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A review by biblio_jordyn
The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
This book was everything I needed and more.
The book spoke about the spectrum of asexuality, disabilities, being compassionate, the idea of identity and how it’s not a race to find yours, friends that become family and love all the parts of you, and a romance that had me swooning from the moment it began. And if that doesn’t convince you? If you’re a dating reality show person, this gives us all those vibes.
Here are some quotes I loved:
For people who need support in their search for identity/belonging:
“You’re not obligated to figure it out, or come out, or explain yourself to anyone ever. But also labels can be nice sometimes. They can give us language to understand ourselves and our hearts better. And they can help us find a community and develop a sense of belonging.”
For people who have struggles with love:
“You’re deserving of a relationship in whatever way you want it.”
For those who care too much:
“He doesn’t have to be everything for everyone all the time.”
For people who are often too hard on themselves:
“You’re so good at seeing other people. I wish you could see yourself.”
For those with us with disabilities seen and unseen:
“Charlie hasn’t met many people like this— people who don’t make assumptions about you when they discover your brain also want work like theirs: people who don’t judge you; people who simply stay with you and ask what they can do to help.”
The book spoke about the spectrum of asexuality, disabilities, being compassionate, the idea of identity and how it’s not a race to find yours, friends that become family and love all the parts of you, and a romance that had me swooning from the moment it began. And if that doesn’t convince you? If you’re a dating reality show person, this gives us all those vibes.
Here are some quotes I loved:
For people who need support in their search for identity/belonging:
“You’re not obligated to figure it out, or come out, or explain yourself to anyone ever. But also labels can be nice sometimes. They can give us language to understand ourselves and our hearts better. And they can help us find a community and develop a sense of belonging.”
For people who have struggles with love:
“You’re deserving of a relationship in whatever way you want it.”
For those who care too much:
“He doesn’t have to be everything for everyone all the time.”
For people who are often too hard on themselves:
“You’re so good at seeing other people. I wish you could see yourself.”
For those with us with disabilities seen and unseen:
“Charlie hasn’t met many people like this— people who don’t make assumptions about you when they discover your brain also want work like theirs: people who don’t judge you; people who simply stay with you and ask what they can do to help.”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Ableism, and Homophobia