For those trying to complete all of SJM's books before the next ACOTAR books release!

2019-2026

There is an epidemic of authors marketing their books as having lesbian characters but never actually using the word “lesbian” in text— or only doing so in a negative context. The following list is books that use the word in a neutral or positive context. I love being a lesbian and I love calling myself a lesbian!! Let’s celebrate this word as much as possible!! 🧡🩷🧡🩷🧡🩷🧡🩷

All additions will be read and vetted by me first but recommendations are welcome in the comments!!

Tales of supernatural entities and folklore-inspired stories set in the magical city of New Orleans.

books featuring obsession, from the light-hearted and quirky to the dark and twisted

queer mermaid books to read for mermay! a mix of romance and horror!

feel free to comment suggestions!

Here you can find books in the low fantasy genre, which contains little to no magical elements, and takes place in a more earth-like setting.

Here you can find books in the High Fantasy genre, which contains more magical elements, fantasy worldbuilding, and fantasy creatures.

Here you can find WWII books that contain clean (closed door) romance, minimal to no language, and more mild violence.

Per r/fantasyromance these fantasies will alter you

Like guys i can read them anytime

books about con artists

Does what it says on the tin. Historical fiction with lesbians and sometimes it's also fantasy.

a list of characters who emulate the benevolence and grace of the divine, even in a world muddied with mortal follies.

— “the figure of the divine in the unrelenting abyss of hell.”

Fiction books set in Latvia

Fiction books set in Kyrgyzstan

We do not dream of labour but labour sure does dream of smothering and exploiting us in new and unusual ways.

aka the severance vibes are strong here

Non-fiction books about Native American history, culture, and perspectives. Comment if you have recs!

“Nothing here is fake.” — The Truman Show

across both dystopian and realist worlds, these books centre depictions of reality tv in facilitating discussions around surveillance, capitalism, exploitation, and how both global and local suffering is sensationalised.

*or gothic and generally horror-adjacent. i have not read all of these! some self-published i think as well