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Asexuality is often called The Invisible Orientation. You don’t learn about it in school, you don’t hear “ace” on television. So, it’s kinda hard to be ace in a society so steeped in sex that no one knows you exist. Too many young people grow up believing that their lack of sexual desire means they are broken – so writer Molly Muldoon and cartoonist Will Hernandez, both in the ace community, are here to shed light on society’s misconceptions of asexuality and what being ace is really like. This book is for anyone who wants to learn about asexuality, and for Ace people themselves, to validate their experiences. Asexuality is a real identity and it’s time the world recognizes it. Here’s to being invisible no more!
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This comic book is so needed. Asexuality and aromanticism are rarely talked about. You usually learn about it from other queer people and even that isn't always the case. I have found it very difficult to find information about asexuality and aromanticism, so I'm very happy this comic exists. Molly Muldoon and Will Hernandez explain asexuality very well. And even though this comic isn't about aromanticism, they also take some time to explain that as well.
This book also talks about the feeling of invalidation as an ace or aro person. Aphobia is everywhere and the authors made sure that the readers know that they are valid.
The art in this comic is awesome! The illustrations really made the story stronger. Books that contain a lot of new information get boring easily, but because of the illustrations, it stays very interesting and fun for everyone.
This book is a great pick for people who are interested to know more about asexuality, are questioning. If you are ace yourself, this might not give you any new information, but it might give you a feeling of validation.
CW: topics that are mentioned (not graphically) are sexual violence, medical discrimination, depression en aphobia.