A review by manureads
Ace by Angela Chen

5.0

Ace is one of those books I wish I could give to 15 year old me because had I had a book like this earlier, figuring myself out would have been less frustrating, less lonely. It made me feel seen but it also made me think and taught me a lot which was a delightful surprise. Ace progresses very naturally: it starts by covering the basics before delving into more complex issues, making it accessible for everyone. It examines how asexuality intersects with race and disability which is a crucial conversation to have within the community. It also touched on topics and fears that I still have like where to draw the line between friendship and romance if there is no sexual desire to do it for you. Ace is extremely well researched and the writing is crystal clear. If you’re ace or questioning, this a great book for you. If you’re allo and you want to educate yourself on the topic, this is a great book for you.