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Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo
Welcome to the world of the Grisha. Kaz Brekker and his crew of deadly outcasts have just pulled off a heist so daring even they didn't think they'd survive. But instead of divvying up a fat reward, they're right back to fighting for their lives. Double-crossed and badly weakened, the crew is low on resources, allies, and hope... -
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Furysong by Rosaria Munda
In this explosive conclusion to the epic trilogy that began with Fireborne, Annie and Lee are fighting for their lives—and for each other—as invading dragonfire threatens to burn their home to the ground. A new revolution is underway, and nobody will emerge unscathed. In New Pythos, Griff is facing an execution by the dragonborn, who are furious at his betrayal... -
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![Text Talk by merlywhirls]()
Text Talk by merlywhirls
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsFandom: Harry Potter. Relationship: Sirius Black/Remus Lupin. --------------------------------------------------. Sirius is in boarding school, Remus is in the hospital, and they don't know each other until Sirius texts the wrong number. -
![The Geeky Jock Paradox by Hayden Hall]()
The Geeky Jock Paradox by Hayden Hall
History will repeat itself if I fall for another straight(ish) guy. Isaac. When my roommate-to-be opens the door wearing nothing but a wet towel and a smile on his face, I only know one thing for sure: my world is about to be turned upside down. A wrestling jock, a hottie, and as straight as a plank, Hunter is not the guy I should want... -
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![Earth Logic by Laurie J. Marks]()
Earth Logic by Laurie J. Marks
A sweeping drama of war, intrigue, magic, and love. With Earth Logic , Laurie J. Marks continues the epic of her stunningly imagined world of Shaftal, which she first introduced in Fire Logic . Shaftal has a ruler again, a woman with enough power to heal the war-torn land and expel the invading Sainnites from Shaftal. Or it would have a ruler if the earth witch Karis G'deon consented to rule... -
![Monotone Blue by Nagabe]()
Monotone Blue by Nagabe
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe critically acclaimed creator of The Girl From the Other Side and The Wize Wize Beasts of the Wizarding Wizdoms returns with this gorgeous Boys' Love/BL tale about animal boys falling in love. Hachi the cat finds most things monotonous, especially high school. But when Aoi the lizard–a quiet, high-achieving transfer student–arrives, Hachi catches a glimpse of a more colorful life... -
![Conflicting Lyrics by Alisha Williams]()
Conflicting Lyrics by Alisha Williams
Why did she have to kiss me? I shouldn't have wanted it. Shouldn't have liked it. It ruined everything. Now she's gone, and I'm all alone. I miss her more than I care to admit. To make matters worse, I present as the one thing my parents despise—an Omega. They disowned me, calling me vial and worthless. Destined to be a wh*re. With nowhere else to go, I spent years at an Omega center...Categorized as:
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![Icarus by K. Ancrum]()
Icarus by K. Ancrum
Perfect for fans of Adam Silvera and Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, this suspenseful queer YA romance from critically acclaimed author K. Ancrum reimagines the tale of Icarus as a star-crossed love story between a young art thief and the son of the man he’s been stealing from. Icarus Gallagher is a thief... -
![The Gentleman’s Guide to Getting Lucky by Mackenzi Lee]()
The Gentleman’s Guide to Getting Lucky by Mackenzi Lee
In this funny and frothy novella that picks up where the New York Times bestselling The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue leaves off, freshly minted couple Monty and Percy fumble through their first time together... -
![Gwen and Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher]()
Gwen and Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher
Heartstopper meets A Knight’s Tale in this queer medieval rom com YA debut about love, friendship, and being brave enough to change the course of history. It’s been hundreds of years since King Arthur’s reign. His descendant, Arthur, a future Lord and general gadabout, has been betrothed to Gwendoline, the quick-witted, short-tempered princess of England, since birth... -
![Noah's Song by Jaclyn Osborn]()
Noah's Song by Jaclyn Osborn
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsNoah Derwin knows what it’s like to be different. Being a seventeen-year-old kid in high school with blue hair, piercings, a mostly all black wardrobe, and an obsession with zombies and video games, he doesn’t exactly blend in. But he never wanted to. His two dads raised him to always stay true to himself. Bastian Hunter prefers structure and predictability...Categorized as:
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![Climbing the Date Palm by Shira Glassman, Rebecca Schauer]()
Climbing the Date Palm by Shira Glassman, Rebecca Schauer
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsPrince Kaveh, the youngest son of the king of the City of Red Clay, is bisexual, and completely besotted with Farzin, the engineer his father hired to oversee the improvements to the city's roads and bridges. However, the king doesn't share his positive feelings... -
![Teach the Torches to Burn by Caleb Roehrig]()
Teach the Torches to Burn by Caleb Roehrig
In Teach the Torches to Burn, a breathlessly romantic remix of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet and seventh book in the Remixed Classics series, a queer teen boy discovers first love amid a bloody, centuries-old feud. Verona, Italy. Seventeen-year-old aspiring artist Romeo dreams of a quiet life with someone who loves him just as he is...Categorized as:
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![Prince of the Palisades by Julian Winters]()
Prince of the Palisades by Julian Winters
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsYoung Royals meets Red, White, and Royal Blue in this heart-pumping romance by award-winning author Julian Winters! When roguish Prince Jadon of Îles de la Rêverie is left in America to clean up his image after a horribly public break-up gone viral, romance is not on the table. Carefully planned photo ops with puppies? Yes. Scheduled appearances with the Santa Monica elite Absolutely...Categorized as:
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![Royal Rescue by A. Alex Logan]()
Royal Rescue by A. Alex Logan
At age eighteen, when they become marriageable, all royal children in the Thousand Kingdoms must either go questing to rescue another royal or be hidden away to await rescue themselves. Some go the traditional route of princes rescuing princesses, but not all princes want to be rescuers…and some would rather rescue other princes... -
![Eighty Days by A.C. Esguerra]()
Eighty Days by A.C. Esguerra
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA pilot wants nothing more than to fly. Or so he thought, until he crosses paths with a mysterious thief whose tricks draw him into unchartered territory and new adventure. In a life where the truth changes as quickly as clouds in the sky, the pilot must decide for himself what freedom really means. “Map A Course, Arrive Safe Home. That’s The Measure Of Your Achievement... -
![Endurance by Zaya Feli]()
Endurance by Zaya Feli
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsWith their victory short-lived and enemies lurking around every corner, odds are stacking against Ren in his attempt to recover the throne of Frayne. Ren, Anik, and a handful of inexperienced soldiers are sent to Fort Endurance, Frayne's highest security prison... -
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Superhero by Eli Easton
It’s not easy for a young gay artist like Jordan Carson to grow up in Jefferson, Wisconsin, where all anyone seems to care about in middle school and high school are the sports teams. But Jordan was lucky. He met Owen Nelson in the second grade, and they’ve been BFFs ever since. Owen is a big, beautiful blond and their school’s champion wrestler... -
![Of Knights and Books and Falling In Love by Rita A. Rubin]()
Of Knights and Books and Falling In Love by Rita A. Rubin
Jayce has little memory of life before entering servitude to the Dark Lord, and no hope of ever escaping. Until he meets Alexius, the knight with a heart of gold. He offers Jayce, his enemy, a chance to break free of the Dark Lord's clutches, and Jayce is not about to let such an opportunity pass... -
![The King is Dead by Benjamin Dean]()
The King is Dead by Benjamin Dean
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda meets The Inheritance Games in this Black LGBTQ+ royal romp full of heart-swooning romance, scandalous secrets and one hell of a mystery. James has been a prince all of his life, and since he was born, he's been thrust into the spotlight as the first Black heir to the throne. But when his father unexpectedly dies, James is crowned king at seventeen... -
![Vesuvius by Cass Biehn]()
Vesuvius by Cass Biehn
This thrilling historical fantasy set days before Mount Vesuvius destroys Pompeii is a meet cute with an explosive fallout...Categorized as:
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![Legend of the White Snake by Sher Lee]()
Legend of the White Snake by Sher Lee
A snake spirit transforms into a boy and must hide his true identity after falling for a headstrong prince in this lush, romantic retelling of the traditional Chinese folktale. When Prince Xian was a boy, a white snake bit his mother and condemned her to a slow, painful death. The only known cure is an elusive spirit pearl—or an antidote created from the rare white snake itself...Categorized as:
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![In Deeper Waters by F.T. Lukens]()
In Deeper Waters by F.T. Lukens
A young prince must rely on a mysterious stranger to save him when he is kidnapped during his coming-of-age tour in this swoony adventure that is The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue meets Pirates of the Caribbean. Prince Tal has long awaited his coming-of-age tour... -
![Stag's Run by Zaya Feli]()
Stag's Run by Zaya Feli
Edited and updated version released June 2017. Book one of the Iron Breakers Trilogy. Ren Frayne is the bastard son of the Queen of Frayne, a title he’s more than comfortable with when it brings him limited responsibilities and all the luxuries of life he could ever want. But when the king and Ren’s half-brother, Crown Prince Hellic are brutally murdered, Ren is accused... -
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![Timberdark by Darren Charlton]()
Timberdark by Darren Charlton
Rated: 3.31 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsSein ganzes Leben hat der sechzehnjährige Peter in Angst vor den Untoten am Lake Wranglestone verbracht. Jetzt stellen die Ruhelosen keine Gefahr mehr dar, denn die »Rückkehrer«, zu denen auch Peters Freund Cooper gehört, können die Menschen mit ihrem Körpergeruch vor den Horden beschützen... -
![Heaven Official's Blessing: Tian Guan Ci Fu Vol. 6 by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù, 墨香铜臭]()
Heaven Official's Blessing: Tian Guan Ci Fu Vol. 6 by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù, 墨香铜臭
NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER! The blockbuster danmei/Boys’ Love novels from China that inspired the animated series! This epic historical fantasy about a prince and the mysterious man by his side is now officially in English, for the very first time! Born the crown prince of a prosperous kingdom, Xie Lian was renowned for his beauty, strength, and purity... -
![Heaven Official's Blessing: Tian Guan Ci Fu Vol. 5 by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù]()
Heaven Official's Blessing: Tian Guan Ci Fu Vol. 5 by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù
LAST GHOST STANDING, FIRST LOVE BLOSSOMS. Ghosts are converging on the cursed Mount Tonglu for a massive battle royale, the sole survivor of which may become a Ghost King, a being of unimaginable power. Xie Lian is sent to secretly infiltrate and try to prevent this–by destroying any ghosts strong enough to stand a chance... -
![Heaven Official's Blessing: Tian Guan Ci Fu Vol. 2 by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù, 墨香铜臭]()
Heaven Official's Blessing: Tian Guan Ci Fu Vol. 2 by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù, 墨香铜臭
THE TOUCH OF A HAND, A ROLL OF THE DICE. Xie Lian has confirmed that the bewitching youth San Lang is actually Hua Cheng, one of the Four Calamities and a supreme ghost despised by all heavenly officials. Still, he has trouble matching the terror of his companion’s reputation with the charming, clever, and protective young man he’s come to know...Categorized as:
queer high fantasy friends to lovers angst fantasy ["to-read", "currently-reading", "fantasy", "danmei", "to-buy", "2022-releases", "2022", "2022-tbr", "romance", "lgbt", "favorites", "wishlist", "novels", "want-to-buy", "queer", "lgbtq", "physical-tbr", "mxtx", "lgbtqia", "unreleased", "xianxia", "series", "owned", "light-novels", "chinese-novels", "pre-ordered", "2021", "mo-xiang-tong-xiu"] historical science fiction -
![All the Young Dudes - Volume Two: Years 5 - 7 by MsKingBean89]()
All the Young Dudes - Volume Two: Years 5 - 7 by MsKingBean89
MsKingBean’s “All The Young Dudes” has been divided into three volumes. This second book covers Years 5 - 7. This specific volume is edited by Ren Rowland. This specific cover art is by Tilly Beavon.Categorized as:
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![Dark Heir by C.S. Pacat]()
Dark Heir by C.S. Pacat
In this riveting sequel to the New York Times bestselling novel Dark Rise, Will and his allies have survived the Dark’s first assault, but at a terrible cost. A new threat from the past is rising, and only a handful of heroes remain to fight...Categorized as:
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