"It was something adults said all the time. you'll change your mind when you're older. you never know what might happen. you'll feel differently on day. As if we teenagers knew so little about ourselves that we could wake up one day a completely different person. As if the person we are right now doesn't matter at all."

Loveless by Alice Oseman is an absolute gem and deserves ALL the stars!! This powerful and beautifully written novel captures the journey of self-discovery and acceptance with utmost honesty and sensitivity.

The protagonist, Georgia, is an incredibly relatable and authentic character. Oseman's portrayal of her struggles with understanding her own sexuality is heartfelt and touching, resonating with readers on a profound level.

The book delves into themes of friendship, identity, and finding one's place in the world, all with a remarkable balance of humor and emotion depth. Oseman's writing is engaging, witty, and filled with genuine emotion that pulls you into Georgia's world.

What truly stands out is how Loveless presents a realistic and diverse portrayal of LGBTQ+ relationships and experiences. It breaks stereotypes and challenges societal norms, making it an essential read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the LGBTQ+ community.

I couldn't help but root for Georgia throughout her journey, feeling a rollercoaster of emotions with her. By the end of the book, I was left with a sense of hope and empowerment that will stay with me for a long time. 

In conclusion, Loveless is a masterful work of contemporary YA fiction that tackles important themes with grace and authenticity. Alice Oseman's storytelling is nothing short of brilliant, making this book a must-read for anyone who appreciates a thought-provoking and heartwarming tale of self-discovery and love.

Here are a few quotes that I loved, so much: 

"According to Pip, the hallmarks of realizing you're a lesbian were: firstly, getting a little intensely obsessed with a girl, mistaking it for admiration, and sometimes thinking about holding their hand, and secondly, having a subconscious fixation on certain female cartoon villains."

"She's happy with who she is. Maybe it's not the heteronormative dream that she grew up wishing for, but...knowing who you are and loving yourself is so much better than that, I think."

"In the end, that was the problem with romance. It was so easy to romanticize romance because it was everywhere."

When discussing sex - "If you really loved someone, I just think you wouldn't really...care so much about things like that. I dunno. I think everyone's been kind of conditioned to be obsessed with it, when in actual fact...you know, it's just a thing people do for fun. you don't even need it to make babies anymore. It's not like you'll die without it."