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Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
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I LOVED THIS BOOK SO MUCH!!! AHHHHH
Okay so yes, I'm biased, I read an aroace character who experiences the same things I do. I saw an Indian ace and almost cried.
Loveless encompasses everything that comes with being an aromantic asexual. There's always people saying "It's an internet identity" or "you just haven't found the one" and it sucks.
Georgia is a hopeless romantic, always waiting for - or sometimes trying to force - a crush. She doesn't get care about who she falls in love with as long as she does.
Okay so yes, I'm biased, I read an aroace character who experiences the same things I do. I saw an Indian ace and almost cried.
Loveless encompasses everything that comes with being an aromantic asexual. There's always people saying "It's an internet identity" or "you just haven't found the one" and it sucks.
Georgia is a hopeless romantic, always waiting for - or sometimes trying to force - a crush. She doesn't get care about who she falls in love with as long as she does.
"You might find a lovely young man on your course!"
"Maybe," I said. Or a lovely young woman. God, anybody. Please. I'm desperate.
Georgia's the first character who's made me feel seen and represented. She's the first who's made me feel like maybe I don't need a romantic partner and platonic relationships will always be more than enough. I think I speak for quite a few aroaces when I say Loveless felt like reading a personal diary.
"People always put romance over friendships-"
"Says who?" Rooney spluttered, smacking her hand on the ground in front of us. "The heteronormative rulebook? Fuck that, Georgia. Fuck that."
I think the one thing I would critique about the book is Sunil's character. Now, don't get me wrong, an Indian non binary ace was the perfect addition to the book. Sunil had my heart and soul BUT I was disappointed by how they were introduced using "he/they" pronouns but were not referred to by "they/them" A SINGLE TIME. This could've been the perfect time to normalize "he/they" by using them interchangeably, but unfortunately that didn't happen.
Overall I think this was a beautiful book that helped me come to terms with my sexuality, and I think it's so important for people to read because of its aroace representation (the enby rep could use some work though).