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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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![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 friends to lovers high-school contemporary young adult f-f humor length-novella -
![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 -
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![She Loves to Cook, and She Loves to Eat, Vol. 2 by Sakaomi Yuzaki]()
She Loves to Cook, and She Loves to Eat, Vol. 2 by Sakaomi Yuzaki
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsKasuga and Nomoto promised to spend their Christmas and New Year’s together. Now, they find themselves learning more about each other’s families through the food sent by Nomoto’s mother. Cute character bento, salmon and rice, stollen, fruit sandwiches, roast beef…Nomoto and Kasuga warm up to each other over a cheerful holiday season... -
![She Loves to Cook, and She Loves to Eat, Vol. 3 by Sakaomi Yuzaki, Philip Christie]()
She Loves to Cook, and She Loves to Eat, Vol. 3 by Sakaomi Yuzaki, Philip Christie
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsAs Nomoto comes to terms with her feelings, Kasuga worries over her relationship with her family. Meanwhile, Nagumo moves in next door and Nomoto reunites with an old follower named Yako, widening their social circle as tensions grow... -
![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 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 friends to lovers queer young adult f-f contemporary 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... -
![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... -
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![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... -
![Cheer Up: Love and Pompoms by Crystal Frasier, Oscar O. Jupiter]()
Cheer Up: Love and Pompoms by Crystal Frasier, Oscar O. Jupiter
A sweet, queer teen romance perfect for fans of Fence and Check, Please!Annie is a smart, antisocial lesbian starting her senior year of high school who’s under pressure to join the cheerleader squad to make friends and round out her college applications... -
![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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![Cross My Heart and Never Lie by Nora Dåsnes]()
Cross My Heart and Never Lie by Nora Dåsnes
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsIn this fresh, sensitive, diary-style graphic novel, 12-year-old Tuva's questions about becoming a teenager are confusing—so when her first crush turns out to be on another girl, it feels absolutely wonderful--so why does it become so complicated?Perfect for fans of The Girl from the Sea by Molly Knox Ostertag, HeartStopper by Alice Oseman, and Jen Wang's The Dressmaker and the Prince... -
![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... -
![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... -
![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... -
![She Loves to Cook, and She Loves to Eat, Vol. 1 by ゆざきさかおみ, Sakaomi Yuzaki]()
She Loves to Cook, and She Loves to Eat, Vol. 1 by ゆざきさかおみ, Sakaomi Yuzaki
Cooking is how Nomoto de-stresses, but one day, she finds herself making way more than she can eat by herself. And so, she invites her neighbor Kasuga, who also lives alone. What will come out of this impromptu dinner invitation.. -
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![Cross My Heart and Never Lie by Nora Dåsnes]()
Cross My Heart and Never Lie by Nora Dåsnes
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsIn this fresh, sensitive, diary-style graphic novel, 12-year-old Tuva's questions about becoming a teenager are confusing—so when her first crush turns out to be on another girl, it feels absolutely wonderful--so why does it become so complicated?Perfect for fans of The Girl from the Sea by Molly Knox Ostertag, HeartStopper by Alice Oseman, and Jen Wang's The Dressmaker and the Prince... -
![Doughnuts Under a Crescent Moon, Vol. 2 by Shio Usui]()
Doughnuts Under a Crescent Moon, Vol. 2 by Shio Usui
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsMORE THAN FRIENDSThe distance between Hinako and Asahi is closing! What started as a typical coworker relationship has blossomed into friendship. But now, Hinako has started to wonder if her feelings for Asahi go even deeper... -
![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...Categorized as:
high-school queer contemporary young adult from hate to love f-f humor substance abuse -
![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:
sports high-school queer contemporary young adult f-f 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... -
![Doughnuts Under a Crescent Moon, Vol. 2 by Shio Usui]()
Doughnuts Under a Crescent Moon, Vol. 2 by Shio Usui
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsMORE THAN FRIENDSThe distance between Hinako and Asahi is closing! What started as a typical coworker relationship has blossomed into friendship. But now, Hinako has started to wonder if her feelings for Asahi go even deeper... -
![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... -
![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... -
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![The Moon on a Rainy Night, Vol. 1 by Kuzushiro]()
The Moon on a Rainy Night, Vol. 1 by Kuzushiro
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsA high school girl's chance encounter with an enigmatic female classmate whose musical aspirations were complicated when an accident almost completely took her hearing leads to the slow blossoming of love. Perfect for fans of yuri series like Whisper Me a Love Song and sweet, sophisticated romances like A Sign of Affection... -
![Whisper Me a Love Song, Vol. 1 by Eku Takeshima]()
Whisper Me a Love Song, Vol. 1 by Eku Takeshima
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsAn adorable new yuri manga for fans of Kase-san and Yamada and Bloom Into You. One day, high school girl Himari sees a girl, Yori, sing in a band, and it awakens feelings she doesn't understand... but Yori does!Bubbly, energetic first-year high school student Himari falls head over heels for her senpai Yori after hearing her band perform on the first day of school... -
![Whisper Me a Love Song, Vol. 2 by Eku Takeshima]()
Whisper Me a Love Song, Vol. 2 by Eku Takeshima
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsHimari is starting to realize that she and Yori have two very different things in mind when they talk about being in love, and Yori can tell that things aren't quite the same between them since she asked Himari out. But if they want to stay together, whether as friends or something more, they'll have to hear each other out and see if they can get back in harmony... -
![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... -
![The Lucky List by Rachael Lippincott]()
The Lucky List by Rachael Lippincott
Emily and her mum were always lucky.But Emily’s mum’s luck ran out three years ago when she succumbed to cancer, and nothing has felt right since.Now, the summer before her senior year, things are worse than ever – Emily has wrecked things with her boyfriend, Matt, and her dad is selling the house she grew up in and giving her mum’s belongings away... -
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Beguiled By Her by Chelsea M. Cameron
Rated: 4.47 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThere were only two things I had to look forward finally moving into my own place without an awful roommate, and my Saturday nights at the only lesbian bar in the state of Maine—Sapph. I make it a rule to never kiss the same person twice, but one night I lock lips (and do a little more) with a platinum-blonde, tattooed stunner and I can’t resist having a second taste... -
![Taking Flight by Siera Maley]()
Taking Flight by Siera Maley
Seventeen-year-old Lauren Lennox is a city girl at heart...Categorized as:
friends to lovers queer young adult contemporary f-f new adult class difference length-medium -
![Kase-san and Shortcake by Hiromi Takashima, Jenn Grunigen]()
Kase-san and Shortcake by Hiromi Takashima, Jenn Grunigen
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA Future Without You..?It's the last summer of high school, so Kase-san and Yamada decide to make the most of it and head for the pool! Unfortunately, the end of high school isn't only about celebration. Yamada cheers Kase-san on as she trains for the upcoming track meet, but her mind is filled with thoughts of the future -- and what it means for her relationship with Kase-san... -
![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:
sports high-school queer young adult contemporary f-f from hate to love length-medium -
![Star-Crossed by Barbara Dee]()
Star-Crossed by Barbara Dee
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsTwelve-year-old Mattie wrestles with her crush on Gemma as they participate in their school production of Romeo and Juliet in what School Library Journal calls “a fine choice for middle school libraries in need of accessible LGBTQ stories.”Twelve-year-old Mattie is thrilled when she learns the eighth grade play will be Romeo and Juliet... -
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![欠けた月とドーナッツ 3 [Kaketa Tsuki to Doughnut 3] by Shio Usui]()
欠けた月とドーナッツ 3 [Kaketa Tsuki to Doughnut 3] by Shio Usui
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsA lovely 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... -
![Kase-san and an Apron by Hiromi Takashima, Jenn Grunigen]()
Kase-san and an Apron by Hiromi Takashima, Jenn Grunigen
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsRunning Out Of TimeYamada has made up her mind to go to Tokyo with Kase-san! Before that can happen, she has to get through her entrance exams–and that means cram school, which puts a huge limit on her free time with Kase. Studying is not the only thing interfering with their time together, though... -
![Ravished By Her by Chelsea M. Cameron]()
Ravished By Her by Chelsea M. Cameron
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEvery day I look forward to waking up in my beautiful apartment and going to my job in marketing at a real estate agency. Then life turns upside down when the company goes under and I can’t find another job that will pay enough for me to keep my apartment...Categorized as:
friends to lovers queer f-f office age difference contemporary young adult length-short -
![PULSE Vol. 3 by Ratana Satis]()
PULSE Vol. 3 by Ratana Satis
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsNOTHING CAN COOL THEIR SIZZLING FEELINGS!When their date at the pool only serves to heat up their budding relationship, heart doctor Mel must face the reality that she’s falling for Lynn. As her feelings grow and the temptation to take their relationship to the next step reaches unbearable, an emergency at the hospital demands Mel’s attention... -
![PULSE Vol. 2 by Ratana Satis]()
PULSE Vol. 2 by Ratana Satis
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe beloved yuri/Girls' Love webtoon from Lezhin that became a global favorite! Don't miss this beautiful, full-color paperback in English for Mature audiences. Mel, a renowned heart surgeon, is well-known for being a stoic loner. She views her erotic flings with other women as a tool for pleasure rather than a show of affection... -
![Kase-san and Yamada, Vol. 1 by Hiromi Takashima]()
Kase-san and Yamada, Vol. 1 by Hiromi Takashima
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsKase-san and Yamada go to college!Yamada is in heaven at her school’s horticulture department, and Kase-san is training hard at the sports university. With classes and a long train ride to keep them apart, hanging out together is tough...
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