I love The Sound of Stars, not only for its demisexual representation, but it’s genuinely such an incredible and profound science-fiction story about hope, resistance, and saving the world. But if there is, even if the characters aren’t demisexual per se, then chances I’ll love the book and romance so much more.Įnter The Sound of Stars, one of two books I have read that have demisexual representation and is effortlessly one of my favourite books of the year. For instance, I genuinely struggle to connect to romances that don’t have a friendship element or strong emotional bond to begin with. I could talk ad nauseam about how my demisexuality has shaped the way I perceive romance and attraction, especially in literature. It wasn’t until I was an adult that I realised that I was demisexual and also gray-ace. Growing up and as a teen, I struggled to connect and understand how my friends talked and felt about romance and attraction. When I was younger and learning about what it meant to be queer, one of my earliest labels – and the only label I feel any real connection to – was ‘demisexual’. Find the introduction post for Pride Month at The Quiet Pond here.

Pride Monthis a month-long event at The Quiet Pond, where during the month of June, queer authors and bookish content creators are invited to celebrate being queer, queer books, and their experiences of being a queer reader. Our Friend is Here! is a guest feature at The Quiet Pond, where authors, creatives, and fellow readers, are invited to ‘visit’ the Pond! In Our Friend is Here! guest posts, our visitors (as their very own unique character!) have a friendly conversation about anything related to books or being a reader - and become friends with Xiaolong and friends.

Alechia dow the sound of stars