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A review by redhairedashreads
The Ace and Aro Relationship Guide: Making It Work in Friendship, Love, and Sex by Cody Daigle-Orians
5.0
The Ace and Aro Relationship Guide is not only about dating and sex guidance. This guide is about building satisfying relationships, without the weight of society's expectations on romance and sex. The book is split into two parts: the relationship toolbox, using the author’s coined term, ANKOP (A New Kind Of Perfect) and the relationship workshop.
Part one breaks down important parts of relationships, different kinds of relationships, and how they can be perceived by Ace and Aro folks. Also this isn’t just about traditional romantic and sexual partnerships, it covers all different kinds that ace/aro folks may build. This was a great introduction section and really breaks down all the different things that can be different for Aro/Ace folks. Also each chapter had a reflect and act sections that really helped provide ways to implement what you learned in your own life.
Part two takes everything discussed in part one and applies it to actual relationships, and not just romantic ones. This was a great section to really learn about all the different types of relationships people can have and how they are all valid. This book emphasizes that all relationships are valid, even if there isn’t romance or love.
As someone who is ace this book was very helpful and informative. I do wish it had been available when I was a teenager because it would have really helped before I started building romantic relationships. I am happy this exists now though, and hope it reaches as many young people as possible so it can help them.
*ARC provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.*