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molang_madrigal's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
I’ve just finished reading this book and I don’t quite have the words to describe how I’m feeling. Just thank you, thank you to the authors of this book. So many concepts and stereotypes I have always struggled with that are barely ever questioned by anyone, just explained and debunked so well in this book. I did find the beginning a bit confusing because they kind of threw all the information and possibilities of asexuality at you all at once, but it did get better and they went through everything more slowly and things gradually started to make sense to me. I loved how it was so inclusive of the whole spectrum of asexuality/aromanticism, from people who are both aroace to people who are only one or the other. I liked the monochrome pop art style of the comics and having a comic-style book was important to me because I understand and like books with visuals a lot better.
tiedyedude's review
5.0
One of my local finds while at Powell's in Portland. A very handy, quick guide to the ace spectrum. I am glad we are getting more attention and representation. I was awkward enough growing up that I don't think knowing the term "asexual" would have had a big impact on my social life, but I have plenty of memories of feeling different that this would have helped ease. I like that this book addressed the mixed feelings of being labeled "queer."
bunny_herondale's review against another edition
5.0
Thanks to Oni Press and NetGalley for giving me a digital copy of the book in exchange of a honest review.
I think, as the title says, it's a great graphic novel to introduce people to asexuality. It covers the basics of what does ace means and helps to answer some of the most common questions around this sexual orientation.
As part of the ace spectrum myself, I really enjoyed this read, it's great to feel me seen and validated, I really recommend this book to everyone as an introduction to what asexuality is.
It's a light read, very educative and the art is amazing too.
I think, as the title says, it's a great graphic novel to introduce people to asexuality. It covers the basics of what does ace means and helps to answer some of the most common questions around this sexual orientation.
As part of the ace spectrum myself, I really enjoyed this read, it's great to feel me seen and validated, I really recommend this book to everyone as an introduction to what asexuality is.
It's a light read, very educative and the art is amazing too.
novella42's review
emotional
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Really glad I picked this up. I finally feel like I understand concepts friends and my demisexual ex-girlfriend have been trying to explain to me for something like eight years now. And it only took me a half hour to read!
The action =/= attraction concept was so helpful, clear, and well-explained! I especially appreciated their discussion of external vs internal factors. I hope this will help me be a better allo ally to my ace friends!
The action =/= attraction concept was so helpful, clear, and well-explained! I especially appreciated their discussion of external vs internal factors. I hope this will help me be a better allo ally to my ace friends!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Acephobia/Arophobia
luna_with_love's review
4.0
Thanks to NetGalley for providing me the ARC for this book in exchange for a review. As an ace person, none of this was new information for me, but I was reading it to check if it could be a good resource for the allosexual people in my life to read to learn more about what asexuality actually is. I would say yes! This book is very concise and clear in its text and shows a very straightforward and understandable approach to explaining asexuality. It also debunks common ace myths and discusses the place of ace people within the lgbtq community. I definitely recommend this book as a baseline resource for libraries, classrooms or for you to add to your "I'm coming out, here's what that means" gift basket for anyone important in your life.