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lenorayoder's review against another edition
emotional
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.0
I really liked this! 4 stars because I feel like this book is missing something, but not sure how to articulate that. The closest I can get is that this book feels more concerned with conveying a message than telling a story. I think Oseman should consider writing non-fiction - maybe a memoir or collection of essays about different people’s experiences with self-discovery.
After reading Solitaire, it’s nice to see how Oseman’s writing and awareness of aro/ace identities has evolved. I think I’m a little too old for her books, but I enjoy her work and am looking forward to reading more of it.
I was frustrated that Pip hadn’t apologized to anyone by the end of the book - everyone else owned up to their shit, and I think Pip was in the wrong about some stuff too. I don’t like that her mistakes weren’t addressed in a book that clearly wants to show characters learning how to communicate with each other.
After reading Solitaire, it’s nice to see how Oseman’s writing and awareness of aro/ace identities has evolved. I think I’m a little too old for her books, but I enjoy her work and am looking forward to reading more of it.
I was frustrated that Pip hadn’t apologized to anyone by the end of the book - everyone else owned up to their shit, and I think Pip was in the wrong about some stuff too. I don’t like that her mistakes weren’t addressed in a book that clearly wants to show characters learning how to communicate with each other.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Acephobia/Arophobia
Moderate: Transphobia and Alcohol
Minor: Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship
amschelly153's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
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
I really loved this book and the representation of diverse characters. It was a fairly quick, fun, and informative read!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing and Alcohol
Minor: Acephobia/Arophobia
cicizzy's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
“Give your friendships the magic you’d give romance” - is such a wonderful sentence.
I love this aroace representation. We need more of that. The focus on friendship in all her books is really great. Rooney’s declaration about her friendship to Georgia nearly made me cry. Isn’t that exactly what many of us want to hear?
For people who aren’t Ace or Aro the book will probably be a bit slow, especially in the beginning. It didn’t bother me because I could relate to Georgia so well even if our stories were very different.
There were also several fights and miscommunication tropes that I wasn’t the biggest fan of.
The relationship of a few “side characters” wasn’t exactly healthy in my opinion. And there was a big focus on romance. So it might have been a bit annoying for aromantic people to read the book.
It is also a book focused on coming to terms with being aroace so that is the main focus. And it takes Georgia a while to figure it out and she is never really ok with it, even at the end of the book. So if you are looking for proud representation or a book where being aroace is just a small part of the story this book isn’t for you.
Despite the weaknesses I love the ace representation so much that I can’t bear to give the book less than 4 stars. It will definitely be a comfort book for me.
We are really lucky to live in a time where we have books about Aromance and Asexuality like that.
I love this aroace representation. We need more of that. The focus on friendship in all her books is really great. Rooney’s declaration about her friendship to Georgia nearly made me cry. Isn’t that exactly what many of us want to hear?
For people who aren’t Ace or Aro the book will probably be a bit slow, especially in the beginning. It didn’t bother me because I could relate to Georgia so well even if our stories were very different.
There were also several fights and miscommunication tropes that I wasn’t the biggest fan of.
The relationship of a few “side characters” wasn’t exactly healthy in my opinion. And there was a big focus on romance. So it might have been a bit annoying for aromantic people to read the book.
It is also a book focused on coming to terms with being aroace so that is the main focus. And it takes Georgia a while to figure it out and she is never really ok with it, even at the end of the book. So if you are looking for proud representation or a book where being aroace is just a small part of the story this book isn’t for you.
Despite the weaknesses I love the ace representation so much that I can’t bear to give the book less than 4 stars. It will definitely be a comfort book for me.
We are really lucky to live in a time where we have books about Aromance and Asexuality like that.
Content Warnings
Minor: Biphobia, Toxic relationship, and Acephobia/Arophobia
aesarctic's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Acephobia/Arophobia
Moderate: Sexual content
hanjssick's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
Moderate: Acephobia/Arophobia
Minor: Sexual content and Transphobia
teddyloves2read's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Acephobia/Arophobia
Moderate: Sexual content and Alcohol
saskia_ej's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Acephobia/Arophobia
abimyers_reads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
5.0
5⭐
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Loveless follows Georgia and her friends as they start university and have the opportunity to continue exploring their identities, sexualities, new friendships/relationships and what love means to them.
I LOVED this book! I related so much to Georgia and confirmed in my mind that I am also Ace.
1🌶️
Loveless follows Georgia and her friends as they start university and have the opportunity to continue exploring their identities, sexualities, new friendships/relationships and what love means to them.
I LOVED this book! I related so much to Georgia and confirmed in my mind that I am also Ace.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing and Acephobia/Arophobia
Moderate: Sexual content and Alcohol
thenextbookdilemma's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness and Acephobia/Arophobia
Minor: Toxic relationship
theabyssinyourcloset's review against another edition
emotional
informative
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
Moderate: Acephobia/Arophobia and Alcohol