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Young Adult (YA) - Fiction
POC and Multicultural Fiction
Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender is a powerful, award-winning contemporary YA novel exploring transgender identity, self-discovery, and first love.
This Stonewall Honour Book and one of Time Magazine’s Best YA Books of All Time follows Felix Love, a Black queer trans teen struggling to find love and acceptance in a world full of prejudice.
When Felix becomes the target of a cruel transphobic attack and his deadname is posted publicly, he devises a daring plan for revenge. But instead of simple justice, Felix’s scheme leads to a complex love triangle, challenging him to confront his fears, embrace his identity, and discover the self-love he deserves.
This honest, heartfelt story offers a nuanced look at transgender experiences, queer coming-of-age, and navigating relationships as a marginalized teen. Perfect for readers seeking inclusive LGBTQ+ YA fiction, stories about gender identity and resilience, Black queer voices, and affirming tales of love and empowerment.
I Can't Even Think Straight by Dean Atta is a heartfelt, lyrical YA queer novel in verse exploring identity, first love, and the challenges of coming out.
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Kai is a biracial teen navigating the pressures of school, family, and friendship while trying to understand who he is to himself. He wants to come out, but his closeted best friend Matt fears rejection from his conservative parents, forcing Kai to hide his feelings too.
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When a rumour spreads that Kai and Matt are dating, tensions rise, friendships are tested, and emotions that were once safely on the page start to spill into the real world. Alongside Vass, his proud nonbinary best friend, Kai must confront issues of race, privilege, class, and sexuality while finding the courage to be his authentic self.
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Perfect for fans of YA LGBTQ+ fiction, novels in verse, coming-of-age stories, and narratives about first love, self-discovery, and navigating identity in the modern world. This poignant and immersive story captures the highs and lows of growing up queer with honesty, heart, and lyricism.
Jonny Appleseed by Joshua Whitehead is a powerful two-spirit Indigenous queer novel set in contemporary Canada.
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This deeply moving story follows a two-spirit Indigenous man as he navigates love, identity, and resilience in a world shaped by colonialism, trauma, and healing. With raw honesty and poetic language, Whitehead delivers a unique voice and unforgettable characters that explore themes of belonging, survival, and queerness.
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Perfect for readers seeking Indigenous queer fiction, LGBTQ+ contemporary novels, and stories of cultural resilience and healing.
The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes is a hilarious, heartfelt YA queer romance and coming-of-age story.
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Seventeen-year-old Yamilet “Yami” Flores has a lot on her plate: staying under the radar at her new, mostly white, wealthy Catholic school, keeping her brother out of trouble, making her mom proud, and, most importantly, avoiding love. After being outed at her old school, Yami is determined to keep her queer identity a secret.
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But Bo, the only openly queer girl at school, is smart, confident, talented… and impossibly cute. Yami struggles to balance jealousy, attraction, and her fear of being discovered, all while navigating the tricky halls of Slayton Catholic and learning what it truly means to be herself.
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Full of humour, heart, and swoon-worthy romance, this debut YA novel celebrates queer Latinx identity, found family, and self-discovery. Fans of LGBTQ+ teen fiction, contemporary romance, and stories of resilience and authenticity will be captivated by Yami’s journey to embrace her full truth.
You Don’t Have a Shot by Racquel Marie is a queer YA romance full of rivals-to-lovers tension, soccer drama, and summer sparks.
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Valentina “Vale” Castillo-Green’s world revolves around soccer: her friends, her future, and her father’s high expectations. But when a heated playoff fight with long-time rival Leticia Ortiz lands her in hot water, Vale’s dreams and reputation seem to crumble.
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Desperate for a fresh start, Vale heads to her childhood soccer camp for a summer of redemption, only to discover she and Leticia must co-captain a team in front of college scouts. With rookie teammates, fierce competition, and lingering resentment, Vale and Leticia must navigate friction, rivalry, and unexpected feelings.
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Sharp, romantic, and deeply emotional, You Don’t Have a Shot is perfect for fans of LGBTQ+ YA romance, rivals-to-lovers stories, and sports-centred coming-of-age novels. Readers will fall in love with Vale and Leticia’s journey of passion, teamwork, and self-discovery.
YA Sapphic Fiction
Sunburn by Chloe Michelle Howarth is a tender, heart-wrenching YA sapphic romance about first love, self-discovery, and the pressures of growing up in a small, conservative town.
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It’s the early 1990s in Crossmore, Ireland, and Lucy knows exactly what’s expected of her: fall in love with the farmer’s son next door, marry, and live the life everyone assumes she wants. But her heart has other plans; plans that revolve around her closest friend, Susannah. For years, Lucy keeps her feelings buried, fearing judgment from family and community alike.
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As summer approaches graduation, the intensity of Lucy and Susannah’s connection can no longer be ignored. Their friendship turns into something more, but keeping their secret safe becomes a high-stakes struggle against societal expectations, family pressures, and the weight of their own desires.
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Perfect for fans of YA romance, queer coming-of-age stories, and sapphic first-love narratives, Sunburn is a heartrending, beautifully written story of love, longing, and the courage to follow your heart.
The Falling in Love Montage by Ciara Smyth is a heartfelt LGBTQ+ young adult romance that blends humour, heartache, and the magic of summer love.
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Seventeen-year-old Saoirse Clarke, a self-proclaimed cynic, has sworn off romance after a series of personal upheavals, including her mother's early-onset dementia. Determined to avoid emotional entanglements, she embarks on a summer of carefree fun. However, her plans are disrupted when she meets Ruby, a free-spirited girl who proposes a summer fling inspired by romantic movie montages, complete with cliché dates and a firm end date in the fall.
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As the summer unfolds, the line between pretend romance and real feelings blurs. Saoirse and Ruby navigate the complexities of their agreement, discovering that even the most carefully planned arrangements can lead to unexpected emotions. The story delves into themes of vulnerability, self-discovery, and the unpredictable nature of love.
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Readers will be captivated by this witty and poignant tale that captures the essence of first love, the challenges of opening one's heart, and the beauty of embracing unexpected connections. Perfect for fans of contemporary LGBTQ+ romance, The Falling in Love Montage offers a compelling narrative filled with humour, heart, and a touch of magic.
Cinderella is Dead by Kalynn Bayron is a powerful dystopian YA sapphic fantasy retelling that flips the classic fairytale on its head.
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Two hundred years after Cinderella's death, sixteen-year-old Sophia lives in an oppressive kingdom where young women are forced to attend annual balls to be chosen as wives by men they've never met. But Sophia would much rather marry Erin, her childhood best friend, than parade in front of suitors. When she makes the desperate decision to flee, she finds herself hiding in Cinderella's mausoleum where she meets Constance and uncovers the real truth behind the fairytale.
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This dark and progressive twist delivers Black lesbian representation, feminist themes, and queer girls ready to destroy the patriarchy. Perfect for fans of LGBTQ+ YA dystopian fiction, sapphic fantasy retellings, and revolutionary tales of love and resistance.
The Bone Spindle by Leslie Vedder is a thrilling YA fantasy retelling of Sleeping Beauty with a twist, where treasure hunting, dark magic, and forbidden romance collide.
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Fi is a bookish explorer who trusts maps and riddles far more than romance, until she pricks her finger on a cursed bone spindle and awakens Briar Rose, a prince trapped for a century. Suddenly, her adventure becomes personal: to break the curse, she must navigate magic, mystery, and her own unexpected feelings.
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Shane, a fierce warrior from the north, joins them on their quest, bringing courage, humor, and a no-nonsense approach to danger, and a spark of tension with Fi that might complicate everything. Together, they face witch hunters, ancient curses, and a mysterious witch whose motives could change the game entirely.
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Perfect for fans of YA fantasy, sapphic romance, and fairytale retellings, The Bone Spindle weaves adventure, found family, and queer love into a fast-paced story where falling in love might be the greatest risk of all.
Coffeeshop in an Alternate Universe by C.B. Lee is a cozy, whimsical YA fantasy romance where magic, science, and interdimensional sparks collide.
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Brenda is a geeky overachiever with a 19-step plan to save the world through science, until a power outage sends her straight into Kat’s family-run coffeeshop. Kat, confident, charming, and very much the prophesized Chosen One, can’t stop thinking about Brenda, even if their universes aren’t supposed to mix.
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As portals open, rules break, and their worlds collide, Brenda and Kat must navigate magic, science, and their own growing feelings. Between coffees, cosmic chaos, and fate’s unexpected twists, the two discover that love might be the most unpredictable force of all.
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Perfect for fans of sapphic YA romance, cozy fantasy, and whimsical stories where destiny, found family, and magical adventures intertwine with slow-burn queer love.
A Treachery of Swans by A.B. Poranek is a lush YA fantasy romance full of magic, betrayal, and slow-burn sapphic tension. A sapphic imagining and beautiful retelling of Swan Lake.
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Seventeen-year-old Odile has been raised for one purpose: steal the king’s crown and restore magic to her cursed kingdom. To do so, she must assume the identity of a noblewoman, Marie d’Odette, her childhood friend-turned-sworn-enemy. But when her plan goes awry, Odile finds herself forced to work alongside Marie, the girl she has cursed… and the girl she can’t stop thinking about.
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With a murdered king, whispers of beasts, and her brother’s life on the line, Odile must navigate a court of secrets, dark magic, and forbidden desire. The two girls’ alliance slowly turns into something more, blending strategy, danger, and an undeniable spark of romance.
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Perfect for fans of epic YA fantasy, magical intrigue, and sapphic stories where romance, found family, and high-stakes adventure collide.
A Dark and Drowning Tide by Allison Saft is a richly imagined YA fantasy romance full of magic, murder, and slow-burn sapphic tension.
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Folklorist Lorelei Kaskel joins an expedition to find a fabled magical spring, hoping to prove herself as a naturalist and travel freely. But when her beloved mentor is murdered aboard the ship, suspicion falls on everyone, including her insufferably brilliant academic rival, Sylvia von Wolff, the one person she knows is innocent.
As they navigate forests that rearrange themselves, rivers hiding slumbering dragons, and shapeshifting beasts, Lorelei and Sylvia must uncover the murderer’s identity while resisting the growing attraction between them. Danger, magic, and secrets collide, forcing them to decide what’s worth saving: the kingdom, the expedition, or their hearts.
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Perfect for fans of YA fantasy, magical intrigue, and sapphic romance where adventure, clever banter, and forbidden love intertwine in the most thrilling ways.
Get Real, Chloe Torres by Crystal Maldonado is a sizzling YA sapphic rom-com about friendship, first love, and unforgettable summer adventures.
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Chloe Torres is determined to reunite her estranged best friends on one last bucket-list road trip to see their favourite boy band in Las Vegas. But with two reluctant friends, unresolved tension, and a past heartbreak lingering between them, Chloe will have to work her charm (and a little begging) to get everyone on board.
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As the miles roll by, old feelings flare, new sparks fly, and Chloe discovers that love, friendship, and self-discovery don’t always follow the plan. Navigating a sizzling love triangle, first kisses, and summer adventures, she finds herself questioning everything she thought she knew about her heart.
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Perfect for fans of YA contemporary romance, sapphic rom-coms, LGBTQ+ teen stories, diverse representation, road-trip adventures, and stories about friendship, identity, and daring to follow your heart.
Super Adjacent by Crystal Cestari delivers an action-packed young adult superhero romance that explores what it's really like being the non-super half of a dynamic duo.
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Claire has always wanted to work with superheroes, from collecting Warrior Nation cards as a kid to drafting "What to Say to a Hero" speeches in her diary. Now that she's landed a coveted internship with the Chicago branch of Warrior Nation, Claire is ready to prove she belongs, super or not. But when the superhero organization comes under attack, Claire teams up with Bridgette, another civilian dating a WarNat hero, to save their super-powered significant others.
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As Claire and Bridgette work to save them, the story highlights the capacity of ordinary people to make a difference while navigating celebrity culture, fandom obsession, and the complexities of loving someone who puts their life on the line daily. With quick plot, contagious tone, and banter-filled romance, their mission proves that being a hero isn't about superpowers.
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Perfect for fans of contemporary young adult fiction, superhero stories, and empowering teen romance novels. This fresh take on superhero literature combines action-adventure with coming-of-age themes, strong female protagonists, and the inspiring message that ordinary people can be extraordinary heroes too.
Her Royal Highness by New York Times bestselling author Rachel Hawkins delivers a swoon-worthy sapphic boarding school romance that proves fairy tales can come true.
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Millie Quint is devastated when she discovers that her sort-of-best friend/sort-of-girlfriend has been kissing someone else, so she applies for scholarships to boarding schools, the farther from Houston the better. When she's accepted into prestigious Gregorstoun school in the Scottish Highlands, everything seems perfect until her roommate arrives: the gorgeous, glamorous, and utterly infuriating Princess Flora of Scotland.
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At first, the girls can barely stand each other. Flora is both high-class and high-key, but before Millie knows it, their enemies-to-lovers dynamic ignites into something neither expected. As Flora repeatedly tries to get kicked out of school and drags Millie along for the ride, their chemistry becomes undeniable, but Millie knows the chances of happily-ever-afters are slim. After all, real life isn't a fairy tale...
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Perfect for fans of boarding school romance, LGBTQ+ young adult fiction, and royal love stories with diverse representation. This"witty, awkward, and romantic novel combines enemies-to-lovers chemistry, Scottish Highland settings, contemporary YA romance, and the kind of sapphic fairy tale ending that will make readers swoon with its quirky and queer spin on the commoner/royal romance.
Leah on the Offbeat by Becky Albertalli is a heartfelt, witty LGBTQ+ YA contemporary romance that explores bisexuality, friendship, and the challenges of coming out. Perfect for readers who love diverse queer teen stories and emotionally rich coming-of-age narratives.
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Leah Burke has always been the quiet glue holding her friend group together. But now she’s navigating the final year of high school, her first experiences with romance, and the secret she’s kept even from her closest friends: she’s bisexual.
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As Leah wrestles with love, identity, and the fear of judgment, she begins to confront her feelings for a new love interest while supporting her friends through their own struggles. Balancing self-discovery with loyalty to her friends, Leah learns that being true to herself may change everything.
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Funny, tender, and authentic, Leah on the Offbeat is a joyful celebration of queer identity, first love, and the power of friendship. A must-read YA romance for fans of LGBTQ+ stories that explore love, identity, and the messy, beautiful journey of growing up.
YA MM Fiction
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli (AKA Love, Simon the movie) is a charming, heartfelt YA queer contemporary romance that explores identity, first love, and the courage to come out. Perfect for fans of sweet, emotional M/M romance and stories of self-discovery.
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Sixteen-year-old Simon Spier has a secret: he’s gay, but nobody at school knows. When an email falls into the wrong hands, Simon is suddenly thrust into a situation where he must confront his identity and navigate the challenges of coming out while keeping his life and friendships intact.
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As Simon exchanges emails with the mysterious “Blue,” he finds a connection deeper than friendship and begins to explore the possibilities of love, trust, and belonging. But when secrets are revealed, Simon must decide how much of himself he’s ready to share with the world.
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Funny, tender, and irresistibly relatable, Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda is a celebration of queer love, self-acceptance, and the exhilaration of first romance. A modern classic in LGBTQ+ YA fiction, it’s perfect for readers who adore sweet M/M romance, coming-of-age stories, and heartfelt teen drama.
YA Manga
The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn’t a Guy at All, Vol. 1 by Sumiko Arai is a charming YA sapphic romance manga full of mistaken identities, first crushes, and queer teen discovery.
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Aya, a fashionable and upbeat high schooler, loves rock music, but nobody around her seems to share her passion. That is, until she meets a stylish, mysterious employee at a CD shop whose taste in music is impeccable. Aya falls hard, not realizing her crush is actually her quiet female classmate, Mitsuki.
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Mitsuki, who generally keeps to herself, sits next to Aya at school and is all too aware of Aya’s feelings. As they grow closer through music and conversation, Mitsuki struggles with whether to reveal her secret, while Aya navigates the thrill and confusion of her first crush. Their relationship begins to blossom amid playful misunderstandings and tender moments.
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Perfect for fans of YA sapphic romance, queer high school stories, manga love stories, first crushes, and coming-of-age LGBTQ+ tales. Readers will fall in love with Aya and Mitsuki’s sweet chemistry, lighthearted romance, and the joy of discovering identity, friendship, and love for the first time.
The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy at All, Vol. 2 by Sumiko Arai is a tender and introspective yuri romance that delves into the complexities of self-discovery and the nuances of young love.
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After the revelation that her crush is actually her classmate Mitsuki, Aya's feelings intensify, leading to moments of awkwardness and vulnerability. As their bond deepens over shared musical passions, they navigate the challenges of their senior year, with Aya grappling with her emotions and Mitsuki retreating into her creative world. The arrival of a mysterious woman offering Mitsuki an opportunity abroad introduces new tensions, forcing both to confront their desires and uncertainties about the future.
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This volume continues to explore themes of identity, connection, and the delicate balance between personal aspirations and relationships. The narrative is complemented by expressive artwork and a thoughtfully curated soundtrack that enhances the emotional depth of the story.
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Ideal for readers who appreciate nuanced LGBTQ+ narratives, The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy at All, Vol. 2 offers a heartfelt exploration of love, identity, and the transformative power of music.
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