Refusing Compulsory Sexuality

This was absolutely amazing. I am always so thankful for accessible non-fiction writing. This was intelligent without needing to be pedantic or overly academic, and I am very thankful for it.

I am so happy to have had the pleasure of reading it, and want everyone to read it too. Read this if you're queer. Read this if you consider yourself an ally. If you're homophobic, maybe read something else first and then read this.

[4.5 stars]

Really does nothing less than take apart our entire world, cultures, expectations, lives.

Refusing Compulsory Sexuality is the critical read to Ace and Aro Journeys. It just happened for me that I had both of these books and chose to read them back to back. Journeys is an introduction to the world of asexuality and aromanticism. Whereas, Refusing is what you need to read to truly understand an asexual person's reality.

Check out the rest of my review at Mx. Phoebe's Viewpoint. Link in bio.


I received a free copy of this book and I am writing a review without prejudice and voluntarily.