense that her skin color would change. I have to admit, it was extremely satisfying to see her tell her parents it was too late. Man! That was great!
No matter who is right, wrong, or something in between, in the end, I think myself--like many others--were disappointed to see yet another character get whitewashed... literally. Now I feel like a parent saying, "I'm not mad, just disappointed."
I'm glad you responded so we can have this discourse. It is interesting how different people reading the same thing can have different interpretations. I think both sides have their value; and it is good that we hash out each side when presented with situations like this. The moment we stop talking is the time when the world really is doomed.