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Underrated LGBTQ+ Books That I Highly Recommend

I’ve researched queer books many times, and most of the time, I see the same selection. While I understand why these same books come up (because they are really good books), I would like to take the time to recommend some less popular LGBTQ+ books.

Anger Is A Gift, by Mark Oshiro

Where do I begin with this book? Everything about it is fantastic: the writing, the characters, the story, and the way it all comes together into one big novel sandwich! I had an amazing time reading this book, and there were a few times where I was nearly pushed to tears. This book doesn’t just deal with queer identities. It also covers racism, police brutality, and much more. If you like books that feel very real, then this is definitely a good one to look up.

Orpheus Girl by Brynne Rebele-Henry

This book is just....amazing. I wholeheartedly believe that this book has no flaws. Once again, everything about this novel just comes together so well, and it all combines into this beautifully written creation. This book also deals with some very heavy topics, such as conversion therapy, and I recommend reading the synopsis thoroughly before reading it. However, if you are able to, I highly suggest reading this novel!

The Taking of Jake Livingston by Ryan Douglass

This book took everything that I love about scary stories and made it gay, and I love it. The way that the story flows in this particular novel is just fantastic, and when I first read it, I breezed through it in about a day. From what I can remember, I do believe that there are some triggering topics in this book, so do read the synopsis and any triggers listed. If you do get the chance to read this amazing book, I guarantee that you will love it!

Pretty much any Alice Oseman book

I wholeheartedly love all of the books that I have read by Alice Oseman, and while I haven’t read all of them, I have read a few. The two that I decided to mention on this list are Radio Silence and I Was Born For This, since I don’t see them actually being recommended anywhere. Honestly, though, any book by Alice Oseman is worth reading, as her writing is amazing. I have also read Heartstopper, and I am planning to read both Solitaire and Loveless. If you have never heard of Alice Oseman, I highly recommend checking out any of her books!

Darius The Great Is Not Okay by Adib Khorram

This series has brought me to the brink of tears too many times. The first time I read this book, I was not expecting this many feels, but I am not complaining. Honestly, everything about this duology is just so comforting, in a weird way. The way it’s written, paired with the relatable protagonist and a gripping story was just so great, and I would sell my soul to read this book for the first time again. I can distinctly remember the feelings I felt during specific moments of this novel, and it reminds me how much I loved it. If you’ve never read the Darius The Great duology, I highly recommend doing so!

Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu

Ah yes, I’m ending it off on the beloved Mo Dao Zu Shi. To be honest, I have only just read the first volume of this novel, since the other two volumes have not been released in English where I live. However, I do plan to purchase the other two volumes when I get the chance, because this novel was just so good! The characters, the beautiful artwork, and especially the gorgeous writing, all of it was amazing. This book is absolutely worth reading at least the first volume of, since that’s all I have to speak on at the moment. 

Thanks so much for reading! I hope this list was helpful to anyone who wanted some new LGBTQ+ book recs!

Poor unfortunate soul

my fav barbie girl <3

CAN WE PLEASE MAKE SV3S A THING

it just makes sense - everything will be by 4s

mxtx

tgcf

mdzs

sv3s

Everyone present was stunned, never having expected such a turn of events. Jin Guangyao mournfully cried his wife's name again and again, a hand cupping her face. His eyes were wide, and his tears fell like rain onto her cheeks. Lan Xichen said, "A-Yao, Madam Jin, she... I'm so sorry." Jin Guangyao looked up. "Er-ge, what is going on? Why would A-Su suddenly kill herself? And why would you all suddenly gather before Fragrance Palace to make me open the secret chamber? Is there something you're not telling me?" Jiang Cheng, who had arrived late to this impromptu gathering, said coldly, "Zewu-jun, please provide an explanation. We are all in the dark as well."

I don't think we're ever given a plot-driven explanation for why Jiang Cheng was late here, and I'm unclear if there's some kind of character note we're supposed to be taking from it (I personally like to imagine he heard a commotion going on outside his window, was like "Ugh, I bet Wei Wuxian is stirring up some drama again. Can't believe I have to deal with this again after 13 years," and shoved his pillow over his head, before remembering Jin Ling might be getting into trouble and getting up with a heavy sigh).

But there's something kind of darkly hilarious about the idea of him showing up late to find Qin Su bleeding out on the floor, Jin Guangyao sobbing over her dead body, and half the cultivation world standing around yelling accusations at each other. I just picture him bursting in there like that one Community meme gif:

because I'm bored and I'm mixing up canon and fanon tn

I finally finished this drawing~

This is my fanart of Xie Lian haha-- I finished this yesterday but i got tired and didn't get to post it. Sooooo here's the artwork!

(I still don't know how to use tumblr properly--)

SCUM VILLAIN IS RIPPING MY BRAIN INTO TINY RIBBONS AAAGAGSHSGHH

лицо попроще э

Ch.127: "Mount Tong'lu Reopens. All Ghosts Aroused"

Xie lian personally drags Hua-Hua to the Copper Furnace...🥺

a few drawings during the lectures...🥴🪿

только лохи пишут конспекты лекций, настоящие сигмы рисуют в тетрадях 😏 (простите если что, это шутка)😰

🐡🐡🐡

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ещё один мини-косплеер 😘😍😋

пока насаживала этих малышариков на подставки, хруст безе слышала вся семья...

на выгуле с гэгэ 😋

"бро сбежал из аниме"

уметь бы рисовать так же хорошо, как и срисовывать :<

С благословением небожителей преграды неведомы, как говорится 🤧🥺

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стоило идти в институт только ради этого:

Почему Ло Бинхэ? А потому что мою красавицу зовут именно в честь него (а именно - Ложка)

Моей лапулечке всего два месяца, а она уже стала косплеером, причём неплохим :D

When it just so happens that clinging onto the male lead's sexy thighs is a violation

<<Book 1 be like>>

System warning: Novel is not currently classified as BL, calm your thirsty ass.

When the demonic twink won't get the damn hint after your brother spent 13 years playing his self insert romance song on the guqin:

Use your art skills wisely, kids

Eng:

Original:

Today's the exhibit, wish me luck (⁠人⁠ ⁠•͈⁠ᴗ⁠•͈⁠)

Have a lil Wen Ning for now

Meanwhile at the Lanling Jin sect:

(Eng)

Let's be real, Mo Xuanyu may be crazy but goddamn is his makeup skills are iconic

(Tag + Original image)

Disclaimer: Don't attempt to redo his makeup before class picture, I learned that the hard way

Edit: I accidentally put the tag of my Instagram instead of Tumblr at the bottom, fuck

I kinda wanna have this as an actual fic now ;-;

Ill post this au( inspired by tweet above) i started on my twt on Tumblr too

First part

more comic panels below

Second part

Third part

Fourth part

Shenanigans side extra

this is currently an ongoing series, if this does well here, I will continue posting these in bulk (～￣▽￣)～

for more frequent uploads, you can follow my twitter at ArcherD116, feel free to ask me ab this au and give your suggestions!