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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
fkshg8465's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.0
Parts of this did bore me, but I give it a high ranking because A) parts were great, and B) it’s the first book I’ve ever read about asexually and aromanticism. Children and adults need more access to books like this so that we can be more understanding of each other and ourselves. This book did a great job of taking me on the journey of trying to understand what an asexual or an aromantic might go through in a heteronormative world. We come in all shapes, sizes, colors, genders, hearts, and brains, and all of it, all of us are normal. Bravo to the writer and the publisher!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Alcohol, and Emotional abuse
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
sarahsupastar's review
hopeful
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
This book makes me feel seen.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol
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
blewballoon's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
slow-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? Yes
4.0
I think this is a really important book that does an excellent job covering the topics surrounding asexuality. I would recommend it not only to people who suspect they may be on the asexual spectrum, but also to anyone who wants to understand that experience better. That being said, this book felt so tense, as I could tell things were gonna hit the fan as the main character bungled her way through some delicate circumstances. I trust Alice Oseman though and I knew there would be resolutions. Oseman is good at writing realistic YA dialog, the language is similar to the Heartstopper comics. This was a bit less dark than Solitaire and Radio Silence, it's closer to the heartwarming Heartstopper vibe as well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol
Moderate: Acephobia/Arophobia
Minor: Sexual content and Vomit
booksjessreads's review
emotional
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.25
Loveless was such a joy to read. I haven't read a book that so candidly and unapologetically discusses asexuality like this book does.
Oseman's writing is really easy to read and this book has fast pacing. Despite the subject matter, especially our main character discovering her sexuality, the fast pacing doesn't make the plot or characters hard to understand.
I often find YA predictable and sometimes too cliche and I find sometimes, there can be a lot of info dumping which makes the read less engaging. However, despite this book being predictable in places, the writing was really smooth and it was a really enjoyable read. I really enjoyed the exploration of asexuality in this book. It was covered in a really good level of detail which is both engaging from a YA perspective, but also written in a way that makes it easy to understand for someone that may not know much about asexuality.
A really good read and would highly recommend!
Oseman's writing is really easy to read and this book has fast pacing. Despite the subject matter, especially our main character discovering her sexuality, the fast pacing doesn't make the plot or characters hard to understand.
I often find YA predictable and sometimes too cliche and I find sometimes, there can be a lot of info dumping which makes the read less engaging. However, despite this book being predictable in places, the writing was really smooth and it was a really enjoyable read. I really enjoyed the exploration of asexuality in this book. It was covered in a really good level of detail which is both engaging from a YA perspective, but also written in a way that makes it easy to understand for someone that may not know much about asexuality.
A really good read and would highly recommend!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol and Acephobia/Arophobia
Moderate: Homophobia and Sexual content
Minor: Vomit
jordan_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
thebellsisatollin's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol