My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Jordan O’Neill has always felt like an outsider—gay, geeky, introverted, and socially awkward. When he realizes he might also be asexual, the new label shakes his sense of identity and leaves him uncertain about where he fits. Hennessy Lang, recently single and openly asexual, has faced rejection for staying true to himself. Starting a new support group in Surry Hills, he meets Jordan, who’s nervous but endearing as he begins exploring this part of himself. Drawn to Jordan’s vulnerability and charm, Hennessy sees not confusion but possibility. Their connection suggests that Jordan’s world isn’t collapsing—it’s finally aligning, offering him a chance to embrace who he is and discover love that feels right.
I loved this story of labels, self discovery and being the right way up. I loved how Jordan’s discomfort with labels reflected the tension many feel between resisting categorisation and craving clarity and his discovery of asexuality as part of his identity highlighted how labels can be both liberating and intimidating. I also loved how the story challenged traditional ideas of romance and intimacy, showing that love doesn’t have to follow a script of physical desire. Instead, it can be built on emotional resonance, companionship, and mutual respect. This reframed love as expansive, inclusive, and deeply personal. I think that the story ultimately celebrated identity as discovery, love as acceptance, and belonging as healing. A very emotional story with lots of feelings. I loved the humour in Jordan's socially awkward moments. This was an MM story.
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