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leafblade's review
4.0
I recieved this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
It's exactly what it advertises itself as. My queer activism journey began ten years ago and I have been surrounded by ace-spec people for quite some time, so honestly I didn't learn anything new per se by reading this book. But the way it presents every topic, how it weaves everything together while keeping everything simple and straight to the point, is very VERY needed in times like these, when exclusionists spew misinformation while trying to police how everyone should live their sexual/romantic feelings. I didn't know this was a series before requesting the book, but I'll for sure check out the rest!
It's exactly what it advertises itself as. My queer activism journey began ten years ago and I have been surrounded by ace-spec people for quite some time, so honestly I didn't learn anything new per se by reading this book. But the way it presents every topic, how it weaves everything together while keeping everything simple and straight to the point, is very VERY needed in times like these, when exclusionists spew misinformation while trying to police how everyone should live their sexual/romantic feelings. I didn't know this was a series before requesting the book, but I'll for sure check out the rest!
shaunie991's review
5.0
4.5 rounded to 5 stars.
Very pleased with this book. It is short and sweet but provides enough clear information on what the Asexuality umbrella/spectrum is.
The eBook I received from NetGalley was mostly black and white, but I imagine the coloured version is simply fantastic. I was really drawn (pun intended) by the graphics of this book.
This is my second time reviewing a “Quick & Easy Guide” by this publisher and they don’t disappoint. Would recommend to anyone over, say, age 8.
My only suggestion would have been to include some of the different Ace flags. Flags, like labels, are important to many.
Very pleased with this book. It is short and sweet but provides enough clear information on what the Asexuality umbrella/spectrum is.
The eBook I received from NetGalley was mostly black and white, but I imagine the coloured version is simply fantastic. I was really drawn (pun intended) by the graphics of this book.
This is my second time reviewing a “Quick & Easy Guide” by this publisher and they don’t disappoint. Would recommend to anyone over, say, age 8.
My only suggestion would have been to include some of the different Ace flags. Flags, like labels, are important to many.
kpbake427's review
5.0
Quick, easy, and informative read. It answered so many of my questions. I wished I had found it sooner.
speculativeshelves's review
3.0
Just as the title says, this really is a "quick & easy guide" and a decent intro to asexuality for anyone who doesn't know anything about it. I particularly appreciated how it delved a bit into the ace spectrum, aromanticism, the experience of growing up ace, and stereotypes (though I would've liked a bit more expansion on each of these sections).
I, like other reviewers, also have an issue with how this book didn't take a firm stance on what the "A" in LGBTQIA+ means and ace inclusion in the queer community. While it wasn't presented as terribly as I was expecting based on negative reviews it was still a bit strange to have a book specifically about asexuality say that "there's no right answer" on whether LGBTQIA+ covers asexuality/aromanticism. I understand where the authors are coming from since aphobia runs rampant online and it's easier to be more like "it's up to you!" but at the same time I think being firmly in favor of ace inclusion is important in fighting against aphobia/stereotypes/misinformation about the aro/ace spectrums.
I, like other reviewers, also have an issue with how this book didn't take a firm stance on what the "A" in LGBTQIA+ means and ace inclusion in the queer community. While it wasn't presented as terribly as I was expecting based on negative reviews it was still a bit strange to have a book specifically about asexuality say that "there's no right answer" on whether LGBTQIA+ covers asexuality/aromanticism. I understand where the authors are coming from since aphobia runs rampant online and it's easier to be more like "it's up to you!" but at the same time I think being firmly in favor of ace inclusion is important in fighting against aphobia/stereotypes/misinformation about the aro/ace spectrums.