A book that should probably be one of the suggested reads in high-school sex-education class. I think that could help a lot of wondering kids around. This is a very quick intro that helps everyone grasp the Asexuality term. I only discovered about it 2 years ago when I saw the LGBT term had grown quite a bit in recent years and I wondered what it now covered. I had the shock to realise there was a term to define how I had always felt, and now I identify as ace.
I think this could potentially help a lot of people feel less pressure to be "like everyone" and maybe give them a community, though this book seem to hesitantly suggest asexuals might find a place in the queer community. They leave it open, which surprised me as I discovered about asexuality only thanks to the queer acronym, so I'm very happy to have it there. And it's an unfortunate choice, because that might mean some asexuals could be denied a place in what should be a safe area for minority sexual orientations, when they feel alone. I do believe most schools now have some kind of support groups for queer students and I believe ace kids should be welcome there. Ace people are often alienated by the whole society just because sex is so prevalent and there is very little representation. Explaining a lack of something is very difficult in general.
Don't expect details here. This is really an intro that cannot cover such a large umbrella term, but it gives much needed basics. The cake analogy is there - similar to the tea analogy for explaining consent, making it a much clearer concept to explain to everyone.
We do only get a talking head type of comic here - it's got that education vibe, and something a little more dynamic would have been nice, especially when the authors talk about their personal experience (sadly demi-sexual / grey-sexual wasn't really explained, just mentioned really.)

I myself am an allosexual, which is a new word I learned from this book! It basically means I'm not asexual. I am however interested in understanding what asexuality and aromanticism are, and this book is, as the title says, a quick and easy start to more understanding. Not only are the very definitions of these terms explained clearly, there is a look at what asexual/aromantic life is like (not that different to allosexual life, you won't be surprised to read). The book disproves wrong preconceptions. and explains some difficulty surrounding acceptance in the queer community.

I have some issues with the art and structure. The art does the job, but it's also quite plain. I'm in two minds about these books - they're supposed to be easy to pick up and to get into, and the book certainly is that, but I'm not a fan of the 'talking heads' sort of presentation these books tend to fall back on. So you get two cartoon versions representing the author and artist, talking directly to the reader. Surely there could be something more artful that could be done, without losing any of the directness and clearity?

Title is very apt - this is a quick (i.e. short) and easy (i.e. simple) graphic guide to asexuality. It's written by two aces which is nice as it helped show how aces aren't a monolith. That the ace experience varies on an individual level and that's why it's an entire spectrum.

Unfortunately, I felt that this was lacking something. The conversational structure and simple art style will likely appeal to some readers but unfortunately they didn't work for me personally.

This is a very accessible introduction to asexuality but that's pretty much all it is - an introduction to a larger topic. If you're ace and looking for a relatable book to read, then there are better options out there. But for someone looking to understand what asexuality is and isn't on a basic level, this is a great place to start.

I simply live the Quick and Easy guide collection, this one is as good as the other one, it's mindfully and answer questions about the Asexuality spectrum in a very eloquant and accessible manner.
I feel my review for those guide always finisheses with the sentence "everyone need to read it, and it need to be in schools libraries".

3 stars. This book is a very quick and easy guide, as made obvious by the title. It did a good job of providing the basics of the conversation surrounding asexuality and provides a lot of educational information on the topic. It tackled the harmful stereotypes well and used effective metaphors to communicate how being asexual can be different to anyone. However it did not provide a nuanced view and the conversations surrounding where asexual people stand in LGBTQIA+ felt somewhat distanced and potentially hurtful to some. I understand that they didn’t want asexual people who don’t see them selves as LGBTQIA to be excluded from the book but by leaving an open answer to what the ‘A’ stands for and how people use it as the A for ally it excluded many asexual people who feel they are part of the LGBTQIA community even if they’re cisheteromantic. Overall this would be a good starting point for anyone who wanted to educate themselves.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with a free e-arc in exchange for an honest opinion.

Really accessible and easy to understand introductory guide for Asexuality. I definitely think this would be beneficial in schools and libraries :)
I would have really liked to have had a simple guide like this when I first came out as Ace so the people around me could understand some of the confusion and isolation I felt, and also help me try and understand myself a little bit more.

I like how the authors said at the beginning that it wasn't going to be an in-depth guide to Asexuality and gave resources at the back of the novel for people to do their own research. So it definitely delivered on the quick and easy guide part.

my only irk was the comment about the A in LGBTQIA standing for Ally. but the A in LGBTQIA will always be for aro / ace and agender people, but it will never stand for Ally <3

The simplistic style of this book allows it to be a quick and easy read as the title suggests. However, this means it lacks a lot of details that are important for a full understanding of the topic. Despite this, it could be a useful introduction for Middle Grade or High School students.

This book covers what asexuality is, how different people identify with it, misconceptions, and representation in culture and society. It did this through a conversational style comic, which featured really lovely illustrations that were easy to read and follow!! This comic was extremely validating for all people to read, even if you’re not asexual. Highly recommend for everyone :)

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.