Today, April 6th, 2022, is the second annual International Asexuality Day! While I jest that all characters are asexual until proven allosexual, it is quite important to have real ace representation in books. It is also important to engage with what is out there. On this day of celebration, I encourage both! If reading books with positive ace representation is appealing to you, take a look below! While I certainly think more books are needed, there are more options than featured in this list. Consider this a starting place.
Fire Becomes Her by Rosiee Thor:
Ingrid lives in a world where fire magic and the rich control all. She comes from nothing and is trying to make it by in a world that does not want her. She plans to rise to the top with the help of her rich boyfriend. She desires a life in politics and comfort, but her role as an intern will remind her what is really important. Ingrid may not see herself as powerful, but the fate of her home will be affected by her choices. This book includes two important ace characters. You can find out more about it in my recent review: https://thewahlpapers.wixsite.com/my-site/post/fire-becomes-this-review
Let's Talk About Love by Claire Kann:
Alice is a panromantic asexual with a deep appreciation for aesthetics. After being dumped by a girl who did not understand her, Alice isn't looking for anything new. Then she meets Takumi and her reaction to him has her questioning her understanding of her sexuality. As she gets to know this new boy in her life, she gets to know herself as well. If you are looking for validation in your own asexuality or looking to understand it better, this book is a great help accompanied by a very sweet love story. You can find a review here: https://thewahlpapers.wixsite.com/my-site/post/review-let-s-talk-about-love
Camp by L. C. Rosen:
Randy is a flamboyant gay boy who attends a yearly summer camp called Outland. It is a safe space for queer kids of all kinds. Randy has been in love with Hudson for several summers now, but has gone unnoticed by him. This is the summer that changes. He has a plan to present more "masc" to be Hudson's type. Although this plan is quite foolish, Randy and Hudson will discover quite a lot about themselves because of it. This book includes a lot of queer representation in its campers, and that does include asexuality!
Lumberjanes by Shannon Watters, Grace Ellis, Gus Allen, and ND Stevenson:
Lumberjanes is a comic book series from Boom Studios about a magical summer camp where myths and time travel are real. You can find issues bound into trade paperbacks. The camp is for hardcore lady-types, non-binary campers welcome! As the girls earn badges, they meet creatures of all sorts. Among their fellow campers is their frenemy, Diane. While she doesn't always get along with the main characters, she is a very positive asexual representative.
What are your favorite books/comics with asexual characters?
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