A review by iam
Upside Down by N.R. Walker

4.0

I thought coming to terms with being asexual would turn my world upside down. But I was wrong. It kind of set it the right way up.

Lovely romance about two ace guys falling in love!

While Henessey is comfortable with his sexuality despite failed relationships, Jordan has only just been getting aquaintanced with the concept and is reluctant to explore the concept even just mentally. Jordan's coming to terms with being asexual is one part of the plot, and it includes him attenting ace support group meetings, but the book still never felt like it was trying to teach Ace 101. It does bring up many important basics and conversations, though I wish it had mentioned more clearly that there are aces who do want sex and enjoy it, even if the aces featured in this book do not.
Mentioning being aromantic more than in passing would have been appreciated, too, but again it wasn't relevant to these characters.

I was a tad bit worried about Jordan's habit to ramble at times, but it never got too out of hand or turned boring at all. I also loved the entire bus plotline and the Soup Crew.

Overall a lovely feel-good read that is mostly fun and cute but also features awkwardness and a bit of angst.

Content warnings include references to past aphobia and homophobia, including a character who got kicked out by his parents for being gay.