So, I read  “Loveless” by Alice Oseman, and honestly, I had high hopes for this one. I mean, Oseman has a great fanbase and her previous works were pretty solid, right? But this one just didn’t hit the mark for me.

First off, the premise is super intriguing—it’s all about exploring love and identity, particularly through the lens of asexuality, which is something I think we need more of in literature. I loved the diversity of characters and the representation, but I felt like the execution fell a bit flat. The pacing was kinda off, and at times, I found myself skimming through parts just to get to the good bits. 

The characters had potential, but I didn’t feel as connected to them as I wanted to. They felt a bit one-dimensional, and I wished we could’ve dived deeper into their motivations and backgrounds. Plus, some of the dialogue felt a bit cringy and unrealistic at times. 

Overall, “Loveless” had a great message and some shining moments, but for me, it just didn’t quite come together. I really wanted to love it, but it left me feeling a bit... well, loveless.

Have you read it? What did you think?