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blewballoon's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I think this is a really important book that does an excellent job covering the topics surrounding asexuality. I would recommend it not only to people who suspect they may be on the asexual spectrum, but also to anyone who wants to understand that experience better. That being said, this book felt so tense, as I could tell things were gonna hit the fan as the main character bungled her way through some delicate circumstances. I trust Alice Oseman though and I knew there would be resolutions. Oseman is good at writing realistic YA dialog, the language is similar to the Heartstopper comics. This was a bit less dark than Solitaire and Radio Silence, it's closer to the heartwarming Heartstopper vibe as well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol
Moderate: Acephobia/Arophobia
Minor: Sexual content and Vomit
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 bullyingbooksjessreads's review against another edition
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.25
Loveless was such a joy to read. I haven't read a book that so candidly and unapologetically discusses asexuality like this book does.
Oseman's writing is really easy to read and this book has fast pacing. Despite the subject matter, especially our main character discovering her sexuality, the fast pacing doesn't make the plot or characters hard to understand.
I often find YA predictable and sometimes too cliche and I find sometimes, there can be a lot of info dumping which makes the read less engaging. However, despite this book being predictable in places, the writing was really smooth and it was a really enjoyable read. I really enjoyed the exploration of asexuality in this book. It was covered in a really good level of detail which is both engaging from a YA perspective, but also written in a way that makes it easy to understand for someone that may not know much about asexuality.
A really good read and would highly recommend!
Oseman's writing is really easy to read and this book has fast pacing. Despite the subject matter, especially our main character discovering her sexuality, the fast pacing doesn't make the plot or characters hard to understand.
I often find YA predictable and sometimes too cliche and I find sometimes, there can be a lot of info dumping which makes the read less engaging. However, despite this book being predictable in places, the writing was really smooth and it was a really enjoyable read. I really enjoyed the exploration of asexuality in this book. It was covered in a really good level of detail which is both engaging from a YA perspective, but also written in a way that makes it easy to understand for someone that may not know much about asexuality.
A really good read and would highly recommend!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol and Acephobia/Arophobia
Moderate: Homophobia and Sexual content
Minor: Vomit
blossom's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
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
4.0
I’m so happy this book exists. It’s validating, captivating, and a great companion for anyone going through uni or the process of finding themselves. Much more emotional than I expected, I welled up multiple times. I just wish more people heard this message- all love is important!
Content Warnings
Minor: Acephobia/Arophobia, Vomit, and War
tays_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
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 allonormativityval_theburrowofstories's review against another edition
emotional
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: Alcohol and Acephobia/Arophobia
Moderate: Sexual content and Toxic relationship
Minor: Vomit
blues's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
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
Che meraviglia. Questo libro entra direttamente nello scaffale dei miei libri preferiti. E' un libro che ho adorato dall'inizio alla fine, super scorrevole e che mi spingeva sempre a leggere un capitolo in più. Sento veramente di essere entrato a far parte di questo gruppo di amici ed è stato estremamente facile identificarmi con loro perché sento che ognuno di loro rispecchia una parte diversa della mia persona. Georgia è decisamente uno dei personaggi più relatable di cui abbia mai letto hahaha Questo libro è pieno d'amore, dalla prima all'ultima pagina. Sembra davvero che l'amore, in tutte le sue forme e in tutte le sue dimensioni, straripi da ogni singola parola di Alice. Questo per me è stato il primo approccio alla sua scrittura, ma voglio sicuramente leggere altri suoi libri.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Acephobia/Arophobia and Alcohol
Moderate: Sexual content and Toxic relationship
Minor: Homophobia and Vomit
laracroft2001's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
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
4.5
Nice to see a book with such a diverse range of characters. Exploring their identities and sexualties is something we definitely need to see more of in this day and age and Osmen did an amazing job of describing these characters and the journeys they're all going through as they find their place in the world. As someone in their early 20s this is truly a relatable book
Content Warnings
Minor: Acephobia/Arophobia, Body shaming, Gaslighting, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Alcoholism, and Vomit
madlain's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Acephobia/Arophobia, Vomit, and Toxic relationship