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yoselinitaa's review
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
- Strong character development? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Acephobia/Arophobia and Alcohol
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Panic attacks/disorders
maddiearthur's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Bullying, Acephobia/Arophobia, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Racism, Sexual content, and Vomit
hexedmaiden's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
fast-paced
5.0
I picked this book up after my partner had read it and was telling me about the ace/aro rep and when I say that I have never felt so seen in a book! I was genuinely emotional while reading this book. I wish for every person regardless of age to read this cause I think that this could help so many people find themselves.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Acephobia/Arophobia and Alcohol
Moderate: Sexual content and Toxic relationship
Minor: Homophobia
unusuallyy's review
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Acephobia/Arophobia and Alcohol
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Toxic friendship, Fire/Fire injury, and Toxic relationship
mir_frog73's review
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I’ve never felt more seen by a book in my life. Being aro/ace is so hard and having such limited media representation doesn’t make it easier. I fully believe that this book should be read by everyone because it truly explains what it feels like and the importance of friendships and everything about being aro/ace. This book made me cry at parts that I’m not sure people who aren’t on the aro/ace spectrum would cry at, simply because they wouldn’t be able to relate to the feelings of confusion and hurt that Georgia feels. I also firmly believe that platonic love is so much more important then romantic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Acephobia/Arophobia, Alcohol, Toxic relationship, Homophobia, and Cursing
david_bowie's review
challenging
emotional
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol and Sexual content
Minor: Acephobia/Arophobia, Toxic relationship, and Homophobia
colorful_lulu's review
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I don’t think I ever felt so seen like this. Like omg, Georgia, yes I love fanfic too but the idea of romance irl? No, not for me. At least it seems very unlikely to happen
I 110% recommend it to anyone who resonated with the blurb, it’s such a good book with aromantic asexual representation.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol and Cursing
Minor: Homophobia, Suicide, and Toxic relationship
proza's review
challenging
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book was a really enjoyable read.
It's safe to say that my AroAce self-discovery experience is not exactly the same as Georgia's, but they are quite similar in many ways and there were so many aspects of it that felt so relatable to me, and reading those parts made me feel seen and valid.
This book also provided me with the vocabulary I needed to express my feelings and my desires, and for that I am very greatful to Alice Oseman.
Now I'll go over the other parts of the book.
The general plot – while predictable at times – was enjoyable. All main characters were extremely likeable, and they each felt like their own individual people with unique personalities.
I feel like Oseman used the first-person perspective remarkably well; Georgia's narrated the story using her own voice and it made me understand her perspective and motives much better.
That being said, the story is fast from perfect. I felt like most of the problems and obstacles that Georgia went through were resolved much too quickly and easily (one example would behow Jason forgave her way too quickly and seemed to forget she ever hurt him after her apology ), and that other characters reacted to things in a way that felt out of place for them.
Another problem I think I need to cknowledge is that the book only presents one AroAce experience , and I think that it doesn't clarify the fact that there are other ways to be aromantic or asexual well enough. It is important to remember that there are infinitely many ways to be AroAce, and that all of them are completely valid.
Overall, I think that while it has many flaws, it is a very good book that made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside, and I am glad to have read it.
It's safe to say that my AroAce self-discovery experience is not exactly the same as Georgia's, but they are quite similar in many ways and there were so many aspects of it that felt so relatable to me, and reading those parts made me feel seen and valid.
This book also provided me with the vocabulary I needed to express my feelings and my desires, and for that I am very greatful to Alice Oseman.
Now I'll go over the other parts of the book.
The general plot – while predictable at times – was enjoyable. All main characters were extremely likeable, and they each felt like their own individual people with unique personalities.
I feel like Oseman used the first-person perspective remarkably well; Georgia's narrated the story using her own voice and it made me understand her perspective and motives much better.
That being said, the story is fast from perfect. I felt like most of the problems and obstacles that Georgia went through were resolved much too quickly and easily (one example would be
Another problem I think I need to cknowledge is that the book only presents one AroAce experience , and I think that it doesn't clarify the fact that there are other ways to be aromantic or asexual well enough. It is important to remember that there are infinitely many ways to be AroAce, and that all of them are completely valid.
Overall, I think that while it has many flaws, it is a very good book that made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside, and I am glad to have read it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Acephobia/Arophobia, Cursing, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Bullying and Sexual content
Minor: Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Alcoholism, and Vomit
Content warnings for Loveless from Alice Oseman's website: Internalised aphobia, Verbal aphobia, deliberate aphobic attitudes, accidentally aphobic attitudes due to ignorance/lack of knowledge about a-spec identities, Frank discussions of sex and masturbation, Two brief incidents of exclusionary attitudes, References to past emotionally abusive relationships, References to past bullyingjordan_noel's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
I really did love this book. I’d never read or seen any shows or books that explored the aro-ace spectrum so thoroughly. It was detailed and funny and heartwarming. The characters made sense and we’re extremely lovable and made difficult decisions with a continuous caution in mind, even though many did go wrong.
Despite everything that fell apart in the book, there was continual love, shown in many different forms. There was an overall sense of togetherness that can make practically any “un-belonging” reader feel welcome.
The only thing I really have to criticize about this book was the placement of the last scene. It showed a depth to Rooney and Pip that I thought would’ve fit in great had it been in its chronological position. But because it was at the end of the book, it felt like a missed opportunity to explore that same depth throughout the book in all of the main characters. I did enjoy its inclusion, I just wish it had been in its chronological place.
Despite everything that fell apart in the book, there was continual love, shown in many different forms. There was an overall sense of togetherness that can make practically any “un-belonging” reader feel welcome.
The only thing I really have to criticize about this book was the placement of the last scene. It showed a depth to Rooney and Pip that I thought would’ve fit in great had it been in its chronological position. But because it was at the end of the book, it felt like a missed opportunity to explore that same depth throughout the book in all of the main characters. I did enjoy its inclusion, I just wish it had been in its chronological place.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Acephobia/Arophobia, Alcohol, and Sexual content
Minor: Biphobia, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, and Toxic relationship
_tee_'s review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Toxic relationship