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The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy at All Vol. 1 by Sumiko Arai
Fashionable and upbeat high schooler Aya falls head over heels for an employee at a local CD shop. He’s got an air of mystery about him, always dressed well, and has impeccable taste in music... -
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The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy at All, Vol. 2 by Sumiko Arai
Aya’s found out that the guy she was interested in isn’t a guy at all—and she’s also realized that she just can’t keep her cool around Mitsuki! The two haven’t quite put a name on their complex, earnest feelings, but they only grow as the pair continues to bond over the music they love...Categorized as:
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![Bloom into You, Vol. 8 by Nakatani Nio]()
Bloom into You, Vol. 8 by Nakatani Nio
LOVE IN FULL BLOOM After Sayaka confesses to her, Touko must face her own feelings! Just as Yuu begins to lose all hope, Touko asks to meet with her...Categorized as:
high-school queer young adult contemporary f-f secret-relationship length-short open-door -
![SQ从你的名字开始（她们的故事） by Tan Jiu, 坛九]()
SQ从你的名字开始（她们的故事） by Tan Jiu, 坛九
Sun Jing has a massive crush on a girl she sees at the bus station—feminine, blonde, and absolutely adorable, Qiu Tong is everything Sun Jing desires. But the tomboyish, outgoing Sun Jing cannot bring herself to utter a single word in Qiu Tong's presence. Once she musters up the courage, however, Sun Jing successfully introduces herself and secures a friendship with the cute girl...Categorized as:
queer high-school contemporary young adult f-f humor friends to lovers length-novella -
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![Bloom into You, Vol. 6 by Nio Nakatani]()
Bloom into You, Vol. 6 by Nio Nakatani
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsTHE CURTAINS RISE…The student council play has finally begun! Who will Touko’s character choose to be at the end? And how will Touko herself feel when the play is over and her dearest wish has been... -
![Bloom Into You Vol. 7 by Nio Nakatani]()
Bloom Into You Vol. 7 by Nio Nakatani
A CHANGE OF HEART Touko has finally started to move forward on her own two feet...Categorized as:
high-school queer young adult contemporary f-f angst secret-relationship length-short -
![Far from the Tree by Robin Benway, Sophie Lamotte d'Argy]()
Far from the Tree by Robin Benway, Sophie Lamotte d'Argy
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 48 ratingsBeing the middle child has its ups and downs.But for Grace, an only child who was adopted at birth, discovering that she is a middle child is a different ride altogether. After putting her own baby up for adoption, she goes looking for her biological family, including—Maya, her loudmouthed younger bio sister, who has a lot to say about their newfound family ties... -
![The Girls I've Been by Tess Sharpe]()
The Girls I've Been by Tess Sharpe
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 42 ratingsA slick, twisty YA page-turner about the daughter of a con artist who is taken hostage in a bank heist.Nora O’Malley’s been a lot of girls. As the daughter of a con-artist who targets criminal men, she grew up as her mother’s protégé. But when mom fell for the mark instead of conning him, Nora pulled the ultimate con: escape.For five years Nora’s been playing at normal... -
![Loveless by Alice Oseman]()
Loveless by Alice Oseman
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 87 ratingsFor fans of Love, Simon and I Wish You All the Best, a funny, honest, messy, completely relatable story of a girl who realizes that love can be found in many ways that don't involve sex or romance.From the marvelous author of Heartstopper comes an exceptional YA novel about discovering that it's okay if you don't have sexual or romantic feelings for anyone . .Categorized as:
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![The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes]()
The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes
A debut novel about a queer Mexican American girl navigating Catholic school, while falling in love and learning to celebrate her true self.Sixteen-year-old Yamilet Flores prefers to be known for her killer eyeliner, not for being one of the only Mexican kids at her new, mostly white, very rich Catholic school. But at least here no one knows she's gay, and Yami intends to keep it that way...Categorized as:
high-school queer young adult f-f contemporary friends to lovers length-long suicide -
![Bloom into You, Vol. 6 by Nio Nakatani]()
Bloom into You, Vol. 6 by Nio Nakatani
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsTHE CURTAINS RISE…The student council play has finally begun! Who will Touko’s character choose to be at the end? And how will Touko herself feel when the play is over and her dearest wish has been... -
![If You’ll Have Me by Eunnie]()
If You’ll Have Me by Eunnie
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 29 ratings“Incredibly charming . . . There’s joy, delight, and absolutely unrestrained romantic sweetness on every page. I love it to bits!” —TRUNG LE NGUYEN, author of the Eisner Award nominee The Magic FishMomo Gardner is the kind of friend who’s always ready to lend a helping hand. She’s introverted, sensitive, and maybe a little too trusting, but she likes to believe the best in people... -
![The Heartstopper Yearbook by Alice Oseman]()
The Heartstopper Yearbook by Alice Oseman
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 47 ratings*Now an acclaimed live-action Netflix series!* Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. This joyful trip into the LGBTQ+ world of Heartstopper is the perfect gift for anyone who loves the graphic novels or Netflix TV series - from Alice Oseman, bestselling author and winner of the YA Book Prize. Now in full colour for the first time!Praise for 'Absolutely delightful... -
![Imogen, Obviously by Becky Albertalli]()
Imogen, Obviously by Becky Albertalli
With humor and insight, #1 New York Times bestseller Becky Albertalli explores the nuances of sexuality, identity, and friendship. Imogen Scott may be hopelessly heterosexual, but she’s got the World’s Greatest Ally title locked down.She's never missed a Pride Alliance meeting. She knows more about queer media discourse than her very queer little sister. She even has two queer best friends... -
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![Bloom Into You Vol. 5 by Nio Nakatani]()
Bloom Into You Vol. 5 by Nio Nakatani
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsThey might be on vacation, but the play is still on everyone's minds. Touko is already starting to worry about what will happen after it's over, and Yuu wants to change the script's ending. Stressing about the play isn't the only thing they're doing, though... -
![Bloom Into You Vol. 5 by Nakatani Nio]()
Bloom Into You Vol. 5 by Nakatani Nio
They might be on vacation, but the play is still on everyone's minds. Touko is already starting to worry about what will happen after it's over, and Yuu wants to change the script's ending. Stressing about the play isn't the only thing they're doing, though... -
![The Girl in Question by Tess Sharpe]()
The Girl in Question by Tess Sharpe
High school is over, but Nora O'Malley's life isn't, which is weird now that her murderous stepdad Raymond is free. Determined to enjoy summer before her (possibly) imminent demise, Nora plans a ten day backpacking trip with Iris and Wes. Her plans hit a snag when Wes's girlfriend tags along. Amanda is nice, so it's not a huge issue—until she gets taken. Or rather, mistaken...for Nora... -
![Doughnuts Under a Crescent Moon, Vol. 1 by Shio Usui]()
Doughnuts Under a Crescent Moon, Vol. 1 by Shio Usui
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsA YURI ROMANCE FOR THE MODERN CAREER WOMAN!Uno Hinako throws herself into makeup, fashion, and falling in love, hoping that will make her seem "normal" to the other people at her job. But no matter how hard she tries, she's a self-doubting mess inside, and her attempts at "normal" romance with men just keep failing... -
![Interference by Zoe Reed]()
Interference by Zoe Reed
The last thing Jordan Marshall wants is a relationship, especially with someone like Taylor Becks, the star player from a rival roller hockey team. Taylor doesn’t talk – to anyone. When Jordan’s curiosity about the athlete overpowers her predisposition to being guarded, the two strike up an unlikely romance... -
![When I'm With You by Monica McCallan]()
When I'm With You by Monica McCallan
Kennedy Ryan likes her life neat and orderly. Growing up in a big, rambunctious family, all she’s ever wanted is a little peace and quiet. She may not love her job, but she knows what to expect from it. And maybe she’s never been head over heels for any of her boyfriends, but they’re stable and practical. In her world, a life well-lived is a life well-planned...Categorized as:
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![Foolish Hearts by Emma Mills]()
Foolish Hearts by Emma Mills
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsWhen Claudia accidentally eavesdrops on the epic breakup of Paige and Iris, the it-couple at her school, she finds herself in hot water with prickly, difficult Iris. Thrown together against their will in the class production of A Midsummer Night's Dream, along with the goofiest, cutest boy Claudia has ever known, Iris and Claudia are in for an eye-opening senior year... -
![Loveless by Alice Oseman]()
Loveless by Alice Oseman
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 66 ratingsFor fans of Love, Simon and I Wish You All the Best, a funny, honest, messy, completely relatable story of a girl who realizes that love can be found in many ways that don't involve sex or romance.From the marvelous author of Heartstopper comes an exceptional YA novel about discovering that it's okay if you don't have sexual or romantic feelings for anyone . . -
![Bloom Into You Vol. 4 by Nio Nakatani]()
Bloom Into You Vol. 4 by Nio Nakatani
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThe script for the student council play is finally finished! To make sure it is a success, the council holds a practice camp during summer vacation. Touko, Sayaka, and Yuu soon find themselves faced with sleeping together in the same room... -
![She Gets the Girl by Rachael Lippincott, Alyson Derrick]()
She Gets the Girl by Rachael Lippincott, Alyson Derrick
She’s All That meets What If It’s Us in this swoon-worthy hate-to-love YA romantic comedy from #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of Five Feet Apart Rachael Lippincott and debut writer Alyson Derrick.Alex Blackwood is a little bit headstrong, with a dash of chaos and a whole lot of flirt. She knows how to get the girl. Keeping her on the other hand…not so much...Categorized as:
new adult college queer young adult contemporary f-f from hate to love friends to lovers -
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![Bloom Into You Vol. 4 by Nio Nakatani]()
Bloom Into You Vol. 4 by Nio Nakatani
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsThe script for the student council play is finally finished! To make sure it is a success, the council holds a practice camp during summer vacation. Touko, Sayaka, and Yuu soon find themselves faced with sleeping together in the same room... -
![Juliet Takes a Breath by Gabby Rivera]()
Juliet Takes a Breath by Gabby Rivera
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 40 ratingsJuliet Milagros Palante is leaving the Bronx and headed to Portland, Oregon. She just came out to her family and isn’t sure if her mom will ever speak to her again. But Juliet has a plan, sort of, one that’s going to help her figure out this whole “Puerto Rican lesbian” thing... -
![Strawberry Summer by Melissa Brayden]()
Strawberry Summer by Melissa Brayden
Just because you’re through with your past, doesn’t mean it’s through with you. Margaret Beringer didn’t have an easy adolescence. She hated her name, was less than popular in school, and was always cast aside as a “farm kid.” However, with the arrival of Courtney Carrington, Margaret’s youth sparked into color. Courtney was smart, beautiful, and put together—everything Margaret wasn’t... -
![Gay the Pray Away by Natalie Naudus]()
Gay the Pray Away by Natalie Naudus
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsValerie Danners is in a cult. She just doesn't know it yet. When she finds a queer book at the library and smuggles it home, her conservative Christian homeschooling world begins to crack. And when the cutest girl she's ever met shows up to Bible class, she starts to question everything...Categorized as:
queer found-family forbidden love f-f bisexual young adult contemporary length-short -
![Not My Problem by Ciara Smyth]()
Not My Problem by Ciara Smyth
Aideen has plenty of problems she can’t solve. But when she stumbles upon overachiever Meabh Kowalska having a full-blown meltdown, she sees one that she can actually fix. Meabh is desperate to escape her crushing pile of extracurriculars. Aideen volunteers to help—by pushing her down the stairs.Problem? Solved. Meabh’s sprained ankle is the perfect excuse to ditch her overwhelming schedule... -
![Bloom into You, Vol. 3 by Nio Nakatani]()
Bloom into You, Vol. 3 by Nio Nakatani
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsA charming love story about two young women who together discover that their dreams of a heart-pounding romance can indeed come true!Yuu has always loved shoujo manga and fantasizes about the day that she too will get a love confession that will send her heart a-flutter. Yet when a male classmate confesses his feelings for her ... she feels nothing... -
![You Don't Have a Shot by Racquel Marie]()
You Don't Have a Shot by Racquel Marie
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA queer YA romance about rival soccer players from author Racquel Marie, perfect for fans of She Drives Me Crazy.Valentina “Vale” Castillo-Green’s life revolves around soccer. Her friends, her future, and her father’s intense expectations are all wrapped up in the beautiful game...Categorized as:
high-school queer contemporary young adult f-f sports from hate to love length-medium -
![Bloom into You, Vol. 3 by Nakatani Nio]()
Bloom into You, Vol. 3 by Nakatani Nio
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsA charming love story about two young women who together discover that their dreams of a heart-pounding romance can indeed come true!Yuu has always loved shoujo manga and fantasizes about the day that she too will get a love confession that will send her heart a-flutter. Yet when a male classmate confesses his feelings for her ... she feels nothing... -
![Losing Sam by Nicole Maser]()
Losing Sam by Nicole Maser
Jess Miller is a focused, driven high school senior whose only goal is to get into the strict Christian college that her late mother attended. But when another student gets picked for early admission instead of her, she can see her dream slipping away... -
![Girl Made of Stars by Ashley Herring Blake]()
Girl Made of Stars by Ashley Herring Blake
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsFor readers of Girl in Pieces and The Way I Used to Be comes an emotionally gripping story about facing hard truths in the aftermath of sexual assault.Mara and Owen are as close as twins can get, so when Mara’s friend Hannah accuses Owen of rape, Mara doesn't know what to think... -
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![Falling For Who by Erica Lee]()
Falling For Who by Erica Lee
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMarjorie Madden has it all. She’s been out since middle school, is the most popular person in her grade, and according to her friends could get any girl she wants (even the straight ones).Marjorie isn’t interested in dating, though. All of her focus is on becoming a starter on the varsity basketball team and leading her team to victory... -
![Belle of the Ball by Mari Costa]()
Belle of the Ball by Mari Costa
A young adult graphic novel about high school wallflower Belle Hawkins, who ends up in a love triangle after tutoring the girlfriend of her crush.High-school senior and notorious wallflower Hawkins finally works up the courage to remove her mascot mask and ask out her longtime crush: Regina Moreno, head cheerleader, academic overachiever, and all-around popular girl... -
![Ophelia After All by Racquel Marie]()
Ophelia After All by Racquel Marie
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsA teen girl navigates friendship drama, the end of high school, and discovering her queerness in Ophelia After All, a hilarious and heartfelt contemporary YA debut by author Racquel Marie.Ophelia Rojas knows what she likes: her best friends, Cuban food, rose-gardening, and boys - way too many boys... -
![Radio Silence by Alice Oseman, Aysha Kala]()
Radio Silence by Alice Oseman, Aysha Kala
This is a previously-published edition of ISBN 9780007559244 What if everything you set yourself up to be was wrong?Frances has been a study machine with one goal. Nothing will stand in her way; not friends, not a guilty secret – not even the person she is on the inside. Then Frances meets Aled, and for the first time she's unafraid to be herself... -
![Taking Flight by Siera Maley]()
Taking Flight by Siera Maley
Seventeen-year-old Lauren Lennox is a city girl at heart...Categorized as:
new adult queer young adult contemporary f-f friends to lovers class difference length-medium -
![Like Other Girls by Britta Lundin]()
Like Other Girls by Britta Lundin
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 20 ratings"What if I played football?" I ask. As soon as it's out of my mouth, I feel stupid. Even suggesting it feels like I've overstepped some kind of invisible line we've all agreed not to discuss. We don't talk about how Mara is different from other girls. We don't talk about how Mara is gay but no one says so...Categorized as:
high-school queer young adult contemporary f-f sports from hate to love length-medium -
![The Luis Ortega Survival Club by Sonora Reyes]()
The Luis Ortega Survival Club by Sonora Reyes
From the bestselling author of The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School comes a story in the vein of John Tucker Must Die but tackling serious topics. It’s a revenge story told with nuance, heart, and the possibility of healing. Ariana Ruiz wants to be noticed. But as an autistic girl who never talks, she goes largely ignored by her peers, despite her bold fashion choices...Categorized as:
high-school queer young adult contemporary f-f neurodivergent from hate to love bisexual -
![Nothing Burns as Bright as You by Ashley Woodfolk]()
Nothing Burns as Bright as You by Ashley Woodfolk
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsFive starred reviews! From New York Times bestselling author Ashley Woodfolk, Nothing Burns as Bright as You is an impassioned stand-alone tale of queer love, grief, and the complexity of female friendship. Two girls. One wild and reckless day. Years of tumultuous history unspooling like a thin, fraying string in the hours after they set a fire. They were best friends. Until they became more...Categorized as:
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![The Avant-Guards, Vol. 1 by Carly Usdin]()
The Avant-Guards, Vol. 1 by Carly Usdin
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsWhen Charlie transfers to the Georgia O’Keeffe College of Arts and Subtle Dramatics, she struggles to find her feet, but winds up exactly where she belongs...in the school’s (terrible) basketball team... -
![The Girl That Can't Get a Girlfriend by Mieri Hiranishi]()
The Girl That Can't Get a Girlfriend by Mieri Hiranishi
From first crush to first crushed! The autobiographical manga about one woman’s quest for the hot short-haired girlfriend of her dreams!Mieri is an awkward, nerdy college student with no dating experience, and her previous crushes on fellow butch women have all ended in disaster... -
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![Late to the Party by Kelly Quindlen]()
Late to the Party by Kelly Quindlen
Seventeen is nothing like Codi Teller imagined.She’s never crashed a party, never stayed out too late. She’s never even been kissed. And it’s not just because she’s gay. It’s because she and her two best friends, Maritza and JaKory, spend more time in her basement watching Netflix than engaging with the outside world.So when Maritza and JaKory suggest crashing a party, Codi is highly skeptical...Categorized as:
high-school queer found-family young adult contemporary f-f glimpses-kisses length-medium -
![The No-Girlfriend Rule by Christen Randall]()
The No-Girlfriend Rule by Christen Randall
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsJulie Murphy meets Casey McQuiston in this unforgettable queer romance about a teen girl whose foray into fantasy tabletop roleplaying brings her new confidence, true friends, and a shot at real, swoon-worthy love.Hollis Beckwith isn’t trying to get a girl—she’s just trying to get by. For a fat, broke girl with anxiety, the start of senior year brings enough to worry about... -
![Old Enough by Haley Jakobson]()
Old Enough by Haley Jakobson
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsA debut novel "as astute, funny, and loving as your best friend from college"* about a young bisexual woman who is pulled between a new sense of community and loyalty to a friendship she's outgrown*Isle McElroySavannah Sav Henry is almost the person she wants to be, or at least she's getting closer. It's the second semester of her sophomore year... -
![The Miseducation of Cameron Post by Emily M. Danforth]()
The Miseducation of Cameron Post by Emily M. Danforth
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 48 ratingsWhen Cameron Post's parents die suddenly in a car crash, her shocking first thought is relief. Relief they'll never know that, hours earlier, she had been kissing a girl.But that relief doesn't last, and Cam is soon forced to move in with her conservative aunt Ruth and her well-intentioned but hopelessly old-fashioned grandmother... -
![I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston]()
I Kissed Shara Wheeler by Casey McQuiston
From the New York Times bestselling author of One Last Stop and Red, White & Royal Blue comes a debut YA romantic comedy about chasing down what you want, only to find what you need...Chloe Green is so close to winning...Categorized as:
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![Bloom into You Vol. 2 by Nakatani Nio]()
Bloom into You Vol. 2 by Nakatani Nio
Student council president Nanami Touko is in love with her friend, Koito Yuu! Even though Yuu doesn't love her back, she stuck by her side and joined the student council, too. She's accepted Touko's feelings -- but what about her own? Yuu still doesn't have anyone she likes..Categorized as:
queer high-school young adult contemporary f-f length-short glimpses-kisses slow burn
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