The Avengers, but gay. 👨‍❤️‍💋‍👨 🏳️‍🌈 

Check out Heat Wave by TJ Klune, available now!

My first #fanartfriday in a while - go to the fabulous @c_leadraw to see the close-up on Luke and Elliot’s faces. The wings are such a beautiful frame and make them look like an illustration in a fairytale. Filled with joy today after a lovely @morningtransport chat: it was so nice to see people caring for the #InOtherLands short story and characters, and asking after #LongLiveEvil as well. I still haven’t quite worked out how to talk about my new book, but I was so honoured to see affection for past books and hope and speculation for the future. Thanks gemstones. 🥰🥳😍 #authorsofinstagram #sarahreesbrennan #lgbtreads #sunbrat https://www.instagram.com/p/CoxnN9Vrm6d/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Shelfie of the works of Alice Oseman: Heartstopper, Solitaire, This Winter, Nick and Charlie, I Was Born For This, and Loveless. 🏳️‍🌈 feat. “Why are we like this?” Heartstopper pin by @everything_ita, found on etsy! ❤️#shelfie #aliceoseman #osemanverse #heartstopper #iwbft #loveless #gay #bisexual #asexual #aromantic #trans #lgbtreads #queerlit https://www.instagram.com/p/CoFLa0sOCOJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Book Recommendation Time

Angels Before Man by @nicosraf is one of my all time favourites!!!!

It tells the story of Lucifer growing up in Heaven. It's so much more than that too but I won't spoil it. But I'll put in some keywords

Gayngels

Music

Dancing

Friendships

Friends to Lovers to Enemies to?

ANGST

Complex 'side' characters that could each carry a novel by themselves easily

incredible descriptions of clothes, hair, makeup, accessories, buildings, nature, domestic chores and FOOD (Also when you do read Angels Before Man have a snack near you cause the descriptions of food are too delicious)

TW right at the start of the novel so no nasty shocks

Tasty blasphemy

The author is a total sweetheart!!!!!!!

The fanart coming out of this Fandom has started strong and will only be more incredible the subject matter really lends itself to it

OK so if you like any of the books I've read and if you are seeing this that means the algorithm knows you do, you will like this book. Also the way this author writes is so beautiful I can't compete and I won't try to. If you want a sample of how good his writing is check out his free to read short story River Boy, it's an incredible story about an unusual meet cute between two young men in Mesoamerica and it's beautiful.

By the way Angels Before Man is going on sale from May 29th until June 5th so this is your chance to grab one and read it too!

It's hard to believe it's already November!

Check out how many great books are out this month!

Kiss Her Once For Me by Alison Cochrun is the sapphic Christmas romcom of your dreams! When Ellie agrees to fake an engagement with the already enormously rich Andrew, the money offered makes it an easy choice- but that's before she realizes the one night stand that broke her almost exactly a year ago is his sister. This book also has demi rep, and most of the cast are POC!

Even Though I Knew the End by CL Polk is another I already had the fortune to read. This is a fantasy noir novella starring a queer detective, cast out of her magical society due to a forbidden deal.

Now is Not the Time to Panic by Kevin Wilson is a fantastic coming of age story set against the Satanic Panic. This is a book is awkward teenage years, guilt, and desperation to mean something.

Astrid Park Doesn't Fail by Ashley Herring Blake is the sequel/spin-off to the wildly popular Delilah Green Doesn't Care, this one focused on her sister. Just like the first, this is a sapphic adult romance.

At Midnight edited by Dahlia Adler is an anthology of fairy tale retellings! With Adler editing you know it's going to be an inclusive, entertaining collection.

Never Ever Getting Back Together by Sophie Gonzales is another fun, bi romance! This one is set during a dating competition- that the main character enters in the hopes of revealing the bachelor, her ex, as the bastard he is. What she doesn't expect is to have to share a room with the very girl he cheated with her on. Or for feelings to start getting involved.

Pt6) 5 times the human (Feng) is protective over the alien +1 time the alien (Diem) protects him

Book 2 is releasing the 29th of August 2023! Excuse me as I scream.

Praise for the series: "Readers may appreciate the many twists and betrayals..." —Kirkus Reviews

"Action-packed, fast-paced sci-fi story bursting with psychological games and manipulations..." —Readers' Favorite

If you like the Last Of Us, the 100, or unlikely allies in the slightest, check out book 1, Earth Sucks, On Amazon, Kobo or Barnes and Noble!

★ What are your favorite queer fantasy books? Mine is @haileyturnerwrites’ The Prince’s Poisoned Vow and I am HYPED for the upcoming release of The Emperor’s Bone Palace in April! The first book blew me away—this is an epic steampunk fantasy series. The scope astounds me—it’s truly a masterpiece. It’s set in a world were nature wants to kill you, where creatures roam the wastes prowling for prey, where the Gods walk amongst people, where rebellion is just one false move away, and where nobody is who you think they are (and they may not be who they think they are, too). On top of the vast reach of the story overall, there are multiple compelling (spicy) romances, with queer romances centered the most. I can’t decide if I want to hug these characters or let them step on me, I adore them. The first book had me in a chokehold! One of my top five reads of 2022 and it’s on #kindleunlimited! You can preorder The Emperor's Bone Palace now too! Check the comments for a description of the first book! Have you read The Prince’s Poisoned Vow yet? ★ HASHTAGS // #bookstagram #queerromance #mmromance #queerfantasy #bookhoarder #bookdragon #bookbabe #bookaesthetic #booksbooksbooks #haileyturner #theprincespoisonedvow #theemperorsbonepalace #theinfernalwarsaga #fivestarreads #favoritebooks #readerlife #readfantasy #lgbtreads https://www.instagram.com/p/CpbSznFPTzw/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

You keep smiling as everything has finally worked out, and I'm terrified that it's the truth. Terrified we won't have long, I want to grab your hand and run before fate finds us. Before they know what breaths I take and can't afford to pay back. There's that goddamn laughter again, and I feel it in my skin. It feels so careless and natural that I almost lose my cool. You must know something I don't. I promised myself I would remain solitary, that love could not flow through me so deeply anymore. You're making fun of my fear. I instantly look around and pull my hand from yours. But you snicker as you shake your head. Two fingers twirl underneath my chin as you bring your lips onto mine without hesitation. So much purpose. I've never been kissed like this. It's not the first time I've kissed a woman. SHE'LL FIND ME BY LAIKYN MENG (Available on all platforms) #sapphicbook #sapphicromance #bookreview #bookphotography #bookrecommendations #igreads #gaybookstagram #lesbianromance #bookaddict #lgbtqia #bookcommunity #lgbtqreads #sapphicbooks #lgbtreads #queerliterature #lesbianfiction #wlw #bookaholic #bookblogger #queerromance #booklove #b #lgbtbookstagram #instabook #bisexual #instabooks #queerbook #lgbtqiabooks #wlwbooks #queerya https://www.instagram.com/p/CoHuQPrLG4R/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Here’s the thing I loved about The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. It truly shocked me. Here’s the thing I hated about The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. It’s rooted in absolute truth. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you haven’t read this book and don’t to be spoiled, don’t read this caption. A few twists of this book are revealed… If you do want to be spoiled….. . . . . . TW: Homophobia, Breast Cancer
 This book would not exist had it not been for the true reality of homophobia. But because it exists and because queer people have lived this tortured existence, it makes it THAT much more heartbreaking to read. I could not stop thinking, “someone somewhere went through this much pain just because they loved.” Evelyn Hugo is not a fictional character (I mean she is)… but someone has lived and died as her, we just don’t know it… or maybe you do. Someone you love is scared. Someone you love is lgbt+. 🥺 @tjenkinsreid, who hurt you? The fact that Evelyn used her body to get what she wanted and people constantly made comments about her breasts, in which you then have her dying of BREAST CANCER? Are you kidding me? What she felt saved her ultimately is what is killing her? You’re cruel ma’am. This book is going in the corner so it can think about what it’s done. 🤬 🏷: #TheSevenHusbandsOfEvelynHugo #TaylorJenkinsReid #AdultFiction #Bookstagram #SimonAndSchuster @simonandschuster #Bookish #Boosktagrammer #LGBTBooks #LGBTBookstagram #QueerBooks #FiveStarBook #BookRecommendation #PrideMonth #Pride #LGBTReads #EvelynHugo #AnnotatedBooks #BookdAndNature (at Saint Joseph, Missouri) https://www.instagram.com/p/CfABoxYgnCR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

If your favorite/original characters had Instagram, what would their page look like? (Part 2) Today I want to introduce you to Francesco and Eric's IG pages! Fra and Eric are the main characters of book 2 in my Italian romance series, "When we were fire on fire." This is how I imagine their pages a year after the end of the book, so SPOILER ALERT! Although, I write romance so is it really a spoiler? Really?🤣 #queerbooks #queerbookstagram #queerbookstagrammer #readqueer #indiereads #lgbtbooks #lgbtreads #characterprofile #characteraesthetic #gayromance #gayromancenovel #mmromance #mlmromance #newadultromance #newadultfiction https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch5awfGLl3K/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

"Uproariously funny, this razor-sharp book is half a love letter to fandom, half self-aware satire, and wholly lovable. I haven't read anything quite like this before!" —Sophie Gonzales

Check out Heat Wave by TJ Klune, available now!

Queer Ducks (and Other Animals)

Eliot Schrefer

Ducks are queer? Deers are queer? So are elephants, fruit flies, and dolphins! Queer Ducks blends humor, comics, and interviews to introduce teens to cutting edge scientific research. Eliot Schrefer uses his own expertise in animal studies and wit to illustrate the complicated world of animal sexuality and gender. He touches on the history of animal research, how innate prejudice shapes it, newfound theories, and the ways in which human and (non)human animals’behaviors overlap and differ. His well rounded research and laid back writing style make this an easy read for teens and indeed even adults. The comics scattered throughout add moments of humor. His own views are clearly articulated, sometimes bordering on preaching. The interviews with researchers offer inspiration for budding queer scientists or students of any field, but offer little in the way of concrete information. Queer Ducks would be the perfect introduction for teens interested in STEAM or those wishing to explore how their queer identities intersect with the world around them.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ In the wake of her scandalous wedding debacle, Astrid Parker has one more shot to save her reputation: redesign the Everwood Inn on national tv. But sparks fly when she and lead carpenter, Jordan Everwood, clash at every step. A worthy sequel to DGDC, AHB’s writing gets stronger all the time. Astrid’s story is for all the late bloomers to remember: it’s never too late to find yourself. Full post at pridepages.tumblr.com/masterlist 🏳️‍🌈 Rep: f/f relationship, bisexuality, lesbianism, coming out, late blooming, and HGTV style tv shows. #astridparkerdoesntfail #ashleyherringblake #bookstagram #lgbtreads #queerlit #wlw #sapphic #lgbtqia #bisexual #lesbian https://www.instagram.com/p/CoPfWrzrFP1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

•✦✦• 𝐅𝐀𝐁𝐔𝐋𝐎𝐔𝐒 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 & 𝐞𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐙𝐄!! •✦✦• We’re pleased to share that 𝐁𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐂 𝐏𝐔𝐂𝐊𝐁𝐎𝐘 by Eden Finley & Saxon James is NOW LIVE! 𝐁𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐂 𝐏𝐔𝐂𝐊𝐁𝐎𝐘 is a spicy and fun, double bi-awakening, idiots to lovers M/M hockey romance standalone, and is the sixth book in their entertaining and insanely addictive Puckboys series. 𝑊ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑎𝑙𝑠𝑜 𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑝𝑎𝑡𝑒… 🏒 Eccentric Hockey Players

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⛸️ Secret Relationship 𝐍𝐎𝐖 𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐙𝐎𝐍 & 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐰/ 𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐋𝐄 𝐔𝐍𝐋𝐈𝐌𝐈𝐓𝐄𝐃! Amazon Universal ~ https://geni.us/BromanticPuckPL To celebrate this exceptional new addition to the Puckboys series, enter Eden & Saxon’s rafflecopter for your chance to receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card here: https://geni.us/l6dd74E About 𝐵𝑅𝑂𝑀𝐴𝑁𝑇𝐼𝐶 𝑃𝑈𝐶𝐾𝐵𝑂𝑌: Bilson The idea of moving away from Seattle was a joke at first. I have too many failed relationships here. Too much baggage. So when I find myself signing with Nashville and leaving everything behind, I’m hopeful a new start will cure me of my attachment problems. I fall fast and hard, and I’m quickly realizing it’s not so easy to escape my emotional damage. That follows no matter where I go. When my new teammate, rookie goalie Miles Olsen, attaches himself to my side, the media are excited to exploit our bromance. Little do they know, he’s doing me a favor by keeping me away from making mistakes with women. That’s the deal we made at the beginning of the season, but as time goes on, and we’re both going through a dry spell, Miles suggests a different arrangement. One I’ve never contemplated. One I shouldn’t consider. One I can’t stop thinking about. Miles My first day as starting goalie for Tennessee is made mildly more terrifying by coming face to face with NHL veteran Cody Bilson. Hero worship? Me? Never! He reminds me of my old frat buddies; loyal, kind, easy to trade banter with. But my dude is lost and trying to find himself again--without getting married this time. I want to help him, and while my suggestion might not be conventional, it sure as hell is effective. The only way to make sure he doesn't marry a woman again? Blow off steam with a man instead. We're both straight, we're both single, and we're both down for a good time. After all, what are teammates for?

•✦✦• NEW RELEASE & ePRIZE! •✦✦• If you’re looking for an emotionally compelling read with plenty of heat, heart, and a few laughs too, then make sure to get your copy of NOT DATING MATERIAL by @saxonjameswrites - NOW LIVE! NOT DATING MATERIAL is a steamy, roommates to lovers, fake dating-ish M/M standalone romance, and the second book in her engaging Accidental Love Series. If you love witty banter, goosebump-worthy sweetness, and a strong found family vibe - this is a must-read for you! AVAILABLE NOW on AMAZON & FREE to READ w/ KINDLE UNLIMITED! ~ https://geni.us/NDMPL In celebration of this new addition to the Accidental Love Series, enter Saxon’s rafflecopter for the opportunity to receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card here: https://geni.us/Ohij

★ Who are your literary OTPs? Today I’m featuring the latest @rosiethorns88 ceramic mug from @illumicrate’s June ‘Fight For Your Future’ box! This mug was inspired by Girls of Paper and Fire by @girlinthelens, and I am really loving the color palette of it! These mugs have become one of my favorite things and I think … I have all of them? 😅 There’s so many now, it’s hard to know for sure! This features a couple other favorites of mine from the collection, too! If you’re new to Illumicrate, you can use my code LIBRARY5 to save on 3&6 month subscriptions! ★ HASHTAGS // #illumicrate #illumicrateunboxing #illumicratejune2022 #girlsofpaperandfire #lgbtreads #rosiethornsmug #thecruelprince #acotar #onetruepairing https://www.instagram.com/p/CgPm9tQPqat/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=