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My favorite queer book recs
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items This is your ultimate queer YA vibe-check: think messy, lovable characters, swoony romances, and chapters that fly by so fast you’ll swear you’re binge-reading a show. Expect stories full of first crushes, awkward meet-cutes, self-discovery, and all ...
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It’s a gay book… it’s the first book that i ACTUALLY liked reading to the point i finished it in 4 days (that a lot for me esp cuzz i don’t rlly like reading). Also the chapters are kinda short so you don’t feel over whelmed.
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
Okay listen, the title literally tells you what happens, but somehow you’re still gonna cry. Two boys wake up to a notification that it’s their last day alive. Instead of sulking, they meet and decide to live a whole lifetime in 24 hours. The chapter...
They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera
Imagine you’re a closeted teen, you’ve got this secret email crush, and suddenly someone finds out and threatens to expose you. Chaos, right? But it’s also hilarious and heart-melting. Simon is sarcastic, dramatic, and so painfully relatable you’ll w...
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli
A trans boy tries to prove himself by summoning a ghost… except the ghost is like, “Hey bestie, I’m not leaving.” What follows is queer magic, spooky chaos, and a romance that sneaks up on you while you’re laughing at their banter. Chapters are short...
Cemetery Boys #1 - Aiden Thomas
Two boys bump into each other in New York, sparks kinda fly, and then the universe keeps shoving them together. It’s awkward, it’s cute, and it’s basically the fanfic meet-cute we all dream of. Feels like texting your crush at midnight — a little cri...
What If It's Us (What If It's Us, #1) by Becky Albertalli
et in 1950s San Francisco, it’s about a Chinese American girl sneaking into this underground lesbian club. The atmosphere is dreamy, the romance feels dangerous but beautiful, and you’ll wanna highlight like half the book. Don’t let the “historical” ...
Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo
Imagine if the First Son of the U.S. accidentally had beef with the Prince of England, but then they fake-friendship for PR… and oops, feelings. It’s political, it’s romantic, it’s dramatic in the best way. You’ll scream at the chaos, melt at the lov...
Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
A nonbinary teen comes out, gets kicked out, and has to start over at a new school. Sounds heavy, right? But the way it’s written is soft, hopeful, and lowkey cozy. The romance is slow, tender, and exactly what you need when you want a quick, heartfe...
I Wish You All the Best
A queer Mexican American girl gets stuck in a strict Catholic school and tries to juggle being the “perfect student” while also crushing on the hot new girl. It’s funny, dramatic, and absolutely nails the “ugh, why is my family like this” vibe. The c...
The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes
Felix is a Black trans teen dealing with identity, love, and messy friendships. Someone starts catfishing him online, and instead of backing down, Felix claps back hard. It’s dramatic, chaotic, and has one of the most real, raw voices you’ll find in ...
Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender
Felix is a Black trans teen dealing with identity, love, and messy friendships. Someone starts catfishing him online, and instead of backing down, Felix claps back hard. It’s dramatic, chaotic, and has one of the most real, raw voices you’ll find in ...
Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender
Luc is the son of two washed-up rock stars, Oliver is a squeaky-clean lawyer, and they decide to fake-date to fix Luc’s image. It’s British, it’s sarcastic, and the banter is so sharp you’ll be giggling like you’re watching Love Island. The chapters ...
Boyfriend Material (London Calling, #1) by Alexis Hall
A Scottish boarding school, a grumpy American girl, and her new roommate who just happens to be… a literal princess. Yeah, it’s sapphic royal rom-com chaos, and yes, it’s delicious. Chapters read fast, the romance is sweet, and it feels like the kind...
Her Royal Highness (Royals, #2) by Rachel Hawkins
Liz doesn’t care about prom, but when the scholarship of her dreams is tied to being prom queen, she’s suddenly in the spotlight. And then she starts falling for the competition 👀. It’s funny, it’s swoony, and the chapters feel like popcorn — once y...
You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson
Liz doesn’t care about prom, but when the scholarship of her dreams is tied to being prom queen, she’s suddenly in the spotlight. And then she starts falling for the competition 👀. It’s funny, it’s swoony, and the chapters feel like popcorn — once y...
You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson
A trans boy runs a blog full of fake “trans meet-cute” stories… until people start calling him out. Solution? Fake-date a guy to prove it’s real. Spoiler: feelings happen. It’s sweet, chaotic, and perfect if you love short, romantic chapters with Tum...
Meet Cute Diary by Emery Lee
A small-town teen stumbles into the world of drag queens and kings — and suddenly life is loud, messy, glittery, and way more fun than she expected. It’s campy, heartfelt, and easy to fly through because every chapter feels like a performance.
Kings, Queens, and In-Betweens by Tanya Boteju
Perfect on Paper — Sophie Gonzales
Perfect on Paper by Sophie Gonzales
Juliet’s a Puerto Rican baby dyke from the Bronx who lands an internship with her feminist idol in Portland. It’s chaotic, messy, full of self-discovery, and hilarious in a “yep, been there” kind of way. The writing is bold but still super approachab...
Juliet Takes a Breath by Gabby Rivera
Set in 1989 New York, three teens are figuring out love, friendship, and identity while the AIDS crisis looms in the background. Sounds heavy, but it’s actually stylish, heartfelt, and full of big messy emotions. Think Madonna playlists, secret crush...
Like a Love Story by Abdi Nazemian
Amazing……. like actually it explains the hardships of being gay in 1987 heartbreaking but absolutely amazing🩶
Maurice (1987)