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A review by the_chaotic_witch
Loveless by Alice Oseman
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
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
5.0
by Alice Oseman; 433 pages; 2020; 4/5 stars; 7.86 CAWPILE; spoiler-free
This is not the first time I've read this book, but it is fascinating that I should reread it now since it hits me during two very connected and yet opposite times in my life!
You see, this was the first novel by Alice Oseman that came out after I had become a fan of her work, the other books I had all caught up on after they had already established their own fandoms, and I was extra pumped for this book because to this day this is the only book I've randomly come across that has aro/ace-representation (asexuality/aromanticism).
This book means a lot to me. It came out in a particularly emotional time in my life; it shaped me and brought me back into the world of Oseman's works which is a safe haven for me.
Besides this book having lovable characters, a lovely cosy college-town atmosphere, and a storyline of discovering yourself, learning to love yourself, and beautiful friendships. It also tells of the diversity of personalities, what it means to fight for someone and to truly accept someone as they are. And that in itself is beautiful.
It has Oseman's signature charm, writing style, and character type, which to me means a feeling of home.
It is a sweet and yet below the surface deep-reaching teen and tween contemporary with a love of Shakespear and Scooby-Doo. I highly recommend it!
(re-read Mar '21)
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A raw beautiful depiction of what it can feel like coming to terms with being aro/ace, while learning all about friendships and boundaries, self-discovery and love.
With characters that are both life-like and true to themselves, witty, vulnerable, and struggling with their own life, with a setting that transports you in seconds to a lovely little university in England and an endearing plot this is another masterpiece by the lovely Alice Oseman not only for you to relate to but also in broadening the horizons of people who have never heard of being aro/ace.
The plot is designed to make you experience all the feels and think deeply about love and what you want from it while showing you that there is never a wrong answer. There is love for everyone just maybe not how the world expects you to find it.
On a personal it differed a bit from my experience and I want to highlight that to say - as it is stressed in this book - that the aro/ace identity is that of a spectrum! They are umbrella terms and names to specify but it is a spectrum nonetheless. If you are aro/ace and did not 100% relate to Georgia - our experiences are valid. Her experience is valid - aromantism and asexuality are valid.
Pick it up and fly through it, it is a comfort read as much as a gripping contemporary about friendship, love and self-discovery.
xx, Me
This is not the first time I've read this book, but it is fascinating that I should reread it now since it hits me during two very connected and yet opposite times in my life!
You see, this was the first novel by Alice Oseman that came out after I had become a fan of her work, the other books I had all caught up on after they had already established their own fandoms, and I was extra pumped for this book because to this day this is the only book I've randomly come across that has aro/ace-representation (asexuality/aromanticism).
This book means a lot to me. It came out in a particularly emotional time in my life; it shaped me and brought me back into the world of Oseman's works which is a safe haven for me.
Besides this book having lovable characters, a lovely cosy college-town atmosphere, and a storyline of discovering yourself, learning to love yourself, and beautiful friendships. It also tells of the diversity of personalities, what it means to fight for someone and to truly accept someone as they are. And that in itself is beautiful.
It has Oseman's signature charm, writing style, and character type, which to me means a feeling of home.
It is a sweet and yet below the surface deep-reaching teen and tween contemporary with a love of Shakespear and Scooby-Doo. I highly recommend it!
(re-read Mar '21)
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A raw beautiful depiction of what it can feel like coming to terms with being aro/ace, while learning all about friendships and boundaries, self-discovery and love.
With characters that are both life-like and true to themselves, witty, vulnerable, and struggling with their own life, with a setting that transports you in seconds to a lovely little university in England and an endearing plot this is another masterpiece by the lovely Alice Oseman not only for you to relate to but also in broadening the horizons of people who have never heard of being aro/ace.
The plot is designed to make you experience all the feels and think deeply about love and what you want from it while showing you that there is never a wrong answer. There is love for everyone just maybe not how the world expects you to find it.
On a personal it differed a bit from my experience and I want to highlight that to say - as it is stressed in this book - that the aro/ace identity is that of a spectrum! They are umbrella terms and names to specify but it is a spectrum nonetheless. If you are aro/ace and did not 100% relate to Georgia - our experiences are valid. Her experience is valid - aromantism and asexuality are valid.
Pick it up and fly through it, it is a comfort read as much as a gripping contemporary about friendship, love and self-discovery.
xx, Me