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A review by thereadingwren
Upside Down by N.R. Walker
4.0
4.5/5
THIS IS SO ADORABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As an asexual this book means a lot to me. It can kind of come off as a self-help book at times when it goes into detail about many aspects of asexuality but I'm actually grateful for it. It gives a great explanation about asexuality and not just the stereotypes but really digs deep into the intricacies of asexuality. Like about being comfortable with holding hands or kissing, or what it means to be aroused, and even being sex-positive. I'd almost be surprised if the author wasn't on the ace spectrum.
Not gonna lie Jordan was kind of annoying and he's the main reason this book isn't a 5 star. He was just so over-the-top to the point it was kind of unrealistic. The more I read the more I liked him but he had so many moments where I thought 'real people don't talk like this'. He was a total cinnamon roll though and I love how he was so friendly with everyone.
Hennessey was the reason this book feels like a self-help book. It makes sense that he runs an asexual support group, but he also goes into mini monologues describing asexuality. He was also a little unrealistic in that he was definitely written as the 'perfect' boyfriend.
I wish there were more scenes of Jordan and Hennessey having deep conversations because they are both going through a lot at the time and it would have been nice to see them support each other.
I love the Soup Crew, the adorable bus people that are super invested in Jordan and Hennessey's relationship and then make their own little friendship group. It's so adorable!!!!
The polyamorous rep was also really great and I haven't really read any poly stuff before but now I'm really interested.
The only slight downside of the book is that during their questions game a HP question is asked. I hate how HP has infiltrated every aspect of media.
This book is just so special. I know it will become one of those books that I read whenever I'm not feeling great and need something to life my spirits and soothe my soul.
This also makes me desperately want to find my perfect, asexual, romantic as hell, book nerd, romantic partner.
THIS IS SO ADORABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As an asexual this book means a lot to me. It can kind of come off as a self-help book at times when it goes into detail about many aspects of asexuality but I'm actually grateful for it. It gives a great explanation about asexuality and not just the stereotypes but really digs deep into the intricacies of asexuality. Like about being comfortable with holding hands or kissing, or what it means to be aroused, and even being sex-positive. I'd almost be surprised if the author wasn't on the ace spectrum.
Not gonna lie Jordan was kind of annoying and he's the main reason this book isn't a 5 star. He was just so over-the-top to the point it was kind of unrealistic. The more I read the more I liked him but he had so many moments where I thought 'real people don't talk like this'. He was a total cinnamon roll though and I love how he was so friendly with everyone.
Hennessey was the reason this book feels like a self-help book. It makes sense that he runs an asexual support group, but he also goes into mini monologues describing asexuality. He was also a little unrealistic in that he was definitely written as the 'perfect' boyfriend.
I wish there were more scenes of Jordan and Hennessey having deep conversations because they are both going through a lot at the time and it would have been nice to see them support each other.
I love the Soup Crew, the adorable bus people that are super invested in Jordan and Hennessey's relationship and then make their own little friendship group. It's so adorable!!!!
The polyamorous rep was also really great and I haven't really read any poly stuff before but now I'm really interested.
The only slight downside of the book is that during their questions game a HP question is asked. I hate how HP has infiltrated every aspect of media.
This book is just so special. I know it will become one of those books that I read whenever I'm not feeling great and need something to life my spirits and soothe my soul.
This also makes me desperately want to find my perfect, asexual, romantic as hell, book nerd, romantic partner.