This was, as promised, a quick and easy guide that covers the basics of asexuality nicely. Drawings and page layout were straightforward and easy to follow, and examples were clear. I appreciated the breadth of topics covered, including ace identities and LGBTQ+ identification, split attraction models and growing up ace. My only minor complaint was the approach felt a bit impersonal to me because of the range of topics covered - the two narrators/authors made reference to their own experiences, but I didn't feel like I got to know either of them or get much of a glimpse into the interior experiences of asexuality. But that may well be a topic for a non quick/easy book!

I’m really glad I came across this guide to asexuality. It was really helpful! The guide is told in comic form with the authors bringing up common questions they are asked as people who identify as ace. Some of the questions that they brought up made me think, “Yeah, why is that?” — and then they’d answer it. I’d recommend this to anyone wanting to learn more about asexuality. It’s informative and also shows the human element — how actual ace people are affected by the way society functions. Bonus: I’m a writer and this guide helped me develop one of my characters better. Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced copy.

This book gives us a quick and very great introduction to asexuality and refutes many misconceptions society has created about asexual people. All the information is given through illustrations, and the authors themselves are presenting everything along with their own stories and very relatable moments. It has such genuine humor that it gets you to be even more invested in the moment of reading, the authors made a great job with that. I think it should be used as an educational book for people that have no idea about asexuality, or mostly teenagers who have been alone in their journey of discovering their sexuality because this could be a perfectly good comfort book to feel safe and understood in a certain moment. I would have loved to receive a bit more info about the whole spectrum and more experiences and differences between how asexuality can present in people depending on age, gender, culture etc. but overall what was given to us was great.

Thank you netgalley for the advanced copy given in exchange for an honest review.

This book really warmed my little demisexual heart. As the title says, this is a short introduction to asexuality in comic book form and includes the authors' own personal experiences. It is insightful, informative and doesn't 'talk down' to you. It acknowledges that everyone's story is different but hopefully, like me, readers will find some comfort from this to further accept and understand their identities. It would also be great for anyone not on the spectrum who wants to know a bit more about asexuality. Just remember that everyone, no matter what, is valid.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with a copy of this title in exchange for an honest review.

I received a copy of this book via NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

All things considered, this book is what it says on the tin. It's a short and sweet guide meant to give an overview of Asexuality, and it does just that. In addition to giving a basic overview aimed at those questioning mostly, it also presents the information in a way that is accessible to anyone wanting to learn more about the topic.

Books like this in general are important especially for libraries to own, because it can help those questioning their own identity to help figure themselves out, or explore other identities they didn't already know about. I have recommended others in this series for my library to purchase, and will do the same with this one.

My only criticism is that some parts are just slightly cringey, like the authors were trying to sound cool or attempting to make themselves more relatable to teens. This may be just because I'm an adult, though.

Thanks to Oni Press for providing me with an Arc through NetGallery.

A Quick&Easy Guide To Asexuality is exactly what it says it is.

I think this is a great way for someone who has never heard of asexuality to learn the basics of what it is. I liked how it introduced some of the main topics in a way that's easy for everyone to understand.
It was also nice to see this book tackle topics such as growing up asexual and harmful stereotypes.

However I do wish there had been more about sex repulsed aces though I understand this is supposed to be short but I would have preferred if there was just a little more dedicated space for them.

A thing I really didn't enjoy was saying that it doesn't matter if the A in the LGBTQIA stands for asexual aromantic and agender and it also mentions how it could stand for ally which is not the case.

Overall this is a good and easy introduction to asexuality however I wish that people do not stop here and use the very helpful resources listed in the book to get more information.

“A Quick and Easy Guide to Asexuality” was just that, quick and easy. Muldoon and Hernandez do a wonderful job at creating and easy to digest conversation around a topic that can be confusing and overwhelming for people. I love the comic/graphic novel formate and think it made the material really approachable for folks. Overall, I think this is a great starting point for anyone who is looking to learn move about asexuality.

A short introduction to the key terms and theories underpinning asexuality. This reference book is easy to read and makes a complex topic relatively easy to digest. The authors both identify as asexual, albeit on different parts of the spectrum, and they provide quality additional resources. A solid, no-fuss guide on the topic.

A wonderful, easy to understand introduction to asexuality. Uses a friendly, teaching tone, fantastic metaphors, and lots of affirmations to educate allies and welcome new and questioning baby aces into the community. Very well done!

A decent primer on asexuality, but just that - a primer. I'm only on the outskirts on the LGBTQ+ community and there was nothing in here that I didn't know already. And unfortunately there were several things where I thought the explanation was very incomplete or glossed over.

If you know absolutely nothing about what asexuality is, then sure - give this a go - but otherwise you're unlikely to learn anything new.

This was a super quick, super comprehensive read. It tackles many aspects surrounding the topic of asexuality and its nuances in a fun, entertaining and heartwarming way.
I recommend it to anyone who's looking to clear their ideas on asexuality and all its shades of gray (heh).
As a demisexual woman, I felt understood, seen and validated. More people need to feel the same way and I'd say this would be a great place to start.

This is an incredibly helpful book that will guide many people. It is a good introduction as it claims to be and whilst more research should be done it’s not too overwhelming or confusing for anyone reading it. I also think it can be read over many ages and will uphold its information for a while. This book was really lovely and I hope it helps people

Recently, someone in my life has come out as aro-ace, so when this became available on netgalley I requested it right away!

This a short but punchy comic that gives an overview of asexuality (and briefly touches on aromancism). It offers a good explanation whilst still being very accessible and engaging.

I would highly recommend this as a resource for anyone who is questioning their identity, knows someone who identifies as asexual (or on the spectrum) or even if you just want to learn what asexuality is!

Thank you to net galley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!

Honestly, it's what the title says.

Spoilers ahead.

Gah, I'm so conflicted about this book! On one hand, I think it's so important that there is more awareness about asexuality because there's not much representation in popular media and is so frequently misunderstood. However, I can't help feeling this comic had so much potential and ultimately let me down. I think the biggest issue is it's not clear who the target audience is. I get that it's meant to be accessible to all ages and that's why the comic format works so well--it's short and easy to read. But I felt it was a very superficial account of asexuality and only made me feel more confused than ever. If it was aimed at an audience of 13+, I think the authors would have been able to explore a lot more about asexuality.

So, the authors explain how asexuality means not feeling any sexual attraction. There's a Split Attraction Model where romance is on one axis and sexuality on the other. Asexual people are lower on the sexuality axis but that doesn't mean they're not into romance. Aromantics are the other way around. Obviously, this works on a spectrum so you've got lots of people in between hence the term "grey-a." So, my biggest confusion is what exactly IS sexual attraction? Do people really just walk around, see supermegafoxyawesomehot people and go, "I want to have sex with THAT person RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW?" Because that is CRAZY. I don't understand what the difference between romantic and sexual attraction is. I thought wanting to have sex with someone was under the blanket of romance. But now I've been told it isn't? Plus, I was raised to believe that having sex shouldn't be the primary goal in a relationship but this book almost makes it sound like everyone is horny 24/7.

I've not ever been a fan of labels. Personally, I feel they restrict me though I totally understand how, for others, they can open up a new facet of self-awareness and belonging. I think the most important message this book contains is to be respectful and empathetic towards others who are navigating their sexualities and gender. Like, if someone feels more confident in identifying as a bi demisexual being, who am I to judge? I do wish more people would adopt that attitude.

Anyway, I do feel I've come across as very crass in this review. That wasn't my intention at all. I'm really glad we're seeing more awareness being raised about asexuality. I feel this comic could have done more in terms of clarifying a few important details that really drill the message home.

This graphic novel is a very brief introduction to what it means to be asexual. It is completely accessible to all, perhaps more useful if you are simply wanting to understand more about asexuality, than if you are wanting to explore your own experience of being asexual. I enjoyed reading, and would definitely recommend if you wanted to know a little more about asexuality.

I have definitely learned a lot about asexuality from this very digestible format. It was great to read the lived experiences of two people. There are some elements that could have benefitted from further exploration, but overall a very helpful intro for an allo person!

A great book for those who wish to learn more about the asexuality spectrum! I also love the inclusion of more resources to learn even more at the end. It was short and to the point, and I think everyone should read it. I do wish that the "'A' in LGBTQIA+" chapter had either been explained further or just left out as it can be confusing to beginner's (since this is a beginner's guide).

Thank you to NetGalley for providing an ARC in exchange of an honest review.

The outline of this book is in the form of a comic, explaining what asexuality is, misconceptions, how the sexuality is view in society, etc. I love comic books, and learning something along with reading something I love, makes it much easier to follow the topic. The information is straight forward, and it’s a great book you are questioning your sexuality, and to understand it more. A bonus is that the book is written from two asexuals POV.

Very matter of fact lay out with common questions interjected at the right moments. A good amount of jargon used in an understandable way that can be used as jumping off points for those wanting to dig deeper and do their own research (ex. Sex repulsed, sex charmed, demisexual, aroace, gray-a, corrective r*pe, etc.)

I think something important captured here is how simple a sexuality can be. Asexuality doesn’t answer all your questions or complicate you, it just puts a name to a part of you that may otherwise be left nameless. The book does a good job of doing that naming.

The biggest issue in my opinion is the discussion around the queer community. I’m not asexual but I am queer and I know for a fact asexuality belongs in queer spaces. I feel the authors may have benefitted from doing some more research into their identity through history instead of just from their lives. The conversation about what the A in LGBTQIA+ stands for in particular stood out as needing further education. Asexual people deserve to be in queer spaces as much as they wish to be. I feel like the authors weren’t secure in their stance because of acephobia, which is sad and completely fair, but also not the message that should be sent in a book like this. Because of the simplicity of the book I can see how the hetero asexual (heteroromantic) identity can feel messy, but it really isn’t. For a book that’s goal seems to be understanding and empowerment, I think saying firmly “yes we belong” is important (while also discussing how they feel left out or out of place as they’ve already done because that is true of the experience).

Another point I found interesting was that neither of the contributors were "out" of the closet. One of them came out to a few people because of the book, and they're both out a bit online but that is all. This is completely valid and plenty of people never come out. That decreases their validity in no way. But I would be curious to hear about how that process changes their experience as an ace person or how those conversations go in real life. There were a handful of drawings of real world coming out like scenarios that I feel were well done addressing this, but I also can't judge the accuracy as an allosexual person. I think the concept of "coming out" in general lends itself to the queerness of asexuality and may have improved the queer discussion in the book.

Overall great introduction. As much information as could be expected in under 80 pages. Illustrations are simple and easy to follow. Narrative style works well. And if you are asexual, you have the right to claim the queer community and the queer community holds a responsibility to you to cast out acephobia!!!

I feel sad because I didn't know that the axolotl was an ace mascot. All this time.

Overall, I love this book. It did what an easy guide is meant to do, educate in clear language about asexuality. It also gave a simple introduction to the Split Attraction Model, a great tool to explain and explore the possibilities of the ace spectrum. The tone was fun, matching the examples and metaphors used and meaningfully wholesome when speaking directly to the ace readers and describing our experiences. I must say that it’s funny to me that, while we are seeing more and more representation, I still cried when I saw the “you are valid” section. And that is why books like this must exist. The different themes explored were very well chosen, I especially appreciated the discussion of the medical disbelief, as it is something I have struggled with. The ending leaves us, I believe, enlightened and hopeful. And wishing we could also go on the quest for some cake.

This type of book and content is exactly what is needed to be in the hands of young people and sexuality educators. I could see myself sending this to friends, family and just confused acquaintances as a coming-out tradition. The tone reminded me of The ABC of LGBT+ by Ashley Mardell, but that book is a 102 class, in concept complexity. I would like to congratulate the authors for this beautiful work for they have made one asexual very happy today.