Recs if you like In Deeper Waters...

Standalone fantasy books that won't make you invest your life in a dozen installments

Pirates, sailors, mermaids, sirens, selkies, tentancle monsters - if they live on/in the ocean and are queer, they've earned a spot on this list! Across genres and age groups - includes erotica. 🔞🔞🔞

Recommendations welcome!

✦ I have not read all of these books - if you notice anything that seems to be mis-labeled/mis-placed on this list, please let me know! ✦

Intersectionality, baby! Disability includes many conditions, including - but not limited to - physical disabilities, chronic illnesses, psychiatric disabilities, sensory disabilities, and neurodivergence.

queer historical fiction! comment recs or books that should be added<3

Perfect for fantasy lovers with not enough hours in the day!

Feel free to mention any I missed in the comments 😊

Just a few Queer Mermaid, Siren, Sea Creatures books for your consideration! This is in no way an exhaustive list, just a few books I’ve read or are on my TBR.

the sea cares not for those who sail it, yet sail they do

No just pirate books! This list includes any tale that takes place (mostly) on a ship at sea.

Gays on boats. That's it, that's the list. (Open to recs! 🩵)

Seafaring stories and Little Mermaid-esque tales! (I'm excluding classics and books that just take place on the ocean but don't have any speculative elements, even my baby Moby Dick😭)

Again, just wanted to make this list because I haven't seen one like it! Leave suggestions if you have some :D

Pirate stories, grand adventures and quests for treasure and more

A non-comprehensive list of Queer books.

fun/casual lgbt books. predominantly contemporary romance, trying to avoid lit fic. more for when i am looking for a palette cleanse.

Look, we all need some pirate romances in our lives sometimes. Here’s a list of romances where at least one character sails the high seas. As always, open to recs.

High seas, hidden treasure, questionable life choices, and a lot of dramatic shouting. Dive in if you’re ready for adventure, danger, and a little bit of glorious chaos.

Warning: Contains buried treasure, questionable life choices, and an unhealthy number of parrots. Read at your own arrrisk.

includes chapter books & graphic novels

gay pirates~~

Queer books that simply make you happy, perfect with a cup of hot chocolate or tea and a sidedish of yearning