
'Upside Down' by N.R. Walker revolves around Jordan O'Neill, a gay, geeky librarian who is socially awkward and a nervous rambler. When he discovers the label 'asexual,' it turns his world upside down. He meets Hennessy Lang, who is also asexual, and together they navigate self-exploration, revelations, and love. The story is a gentle and revelatory exploration of asexuality through the characters of Jordan and Hennessy, as they come to terms with their identities and find support in their friends and community.
The writing style of 'Upside Down' is described as top-notch, with outstanding characterizations and an incredible plot. is praised for its representation of asexuality as a spectrum and not a monolith, and for the well-rounded characters who are not reduced to their labels. The story is portrayed as joyful, complex, and endearing, focusing on themes of self-acceptance, love, and friendship.
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Has Romance?
Yes, the book features a strong romantic element between the two main characters.
From The Publisher:
Jordan O'Neill isn't a fan of labels, considering he has a few. Gay, geek, librarian, socially awkward, a nervous rambler, an introvert, an outsider. The last thing he needs is one more. But when he realises adding the label asexual might explain a lot, it turns his world upside down.
Hennessy Lang moved to Surry Hills after splitting with his boyfriend. His being asexual had seen the end of a lot of his romances, but he's determined to stay true to himself. Leaving his North Shore support group behind, he starts his own in Surry Hills, where he meets first-time-attendee Jordan.
A little bewildered and scared, but completely adorable, Hennessy is struck by this guy who's trying to find where he belongs. Maybe Hennessy can convince Jordan that his world hasn't been turned upside down at all, but maybe it's now-for the first time in his life-the right way up.
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