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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
Caveats: I am not asexual, so I am not sure what an ace (someone who is asexual) would think of this book. Also, it has a huge focus on coming to terms with being ace, which I know can get old with regards to being queer in general.
That being said, I really enjoyed this book. It is super sweet, and (most of) the characters are absolutely endearing. (There always has to be at least one jerk, though, to make it feel a bit real.) That alone is more than enough reason to read this book. However, as someone who isn't ace, it also helped me to understand asexuality better than I have just from reading a few things online. Extra bonus is that the characters aren't all white. I definitely would recommend this short book.
That being said, I really enjoyed this book. It is super sweet, and (most of) the characters are absolutely endearing. (There always has to be at least one jerk, though, to make it feel a bit real.) That alone is more than enough reason to read this book. However, as someone who isn't ace, it also helped me to understand asexuality better than I have just from reading a few things online. Extra bonus is that the characters aren't all white. I definitely would recommend this short book.
lighthearted
medium-paced
I haven’t read many Asexual stories, but I felt this one did a good job of explaining how it is a spectrum. I really like Brennan, Zafir, and Tariq. I found Tariq to be portrayed accurately for his age, which I always appreciate.
Brennan does something extremely stupid but I like how it works out in the end. I really liked the epilogue!
Brennan does something extremely stupid but I like how it works out in the end. I really liked the epilogue!
emotional
lighthearted
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:
No
lighthearted
I don't have the energy to write a long review for this book, but I do think that it was a very sweet and easy read, and had some important conversations about asexuality!! I liked the dynamic between the two main characters, and I thought Brennan's dynamic with Zafir's son was very sweet too. I do think that the breakup was completely pointless and unnecessary and only served to make me like Brennan less, but alas.
hopeful
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Acephobia/Arophobia
Minor: Racism, Blood