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sophieamreacher's review
- 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
4.0
Graphic: Acephobia/Arophobia, Alcohol, Biphobia, Bullying, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, and Toxic relationship
behindherpages's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Graphic: Acephobia/Arophobia
Moderate: Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, Infidelity, and Emotional abuse
laracroft2001's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Minor: Acephobia/Arophobia, Body shaming, Gaslighting, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Alcoholism, and Vomit
octarinedream's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
It was challenging a lot of the time, but it gave me hope that things would be alright in the end. I didn't realise how much I needed that.
It was inspiring, well-informed and heartfelt. I barely stopped crying from part four onwards.
Asexuality and aromanticism can feel so isolating sometimes, like you can't be deserving of any love, so it's empowering to see a story that so thoroughly rebukes that, not by telling me that with empty platitudes and motivational quotes, but by showing me and letting me actually believe it for once.
I'm so, so glad this book exists. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Moderate: Acephobia/Arophobia and Gaslighting
Minor: Sexual content and Toxic relationship
Actual instances of external aphobia are rare and brief, but there are characters who struggle to come to terms with their asexuality and doubt themselves regularly.imaginefishes's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Moderate: Alcohol and Bullying
Minor: Acephobia/Arophobia, Sexual content, and Gaslighting
bimess_'s review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I did want to know more of the sidecharacters. Especially Pip since I'm a latine person myself. I don't think it was even mentioned which country her family is from either which angers me.
At the end of the day, I enjoyed the book because I had a similar inner war with myself. In terms of being aro and bi simultaneously.
It's true Oseman could've done more. My hope is for this book to be saved and given a sequel that focused on Pip and Sunil. Since they're the ones who had the potential to have powerful stories. But again, Oseman is white. So I'm weary of this as well. Perhaps an adaptation of their stories would be better.
Minor: Gaslighting, Acephobia/Arophobia, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, and Toxic friendship
the_true_monroe's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Acephobia/Arophobia, Emotional abuse, Toxic friendship, Gaslighting, Bullying, Toxic relationship, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
matheo's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Abandonment, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Alcoholism, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Acephobia/Arophobia, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, and Homophobia
this_is_lee's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Alice Oseman is such a great writer that creates real, messy, and beautiful characters that face relevant issues to today.
Overall a truly stunning book.
Graphic: Acephobia/Arophobia, Cursing, and Alcohol
Moderate: Vomit, Grief, Gaslighting, Panic attacks/disorders, and Toxic relationship
lindseyhall44's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Loveless follows university freshman Georgia, as she discovers herself to be aromantic and asexual, learning along the way that meaningful connections are not strictly romantic.
All aspects of this book are amazing! The characters are messy but real, and I felt attached to each member of their found family. I also really loved the idea of using a university setting to explore identity and sexual orientation, and the plot progression really worked well into this.
Overall, this book is SO IMPORTANT, and I cannot stress enough how much I think you should read it (check trigger warnings!)
Graphic: Acephobia/Arophobia
Moderate: Sexual content, Gaslighting, Lesbophobia, and Emotional abuse