Aromanticism is a vast spectrum; it is an orientation where an individual has no romantic interest in others. It means people who barely or do not experience any form of romantic attraction towards others.
Aromanticism isn’t about not desiring love; it is about the kind of attraction you feel. It is the “A” in the LGBTQIA+ spectrum. Aromantic people are called ‘aro’ and are seen as less human for not yearning for a love life.
It can be hard to find books on aromanticism as many asexual person have not come to terms with it; many people do not know what it means or what it entails.
In this article, we’ll offer you some books on aromanticism that you’ll love; we guarantee you’ll be happy to stumble upon this article.
Aromanticism Books To Read
Every year, many books are published, and some come with Aro characters. All the books in this article are spectacular works by great writers with their own experiences of being an aromantic or an asexual.
If you seek to read books with asexual characters or want to be enlightened on aromanticism, we’ve got you covered.
1. Baker Thief By Claudie Arsenault.Ā
- Arseneault, Claudie (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 414 Pages – 06/26/2018 (Publication Date) – Claudie Arseneault (Publisher)
Clair, the protagonist, is a baker during the day and a thief at night. Claire, the purple-haired thief, is determined to find her missing twin but is faced with Adele, the investigator on her case.
Adele’s only goal is to prove herself to her team by arresting the thief who broke into her house and stole her exocore.
All the characters in this book are aromantics. This beautifully written book is the first in a fantasy series to center on asexual/aromantic characters and also the first to reframe romantic individuals in non-romantic relationships.
2. What ASexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, And The Meaning Of Sex By Angela Chen.
- Audible Audiobook
- Angela Chen (Author) – Natalie Naudus (Narrator)
- English (Publication Language)
- 09/15/2020 (Publication Date) – Beacon Press Audio (Publisher)
This work is inspired by the author’s experience as an asexual woman in the world of allosexuals.
Angela Chen, a journalist, writes an in-depth study on what it means for individuals whose identity is not considered normal, asexuals, and how society defines desire and sexual attraction.
Angela Chen combines cultural criticism, interviews, and scientific research with numerous asexual voices. This well-written book highlights how asexual individualities intersect with race, disability, and gender.
This self-discovery book is a must-read for aromantic and asexual individuals.
3. A Promise Broken By Lynn O’connacht.Ā
- Amazon Kindle Edition
- Cooper, S.L. Dove (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 298 Pages – 02/19/2015 (Publication Date) – The Kraken Collective (Publisher)
This story is a tale of love and grief. It centers on Eiryn – an anxious & loving girl, and ArÄn, her uncle, who is an aromantic and an asexual. ArÄn is diligent and caring and is determined to protect his niece at all costs.
4. Loveless By Alice Oseman.Ā
- Audible Audiobook
- Alice Oseman (Author) – Billie Fulford-Brown, Elizabeth Schenk, Imogen Church (Narrators)
- English (Publication Language)
- 03/01/2022 (Publication Date) – Scholastic Audio (Publisher)
Georgia, who is a FanFiction smitten romantic, has never kissed before, never fallen in love, and never had a crush on anyone. She begins University with hopes of falling in love. With her friends and her outgoing roommate by her side, her teenage dream will soon actualize.
Sadly, her romance plans fall apart, and she asks herself too many questions like, why does love hate her, and why does it seem easy for others to fall in love but not her?
Georgia is skeptical about her feelings as new phrases like asexual and aromantic are thrown at her. In this book, you’ll discover if Georgia is destined to be a loveless girl and if she has been looking for the wrong thing ever since.
This witty and exciting story of identity crisis & self-acceptance will teach you that love isn’t limited to romance alone.
5. It Sounds Like This By Anna Meriano.
- Audible Audiobook
- Anna Meriano (Author) – Kyla Garcia (Narrator)
- English (Publication Language)
- 08/02/2022 (Publication Date) – Listening Library (Publisher)
Yasmin TreviƱo, a Mexican-American sophomore with a strong personality and academic ambitions, is determined to start the year well by spending time with her friends in the band.
Unfortunately, her first year was ruined by a hurricane that affected her town. Despite all these, Yasmin is determined to turn everything around.
Her primary aim is to conquer her vital goal, which is becoming the first chair flute player, even if Sofia Palacios, her best friend, occupies that spot.
After reporting a bullying incident and a case of minors drinking alcohol in band camp, everyone in the brass playing section gets suspended, leaving her band’s chances of winning a forthcoming competition in jeopardy.
Yasmin volunteers to learn tuba when asked to switch instruments; she then urges a team of young boys to occupy the empty seats in the low brass section.
This book is a romantic subplot between Jasmine and her best friend; this story shows asexual and aromantic identities.
6. The Invisible Orientation – An Introduction To ASexuality By Julie Sondra Decker.Ā
- Audible Audiobook
- Julie Sondra Decker (Author) – Reay Kaplan (Narrator)
- English (Publication Language)
- 09/02/2014 (Publication Date) – Audible Studios (Publisher)
This book is your go-to if you need a curtain-raiser into asexuality or aromanticism. This book is a starter guide to defining what asexuality is, what it isn’t, and what to do if anyone around you realizes they are an aromantic or asexual.
Julie Sondra Decker, a Lambda award-nominated writer, uses her real-life experience as an aromantic person and references from other asexuals to enlighten individuals who are confused or scared of their feelings and identities.
7. The Last 8 By Laura Pohl.
- Audible Audiobook
- Laura Pohl (Author) – Cynthia Farrell (Narrator)
- English (Publication Language)
- 04/05/2019 (Publication Date) – Dreamscape Media, LLC (Publisher)
This book tells the story of 8 young teenagers left alone on Earth after an attack from Aliens. They find themselves in a harsh world and must figure out how to survive without murdering each other.
Amongst them is an aromantic Mexican-American girl named Clover Martines; her survivor instincts during the Invasion are put to use in a new dystopian world. ‘The Last 8’ features a queer cast and is worth checking out.
8. Christmas Culinary Magic By Morgan Routh.
- Amazon Kindle Edition
- Routh, Morgan (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 275 Pages – 11/15/2022 (Publication Date)
Noelle removes a postcard from her shoes and finds herself in a culinary magic class. She is excited because she will learn new cooking skills for the Christmas season, but she realizes it’s the first time she’ll be away from her family and friends.
On the first day, a late student enters the classroom, and Noelle is amazed by the student’s beauty and how much she smells like the perfume on the postcard.
She becomes close with the late student, Jasmine, but has difficulty accepting her feelings for Jasmine. This story is about two young women- a demisexual girl and a conflicted rich girl experiencing unusual feelings she never expected.
9. Not Your Backup By C.B Lee.
- Lee, C.B. (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 320 Pages – 06/04/2019 (Publication Date) – Interlude Press – Duet Books (Publisher)
This book points to Emma Robledo, a natural leader. Emma identifies as an asexual & an aromantic. Emma Robledo is a high school student who leaves school with her friends to lead a movement against a league of corrupt heroes.
Nobody takes Emma seriously, and she is the only one on her team without any powers. She decides to go back to school once she wins this battle. As her squad moves to challenge the League of Corrupt Heroes, Emma Rebledo realizes that she is at the forefront of the fight. The question is, how will she overcome it?
Final Thoughts;
All the books in this article will enlighten you more about aromanticism and asexualism; they are spectacular works from experienced writers. Have a fun read.
