For example, it is emphasized over and over again that asexual people do not have trauma! It is insulting to suggest that they might have trauma! The level of indignation felt unnecessary. It's no surprise, however, that a book that short lacks a lot of nuance.
It is funny, succinct, and quippy (I'm dying at the term Jane Bennet-ing). Thank you to #NetGalley and Oni Press for allowing me to access a free advance copy of #AQuickEasyGuidetoAsexualityĪ Quick and Easy Guide to Asexuality is the book I'd recommend if you said "Quick! I want a Wikipedia-style description of asexuality, but vetted by ace people and with some sweet illustrations." More for the allo-ally with a short attention span than for those questioning their identity, A Quick and Easy Guide covers a lot of basics in a very short amount of space (less than 70 pages graphic novel style). You're perfectly valid and part of a larger group." As the authors remind asexual readers: "You're not broken. A quick and accessible read, highly recommended for both asexuals and allosexuals wanting to learn more about asexuality. Will Hernandez's black and white comic-style illustrations are easy to read, and help to strengthen the conversational tone of the writing. The writing has a light, patient, positive tone, easy to understand, very affirming to fellow asexuals, and welcoming to any allosexuals (those who are not asexual) who want to learn more.
The authors are very clear that they are only covering the basics, but they offer plenty of other resources for further reading/ viewing at the back of the book. This slim #ownvoices nonfiction graphic novel provides, as it says, a quick and easy primer on what asexuality is and isn't. Molly Muldoon and Will Hernandez's A Quick and Easy Guide to Asexuality is a useful addition to the asexuality canon.
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