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Multicultural - Fiction
The Deep by Rivers Solomon is a haunting, lyrical novella exploring memory, identity, and the enduring legacy of trauma.
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Inspired by the drowned African slaves thrown overboard during the Middle Passage, the merpeople of The Deep live in a hidden underwater world, living in peace, until one historian is burdened with carrying their collective painful memories.
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Rivers Solomon masterfully weaves a powerful narrative about reclaiming lost history, confronting generational grief, and imagining liberation beyond mere survival. Perfect for readers of speculative fiction, Afrofuturism, Black queer literature, historical trauma narratives, and poetic storytelling. This novella offers a profound meditation on healing, resilience, and the enduring spirit of marginalized communities.
Funny Boy by Shyam Selvadurai is a powerful queer coming-of-age novel set in Sri Lanka on the brink of civil war.
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This tender story follows a young Tamil boy as he discovers his queerness amid family secrets, political unrest, and societal expectations. With warmth, wit, and heartbreak, Selvadurai explores themes of identity, resistance, and the complex journey of growing up queer in a turbulent world.
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Fans of LGBTQ+ literary fiction, South Asian stories, and historical queer narratives will find Funny Boy an unforgettable and deeply moving read.
I Can’t Think Straight by Shamim Sarif is a heartfelt, steamy FF LGBTQ+ romance exploring forbidden love, cultural clashes, and self-discovery.
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Tala, a spirited London-based Palestinian woman, is preparing for her elaborate Middle Eastern wedding when she meets Leyla, a shy British Indian woman dating her best friend. Despite their differences in faith, culture, and upbringing, the attraction between them is immediate and undeniable.
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As Tala struggles with the expectations of her family and the traditions that bind her, Leyla must navigate her own feelings while honouring her independence. Their growing connection challenges both women to confront societal pressures, personal fears, and the truth of their hearts.
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Perfect for readers of FF romance, contemporary LGBTQ+ love stories, queer women’s fiction, and culturally rich romance, I Can’t Think Straight delivers a passionate, emotional, and unforgettable tale of love, identity, and the courage to follow your heart.
Isaac's Song by Daniel Black is a heartfelt, coming-of-age queer fiction novel exploring family, generational trauma, and self-discovery.
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Isaac, a young queer Black man from Missouri, moves to 1980s Chicago seeking freedom, community, and the courage to embrace his artistic passions and physical desires, long suppressed by his strict father. As he navigates this new life, he must confront the complexities of identity, love, and belonging in a world shaped by societal pressures.
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When the AIDS crisis and the Rodney King beating shake his world, Isaac turns to writing as therapy. Through his words, he embarks on a journey into his family’s past, his ancestral roots in Arkansas, and the historical traumas that have shaped him, discovering both painful truths and unexpected hope.
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Perfect for readers of queer fiction, African American literature, LGBTQ+ coming-of-age stories, and emotionally rich novels about identity, family, and resilience, Isaac’s Song is an evocative tale of perseverance, self-discovery, and finding one’s voice against all odds.
She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan is a breathtaking queer historical fantasy of survival, ambition, and revolutionary power in 14th-century China.
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In a famine-stricken village under Mongol rule, two children are given fates: a boy destined for greatness, and a girl destined for nothing. When tragedy strikes, the clever and determined girl refuses to accept her “nothing' destiny and boldly takes on her brother’s identity to survive.
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Navigating monasteries, rebellion, and political intrigue, Zhu discovers the ruthless lengths she must go to claim power and protect herself. As danger, betrayal, and ambition collide, she must decide how far she’s willing to go to reshape her future.
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Fans of epic historical fantasy, queer fiction, and stories of fierce female empowerment will be captivated by this immersive tale of survival, identity, and destiny. Perfect for readers who crave dark, thrilling adventures, rich world-building, and morally complex characters.
Under the Udala Trees by Chinelo Okparanta is a gripping LGBTQ+ coming-of-age novel of love, identity, and resilience in war-torn Nigeria.
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Eleven-year-old Ijeoma is sent away from her home as civil war erupts in Nigeria. In a new town among displaced children, she discovers an unexpected friendship that blossoms into a secret, star-crossed love with another young girl from a different ethnic community.
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As their bond deepens, Ijeoma faces the harsh realities of prejudice, societal pressure, and the dangers of hiding her true self. Every decision brings emotional tension, heartbreak, and the challenge of surviving both love and loss in a divided nation.
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With elegant prose, historical depth, and a powerful queer romance, Under the Udala Trees captivates readers who love LGBTQ+ fiction, coming-of-age stories, and emotionally charged historical novels. This unforgettable story celebrates courage, self-discovery, and the transformative power of love.
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