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Upside Down by N.R. Walker

Oh my word, I'm so glad I finally read this! It's been on my TBR for a good while now because of the asexual rep, so I finally started it on International Asexuality Day. The two leads of this story are great. Jordan is gay, and probably asexual (he's figuring it out and his best friend Merry is forcing him to go to a support group meeting), works at a library, rambles when he's nervous, swears too loudly all the time, and has a crush on a guy who rides the same bus as him. Hennessey is an "internet ninja" by trade, and just moved to the area (this takes place in Sydney, Aus) after his life in boyfriend decided he actually wasnt okay with not having sex. He runs the support group and when they meet for real the connection is immediate. They start chatting on the bus and soon start dating. I love the way this book explains asexuality and the way it's a spectrum so experiences will differ from person to person as far as what they're comfortable with or interested in. Most of all, I loved seeing a relationship with two ace people that showed how swoony, sweet, and romantic a relationship can be even when sexual attraction isn't a factor. I want to read more by this author now!