Loveless is a novel written by Alice Oseman. Published by HarperCollins Children's Books on 9 July 2020, the novel follows Georgia as she begins university. Depicting her journey of self-discovery as an asexual and aromantic individual, the novel received positive reception from literary reviewers and media outlets.
Loveless follows 18-year-old Georgia Warr, a girl entering her first year at Durham University having never kissed anyone or held a crush before.[1][2][3][4] Despite having never having those experiences, she is passionate about writing fanfics.[1] Hoping her first year will help her discover romantic feelings, she begins to ponder why these feelings elude her, leading her on a journey of self-discovery.[2][5] Georgia is also "wary of the dramatic reality of new love, which promptly wreaks chaos on her platonic friendships."[1]
Development and releaseedit
Oseman previously authored Heartstopper, a young adult graphic novel series based on her 2016 webcomic of the same name. She commented on her inspiration for Loveless, expressing her "desire to write a story about the power of platonic love," and elaborated that her prior works explored the idea, "but never as the main theme".[6] Oseman herself is asexual (ace) and aromantic (aro), though has stated Loveless is "not an autobiographical book, but it does draw on a lot of experiences."[7] In an interview with Pride, Oseman stated "I wanted to read a story that explored all the uncertainty, confusion, internalized phobias, and path to self-acceptance that I've read lots about in gay coming-out stories, but never had with an aro or ace protagonist".[1] The book lists the Asexual Visibility and Education Network (AVEN) and Aze as educational resources.[8]
Loveless was published as a paperback by HarperCollins in the United Kingdom on 9 July 2020.[9]Scholastic published the novel as a hardcover in the United States on 1 March 2022.[10]
Reception and accoladesedit
Loveless received positive critical reception from literary reviewers and media outlet writers, with many praising the novel's depiction of an aro/ace individual. Some also added that Loveless helped them discover their own aromanticism, or helped them affirm their personal journeys with their aromantic or asexual identities.[5][11] In February 2023, Jonny Yates of PinkNews wrote that the novel is "perhaps one of the most notable and popular books with aromantic characters".[2]
Kirkus Reviews wrote that Loveless is "a messy, imperfect, and necessary portrayal of a drastically underrepresented identity."[3] Ani Bundel of Paste recommended the novel, expressing that its depiction of an aro/ace individual in a romance is "a rare thing still, and the burgeoning world of LGBTQ+ love stories needs more of them."[12] Writing for the UPRRP chapter of Her Campus, Zaidi Gonzalez also highly praised Loveless' depiction of an aro/ace individual. Gonzalez suggested that those questioning their sexuality strongly consider reading Loveless, calling it a "fantastic book to read about queerness in general."[11]
Commercially, Loveless had sold 7,274 copies by May 2021 through Nielsen Bookscan with that figure excluding sales in lockdown weeks.[6]
The novel received the YA Book Prize in 2021.[6][13]
Referencesedit
^ abcdHenderson, Taylor (2 March 2021). "Alice Oseman Reveals Cover for Aromantic YA Novel Loveless". Pride. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
^ abcYates, Jonny (21 February 2023). "6 incredible books with lead characters on the aromantic spectrum". PinkNews. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
^ ab"LOVELESS". Kirkus Reviews. 14 September 2021. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
^Julia (22 February 2022). "'Loveless' Review: A Compassionate Examination of Asexuality and Aromanticism by Alice Oseman". Nerds & Beyond. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
^ abLittleford, Joshua (24 February 2023). "How Loveless by Alice Oseman helped me discover my aromanticism". Gay Times. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
^ abcCarpenter, Caroline (6 May 2021). "Oseman wins YA Book Prize with 'joyful' tale of self-discovery, Loveless". The Bookseller. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
^Knight, Lucy (19 November 2022). "Heartstopper author Alice Oseman: 'If you don't have sex and romance, you feel like you haven't achieved'". The Guardian. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
^"Loveless by Alice Oseman". Goodreads. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
^"Editions of Loveless by Alice Oseman". Goodreads. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
^ abGonzalez, Zaidi (1 March 2023). "Am I Loveless, Too?: An Aromantic Review Into 'Loveless' By Alice Oseman". Her Campus. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
^Bundel, Ani (17 June 2022). "What to Read if You Can't Get Enough of Heartstopper". Paste. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
^"Oseman wins YA Book Prize for 'Loveless'". Books+Publishing. 7 May 2021. Retrieved 5 November 2023.
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Loveless is a novel written by Alice Oseman Published by HarperCollins Children s Books on 9 July 2020 the novel follows Georgia as she begins university Depicting her journey of self discovery as an asexual and aromantic individual the novel received positive reception from literary reviewers and media outlets LovelessCover art for LovelessAuthorAlice OsemanCountryUnited KingdomLanguageEnglishGenreYoung adult novelPublished9 July 2020PublisherHarperCollins Children s Books paperback Scholastic hardcover Media typePrint paperback hardcover Pages433 paperback 432 hardcover ISBN9780008244125 HarperCollins paperback edition Contents 1 Plot 2 Development and release 3 Reception and accolades 4 ReferencesPlot editLoveless follows 18 year old Georgia Warr a girl entering her first year at Durham University having never kissed anyone or held a crush before 1 2 3 4 Despite having never having those experiences she is passionate about writing fanfics 1 Hoping her first year will help her discover romantic feelings she begins to ponder why these feelings elude her leading her on a journey of self discovery 2 5 Georgia is also wary of the dramatic reality of new love which promptly wreaks chaos on her platonic friendships 1 Development and release editOseman previously authored Heartstopper a young adult graphic novel series based on her 2016 webcomic of the same name She commented on her inspiration for Loveless expressing her desire to write a story about the power of platonic love and elaborated that her prior works explored the idea but never as the main theme 6 Oseman herself is asexual ace and aromantic aro though has stated Loveless is not an autobiographical book but it does draw on a lot of experiences 7 In an interview with Pride Oseman stated I wanted to read a story that explored all the uncertainty confusion internalized phobias and path to self acceptance that I ve read lots about in gay coming out stories but never had with an aro or ace protagonist 1 The book lists the Asexual Visibility and Education Network AVEN and Aze as educational resources 8 Loveless was published as a paperback by HarperCollins in the United Kingdom on 9 July 2020 9 Scholastic published the novel as a hardcover in the United States on 1 March 2022 10 Reception and accolades editLoveless received positive critical reception from literary reviewers and media outlet writers with many praising the novel s depiction of an aro ace individual Some also added that Loveless helped them discover their own aromanticism or helped them affirm their personal journeys with their aromantic or asexual identities 5 11 In February 2023 Jonny Yates of PinkNews wrote that the novel is perhaps one of the most notable and popular books with aromantic characters 2 Kirkus Reviews wrote that Loveless is a messy imperfect and necessary portrayal of a drastically underrepresented identity 3 Ani Bundel of Paste recommended the novel expressing that its depiction of an aro ace individual in a romance is a rare thing still and the burgeoning world of LGBTQ love stories needs more of them 12 Writing for the UPRRP chapter of Her Campus Zaidi Gonzalez also highly praised Loveless depiction of an aro ace individual Gonzalez suggested that those questioning their sexuality strongly consider reading Loveless calling it a fantastic book to read about queerness in general 11 Commercially Loveless had sold 7 274 copies by May 2021 through Nielsen Bookscan with that figure excluding sales in lockdown weeks 6 The novel received the YA Book Prize in 2021 6 13 References edit a b c d Henderson Taylor 2 March 2021 Alice Oseman Reveals Cover for Aromantic YA Novel Loveless Pride Retrieved 5 November 2023 a b c Yates Jonny 21 February 2023 6 incredible books with lead characters on the aromantic spectrum PinkNews Retrieved 6 November 2023 a b LOVELESS Kirkus Reviews 14 September 2021 Retrieved 6 November 2023 Julia 22 February 2022 Loveless Review A Compassionate Examination of Asexuality and Aromanticism by Alice Oseman Nerds amp Beyond Retrieved 5 November 2023 a b Littleford Joshua 24 February 2023 How Loveless by Alice Oseman helped me discover my aromanticism Gay Times Retrieved 5 November 2023 a b c Carpenter Caroline 6 May 2021 Oseman wins YA Book Prize with joyful tale of self discovery Loveless The Bookseller Retrieved 5 November 2023 Knight Lucy 19 November 2022 Heartstopper author Alice Oseman If you don t have sex and romance you feel like you haven t achieved The Guardian Retrieved 5 November 2023 Oseman Alice 1 March 2022 Loveless Scholastic Inc ISBN 978 1 338 75195 6 Loveless by Alice Oseman Goodreads Retrieved 5 November 2023 Editions of Loveless by Alice Oseman Goodreads Retrieved 5 November 2023 a b Gonzalez Zaidi 1 March 2023 Am I Loveless Too An Aromantic Review Into Loveless By Alice Oseman Her Campus Retrieved 5 November 2023 Bundel Ani 17 June 2022 What to Read if You Can t Get Enough of Heartstopper Paste Retrieved 5 November 2023 Oseman wins YA Book Prize for Loveless Books Publishing 7 May 2021 Retrieved 5 November 2023 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Loveless novel amp oldid 1195461442, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
