45 pages 1 hour read

Alice Oseman

Loveless

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2020

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

Loveless by Alice Oseman follows Georgia, an 18-year-old starting at Durham University, as she navigates her lack of romantic feelings and eventually discovers she is asexual and aromantic. With support from her new friends and the Shakespeare Society, Georgia learns to embrace her identity while fostering meaningful friendships and overcoming various personal challenges. This book includes themes of identity crises related to sexuality, acephobia, and mentions of emotional abuse.

Reviews & Readership

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Alice Oseman’s Loveless receives praise for its nuanced exploration of asexuality and aromanticism, resonating deeply with readers who value representation. Critiques focus on occasionally slow pacing and underdeveloped secondary characters. Overall, it’s celebrated for its heartfelt narrative and relatable protagonist, enriching contemporary YA literature.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Loveless?

A reader who would enjoy Loveless by Alice Oseman is likely a young adult intrigued by themes of self-discovery, asexuality, and LGBTQ+ identities. Comparable to fans of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda and Red, White & Royal Blue, they appreciate heartfelt, character-driven narratives exploring complex emotions and relationships.

Recommended

Reading Age

14-18years

Book Details

Genre

Romance

Coming of Age / Bildungsroman

Modern Classic Fiction

Topics

LGBTQ

Themes

Self Discovery

Emotions/Behavior: Love

Identity: Sexuality