Pride Month Picks #1: Highlighting Queer Books.
The first of a mini-series of posts highlighting queer, indie reads for you to discover.
Note: Post contains an ad for my poetry book, Inside the Sun and Moon— but more on that later.
It is officially Pride Month— err… has been for a few days now by this point. But anyway, welcome everyone to a new mini-series I’ll be putting out during the course of the month!
What is this exactly? It’s a weekly post highlighting five queer reads you may have missed, or haven’t heard of. Stick around and subscribe to stay updated for these, as there’s many to cover. Ready to dive in? Let’s go!
1. All Roads Lead to This by Kay Claire
Two best friends. One Transition. Can they really ever live without each other? Everything is tested when they find themselves working at a plant shop together, and their boss needs them to go cross-country to get some rare plants. And one of them is hiding a secret that could change their relationship forever.
Tag along for the trip of a life time as two friends discovers what it means when love is on the road. Available now.
2. More Than Shipmates by Philippa Young
Six months of being an entertainment host on a Caribbean cruise shouldn’t be too difficult. But when the line between crush and colleague begins to blur, Eliza Chapman finds herself caught in the middle of a steaming hot love-triangle.
Once determined to stick to her goal of swearing off men, can she make it through before the temptation of romance (and more) swallows her whole? Find out in this fresh novel about new starts and learning how to let love in.
Inside the Sun and Moon is on sale digitally until June 12th! Get this compelling collection of ten poems for just fifty cents when you order it using the link below.
ISM is a small collection of poems written over the course of a few years that discusses feelings of loneliness, longing, love, and desire, as explored through the writing lens of Hazel Allen. Don’t miss out, get it here.
3. A Study in Black Brew by Marie Howalt
Once headed for a career as a field chemist on a newly settled planet, Kellieth’s dreams are quickly crushed by chronic conditions. They end up returning broke to their home-world, forced to reckon with unable to being afford their favorite luxuries— like human-made coffee.
But in the midst of trying to piece their life back together, Kellieth ends up sharing living quarters with the incredibly attractive and enigmatic, yet infuriating Raithan WeinZalneinth.
Will the two be able to get along with each other— and furthermore, is something more brewing between them? Love, hate, or passion? Find out in this brilliant novella.
4. Fallen Feathers by Romy Morgan
“The first in a brand new series following demon Nessa and angel Ophelia as they fight for their love and what they believe in. Set in the beautiful historic city of York in England, 'Fallen Feathers' is a magical sweeping sapphic love story full of feelings, morals, found family, and peril.”
Join the fight by following along as Nessa and Ophelia figure out together what their love means, and how the woes of the demon/angel conflict may not be as it seems. Read now on kindle, or other platforms such as Barnes & Noble or Etsy (Signed Copy).
5. Warm Blooded by J. Greene
“Could you abandon your past, your family, even your own name for the chance to be a hero?”
While millions have attempted it by trying to get into East Technical Institute’s Hero Program— with powers they were born with. After all, using them is a licensed right. And those caught using them without a license are then deemed villains.
Kirin has only just managed to get into the program, and immediately he’s drawn to someone who knows more about the school than they should. And when conflict strikes during the school-year, Kirin must battle prejudice and learn what it means to truly be a hero— along with the sacrifices that come along with it.
Five queer books, and one week down. But which ones grabbed your attention the most? Will you be picking any of them up? I hope so. Let me know in the comments below.
And if you can’t support these writers by purchasing a copy, you can share their posts— promoting them that way.
Not to mention we also have a giveaway going on, where you could possibly win up to $50 in free book money. Learn more about that here. And with that I bid you all adieu! Buh-bye for now!
I love books with queer characters, I think because I went so long reading books without them, and trying to make myself fit the characters I saw,. I’m somewhat addicted to characters that I can see myself reflected in fully now and not just in the cracks and crevices allowed previously. I relish these characters for the worlds they take me to, the lives they have lived, the hope they feel.
Are any of these book age appropriate for a 14 yr old boy? If not do you have any recommendations? TIA