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Harley Quinn: The Animated Series: The Eat. Bang! Kill. Tour #1 by Tee Franklin, Max Sarin
Harley and Ivy on the road trip of the century! Following the wedding disaster of the decade, Harley Quinn and Poison Ivy end up on the run from Commissioner Gordon and the GCPD! But as fun as all that sounds, Ivy still worries over leaving Kite Man at the altar…Luckily, Harley’s got the perfect scheme to shake her out of her wedding-day... -
![Thieves by Lucie Bryon]()
Thieves by Lucie Bryon
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsElla can’t seem to remember a single thing from the party the night before at a mysterious stranger’s mansion, and she sure as heck doesn’t know why she’s woken up in her bed surrounded by a magpie’s nest of objects that aren’t her own... -
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![The Lady's Guide to Petticoats and Piracy by Mackenzi Lee]()
The Lady's Guide to Petticoats and Piracy by Mackenzi Lee
In this highly anticipated sequel to the New York Times bestselling The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue, Felicity Montague must use all her womanly wits and wiles to achieve her dreams of becoming a doctor—even if she has to scheme her way across Europe to do it. A must-have for fans of Mackenzi Lee’s extraordinary and Stonewall Honor-winning novel... -
![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... -
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![Bianca Torre Is Afraid of Everything by Justine Pucella Winans]()
Bianca Torre Is Afraid of Everything by Justine Pucella Winans
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsMurder most fowl? In this sardonic and campy YA thriller, an anxious, introverted nonbinary teen birder somehow finds themself solving a murder mystery with their neighbor/fellow anime lover, all while falling for a cute girl from their birding group . . . and trying not to get murdered... -
![Pride and Prejudice and Pittsburgh by Rachael Lippincott]()
Pride and Prejudice and Pittsburgh by Rachael Lippincott
From the New York Times bestselling coauthor of Five Feet Apart and She Gets the Girl comes a fresh and inventive sapphic romantic comedy that’s “a gem of a book” (Booklist, starred review) “perfect for fans of Outlander and Bridgerton” (Kirkus Reviews).What if you found a once-in-a-lifetime love…just not in your lifetime? Audrey Cameron has lost her spark... -
![Hollow by Shannon Watters, Branden Boyer-White]()
Hollow by Shannon Watters, Branden Boyer-White
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsSleepy Hollow and queer romance meet in this coming-of-age tale from the co-creator of Lumberjanes!Isabel "Izzy" Crane and her family have just relocated to Sleepy Hollow, the town made famous by--and obsessed with--Washington Irving's legend of the Headless Horseman... -
![The Avant-Guards, Vol. 2 by Carly Usdin]()
The Avant-Guards, Vol. 2 by Carly Usdin
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe Avant-Guards have been on a roll, but when they hit the end of their winning-streak, will these new friendships survive? As The Avant-Guards struggle to move forward, they’ll soon learn just what it means to truly be a team - on the court and, most importantly, off the court... -
![Adachi and Shimamura Vol. 1 by Hitoma Iruma, 入間 人間]()
Adachi and Shimamura Vol. 1 by Hitoma Iruma, 入間 人間
Adachi is skipping class when she first meets fellow truant Shimamura in the gym loft, and just like that, a friendship is born. Except now Adachi’s having dreams about kissing her, and she doesn’t know what that means, but she’s pretty sure it’s not something you do with a friend... -
![Grand Slam Romance by Ollie Hicks]()
Grand Slam Romance by Ollie Hicks
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsStorytelling team Ollie Hicks and Emma Oosterhous’s first Grand Slam Romance is a queer, full-color graphic novel that’s equal parts romance, softball, and drama, where the balls are fast, the smooches are spicy, and the girls . . . magical.Mickey Monsoon is the hotshot pitcher for the Belle City Broads, and their team is poised to sweep the league this season... -
![Not for the Faint of Heart by Lex Croucher]()
Not for the Faint of Heart by Lex Croucher
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsBeloved author Lex Croucher's second queer historical YA romance, with all the swoons, laughs, and heart-pounding moments you'd expect from a story about the granddaughter of Robin Hood and the girl she's accidentally kidnapped.‘You aren’t merry,’ said Clem to her captor. ‘And you aren’t all men. So there’s been some marketing confusion somewhere along the line... -
![Ice Kingdom by Tiana Warner]()
Ice Kingdom by Tiana Warner
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe final adventure in the Mermaids of Eriana Kwai trilogy … Meela and Lysi have unleashed Sisiutl, legendary two-headed serpent of the Pacific Northwest. It was supposed to be an ally that would help them win the war. Instead, it has fallen under the control of King Adaro, ruler of the Pacific Ocean. If Meela and Lysi can’t stop him, Adaro will use the deadly serpent to rid the oceans of mankind... -
![Going Bicoastal by Dahlia Adler]()
Going Bicoastal by Dahlia Adler
A queer Sliding Doors YA rom-com in which a girl must choose between summer in NYC with her dad (and the girl she's always wanted) or LA with her estranged mom (and the guy she never saw coming).In Dahlia Adler’s Going Bicoastal, there’s more than one path to happily ever after... -
![The Avant-Guards Vol. 2 (The Avant-Guards (collected editions) #2) by Carly Usdin, Noah Hayes]()
The Avant-Guards Vol. 2 (The Avant-Guards (collected editions) #2) by Carly Usdin, Noah Hayes
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsThe Avant-Guards have been on a roll, but when they hit the end of their winning-streak, will these new friendships survive? As The Avant-Guards struggle to move forward, they’ll soon learn just what it means to truly be a team - on the court and, most importantly, off the court... -
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![Full Shift: A Graphic Novel by Jennifer Dugan, Kristen Seaton]()
Full Shift: A Graphic Novel by Jennifer Dugan, Kristen Seaton
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsIn this queer, supernatural YA graphic novel from the author of Some Girls Do and the illustrator of Wonder Warbringer, a reluctant teen werewolf would do anything to be human—if that's what it takes to win her crush's heart.High school senior Tessa doesn't fit in anywhere... -
![Whispered Words, Volume 1 by Takashi Ikeda]()
Whispered Words, Volume 1 by Takashi Ikeda
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhispered Words is the story of two high school girls, Sumika and Ushio. One is in love with the other, but unable to confess. Both of them prefer girls, but Ushio likes cute and petite types while Sumika prefers the athletic outgoing girls. To complicate things, a cross dressing boy, Masaki, is in love with Sumika... -
![That Full Moon Feeling by Ashley Robin Franklin]()
That Full Moon Feeling by Ashley Robin Franklin
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA witch and a werewolf go on three disastrous dates in this magical queer romcom... -
![Grand Slam Romance Book 1: A Graphic Novel by Emma Oosterhous, Ollie Hicks]()
Grand Slam Romance Book 1: A Graphic Novel by Emma Oosterhous, Ollie Hicks
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsStorytelling team Ollie Hicks and Emma Oosterhous’s first Grand Slam Romance is a queer, full-color graphic novel that’s equal parts romance, softball, and drama, where the balls are fast, the smooches are spicy, and the girls . . . magical—now in paperback Mickey Monsoon is the hotshot pitcher for the Belle City Broads, and their team is poised to sweep the league this season... -
![Kim Reaper, Vol. 2: Vampire Island by Sarah Graley]()
Kim Reaper, Vol. 2: Vampire Island by Sarah Graley
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsHit cartoonist Sarah Graley (Our Super Adventure) tells a new story about the trials of supernatural dating in Kim Reaper: Vampire Island!College relationships are tough for everyone, but they're extra hard for Kim... -
![The Avant-Guards: Down to the Wire (The Avant-Guards (collected editions) #3) by Carly Usdin]()
The Avant-Guards: Down to the Wire (The Avant-Guards (collected editions) #3) by Carly Usdin
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsTHE FINAL SHOT. Everything’s happening - Liv & Charlie figuring out what it means to be Liv & Charlie, the final game of the season is here, creating the perfect fundraiser and everyone’s parents showed up to cheer them on during the most stressful time the team could imagine. It’s Just A Lot For Everyone To Deal With... -
![Camp Spirit by Axelle Lenoir, Michel Falardeau]()
Camp Spirit by Axelle Lenoir, Michel Falardeau
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsSummer camp is supposed to be about finding nirvana in a rock garden... But Elodie prefers Nirvana and Soundgarden. Can she confront rambunctious kids, confusing feelings, and supernatural horrors all at once?Summer 1994: with just two months left before college, Elodie is forced by her mother to take a job as a camp counselor... -
![Damned If You Do by Alex Brown]()
Damned If You Do by Alex Brown
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsQueer Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets Filipino folklore in this horror comedy about a high school stage manager who accidentally sells her soul to a demon.Seven years ago, Cordelia Scott’s abusive father left without a word, and life has been normal ever since... -
![Long Hot Summoning by Tanya Huff]()
Long Hot Summoning by Tanya Huff
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsDiscover the third book in the Keeper's Chronicles, where two young women master the possibilities of time and space, maintaining the balance between worlds to protect Earth.It started on the last day of high school, a day Diana Hansen had been anticipating for the last twelve years. Now, her real life could begin... -
![Her Royal Highness by Rachel Hawkins]()
Her Royal Highness by Rachel Hawkins
Millie Quint is devastated when she discovers that her sort-of-best friend/sort-of-girlfriend has been kissing someone else. And because Millie cannot stand the thought of confronting her ex every day, she decides to apply for scholarships to boarding schools . . . the farther from Houston the better...Categorized as:
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![Save Yourself! by Bones Leopard]()
Save Yourself! by Bones Leopard
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA magical new graphic novel from the team behind Pandora’s Legacy writer Bones Leopard (Identical) and artists Kelly & Nichole Matthews (Just Beyond), where the Magical Girls aren’t Earth’s champions at all.Aoe, Thel, and Gen, better known as The Lovely Trio, first burst onto the scene five years ago when they saved Earth from a surprise space monster attack... -
![Mate by Jessa Stone]()
Mate by Jessa Stone
Rated: 3.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsAfter two years together as lovers and friends, how do you end things when your heart suddenly craves another? Born into a family of Leaders…of Alpha’s...Roma always knew that one day she would take up the role as the next Alpha of Clearwater. What she was never sure about, was if she would be blessed with a true mate... -
![Is This Real Life? by Bryan Lee O'Malley, Leslie Hung]()
Is This Real Life? by Bryan Lee O'Malley, Leslie Hung
Rated: 3.78 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThe biggest fashion disaster in comics is back! Fashion blogger Lottie Person just wants to live up to her flawless online persona—but why is real life so much harder?Collects SNOTGIRL... -
![Fools In Love: Fresh Twists on Romantic Tales by Rebecca Podos, Gloria Chao]()
Fools In Love: Fresh Twists on Romantic Tales by Rebecca Podos, Gloria Chao
Rated: 3.61 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsJoin fifteen bestselling, award-winning, and up-and-coming authors as they reimagine some of the most popular tropes in the romance genre. Fake relationships. Enemies to lovers. Love triangles and best friends, mistaken identities and missed connections... -
![The Library of the Unwritten by A.J. Hackwith]()
The Library of the Unwritten by A.J. Hackwith
Rated: 3.77 of 5 stars · 50 ratingsIn the first book in a brilliant new fantasy series, books that aren't finished by their authors reside in the Library of the Unwritten in Hell, and it is up to the Librarian to track down any restless characters who emerge from those unfinished stories... -
![What If We Were... (Si on était... (What If We Were...) #1) by Axelle Lenoir]()
What If We Were... (Si on était... (What If We Were...) #1) by Axelle Lenoir
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsTeen girls rewrite the universe on a daily basis! This comic collection proves there's nothing better than using your imagination... except maybe talking nonsense with your friends. Hey, why not both?Nathalie and Marie are 17 years old and best friends. Since elementary school, they've been creatively filling moments of boredom with a game called "What If We Were...?"... -
![Fools In Love: Fresh Twists on Romantic Tales by Rebecca Podos]()
Fools In Love: Fresh Twists on Romantic Tales by Rebecca Podos
Rated: 3.61 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsJoin fifteen bestselling, award-winning, and up-and-coming authors as they reimagine some of the most popular tropes in the romance genre. Fake relationships. Enemies to lovers. Love triangles and best friends, mistaken identities and missed connections... -
![Kim Reaper, Vol. 1: Grim Beginnings (Kim Reaper) by Sarah Graley]()
Kim Reaper, Vol. 1: Grim Beginnings (Kim Reaper) by Sarah Graley
Rated: 3.62 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsPart-Time Grim Reaper. Full-Time Cutie!Like most university students, Kim works a part-time job to make ends meet. Unlike most university students, Kim's job is pretty she's a grim reaper, tasked with guiding souls into the afterlife.Like most university students, Becka has a super intense crush... -
![Plain Bad Heroines by Emily M. Danforth, Sara Lautman]()
Plain Bad Heroines by Emily M. Danforth, Sara Lautman
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 41 ratingsOur story begins in 1902, at The Brookhants School for Girls. Flo and Clara, two impressionable students, are obsessed with each other and with a daring young writer named Mary MacLane, the author of a scandalous bestselling memoir. To show their devotion to Mary, the girls establish their own private club and call it The Plain Bad Heroine Society... -
![Payback's a Witch by Lana Harper]()
Payback's a Witch by Lana Harper
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina meets The L Word in this fresh, sizzling rom-com by Lana Harper.Emmy Harlow is a witch but not a very powerful one—in part because she hasn't been home to the magical town of Thistle Grove in years... -
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