YA fantasy/sf novels with major LGBTQ Characters (356 books) Note: This is a list of all novels which fit the criteria described below.
It does not express opinions on the quality, authenticity, or positivity of the portrayals of the characters in the books. Please use your own judgment in deciding which books you wish to read or buy. These were the criteria used to compile the list: 1) The book must be science fiction or fantasy or otherwise not realism, and must have been published, either originally in reprint, as YA (Vanyel was never published as YA), 2) It must contain at least one major LGBTQ character who is clearly identified as such within the book itself.
(Dumbledore is not; neither are Tom and Carl), 3) Major is defined as having a POV and/or a storyline of their own and/or lots of page-time. 4) In most cases, it must be published by a mainstream or small-press publisher in the USA. LGBT Sci-fi/Fantasy YA (104 books) Bisexual Fiction in YA (161 books) MG/YA Books With Bi Characters (51 books) Bisexual MM Fiction (96 books) The Understatement of the Year (The Ivy Years, #3) by Sarina Bowen. Dead in the Desert (L.A. Paranormal, #3) by Lou Harper. Us (Him, #2) by Sarina Bowen. Us (Him, #2) by Sarina Bowen. Out in the Open (Browerton University, #1) by A.J. Truman. Clarity of Lines (Thomas Elkin, #2) by N.R. Walker.
Clarity of Lines (Thomas Elkin, #2) by N.R. Walker. Secrets and Ink (Secrets, #1) by Lou Harper. Mysterious Skin by Scott Heim. Best M/M Fantasy Books of 2015 (high fantasy, urban fantasy, paranormal and the other fantasy subgenres) (44 books) Best M/M Young Love (139 books) M M Romance Book Lists. Mind Fuck (The Administration, #1) by Manna Francis. Test Drive by L.A. Witt. Logan's Need (The Escort Series, Book 3) by Sloane Kennedy. Northbound (The North Novels, #1) by Cara Dee. Don't Read in the Closet Events series by M.J. O'Shea.
Trust (Temptation, #3) by Ella Frank. Hell & High Water (THIRDS, #1) by Charlie Cochet. Rock Solid (Rock Solid Construction #1) by Riley Hart. Trust (Temptation, #3) by Ella Frank. In the Dark (PsyCop, #6.1) by Jordan Castillo Price. Spook Squad (PsyCop, #7) by Jordan Castillo Price. Misfits by Garrett Leigh. Finding Their Way (Restoration #2) by A.M. Arthur. Getting It Right (Restoration #1) by A.M. Arthur. Misfits by Garrett Leigh. Backstage Pass (Sinners on Tour, #1) by Olivia Cunning. Teeth (Teeth, #1) by Chele Cooke. Genetic Attraction (Genetic Attraction, #2) by Tara Lain. The Scientist and the Supermodel (Genetic Attraction, #1) by Tara Lain. Line and Orbit by Sunny Moraine. Double Full (Nice Guys, #1) by Kindle Alexander. The Understatement of the Year (The Ivy Years, #3) by Sarina Bowen. Outing the Quarterback (Long Pass Chronicles, #1) by Tara Lain. Best M/M Science Fiction/Dystopia/Post-Apocalyptic Books of 2013 (39 books)
Sweet Addiction (Sweet Addiction, #1) by J. Daniels. M/m books you must read (804 books) Best Gay "Virginal" Characters (523 books) Popular M M Romance Books. Talker (Talker, #1) by Amy Lane. Cinder: A CinderFella Story by Marie Sexton. Captive Prince: Volume One (Captive Prince, #1) by C.S. Pacat. Know Not Why by Hannah Johnson. Not Fade Away (Hell or High Water, #3.5) by S.E. Jakes. Catch a Ghost (Hell or High Water, #1) by S.E. Jakes. That Boy (That Boy, #1) by Jillian Dodd.