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Books for the hopeless romantic
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items Sometimes all I need a cute little romance novel and sometimes I want something deep and meaningful. There’s some of both here! Romance lovers beware, it is unlikely you’ll be able to put these books down till you’re done.
An adorable queer romance that manages to stay light and sweet while also addressing some heavy topics. I learned lessons in this book that stayed with me and that I carry into conversations I have in my life.
Imogen, Obviously by Becky Albertalli
This book is an incredibly engaging mystery. It uses a small town high school setting and small town high school character relationships that are relatively relatable. It has fun queer characters and (if this is your thing) it will totally convince y...
I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston
The world building in this book is so cool. A rocky political climate paired with a sharp divide in the island community gives the reader a lot to think about. The romance plot is so sweet while also being fierce and determined. The queer romance and...
We Set the Dark on Fire by Tehlor Kay Mejia
I’m typing this immediately after finishing this book that’s how much I liked it. This is the sapphic vampire romance that inspired Dracula. It came out 20 years before the original Dracula story. And I thought hmmm it’ll probably have some undertone...
Carmilla by J. Sheridan Le Fanu
This book was so moving, it had me feeling all the feelings. It can be a tough read because of some of the language and the way the story is told but it’s so beautifully written. And while there are many theories on the love shared between these two ...
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
While this book is about many things (Hollywood culture, feminism, politics) it is ultimately a love story. There is so much love in this book in so many different forms and it is beautiful. It really is tragic but it’s so beautiful. The setting is s...
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo: A Novel
This is a love story that spans generations. The world building in the book is wonderful which is something I always admire in a book. The setting is gorgeous and the story is so beautiful. The author really pulls you in.
The Star-Touched Queen by Roshani Chokshi
This is such a good Halloween sapphic romance. It’s a story of witches and love. Not even the most cynical of lesbians can resist the pull of magic. Life can be hard but love and witchcraft can be an amazing escape.
Improbable Magic for Cynical Witches by Kate Scelsa
All of us are scared of something, most of us are scared of many things. Facing your fears is hard! But that’s what they do in this book. It’s a cute young adult romance with lots of personal growth. It really inspires the reader (in my humble opinio...
A Semi-Definitive List of Worst Nightmares by Krystal Sutherland