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[aspec-friendly-reading]

The Murderbot diaries series by Martha Wells

Canon aroace main charater, canon aroace side charaters

Sexual content: minimal; minor references to sex between various side characters, main character's monologing about how gross and weird it finds sex

Romantic content: minimal/moderate; frequent mentions of side character's romantic relationships (usually polyamorous) but none central to the plot, no romantic scenes; brief misunderstanding(s) of mc's relationship to two of side characters late in the series

Genre: science fiction

Review: fun and relaxing series with fresh and intresting approach to non human (robot) characters. All characters are written well and natural. The world building and themes are very progressive: feminist, queer, anti capitalist and with overwhelmingly non white characters cast and autistic main character. It's not exactly an easygoing lighthearted series but it's not heavy and existential either, I found it to be a comfortable middle ground

Bonus: audiobooks of the series are available for free on youtube

[aspec-friendly-reading]

I recommend the Imperial Radch trilogy by Ann Leckie! (Ancillary Justice, Ancillary Sword, Ancillary Mercy)

Romantic/sexual content: Main character is heavily implied to be aroace, and expresses disinterest in romantic/sexual relationships throughout. The books are not completely free from romantic/sexual content; many side characters have interest in romance, and there are scenes where sex is implied (but the plot doesn't focus on either of these things). One major side character is in love with the MC. But overall all the relationships in the book are very queer; they have a unique relationship category that doesn't really fit into our definitions of platonic/romantic. (sorry for yap)

Genre: Sci-fi, space opera

As an aroace person I really enjoyed this series and never felt put off by the slight romantic/sexual content, and I felt really represented by the main character :D! I also liked how this series approaches gender in a very queer way

(ps I love this blog it's been super helpful for finding book recs! ty for running it)

Thank you! Both for the rec and kind words :]

[aspec-friendly-reading]

hello! I'd like to reccomend the series Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard by Rick Riordan

Romantic content: the MC and another character have crushes on each other + there are a couple kiss scenes although the actual type of relationship they have is never explicitly stated and left open to interpretation. there's also two side characters who share a deep bond but also never stated what type. A few background romantic relationships are present but none are the focus of the stories. No sexual content.

Genre: Fantasy, Mythology

Other comments: the other character mentioned above is transgender & genderfluid + uses she/he pronouns. I personally (as a trans person) found the way it was written nicely done

(I hope this is okay even with the crushes + kiss scenes! I liked the way their relationship was written as an arospec person so I hope others might too)

Thank you for the rec! Although several mods have read these series and we all agree this should not be taged as romance free. Also, it's important to note that this is a teen fiction