Hi Friends,
June is practically over, but before it ends, I want to celebrate Pride Month by giving you some LGBTQ book recommendations. These are books that I absolutely love and would recommend not just for this time of year, but to read any time.
If This Gets Out by Cale Dietrich and Sophie Gonzales
This is such a cute male/male romance about two members of a very popular boy band. Think One Direction, but two of the members fall in love. There were so many things I enjoyed about this book, especially how it touches on the topic of coming out and how scary that can be. It’s a really sweet read, and I definitely recommend it. It’s YA, so there isn’t really any spice in it.
Related Post: If This Gets Out | Book Review
Cinderella Is Dead by Kalynn Bayron
This is a YA Cinderella retelling that isn’t just a sapphic romance, but also about standing up for yourself as a woman and not letting men control your life. It’s about fighting for your rights and learning to be yourself, even when you’ve been raised to believe in a certain fairytale. I really liked both the romance and the story overall. In my opinion, it’s such a fun, modern twist on Cinderella.
You, Again by Kate Goldbeck
I absolutely adore this book! It’s one of my all-time favorite grumpy-sunshine romances. The story follows a man and a woman who keep running into each other over the years and eventually decide to start a friendship. The main female character is bisexual and very open about her sexuality. I loved everything about this story and will never stop recommending it. The cover might give off fall vibes, but trust me, this book is great for summer reading too.
Related Post: You, Again | Book Review
Delilah Green Doesn’t Care by Ashley Herring Blake
This kicks off a sapphic romance series with interconnected standalones. I really enjoyed Delilah and Clare’s connection and watching them fall for each other. Honestly, once you finish this book, you’ll want to binge the entire series. It’s such a quick read, and if you’re looking for a sapphic romance with some spice, this is definitely one to pick up.
Related Post: Delilah Green Doesn’t Care | Book Review
Margo Zimmerman Gets the Girl by Brianna R. Shrum & Sara Waxelbaum
This has to be one of the best sapphic YA stories I’ve read. I loved both main characters and how the story focused on figuring out your sexuality. One thing I really appreciated was the message that you don’t have to look or act a certain way to be part of the LGBTQ community. The representation is amazing. One of the main characters is autistic. Just a heads-up, though: this book includes one of the most well-written spicy scenes I’ve ever read in a YA book.
Related Post: Margo Zimmerman Gets the Girl | Book Review
I hope you enjoyed this post! If you have any Pride Month book recs for me, drop them in the comments. Don’t forget to like and share this post with other readers. And if you want to support my blog, please sign up for my mailing list.
Until the next chapter,
Bunny
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It’s lovely to see some LGBTQ+ representation in this way. I have not heard of these books, so it’s great to have them on my reading radar. Thanks for this!