45 pages • 1 hour read
Alice OsemanLoveless
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2020A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
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
Review Roundup
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 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.
RecommendedReading Age
14-18yearsBook Details
Romance
Coming of Age / Bildungsroman
Modern Classic Fiction
LGBTQ
Self Discovery
Emotions/Behavior: Love
Identity: Sexuality