Best gay fantasy books
15 Great LGBTQ+ Fantasy and Sci-fi Books Every Reader Needs: Guest Post by S. Labrecque
Media never has enough Homosexual representation.
And if it does, we’re the side characters in someone else’s story.
Are you sick of this too?
Fear not! LGBTQ+ fiction does exist, and I’ve compiled a list of 15 books where the homosexual characters are the protagonists. So if you’re looking for fantasy or sci-fi with great lgbtq+ representation, see if any of these catch your eye.
15 Great LGBTQ+ Fantasy and Sci-fi Books
1) “The City We Became” by N.K. Jemisin
Gay/Lesbian, Bisexual, Asexual, Queer side characters
Genre: Cosmic Horror Urban Fantasy
Summary: Cities are alive. Some more literally than others. When New York City is born, it’s split between five avatars, and its primary goes missing. NYC’s weakened state leaves it open for invade from an otherworldly entity set on wiping out all living cities. The four borough avatars must learn to work together to awaken their principal. Can they preserve their city before the Enemy gains hold, or will It destroy everything they love?
2) “A Long Way to a Small and Angry Planet” by Becky Chambers
Gay/Lesbian, Transexual, Pansexual, Gender Fl For you today, Gentle Reader, I have some super fun queer fantasy book recommendations. A favorite genre of mine! I like my books cheerful, charming, and happy with a strong adoration thread. So that’s what I’ve chosen for you today (mostly). However, there is a whole glorious mess of fabulous queer fantasy out there that deals in darker themes and has more violent tenancies. If that’s your jam then happy searching for, meanwhile can I interest you in the sunny side? This book has so many things I adore in a fantasy. Extremely snarky gay boy main character. Lots of awesome magic. Horny hornless unicorns with a thing for scarves and dragon BDSM. Okay maybe I didn’t understand I wanted that last one, but I do now! Honestly, this book is hilarious. No really, I was reading it and actually crying with laughter, it’s that comical. This is basically my nerdy-heart’s optimal beach read. Are you looking for Pratchett only gay and a touch crude? Well, here you go. T Sharing is caring! Hey there! This post contains affiliate links. Using my links means I earn a commission, which helps me produce more rad content. More on affiliates here. Hey friend! If you’ve found yourself here, it’s because you’re looking for gay fantasy romance novels! I’m a HUGE book nerd (and lover of romance novels), so I’ve put together this guide based on my own adventures in reading. I had been looking for gay adoration novels for YEARS, and thought that I had to just put up with side stories featuring gay characters. As a queer person, representation is so important, and for years I struggled to find ANY LGBT characters in fantasy romance novels. representation is so important, and for years I struggled to find ANY LGBT characters in fantasy relationship novels. And then, I establish gay romance novels on Amazon, thanks to Kindle Unlimited. The indie publishing industry has done WONDERS for representation, and there are a TON of gay fantasy romance novels just waiting to be read! This post is all about gay fantasy adoration novels. Heads up, this publish was published on December 6, 2023. It was In the whole wide world of queer fantasy books, there are so many options to select from. Not only do you have all the deliciously distinct fantasy sub-genres there are on offer, you also get to experience a wide range of LGBTQ identities. From sapphic fantasy romance books to m/m historical fantasies and bisexual adventures, there’s a little something for everyone. Personally, I love a queernorm fantasy world where gender and sexuality are never even questioned. But whatever your preferred gender non-conforming fantasy sub-genre, these queer fantasy books have a story just for you. While I often — and still occasionally — have looked to fanfiction to supply all the queer identities I’m missing from my favorite shows and movies, so many LGBTQ books are making their way into the publishing society now that it’s easy to find mainstream queer fantasy books that make you feel seen. Getting to see yourself reflected in the stories you cherish is a feeling like no other. These stories inhabit worlds that are a little enjoy ours or entirely different, but they still center the things that matter most: family, friends, love, acceptance, feeling seen, and being true to yourself. So, let’s take a journey to
9 Favorite Queer Fantasy Books
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Fantasy Books with Lgbtq+ Romance in ‘em
1. The Lightning-Struck Heart by T.J. Klune
2. Sword Masters by Selina Rosen
Gay Fantasy Romance Novels