I'm not really sure what to say about this. It was fine. I realize it's a quick and easy guide and doesn't got super in depth, but I still feel confused. That could just be on me though. I wasn't a huge fan of the artwork. I'll still purchase this for my library because we have very little information on this topic and it may prove very valuable to others.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

This graphic novel is a great introductory guide to asexuality and what it means to be on the ace spectrum. Both authors are ace and describe their own feelings and experiences while also explaining some of the main terminology surrounding asexuality. They describe the difference between romantic and sexual attraction and focus on the fact that attraction and action are not the same thing.

The guide is very high-level, so if you're looking for something more in-depth I'd perhaps suggest Ace by Angela Chen. As someone who's already figured out their queer (and aspec) identity, I didn't get a lot out of this, but it was a nice read and will likely be good for allo people looking to understand more about asexuality, or aces who are still figuring out their identity.

My only issue with this guide is that the authors imply that the A in LGBTQIAP+ can stand for ace, aro, agender, or ally, and it's the last category that gave me pause. The A is 100% ace, aro, and agender, but saying that it's also ally undermines the hard work ace activists have done to achieve recognition for asexuality and aromanticism. Being an ally isn't an orientation, it's an action or a stance you choose, it's not a queer identity. Apart from that, I liked this guide. It's short but gets to the point and explains things clearly.

Content warnings for discussions of aphobia.

The title says it all! A great and fun guide to Asexuality and the spectrum of Ace community. Really thought out and easy to read. I loved they covered a lot and gave great examples of everything.

This is a wonderfully designed and informative book — one that is well worth sharing. The comic book form is a great medium for the content.

Nonfiction and overly simplistic. I wonder what audience they are targeting. Anyone with a passing knowledge of the subject will find little new information here.

Oof, this one is complicated. One the one hand, it does exactly what it says. It’s short and to the point and the art-style is really cute. I liked the focus on different experiences and how personal it felt. Also big fan of the opening page with the content warnings etc.
In a lot of areas it does good work giving an introduction to asexuality and the personal experiences of the authors. I like the choice of topics they touch on as well.
No why only three stars? Ok here we go. I really do believe this book is coming from a place of love and community and wanting to be helpful. It just fell short in a few place. The explanation of the spectrum of asexuality starts good but then it get’s confusing really quickly with the explanation of Demisexuality, even for someone like me who already knows what it means. I just think this topic should have gotten a little more time and attention. There are also parts where, after explaining the difference between sexual attraction and wanting to have sex, they then use the two things interchangeably. And then the biggest straight up mistake in this book:
Let me say this straight up front: The A in LGBTQIA+ is not for Ally. It never will be. It’s for asexual, aromantic and agender. That’s it. People who say otherwise are just wrong. Unfortunately this book presents it like that is something that there is legitimate debate over and that everyone can decide for themselves if it’s for ally. Just No. Asexuality is definitely covered under the LGBTQIA+ Umbrella. I liked that the book made clear that not all asexuals consider themselves queer but they also make it look like the acephobia that prevails in a lot of LGBTQIA+ spaces (like saying A is for ally) is just something every Ace has to decide if they’re comfortable with instead of treating it as a real problem the LGBTQIA+ community has to overcome. And that is just not ok.
Again, I think this book is a labor of love but they really dropped the ball there.

Asexuality for dummies! This book is perfect for people who are just now figuring that out their asexuality, for ace people that want to look into all the different types of asexuality, or for people that are just curious about the concept of asexuality. The “A” in LGBTQIA+ can sometimes feel a bit foreign to us. This GN does a perfect job of clarifying it!

The drawing style was simple and cute and the writing was clear and informative while also being funny.

This graphic novel is a very fast read. Is it missing a lot of details about asexuality? Perhaps. But it’s perfect for educating yourself and others.
If you have any ace friends, I heavily advise you to check this one out. It can spare them the effort of having to answer the same questions over and over again.

Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with an e-arc of this graphic novel!

I've been a fan of the "Quick & Easy" guides for a long time, and this one is a great addition to the series. Like the others, the comic style allows it to feel approachable to the reader and presents a lot of unfamiliar terminology and myths in an understandable way. The additional resources to learn more are very helpful, and the primer makes you want to explore more rather than leaving the reader with a sense of complete knowledge, which is the aim!

This was an interesting read. It is definitely a book all schools and public libraries should have as it is quite short and easy to understand. It gives you the basic ideas behind what is asexuality. I don’t think the drawings add much to the story, except for the fact that they make it easier to read this guide. I was already familiar with the topic so I did not learn much as it only explains the basics but I believe it is great for people who know nothing or little about asexuality because it makes it easier to understand the concept than with a non-fiction book for example.
I recommend this book to everyone.
3.5/5

For these kinds of books, the ones where you are being introduced to a new subject, I think this comic-book format was the best way of getting information to you in a friendly and approachable way. I loved the format of the book and the way you were able to self-insert yourself. I decided to pick it up because I didn’t know much about asexuality and was a little confused when I tried to do some research, but this book was perfect. It explained attraction vs. action, which is what usually tripped me up, and I was able to understand that part of asexuality better. It was a great introduction to asexuality and aromanticism among other topics. The authors were very knowledgeable and made learning about yourself less scary and alone. I think one of the standout parts for me was when the authors would go through some common situations they’ve been through and point out how some people’s curiosity could actually be a little rude and intrusive, even if others had good intentions. Overall, I loved this book and think it’s perfect for anyone who falls on the aro/ace spectrum or knows someone who does and wants to learn more.

A super cute and quick read that breaks down a lot of the vocabulary, stereotypes, and myths about asexuality. This would be great for people looking to better understand themselves.
The format really lent itself to the message but I can't imagine this as anything other than a pamphlet.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with an advance copy in exchange for an honest review!

This is a cute, simple introduction to asexuality. It reminded me a little of comic PSAs from when I was younger and I really enjoyed the nostalgia. I think this is a great intro to anyone wondering about asexuality. It doesn’t go too in depth but it also provides a list of resources for further research.

As an asexual person I can say hands down this is one of the best Asexual book around.

It's written in an easy to understand language and aimed at all ages to help them understand what asexuality is.

Thank you so much for this book, I wish I had this book when I was younger as it took me a long time to understand myself and this book would have help

sexuality awareness week or ace week is celebrated from october 25-31 and im so happy i found this cute graphic novel by Molly Muldoon and Will Hernandez just at the right time!

this sexual orientation is probably the most misunderstood one on the lgbtqia+ spectrum and not gonna lie, i wasn't sure about the answers to so many questions included in the book myself, but it's all about learning and growing <3

if you wanna read more about the asexuality spectrum and what terms like aromantic, demisexual, allo, etc. mean, i highly recommend this quick graphic novel guide! it's just 76 pages long and very easy to read.

This is a great beginner to understanding asexuality whether you think you might be ace, something you know just came out as ace, or you're just trying to understand the variety of people that exist in our world. Brava to authors/illustrators Muldoon and Will Hernandez!

This is a very helpful and educational book. I think having it in graphic novel format is going to be very helpful for the folks who need to read / see it. I already passed this title onto our librarians for purchasing. Couldn't recommend more. There should be more titles on the Asexuality, especially for folks in a younger demographic.

Exactly as the title says, this is a quick and easy guide. Asexuality is largely misunderstood and I love that this guide is in a nice eye catching graphic novel format. Being on the asexual spectrum myself, there's nothing I haven't already read.

I think this is only useful if you're not already familiar with asexuality. It would be a great jumping off point if you're questioning or newly realizing you're on the asexual spectrum.

I think the people who will get the most out of this guide are friends and family members of someone who is ace. I highly recommend it for that and also anyone who wants to learn more about asexuality.

I have some negative feelings towards the A in LGBTQIA topic. The A does not stand for ally and that is a hill I will die on. LGBTQIA+ is an umbrella term for sexuality and gender identity. You can (and should) be an LGBTQIA+ ally but the A does not ally.

Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC!
I have an asexual son and so was excited to see this well done beginning treatment of the topic in a graphic novel format. The two authors present a variety of basic information about asexuality and what it is and isn't in terms anyone can understand. This will be a great resource for those trying to figure out their identity and for those of us who love them so we can all understand better.

This was a really interesting read. I liked the illustrations and it was informative and helpful. I would definitely refer to this book again to remember some of their take home messages. It was thought provoking and ّّI was left with some questions about the boxes we assign ourselves to as well as the labels and categories that we are keen to compartmentalise people into. I notice that one category is never enough... but might this lead to an endless subcategorisation system and is this helpfuli in turn? It seems that whilst the extreme position of "everyone is heterosexual and has a sex drive whether they know it or not" is a very unhelpful statement, perhaps the counter extreme position is also unhelpful.

I am not sure that I want to be pigeon holed into a category based on my level of sex drive, my sexual attraction preference and practice. The focus is too much on my identity as being mainly a sexual one and I don't think that is where the source of our identity lies. I accept that there is fluidity and I accept that we are complex beings but why do we need to find categories for every degree of experience across the spectrum? Demisexual? I think a lot of people are probably demisexual. Does it need its' own category?
These are some of the thoughts I was left after reading this book but with this in mind, I will probably return to this book again for reference and for that reason, I think it was a really helpful read.

They say you can't judge a book by it's cover - well, this is one you can! A quick, easy read about asexuality and how it crosses over into different aspects of our sexualities and identities.

As an allosexual, I always try to read material created by people with different orientations from mine so I can understand and learn more.

Told through an easy, brilliantly illustrated graphic novel (including the cutest axolotl!) - this felt like more like a conversation with friends. Of course this does reference some sensitive topics like discrimination, but it's handled well and in an informative manner that shouldn't be too upsetting to read about. If you're looking for anything in depth, this isn't for you, but it's a great place to start.