A review by leduyhxxng
Loveless by Alice Oseman

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective 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

4.0

Hmm... I did not dislike this book. Loveless should've been a relatively quick read thanks to its straightforward writing and plot throughout. Yet said modesty quickly palled, eating away at the suspense that could potentially bind the story together in a much, much more efficient manner—one capable of keeping readers on their toes. Part 3/5 into the story, the lack of anticipation became so acute it sent me into a mild book slum. But criticisms aside, it would be remiss of me not to mention Alice Oseman's (who is aroace themself) uncompromising representation of asexuals, aromantics, and one of both, which is especially refreshing in the face of asexual and/or aromantic people being sidelined and invalidated in our society of today. Besides, considering Loveless's classification of YA as well as its simple approach to writing and storytelling, it may actually help more young people recognise asexuality and aromanticism as valid constituents to the sexuality spectrum as we know.
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