What are the must-read LGBTQ fantasy books?Answer

Few genres have embraced sexuality like Fantasy. Whether it's friends to lovers, forbidden relationships, or happily ever after – LGBTQ+ storylines can explore cultures and societies in a way that cisgender relationships can't. What books standout to you with gay, bi, trans or queer characters?

Peter Darling

Peter Darling
ByAustin Chant

2017 • 145 Readers • 207 pages 3.9

Luck in the Shadows

#1 of 7 in Nightrunner

Luck in the Shadows
ByLynn Flewelling

1996 • 236 Readers • 496 pages 3.9

Magic's Pawn

#1 of 3 in Valdemar: The Last Herald-Mage

Magic's Pawn
ByMercedes Lackey

1989 • 169 Readers • 349 pages 4

Malice

#1 of 2 in Malice Duology

Malice
ByHeather Walter

2021 • 297 Readers • 469 pages 3.8

Cemetery Boys

#1 of 1 in Cemetery Boys

Cemetery Boys
ByAiden Thomas

28 • 690 Readers 4.2

A Marvellous Light

#1 of 3 in The Last Binding

A Marvellous Light
ByFreya Marske

2021 • 566 Readers • 384 pages 4.1

Legends & Lattes

#1 of 2 in Legends & Lattes

Legends & Lattes
ByTravis Baldree

2022 • 2,666 Readers • 304 pages 4.1