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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:
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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. Is this the beginning of the end or the blossoming of a beautiful, new relationship? The final volume of the touching yuri series, Bloom into You ! The final volume!Categorized as:
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![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...Categorized as:
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![The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes, Sonido Reyes]()
The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes, Sonido 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:
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![Bloom into You, Vol. 6 by Nio Nakatani]()
Bloom into You, Vol. 6 by Nio Nakatani
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 29 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 realized? -
![The Heartstopper Yearbook by Alice Oseman]()
The Heartstopper Yearbook by Alice Oseman
*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. 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. Is there still a place for Yuu by her side? Or is time for them to part ways?Categorized as:
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![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 realized? -
![If You’ll Have Me by Eunnie]()
If You’ll Have Me by Eunnie
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 33 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 Fish. Momo 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... -
![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. It's summer break, after all -- so Yuu invites Touko out to the aquarium! -
![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. It's summer break, after all -- so Yuu invites Touko out to the aquarium! -
![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... -
![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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![Gay the Pray Away by Natalie Naudus]()
Gay the Pray Away by Natalie Naudus
Valerie 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:
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![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. Whatever happens at camp, it promises to be three days of super-charged emotions! -
![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. Whatever happens at camp, it promises to be three days of super-charged emotions! -
![You Don't Have a Shot by Racquel Marie]()
You Don't Have a Shot by Racquel Marie
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 17 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:
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![Bloom into You, Vol. 3 by Nio Nakatani]()
Bloom into You, Vol. 3 by Nio Nakatani
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 29 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... -
![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... -
![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... -
![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...Categorized as:
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![Ophelia After All by Racquel Marie]()
Ophelia After All by Racquel Marie
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 39 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...Categorized as:
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![Falling For Who by Erica Lee]()
Falling For Who by Erica Lee
Marjorie 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...Categorized as:
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![Sad Girl Hours by Anna Zoe Quirke]()
Sad Girl Hours by Anna Zoe Quirke
Saffron struggles with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and is dreading autumn and winter. She took time off in her first year at university and can’t afford to do the same this year if she’s going to achieve her dream of being an astrophysicist...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![Navigating With You by Jeremy Whitley, Casio Ribeiro]()
Navigating With You by Jeremy Whitley, Casio Ribeiro
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA charming POC-led WLW romance where two new friends hit the road in search of the missing volumes of their favorite manga. Neesha Sparks is a disabled, vocal community activist with a passion for costume design. Gabby Graciana is an optimistic surfer - and, like Neesha, a new kid at school...Categorized as:
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![Beguiled By Her by Chelsea M. Cameron]()
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... -
![I'll Be the One by Lyla Lee]()
I'll Be the One by Lyla Lee
The world of K-Pop has never met a star like this. Debut author Lyla Lee delivers a deliciously fun, thoughtful rom-com celebrating confidence and body positivity—perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Julie Murphy. Skye Shin has heard it all. Fat girls shouldn’t dance. Wear bright colors. Shouldn’t call attention to themselves... -
![Taking Flight by Siera Maley]()
Taking Flight by Siera Maley
Seventeen-year-old Lauren Lennox is a city girl at heart...Categorized as:
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![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:
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![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... -
![If You Still Recognise Me by Cynthia So]()
If You Still Recognise Me by Cynthia So
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsElsie has a crush on Ada, the only person in the world who truly understands her. Unfortunately, they've never met in real life and Ada lives an ocean away. But Elsie has decided it's now or never to tell Ada how she feels. That is, until her long-lost best friend Joan walks back into her life... -
![Just Another Epic Love Poem by Parisa Akhbari]()
Just Another Epic Love Poem by Parisa Akhbari
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBest friendship blossoms into something more in this gorgeously written queer literary romance. "The heartache and longing of witnessing a beloved character pine hopelessly over her best friend has never brought me this much unadulterated joy. " –National Book Award Finalist Sonora Reyes, author of The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School... -
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![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:
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![Girlfriend for the Summer by Erica Lee]()
Girlfriend for the Summer by Erica Lee
Mia Carmichael has her whole life figured out. From high school royalty to marrying a boy from her hometown to a career in medicine, she can read her future like a map. There’s only one these are actually the things her parents want. That becomes glaringly obvious when she spends the summer with her grandma and meets Colby Rivers. Colby is completely in control of her life. Sort of...Categorized as:
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![Forever Is Now by Mariama J. Lockington]()
Forever Is Now by Mariama J. Lockington
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA poignant and lyrical young adult novel-in-verse about a Black teen coming of age in an anxiety-inducing world, from the author of For Black Girls Like Me and In the Key of Us . I'm safe here. That's how Sadie feels, on a perfect summer day, wrapped in her girlfriend's arms... -
![The Luis Ortega Survival Club by Sonora Reyes, Sonido Reyes]()
The Luis Ortega Survival Club by Sonora Reyes, Sonido 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:
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![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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![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:
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![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...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![Strangers in Paradise: Pocket Book 1 by Terry Moore]()
Strangers in Paradise: Pocket Book 1 by Terry Moore
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsKatchoo is a beautiful young woman living a quiet life with everything going for her. She's smart, independent and very much in love with her best friend, Francine. Then Katchoo meets David, a gentle but persistent young man who is determined to win Katchoo's heart... -
![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. .. but now, a new thought is growing her her heart: "I want to fall in love with Nanami-senpai! ".Categorized as:
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![Girl Next Door by Erik Schubach]()
Girl Next Door by Erik Schubach
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhen it comes to love. Brandye can't see what is right in front of her. A blind artist, Robin, shows her that all relationships are not doomed to end badly, and soulmates are destined to find each other. This is set in the same world as Music of the Soul but is a standalone book. -
![Progeny by Erik Schubach]()
Progeny by Erik Schubach
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsUpon their first meeting, Samantha disliked Abbey. But found herself attracted to her anyway. Everyone knew that they were destined to be together. Now if they would only listen. This is set in the same world as Music of the Soul but is a standalone book.Categorized as:
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![Thirsty by Jas Hammonds]()
Thirsty by Jas Hammonds
It’s the summer before college and eighteen-year-old Blake Brenner and her girlfriend, Ella, have one goal: join the mysterious and exclusive Serena Society. The sorority promises status and lifelong connections to a network of powerful, trailblazing women of color. Ella’s acceptance is a sure thing—she’s the daughter of a Serena alum. Blake, however, has a lot more to prove...Categorized as:
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![Catching Feelings by Ana Hartnett Reichardt]()
Catching Feelings by Ana Hartnett Reichardt
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAs a sophomore, Andrea Foster doesn't expect to earn the starting catcher position on the Alder University softball team. She's used to blending in and leaving the spotlight for the likes of Maya Gonzalez, the team's fiery ace pitcher. No one is more surprised than Andy when she's named starting catcher and captain of the Alder Lions. Maya was supposed to be captain, everyone says so...Categorized as:
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![It's a Love/Skate Relationship by Carli J. Corson]()
It's a Love/Skate Relationship by Carli J. Corson
Fans of Rachael Lippincott, Elise Bryant, and Dahlia Adler will love this joyful debut novel, a sapphic enemies-to-lovers romance between a hotheaded hockey player and the ice princess at the figure skating rink next door. Charlie Porter is a force to be reckoned with, both on and off the hockey rink... -
![The Forever Factor by Melissa Brayden]()
The Forever Factor by Melissa Brayden
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsIs it truly better to have loved and lost? Bethany Cahill says nope. Eleven years ago, her fellow cheerleader Reid Thatcher held her heart in her hand. .. and crushed it like a bug. Since then, Bethany avoids risk, reward, and anything romantic on TV. Just, no. When a new patient walks into her office, she’s catapulted into the past and staring into Reid’s eyes, who is still annoyingly stunning...Categorized as:
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