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Queer Fiction Paradise
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items Some of these I have fully read. Most of them are in my TBR list, sitting in on my shelf, or in shopping cart.
Back in MY day, there was very little queer fiction and what WAS available was usually either tragic, or toxic af! As a result we wro...
Sections
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Boy Love
Girl Love
Outside The Gender Binary
Picture Books (Children)
Graphic Novels (Teen & YA)
SPICY! Grown-Ups Only!
Boy Love
This book was so beautiful. I loved it! It's a sweet end of high school romance. I cried a little at the end. It's not THAT upsetting, but I'm a super emotional person. 😅
What If It's Us by Albertalli & Silvera
The sequel to "What If It's Us?" The first book's ending made me cry a little, but this is the ending the characters deserved and I loved it so much!
Here's to Us (What If It's Us) by Albertalli & Silvera
Gay Cowboy Wizards? Say no more! So, the funny thing is, I saw an ad connecting this somehow to Disney and it's very eerily like Wizards of Waverly Places... but gay.
The Spells We Cast by Jason June
This whole series makes me nearly giddy!! This is on my shelf
Go Luck Yourself: A Royals and Romance Novel
Vampires sure have changed over the years. Remember the Twilight craze? Full confession, I never read or watched any of them. 😅
This is so much more fun, and bonus points for being queer! Of course, if you've ever read The Vampire Chronicles,...
How to Bite Your Neighbor and Win a Wager
I bought this book from the author like 10+ years ago. It was a dark time for queer fiction. The better portion of queer stories involved very toxic relationships and this is a remarkably charming story.
TRIGGER WARNING there is a suicide attemp...
Beached by Bellamy L. - 9781463739935
Ah yes, the classic tale of underage romance, and double suicide. 😅 I don't know if this version ends any happier, but I'm sure it'll be full of sappy romance. Lol!
Teach the Torches to Burn: Romeo & Juliet Remix
This one is sitting on my shelf. Look at that bratty face! Love it! Part of a trilogy of books. There is a trigger warning for bullying, though.
Speak the Truth: Volume One
This title sounds like a personal ad you'd find on sites that are only for adults, if you know what I mean. 😉
That said, I'm not sure if this book is 18+ only or not but i loved the concept so much I was sold.
Bored Gay Werewolf by Tony Santorella
Girl Love
This is another one sitting on my shelf and it looks SOO cute!! It's a college love story rom com.
She Gets the Girl by Rachael Lippincott
I am so interested in this book! I saw it on TikTok when it first was released and have been pining for it ever since.
A Steamy Sapphic Retelling: Phantom of Notre Dame
This looks amazing, and like something that a lot of queer young women can relate to.
The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School
This one holds a special place in my mind because I am semi-local to Pittsburgh and Pride and Prejudice is special to me for reasons I don't fully understand. 😅
Pride and Prejudice and Pittsburgh: 9781665937535
Psycho Killer! Qu'est-ce que c'est?
Psychological thriller about the last remaining counselors after a summer camp massacre. Who's the killer?
Psychological thriller about the last remaining counselors after a summer camp massacre. Who's the killer?
The Last Girls Standing - Jennifer Dugan
Outside The Gender Binary
This was somewhat groundbreaking. First book by an openly trans author, featuring a trans main character that hit the New York Times Best Seller List. It also features a lot of Latin X culture in the storyline. Excellent young adult novel
Cemetery Boys - Thomas, Aiden: Books - Amazon.com
This book has all my want. Queer Mr. Darcy? Yes, please! I actually do own it. I just need to sit down and read!! Additionally the " Elizabeth" character is a trans man. 🥰
Most Ardently: A Pride & Prejudice Remix
Picture Books (Children)
This book was SO controversial, but it's seriously just such a sweet little story.
And Tango Makes Three by Richardson & Parnell
Great book for discussing gender identity! For elementary school kids.
The Boy Who Wears Pink!
I read this one a while ago and I just love it! It's a great story that introduces concepts of gender expression ( not just identity), and also "coming out" to your social group versus your family.
Auntie Uncle: Drag Queen Hero
Graphic Novels (Teen & YA)
TRIGGER WARNING: AI presenting as human.
To me this is a really intriguing idea, but to many it is just a dangerous sign of the times, so do with it what you will.
To me this is a really intriguing idea, but to many it is just a dangerous sign of the times, so do with it what you will.
Amazon.com: Pixels of You: A Graphic Novel
This looks so sweet, about teen girls navigating sophomore year together. Apparently there are some strong mental health themes and it's a pretty “feel good” story.
The Greatest Thing - Searle, Sarah Winifred
SPICY! Grown-Ups Only!
This looks like an amazing book! A softboy guard and a closeted trans prince.
Warning! 18+!!
To Wield The Darkest Night
Saw this on Spotify as an audio book. It looks spicy... I'm iffy about spicy audio though.
You're Not My King! - Kindle edition