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colorful_lulu's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
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
5.0
I don’t think I ever felt so seen like this. Like omg, Georgia, yes I love fanfic too but the idea of romance irl? No, not for me. At least it seems very unlikely to happen
I 110% recommend it to anyone who resonated with the blurb, it’s such a good book with aromantic asexual representation.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol and Cursing
Minor: Homophobia, Suicide, and Toxic relationship
proza's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
reflective
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
3.75
This book was a really enjoyable read.
It's safe to say that my AroAce self-discovery experience is different from Georgia's, but there still were so many aspects of it that felt so relatable to me, and reading those parts made me feel seen and valid.
This book also provided me with the vocabulary I needed to express my feelings and my desires, and for that I am very greatful to Alice Oseman.
Now I'll go over the other parts of the book.
The general plot – while predictable at times – was enjoyable. All main characters were extremely likeable, and they each felt like their own individual people with unique personalities.
I feel like Oseman used the first-person perspective remarkably well; Georgia's narrated the story using her own voice and it made me understand her perspective and motives much better.
That being said, the story is fast from perfect. I felt like most of the problems and obstacles that Georgia went through were resolved much too quickly and easily (one example would behow Jason forgave her way too quickly and seemed to forget she ever hurt him after her apology ), and that other characters reacted to things in a way that felt out of place for them.
Another problem I think I need to cknowledge is that the book only presents one AroAce experience , and I think that it doesn't clarify the fact that there are other ways to be aromantic or asexual well enough. It is important to remember that there are infinitely many ways to be AroAce, and that all of them are completely valid.
Overall, I think that while it has many flaws, it is a very good book that made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside, and I am glad to have read it.
It's safe to say that my AroAce self-discovery experience is different from Georgia's, but there still were so many aspects of it that felt so relatable to me, and reading those parts made me feel seen and valid.
This book also provided me with the vocabulary I needed to express my feelings and my desires, and for that I am very greatful to Alice Oseman.
Now I'll go over the other parts of the book.
The general plot – while predictable at times – was enjoyable. All main characters were extremely likeable, and they each felt like their own individual people with unique personalities.
I feel like Oseman used the first-person perspective remarkably well; Georgia's narrated the story using her own voice and it made me understand her perspective and motives much better.
That being said, the story is fast from perfect. I felt like most of the problems and obstacles that Georgia went through were resolved much too quickly and easily (one example would be
Another problem I think I need to cknowledge is that the book only presents one AroAce experience , and I think that it doesn't clarify the fact that there are other ways to be aromantic or asexual well enough. It is important to remember that there are infinitely many ways to be AroAce, and that all of them are completely valid.
Overall, I think that while it has many flaws, it is a very good book that made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside, and I am glad to have read it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Acephobia/Arophobia, Cursing, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Sexual content and Bullying
Minor: Lesbophobia, Vomit, Alcoholism, and Homophobia
Content warnings for Loveless from Alice Oseman's website: Internalised aphobia, Verbal aphobia, deliberate aphobic attitudes, accidentally aphobic attitudes due to ignorance/lack of knowledge about a-spec identities, Frank discussions of sex and masturbation, Two brief incidents of exclusionary attitudes, References to past emotionally abusive relationships, References to past bullyingtays_books's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Acephobia/Arophobia, Alcohol, and Cursing
Moderate: Sexual content and Toxic relationship
Minor: Vomit
holliesatchell's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Cursing, Acephobia/Arophobia, and Alcohol
emily_mh's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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? No
5.0
I think when a book means so much to you it’s hard to give it an adequate review. Like Mr Knightley said, “If I loved you less, I might be able to talk about it more.” This book stared into my very soul and made me understand myself in a whole new way, and it gave me so much hope for my future. I laughed and cried and was rendered speechless. I felt like I WAS Georgia.
Rep: aroace MC, lesbian British-Colombian SC, nonbinary asexual gay South Asian SC, pansexual SC, ace SC, bisexual aromantic Black minor character
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol
Moderate: Cursing, Acephobia/Arophobia, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Ableism, Vomit, Homophobia, Transphobia, Sexual content, Fire/Fire injury, Drug use, and Bullying
Major: 3 HP refs, amatonormativity and allonormativitymissrosymaplemoth's review against another edition
4.0
I saw this book on the shelf and became intrigued by the cover and was pleasantly surprised to find that I learned a lot about myself while reading it. I resonated with Georgia’s asexuality and understood her. I enjoyed her friendships and self-discovery. I liked the style of writing, although there were a lot of pop culture references and I am not a fan of that.
My main dislikes were the slow pacing for the first half of the book and the repetitive narration by Georgia- a lot of telling without showing. I felt that the characters fell flat sometimes and could have been better developed, although I loved Rooney; no complaints there. I related to her past relationship trauma and really felt for her.
Overall, this was a pleasant book that made me feel seen. I think this book is miscategorized as YA and seems very firmly New Adult to me. That being said, I would recommend this, but only to older teens and up.
☀️10/20
My main dislikes were the slow pacing for the first half of the book and the repetitive narration by Georgia- a lot of telling without showing. I felt that the characters fell flat sometimes and could have been better developed, although I loved Rooney; no complaints there. I related to her past relationship trauma and really felt for her.
Overall, this was a pleasant book that made me feel seen. I think this book is miscategorized as YA and seems very firmly New Adult to me. That being said, I would recommend this, but only to older teens and up.
☀️10/20
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Cursing, and Acephobia/Arophobia
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
cdoubet's review against another edition
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Cursing
Moderate: Alcohol, Mental illness, Misogyny, Self harm, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Infidelity
cookiecakextravaganza's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Loveless by Alice Oseman was great! As an Aro/Ace it was really nice to see how some others felt about finding out who they are.
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcohol, Cursing, and Toxic relationship
moodreadererin's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
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? It's complicated
4.25
This is the first book by Alice Oseman that I've read . It surprised me . I didn't know what to expect going in and I'm glad I read it . This was a book club book.
Loveless follows Georgia as she and her friends go to university . She always thought she was straight and was going to find love someday . She doesn't know why she can't crush on anyone ,only to realize in her university journey that she's asexual /aromantic . This book follows her journey with her friends , discovering that there are other types of love out there .
I definitely recommend this book. It was insightful and heartwarming .
Loveless follows Georgia as she and her friends go to university . She always thought she was straight and was going to find love someday . She doesn't know why she can't crush on anyone ,only to realize in her university journey that she's asexual /aromantic . This book follows her journey with her friends , discovering that there are other types of love out there .
I definitely recommend this book. It was insightful and heartwarming .
Content Warnings
Graphic: Acephobia/Arophobia, Mental illness, Alcohol, and Cursing
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Emotional abuse, Vomit, and Toxic relationship
awxhhlilla's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Sexual content, and Cursing