Aro/Ace - Aromantic and Asexual Representation

Aromantic and asexual characters in books written for adults or teens

Updated June 13, 2023
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How to be ace : [graphic novel] a memoir of growing up asexual /
Burgess, Rebecca
Paper Book
PRISM AWARDS FINALIST 2021 GREAT GRAPHIC NOVELS FOR TEENS - YOUNG ADULT LIBRARY SERVICES ASSOCIATION (YALSA) 2022 "When I was in school, everyone got to a certain age where they became interested in talking about only one thing: boys, girls and sex. Me though? I...
Loveless.
Oseman, Alice
Paper Book
For fans of Love, Simon and I Wish You All the Best, a funny, honest, messy, completely relatable story of a girl who realizes that love can be found in many ways that don't involve sex or romance. From the marvelous author of Heartstopper comes an exceptional YA novel about...
The romantic agenda.
Kann, Claire.
Paper Book
Thirty, flirty, and asexual Joy is secretly in love with her best friend Malcolm. When he unexpectedly announces that he's met the love of his life, she's heartbroken. Malcolm invites her on a weekend getaway, and Joy decides it's her last chance to show him exactly what he's overlooking. Fox sees a...
The revolutionary spirit in France and America
Fačy, Bernard
Paper Book
How do we experience attraction? What does love mean to us? When did you realise you were ace? This is the ace community in their own words. Drawing upon interviews with a wide range of people across the asexual spectrum, Eris Young is here to take you...
A snake falls to Earth /
Little Badger, Darcie, 1987-
Paper Book
Newbery Honor Winner National Indie Bestseller National Book Award Longlist Minneapolis Star Tribune Best of the Year Publishers Weekly Best of the Year Kirkus Best the Year Apple Best of the...
Ace : what asexuality reveals about desire, society, and the meaning of sex /
Chen, Angela, 1991-
Paper Book
An engaging exploration of what it means to be asexual in a world that's obsessed with sexual attraction, and what the ace perspective can teach all of us about desire and identity. What exactly is sexual attraction and what is it like to go through life not experiencing it? What...
Forward march.
Quinlan, Skye
Paper Book
All Harper McKinley wants is for her dad's presidential campaign to not interfere with her senior marching band season. But Harper's world gets upended when the drumline's punk-rock section leader, Margot Blanchard, tries to reject her one day after practice. Someone pretending to be Harper on...
Radio silence.
Oseman, Alice
Paper Book
From the critically acclaimed creator of the Heartstopper series comes a smartly crafted contemporary YA novel, perfect for readers who love Rainbow Rowell's Fangirl. This is an utterly captivating and authentic teen novel from the author of Solitaire, which VOYA said "could...
A quick & easy guide to asexuality [graphic novel] /
Muldoon, Molly, 1987-
Paper Book
This book is for anyone who wants to learn about asexuality, and for Ace people themselves, to validate their experiences. 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...
Let's talk about love.
Kann, Claire.
Paper Book
Striking a perfect balance between heartfelt emotions and spot-on humor, this debut features a pop-culture enthusiast protagonist with an unforgettable voice sure to resonate with readers. Alice had her whole summer planned. Nonstop all-you-can-eat buffets while marathoning...
Elatsoe.
Little Badger, Darcie, 1987-
Paper Book
Locus Award Winner--Best First Novel A National Indie Bestseller Nebula Award Finalist Lodestar Award Finalist Ignyte Award Finalist TIME's Best 100 Fantasy Books of All Time NPR Best of the Year Booklist's...
Jughead. Volume one. [graphic novel]
Zdarsky, Chip
Paper Book
In the grand tradition of comic book reboots like Archie vol. 1 (Archie Comics, 2016), Archie Comics proudly presents: Jughead Vol. 1 - from the comics dream team of Chip Zdarsky (Howard the Duck) and Erica Henderson (The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl)! Riverdale High provides a quality education and...
Tash hearts Tolstoy.
Ormsbee, Katie.
Paper Book
From the author of Lucky Few comes a "refreshing" (Booklist, starred review) teen novel about Internet fame, peer pressure, and remembering not to step on the little people on your way to the top! After a shout-out from one of the internet's superstar vloggers,...
Tarnished are the stars.
Thor, Rosiee.
Paper Book
The Lunar Chronicles meets Rook in this queer #OwnVoices science-fantasy novel, perfect for fans of Marissa Meyer and Sharon Cameron.A secret beats inside Anna Thatcher's chest: an illegal clockwork heart. Anna works cog by cog -- donning the moniker Technician -- to supply black...
The revolutionary spirit in France and America
Fačy, Bernard
Paper Book
Somehow, over time, we forgot that the rituals behind dating and sex were constructs made up by human beings and eventually, they became hard and fast rules that society imposed on us all.' True Love. Third Wheels. Dick pics. 'Dying alone'. Who decided this was normal? Sarah and...
The revolutionary spirit in France and America
Fačy, Bernard
Paper Book
How do I know if I'm actually sexual? How do I come out as asexual? What kinds of relationship can I have as an ace person? If you are looking for answers to these questions, Cody is here to help. Within these pages lie all the advice you need as a questioning ace teen....

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