Loveless

Alice Oseman's "Loveless" is a poignant and humorous young adult novel following 18-year-old Georgia Warr as she navigates her first year at Durham University. Georgia has never had a crush or been kissed, and she's confused why she doesn't experience romantic or sexual attraction like her friends. Her journey leads her to discover the A-spectrum of the LGBTQIA+ community, realizing she is asexual and aromantic. The book beautifully explores themes of self-acceptance, the importance of platonic friendships, and redefining what love truly means beyond traditional romantic narratives. It's an essential read for teens questioning their identity or seeking representation, offering comfort and validation.

For fans of Love, Simon and I Wish You All the Best, a funny, honest, messy, completely relatable story of a girl who realizes that love can be found in many ways that don't involve sex or romance.From the marvelous author of Heartstopper comes an exceptional YA novel about discovering that it's okay if you don't have sexual or romantic feelings for anyone . . . since there are plenty of other ways to find love and connection.This is the funny, honest, messy, completely relatable story of Georgia, who doesn't understand why she can't crush and kiss and make out like her friends do. She's surrounded by the narrative that dating + sex = love. It's not until she gets to college that she discovers the A range of the LGBTQIA+ spectrum -- coming to understand herself as asexual/aromantic. Disrupting the narrative that she's been told since birth isn't easy -- there are many mistakes along the way to inviting people into a newly found articulation of an always-known part of your identity. But Georgia's determined to get her life right, with the help of (and despite the major drama of) her friends.