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kadoore · 1 year

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I just added a few books and updated the pub dates of others, so now's a good a time as any to link to the 2022 Queer SFF Books list!

Adult! Science fiction! And fantasy! Books! That have queer main characters!! They exist!

A great place to find gifts for your friends! Your family! Your enemies!!

#queer books 2022 #queer adult sff #doore's queer book list #idk what else to call it #they're queer sir #lgbt books #books books books

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thenewsarahjane · 1 year

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Happy Jewish American Heritage Month! Support your local Jewish author by purchasing, rating, and reviewing my book 💙 https://linktr.ee/sarahjanesinger

#jewish american heritage month #jewish writer #author #writeblr #fantasy fiction #queer books 2022 #queer fiction #writing

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weedle-testaburger · 5 months

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not to talk about the james somerton thing for the 284837627th time, but I'm surprised no one has pointed out how stupid his 'queer women have it easier' take is considering the fucker literally makes it harder for them by erasing their persecution and even the repercussions they face when making media

#personal crap #hbomberguy #james somerton #like he really said 'queer women get to represent themselves look at su and she-ra!'#hbomb rightly called him out for misgendering but also su and she-ra got a lot of network hostility for being so gay #how does a supposed queer media analyst not know that? there's articles and books discussing it you could steal james!#not to mention straightwashing becky albertelli because he didn't like love simon that's just gross #though the fact hbomb pointed out he did that in 2022 makes it even worse bc this was after she'd come out #(and after rebecca sugar and nd stevenson had been out as not cis women) for years

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aquila1nz · 4 months

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Every Speculative Fiction Book I Read This Year Featuring Queer Women, the 2023 Edition

Ask me if you want to know which ones I liked the most!

#book recs #sff #queer #lesbian books #wlw #sapphic books #2022 wrap-up #my posts

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chai-and-cherries · 1 year

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5 Insanely Underrated (Dark) Queer Book Recs for Your TBR (No Spoiler Reviews!)

I ain’t gonna beat around the bush, folks--this post has been a long time coming. Over the past year, I have somehow stumbled into my new favorite genre, leaving the careful days of YA comforting fantasy reads behind (but not forgotten!). I used to never be one for the dark, grisly, and not so man-made horrors beyond comprehension. But with the help of time, mind devouring storytelling, and gut wrenching emotions the world loves to carve out of us all, tastes have changed! So without further ado, let me recommend 5 of my favorite (darker) queer reads of 2022. Titles are linked to official Goodreads summaries while I have included my no-spoiler reviews below.

Some of these are horror, some fantasy, some tragedy, and most a mix of the above. As the new year draws closer, if you’re feeling ready to branch out (or branch in!!) please consider giving these severely underrated titles a read. And support lesser known authors while you’re at it!

As the title of the post implies, these books tend to brew darker than your average cup ‘a joe. So please heed included trigger warnings and take care!

1. You Will Love What You Have Killed by Kevin Lambert

(Original title: Tu aimeras ce que tu as tué. English Translation by Winkler Donald).

Genres: Adult Fiction, Horror, Canadian Literature, Queer AF

Review: If you’re not a fan of blood, gore, and every horror under the dying sun, scroll away now. Starting off incredibly strong and incredibly twisted with French-Canadian Lambert’s debut novel, You Will Love What You Have Killed, this novel is neither for the faint of heart nor some of the hard of heart. I went into this book knowing next to nothing about what was in store and left somehow feeling more empty than before. As arguably the darkest and most gory book on the list, this surrealist take on childhood rage and post-humous revenge on the town that discarded you before you had a chance to fight back is bound to haunt you long after you’ve finished it. Lambert’s own style of dark and nauseatingly twisted humor will either seal the deal for you, or leave you running for the hills. To be honest, I loathe this book as much I appreciate the queer, surrealist landscape of apocalyptic vengeance. Brownie points for being flat-out strange.

Content Warnings: if you can think of it, chances are its here. loads of death and murder, including that of children, suicide; ableism; homophobia, transphobia; pedophilia, rape, sexual abuse, explicit sexual descriptions, abortion, necrophilia; animal abuse, killing of animals; child abuse, emotional abuse and verbal abuse (by the narrator); cancer; 9/11 (comprehensive list via Ashton on GoodReads)

2. Hell Followed With Us by Andrew Joseph White

Genres: YA Fantasy, Horror, Sci-Fi/Dystopian, Queer AF

Blurb: In this world on the brink of man-made/god-induced apocalypse, trans-boy Benji has to fight not only to survive a hellscape determined to burn itself to the ground, but also his own role in bringing about the End. Hell Followed With Us is a queer rage manifesto, the gospel for those forced to become monsters by the same society that weaponized and then condemned them for being such. White’s novel not only brought healing to a large part of my own religious trauma, but it helped me embrace the very “monster” the so called righteous would have damned. Because when the world will villianize you anyway, revolution may very well be embracing the monster within--the monster the world forced into being. This one is definitely a keeper, and definitely a re-reader. The character diversity in this book is incredible, also for the simple fact that it isn’t forced or seemingly “trying to meet a quota”, and for canonically calling out [redacted].

Content Warnings: For a comprehensive list courtesy of the author himself, please visit his website here.

3. Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke by Eric LaRocca

Genres: Adult Fiction, Horror/Psychological Thriller, Short-Stories, Queer AF

Blurb: Shorter but no less impactful than the rest, Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke is a twisted foray into the psychology of human obsession. After reading the blurb, I tried to prepare myself for the following unease and depravity I was promised. And god was that promise delivered on a silver poisoned platter. Set to the backdrop of chat forums and online messaging, LaRocca weaves a sadomasochistic love story between two women searching for deeper connection. But love isn’t exactly the right word, is it? After all, things can only get worse from the start. Suffice to say, wholesome does not live in these pages. And I need more.

Content Warnings: animal cruelty/death, body horror, gore, mental/emotional abuse, exploration of kink, very toxic example of a dom/sub relationship.

4. Angels Before Man by Rafael Nicolás

Genres: Adult Fantasy, Mythology Retelling, Romance, Paranormal, Queer AF

Blurb: I try not to pick favorites on list recs, but as my most recent read of the year, Nicolás’ debut novel has quickly been shelved in my mind and heart’s hall of fame. Angels Before Man is a queer retelling of the fall of Lucifer from a paradise that may not be as, well, paradise as it seems. With narrative prose so poetic that epics of the ancient world come to mind, and themes of religious rebellion and queer rage reminiscent not only of other novels on this list but also the lives of countless individuals whose love warns at revolution, Angels Before Man tells the story of the greatest disobedience Heaven had to face: the creation of sin, born from the first love that turned a jealous god to rage. As ABM only released weeks ago, I sincerely hope it’s only the beginning for this book and author. Bible? Who needs her. The Word of God? I don’t even know her. I’ve got Angels Before Man. And so will my friends because I’m gifting them this heavenly-gem (heh, see what I did there?) for the holidays.

Content Warnings: Courtesy of the author himself (list also included at start of book): Blasphemy, off-page sexual assault with related internal monologue post-incident, Self-harm, Atypical depiction of grooming, Animal death, Abuse (emotional, physical), Sexual content, Body horror, Graphic depictions of violence, Incestuous term use, Potential correlation to homosexuality being sinful, Depictions of mental instability

5. Siren Queen by Nghi Vo

Genres: Historical Fiction, Historical Fantasy, Magic Realism, Queer AF

Blurb: Of the 5 recs on the list, I have to be honest and say with full disclosure that this is my one cheat as I have not actually finished it yet. But as I can attest from the 60% progress I have made, along with two of my close friends who recommended her in the first place, Siren Queen is a breath of fresh air in a genre that is understandably stifling at times. Interweaving the monstrous industry of Hollywood with actual monsters, Siren Queen explores the sacrifices made and prices paid for the chance at stardom and just being seen, all while embracing the monster society demands of us. Largely character-driven, this book has been a slower read than the rest, but its commentary on workers’ rights and inequalities, among other social issues often at the forefront of WASPish-run Hollywood, has kept me engaged since the start.

Content Warnings: racism, racial slurs, fatphobia, violence, family violence, homophobia, sexism, drug abuse, addiction.

#book recs #book recs 2022 #queer book recs #you will love what you have killed #Kevin Lambert #hell followed with us #Andrew Joseph White #angels before man #rafael nicolás #things have gotten worse since we last spoke #eric larocca #siren queen #nghi vo

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nonasbirthday · 4 months

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a couple years ago i had zero attention span, and i hadn't properly read a book in forever. the pandemic absolutely did not help, on account of i was working long hours & also dead inside. but in early 2021 i picked up TLT and it reignited my love of reading. and over this past year i finished 22 books :')

forever grateful to the lesbian space juggalos for resurrecting the ghost of my 12-year-old self, a nerd who had to be banned from reading books while walking between classes. (she wouldn't be very impressed by my 2023 book count, but she also had zero responsibilities and limited internet access, so. who cares.)

here's to a continued love of reading for all of us in 2024, and maybe some ATN teasers!

#i'm still dead inside but now i am a person who is dead inside AND read 22 books this year #i think atn is probablt not coming out until 2025 if we're being for realsies. but maybe ARCs and promotional material in 2024!#ntn was announced in summer 2021 with a release date of fall 2022 soooooo.#incidentally if you have any queer sci fi / fantasy recs i'd love to hear them!#my most recent reads are: System Collapse - Martha Wells; Lady Hotspur - Tessa Graton; Foundryside series - Robert Jackson Bennett #nonasbirthday

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pridepages · 1 year

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❤️🧡💛PridePages titles read in 2022💚💙💜

#retrospective #2022 #book recs #lgbt reads #queer lit #lgbtqia #lesbian #wlw #gay #mlm #bisexual #trans #queer #questioning #aromantic #asexual #nonbinary

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shyjusticewarrior · 2 months

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"Janet from HR" has the same energy as "Blaine Warbler."

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existential-celestial · 2 years

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“The Singular Speculation of the House Agent,” in The Club of Queer Trades by G.K. Chesterton

#gk chesterton #g.k. chesterton #the club of queer trades #vanishing things #disappearance #quote #lit #literature #shelf space 2022 #books 2022 #*

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meerawrites · 2 months

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The Vampire (Lestat) stole Mardis Gras!

Mardis Gras, 2023.

#meeracosplays #mardis gras #lestat de lioncourt #anne rice #vc books #immortal universe #amc iwtv #bisexual #queer #lgbtq+#vampires #my cosplay #cosplay #cosplayers of tumblr #iwtv 1994 #iwtv 2022 #historical fashion #19th century #mine

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kadoore · 1 year

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November 2022 Queer Adult SFF!!

A RESTLESS TRUTH by Freya Marske: Pub Date: 11/1/2022 – f/f – sequel to A MARVELLOUS LIGHT – stuck on a ship with a dead body, a disrespectful parrot, and a scandalous stranger, you can’t help but fall in love – murder on a boat, yesssssssss

OCEAN’S ECHO by Everina Maxwell: Pub Date: 11/1/2022 – m/m – set in same universe as WINTER’S ORBIT – a rich, inveterate flirt has telepathic powers – which of course he misuses – so they bind his mind to another – this will definitely go as planned *exaggerated wink*

EVEN THOUGH I KNEW THE END by C.L. Polk: Pub Date: 11/8/2022 – f/f – you can have your soul back AND live out your life with your sweetheart – you just have to track down a notorious serial killer – who’s a vampire – did we mention they’re a vampire? – good luck!

#queer adult fantasy #queer adult sff #queer adult books #queer books coming out in november #queer books 2022 #queer books #lgbt books #wlw books #sapphic books #idk what other tags to add it's been a while #edited to add Ocean's Echo

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thenewsarahjane · 1 year

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"Before us was the forest, appearing where it should not yet have appeared, a tangle of gnarled trees and bushes with thorns as sharp as steel."

I can't thank milirine_ enough for this GORGEOUS piece, depicting Eytan, Zav, and Julia from my debut novel, THE WALL.

#author #writeblr #my book #fantasy fiction #queer books 2022 #queer fiction #art

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magicalyaku · 1 year

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Thanks for joining me on this ride through 2022! When I started my reading spree in autumn 2021 I did not expect to find so much joy (and sometimes frustation) to motivate me to write hundreds of words about books every month. I read and write what I want and because I want to, but it's nice to know that sometimes there’s actually someone interested in what I have to say. So thank you for even the small interactions. :)

I had to edit this overview like five times because whenever I thought I was done I found another book I missed. So if I counted correctly I have read a total of 93 books (written and audio, not including manga, comics and non-fiction). That is ... a damn lot! Like 6 years combined compared to before. I also reread two of those books and while editing my novel I read it two whole times. That counts, right? (That’s why there’s 94 covers up there. Because i snuck it inbetween. Because I can. uAu) Only 14 of all these books I would categorise as non-queer. Funnily enough, 6 of those I didn’t like very much. Of the remaining 75 queer books I only found 1 book really bad and I’m picky about 2 more. Huh.

On to the award ceremony! (But don’t expect laudations. I wouldn’t shut up.)

Least favourite phrase:

... it smelled like boy.

(from: The Song that moves the Sun, Darius the Great (probably the 2nd) and the third time I already blocked from my mind (Here the Whole Time???)) That sentence came up fucking three times! Seriously. WHY?! I hate it. 8D

Favourite phrase:

But we have more important things to do than hook up.

(from: The Darkness Outside Us) I laughed so hard at this sentence. Finally someone who gets it! All stupid YA heroines should listen to this.

Favourite protagonists:

Jack Shannon (Aces Wild) and Neil Josten (All for the Game)!

Favourite covers:

Least favourite books:

A Far Wilder Magic (Allison Saft) and If You Change Your Mind (Robbie Weber)

Favourite books (no order):

The Darkness Outside Us (Eliot Schrefer)

Aces Wild: A Heist (Amanda DeWitt)

The City Beautiful (Aden Polydoros)

Every Bird a Prince (Jenn Reese)

All for the Game series: (Nora Sacavic)

I Wish You All the Best (Mason Deaver)

I Hope You Get this Message (Farah Naz Rishi)

More books I greatly enjoyed:

Both can be true (Jules Machias)

A Taste of Gold and Iron (Alexandra Rowland)

The Language of Seabirds (Will Taylor)

A Complicated Love Story Set in Space (Shaun David Hutchinson)

At the Edge of the Universe (Shaun David Hutchinson)

Milo and Marcos at the End of the World (Kevin Christopher Snipes)

Little Black Bird (Anna Kirchner)

The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea (Axie Oh)

In Deeper Waters (F.T. Lukens)

So this is Ever After (F.T. Lukens)

All that’s Left in the World (Erik J. Brown)

.... aaaand many many more! uAu

Bonus!

At the half year point I actually counted how often the protagonists names were being used throughout those different books. I felt to lazy do to it in detail for the second half, but I can still present you my preliminery count of most used names for the protagonist, love interest and possibly best friend. These came up at least 3 times!

Will/William

Matt

Nate/Nathan

Andrew/Drew

Daniel

Lame, right? 8D My favourite name choice award goes to Rosemary and Rowan from Mirrored in Evergreen by B. Pigeon!

That’s it! Phew! Thanks the universe for books! :D

#yaku reads #best of #2022 #books #booklr #queer books #queer lit #ya books #favorite books #book recs #lgbtq books #the darkness outside us #aces wild #all for the game #f.t. lukens #mirrored in evergreen

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contracat25 · 2 years

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Ooooh August is looking good! Alright we are already part of the way into this month, but as there are again a lot of fantastic sounding books coming out here are some of my most anticipated. Also the longer I have time to think about these the longer the lists get ... Oops. (This isn't even including the handful of really exciting sequals coming out this month.)

How to Get a Girlfriend When You're a Terrifying Monster by Arie Carno

The Bruising of Qilwa by Naseem Jamnia

The Feeling of Falling in Love by Mason Deaver

These Fleeting Shadows by Kate Alice Marshall

In the Event of Love by Courtney Kae

The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean

Unwieldy Creatures by Addie Tsai

High Times in Low Parliament by Kelly Robson

A Taste of Gold and Iron by Alexandra Rowland

#Booklr #upcoming releases #Upcoming books #2022 releases #2022 books #Queer books #Queer ssf #Romance #How to get a girlfriend when you're a terrifying Monster #The Bruising of Qilwa #The Feeling of Falling in Love #These Fleeting Shadows #In the event of love #the book eaters #Unwieldy Creatures #High Times in Low Parliament #a taste of gold and iron

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ofliterarynature · 1 year

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2022 YEAR END WRAP UP

This post is coming at y'all a little late because I was definitely overthinking things - but "favorite" doesn't really convey the differences between "I loved this," "I can't stop thinking about this," and "I need to yell at someone about this," does it? With that in mind, here's my 10 favorite reads of 2022 and 15 runners up 💕📚💕

Victoria Goddard – The Redoubtable Pali Avramapul, Portrait of a Wide Seas Islander, At the Feet of the Sun, The Saint of the Bookstore

Nona the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir

Ancillary Justice (Imperial Radch) by Anne Leckie

Angel of the Crows by Katherine Addison

My Volcano by John Elizabeth Stintzi

Band Sinister by K.J. Charles

The Grief of Stones by Katherine Addison

Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann

Midnight Never Come (The Onyx Court) by Marie Brennan

A Strange and Stubborn Endurance by Foz Meadows

Lord Peter Wimsey series by Dorothy L Sayers

When the Angels Left the Old Country by Sacha Lamb