The blurb says only that he’s “unusual” and “quirky.” “Quirky” is also the only term applied to a relative of Milo’s who we’re meant to presume was also autistic. The word “neurodivergent” was used three times, and “on the spectrum” was used once. However, even though Milo’s autistic traits are the focus of the story, the words “autism” and “autistic” did not appear in the initially published version of this book. Gideon’s primary arc is about learning to trust that Milo will assert his needs and boundaries and does not need others to decide for him what he’s capable of. Finding someone who accepts him for who he is, including his autistic traits, is his primary character arc in this book. I’m deeply troubled by the autism representation in this book and how it reflects a broader trend in romance.Įdited in response to edits made by the author after publication.Īuthors should listen to the autistic community when deciding how to refer to us
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