Coming of age has never been more colorful. Our Young Adult collection celebrates queer teens and their journeys through friendship, first love, rebellion, and self-discovery. From magical high schools and dystopian futures to heartfelt contemporary dramas, these stories give voice to the bold, awkward, beautiful mess of growing up LGBTQ+. Whether you’re reliving your youth or finding yourself for the first time, these pages remind us all that identity is an adventure—and you’re the hero.
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When outgoing Tsubame discovers Sakura’s hidden notebook of stories, she whisks the shy, soft-spoken girl into starting a drama club—just the two of them. A joyful, heartfelt yuri tale about creativity, courage, and the spark that forms when opposites lift each other into the spotlight.
A rebellious young noble accidentally joins a pirate crew and falls for its charismatic captain in this adventurous queer romance filled with sword fights, found family, and high-seas escapades.
A university freshman with face blindness navigates friendship, anxiety, and first love in this heartfelt queer YA graphic novel. Sweet, emotionally honest, and beautifully illustrated, A Smile Like Yours explores disability, identity, and learning to truly see the people who matter most.
A woman searching for her lost girlfriend teams up with a lovable cryptid on a wildly unpredictable road trip through post-apocalyptic Florida in this hilarious sapphic science fiction adventure.
Two boys, one endless drizzle, and a slow-burn friendship that turns into something real.
A heartfelt, funny gay romance about growing up, messing up, and finding connection in the rain.
A revenge plan turns into unexpected romance when a teen reconnects with her ex-best friend in this heartfelt sapphic YA story.
A struggling college basketball captain and the overlooked sister of a rising sports star begin a secret no-strings relationship that slowly turns into something deeper in this sweet and spicy sapphic college romance.
A teen struggles with friendship, love, and self-acceptance as graduation nears in Be True, a companion to I Knew Him. Paperback, April 15, 2026. ISBN: 1778135455.
A feral sapphic horror tale of fame, obsession, and transformation.
A reclusive pop star, her beastly bodyguard, and a cursed island where beauty demands blood.
A heartfelt coming-of-age novel about identity, masculinity, race, friendship, and self-acceptance. Becoming Kevin follows a young Black teen in North Carolina as he navigates family pressure, first love, and the difficult journey toward embracing who he truly is.
Before I Said It Out Loud — Lissbette Thecla (Paperback)
When careful, soft-spoken Lili meets bright, openhearted Jocelyn, a quiet friendship deepens into something neither girl expected. This tender queer YA story explores first love, self-discovery, and the courage it takes to finally speak your truth out loud.
Perfect for readers who love gentle, emotional, coming-of-age romance.
When 16-year-old Vin Clearwater-Frigg discovers she’s not human after all, her life is thrown beyond the walls—into a hidden world of magic, supernatural allies, and dangerous secrets. As she uncovers the truth about her origins, Vin must master her powers before the government claims her for their own. A thrilling YA fantasy about identity, found family, and breaking the boundaries that confine us.
A monster-filled roller derby sequel where teamwork, rivalry, and queer found family collide in a high-stakes supernatural showdown.
BROKEN: The Long Shadow of Bullying explores how bullying shapes identity, relationships, and emotional survival long into adulthood. Through vulnerability and social critique, Demian Krauss examines trauma, masculinity, shame, and healing in this powerful and compassionate nonfiction work.
A razor-sharp blend of queer horror, dark comedy, and slasher thrills, Camp, Pray, Slay follows a group of LGBTQ+ teens trapped in a conversion camp where surviving the summer becomes far more literal than anyone imagined.
Two best friends. One unforgettable summer.
Set during Toronto’s Caribbean Carnival, this affirming teen novel explores body image, culture, and friendship on the brink of adulthood.
A cryokinetic teen escapes a deadly underground fight ring only to become a pawn in a larger conspiracy in this fast-paced sci-fi thriller of rebellion, survival, and the Gifted who refuse to be controlled.
A misunderstanding, an unexpected lunch date, and the school’s most popular boy spark a sweet and steamy Boys’ Love romance about healing from heartbreak and taking a chance on love.
Translated by Leighann Harvey • Lettered by Dietrich Premier
Minta Suzumaru; Cupid is Struck by Lightning; Boys’ Love manga; BL romance; queer manga; high school romance; Seven Seas Entertainment; slow burn romance; LGBTQ graphic novel; Japanese manga; I Didn’t Mean to Fall in Love; shoujo-style BL; paperback release November 2025.
In a cursed forest where the dead don’t stay buried, two girls—one murdered, one forbidden to live freely—fight back against the magic that binds them.
A dark, queer tale of love, resurrection, and defiance.
In a cursed forest where the dead don’t stay buried, two girls—one murdered, one forbidden to live freely—fight back against the magic that binds them.
A dark, queer tale of love, resurrection, and defiance.
Two princesses—one murdered on her wedding night, one slain in battle—awaken in a cursed forest and must find true love’s kiss to live again. But as Amala and Kha’dasia journey together, the gods’ cruel bargain turns into something deeper and far more dangerous: love itself.
A queer YA mystery from Maureen Johnson about Marlowe, an unlucky teen who takes a summer job as a tour guide at an island mansion—only to uncover a deadly secret someone is willing to kill to protect. Sharp, funny, and full of twists, this standalone thriller is perfect for fans of Truly Devious.
A queer YA mystery from Maureen Johnson about Marlowe, an unlucky teen who takes a summer job as a tour guide at an island mansion—only to uncover a deadly secret someone is willing to kill to protect. Sharp, funny, and full of twists, this standalone thriller is perfect for fans of Truly Devious.
Defining Riley — Jaimee J Ellis (Paperback)
Riley Johnson has lived his life defined by other people’s labels—ranch kid, bully, jock, closeted bisexual. After a devastating loss shatters his world, he must confront the identity forced on him and decide whether to live down to the town’s expectations or fight for the person he wants to become. A powerful, emotional story of grief, resilience, and queer self-discovery.
Perfect for readers of heartfelt LGBTQ+ coming-of-age fiction and character-driven emotional drama.
A sharp, illustrated queer coming-of-age novel about teenage boys, sex, friendship, and masculinity, told with humor, honesty, and emotional bite. Hardcover.
When two boys from opposing worlds meet amid rising political tension, their connection could change everything. Dust and Ashes is a sci-fi story of conflict, identity, and queer coming-of-age. Paperback, April 5, 2026. ISBN: 1968067302.
A moving young adult novel about grief, healing, family secrets, and first love, following a teenager who discovers that finding home sometimes means rebuilding it from the ground up.
Everything the Sun Touches by C. M. Kuhtz is a paperback fantasy novel and the first book in the Sun & Flame series. When two strangers in a bustling port city discover a magical bond tying their destinies together, they must navigate politics, friendship, and fate.
In this nostalgic ’90s sapphic romance, two girls team up to break up their best friends—only to fall for each other instead. A heartfelt, hopeful debut from Amber Smith and Sam Gellar.
A chilling young adult horror novel where grief, supernatural terror, and the legacy of racism collide as one teenager fights to protect her sister, even after death.
A gripping and heartfelt novel about a queer teen forced into conversion therapy, God Doesn’t Make Mistakes follows seventeen-year-old Gabriel DeLuca as he uncovers the truth behind a program built on fear, fights to protect the parts of himself others want to erase, and discovers a chosen family who shows him he was never broken. A powerful story of survival, faith, and the courage to embrace who you are.
A joyful and affirming YA novel about four queer best friends spending the summer before senior year chasing big dreams across the world. A heartfelt story of friendship, growth, and discovering who you are when everything begins to change.
A charming sapphic YA romance filled with fake dating, reality television drama, and second chances. When two former best friends reunite on a couples-based competition show, old feelings prove impossible to leave behind.
A chilling sapphic K-pop thriller where fame, desire, and horror collide.
When a grieving ex-idol joins a sinister training program to uncover her best friend’s death, she finds beauty can be fatal—and love even deadlier.
A Moon Goddess vessel and a former Sun priestess are drawn together in a world on the brink of divine war. Hail the Rising Tides is an epic sapphic fantasy of destiny, power, and forbidden love. Hardcover, April 7, 2026. ISBN: 106820902X.
Two boys from different worlds find connection and first love through a pen pal project in this poignant queer coming-of-age story about distance, courage, and the letters that change everything.
A heartfelt graphic memoir about family, grief, and the stories that connect generations, as one boy discovers the enduring love passed down through his mother and grandmother.
A sapphic, feminist werewolf story set in a Catholic boarding school—where girls reclaim their fury and their freedom. Hear Her Howl is raw, romantic, and impossible to cage.
A clever YA horror novel that blends the meta thrills of Scream with slasher movie tropes as one survivor must outsmart a killer whose next murders are being predicted in a mysterious unpublished manuscript.
A high school production of Hamlet sparks self-discovery and first love in this coming-of-age story about a boy learning to embrace his identity. Paperback, April 15, 2026. ISBN: 1778135471.
With nine days left before the world ends, a girl must confront love, truth, and her own survival. A heartfelt queer YA about first love and finding hope.
A Stanford freshman struggling with grief, identity, and mental health must learn to trust herself and others before losing hope entirely. Immortal Iris is an emotional queer coming-of-age novel about survival, friendship, healing, and finding light after darkness.
A suspended hockey player and an ice-cold figure skater become unlikely partners on and off the rink in this charming sapphic enemies-to-lovers YA sports romance.
An inclusive, award-winning LGBTQIA+ guide to puberty, sex, and gender—honest, affirming, and written for teens.
A hilarious and heartfelt queer YA rom-com about first love, first hookups, and learning that life doesn’t follow an agenda.
An action-packed coming-of-age adventure where two teenage best friends must save Earth from an otherworldly threat. Blending science fiction, humor, and heart, Johnny Ultra celebrates friendship, courage, and finding your place in the universe.
A moving YA novel told in poems, following seven teens who find refuge, connection, and hope in one safe house. An award-winning exploration of homelessness, identity, and chosen family.
A vibrant medieval graphic novel packed with jousting, fierce rivalries, found family, and queer representation as an aspiring young squire chases her dream of becoming the greatest knight in the realm.
After losing her fathers in a tragic fire, Moose moves to Portland to live with a sister she barely knows. Roller derby becomes her outlet—and her new community—as she navigates grief, queer identity, and an unexpected crush on a teammate. A moving, affirming YA debut from a Reese’s LitUp Fellow.
Oswin Fields, un joven forastero, llega a Tundra—el último territorio habitable en un mundo congelado—solo para descubrir que la supervivencia es apenas el comienzo. Rechazado por la comunidad pero convocado a la Escuela de Hechiceros del Hielo, Oswin enfrenta pruebas que se vuelven mortales cuando una fuerza oculta amenaza a todos. Un debut mágico e ilustrado que combina aventura, tensión y fantasía épica.
Oswin Fields, a young outsider, reaches Tundra—the last habitable place in a frozen world—only to learn that survival is just the beginning. Rejected by the community but invited to the Ice Sorcerers’ School, Oswin faces trials that turn deadly when a hidden force threatens everyone. A magical, illustrated debut blending adventure, danger, and epic fantasy.
A YA fantasy set beneath modern London, where shamans, dragons, and hidden worlds collide as two teens fight to restore balance and protect what they love.
A funny, heartfelt middle grade novel about a young entrepreneur who becomes the talent agent for a middle school drag queen. Full of humor, warmth, and queer joy, this story celebrates confidence, creativity, and coming out on your own terms.
Seventeen-year-old Aster crafts enchanted herbal soaks at a floating hot spring retreat—but doubts their own magic. When they meet Neri, a gifted perfumer who believes deeply in Aster’s talent, everything begins to change. A cozy, heartwarming queer fantasy about self-discovery, creative courage, and finding belonging without needing to be perfect.
A queer granddaughter learns her grandmother’s secret love story in this heartfelt intergenerational romance from Jesse Q. Sutanto. Spanning continents and decades, Next Time Will Be Our Turn celebrates love, identity, and the courage to live as your true self.
A Lambda Literary Award–winning middle grade novel about a gay Indian American boy finding his voice on and off the stage. Nikhil Out Loud is a joyful, affirming story of identity, courage, and growing up.
A teenage powerlifting star recovering from scoliosis complications begins questioning both her future and her sexuality after falling for a rival athlete in physical therapy. Funny, heartfelt, and deeply relatable, Not Straight is an ownvoices LGBTQ+ coming-of-age novel about disability, identity, first love, and learning to embrace what makes you different.
A high school football star grapples with pressure, identity, and unexpected love in this emotional queer coming-of-age story. As Ashton’s world collides with long-buried secrets and growing feelings for his best friend Eagle, he must decide who he is—and who he’s willing to fight for—before the final whistle blows.
A tense and heartfelt YA queer thriller, Part Time Girl follows Michael—a teen who can switch sexes—as he tries to protect his family, save his best friend from a mysterious mental unraveling, and uncover the truth behind his own shifting identity before a dangerous organization finds him first.
A fallen Devil, a grieving son, and a world on the brink. This New Adult urban fantasy blends divine conflict, found family, and redemption in the first book of the Hell to Pay duet.
When two ex–best friends discover they’ve been dating the same guy, they team up to get revenge—and maybe fall for each other instead. Rani Choudhury Must Die by Adiba Jaigirdar (Paperback, November 11, 2025) is a sharp, sapphic YA rom-com about rivalry, redemption, and reclaiming your power—one science fair project at a time.
This vibrant young adult biography explores the life and activism of Keith Haring through twelve of his most iconic artworks. From subway drawings to AIDS activism, Rebellious examines how Haring used art to challenge injustice, celebrate queer identity, and transform public culture.
A queer Black teen mage challenges power, racism, and forbidden magic in an alternate 1937 America. Rust in the Root is a bold YA historical fantasy about resistance, identity, and reclaiming what was taken.
A luminous queer coming-of-age story about art, love, and self-discovery. Through tender prose and exquisite illustrations, Self Portrait reveals how one boy learns to see himself clearly for the first time.
A chilling queer gothic horror novel about a haunted colonial house, inherited trauma, and the cost of belonging.
A brilliant non-magical scientist threatens the foundations of a crumbling galactic empire when her revolutionary research draws the attention of rebels in this queer space fantasy adventure.
A cursed island, a deadly mist, and secrets that refuse to stay buried. A fierce queer horror about friendship, trauma, and the power of female rage.
A teen navigating a new school, his identity, and a mysterious force inside him must confront fear and love in Somewhere in Nowhere, a quirky queer coming-of-age story. Paperback, April 14, 2026. ISBN: 1648909191.
A queer fantasy adventure about a witch bound to the Devil, a boy who may not deserve his fate, and the impossible choice between freedom and doing what’s right.
A social media influencer and the former best friend she left behind become entangled in dark supernatural forces when an ancient power hidden inside a self-help book turns jealousy and resentment into something terrifyingly real.
A social media influencer and the former best friend she left behind become entangled in dark supernatural forces when an ancient power hidden inside a self-help book turns jealousy and resentment into something terrifyingly real.
A thrilling YA blend of action, superpowers, and sapphic romance as two young assassins fight dangerous enemies while trying to navigate their very first real relationship.
A colorful collection of more than 1,000 LGBTQIA+ stickers from queer and trans creators Ash + Chess. Filled with pride flags, affirmations, slogans, and vibrant artwork, this paperback sticker book is perfect for decorating, crafting, journaling, and celebrating queer joy.
A heartbroken teenager returns to a mysterious Cornish island and falls for a boy connected to strange dreams and ancient secrets beneath the sea. The Boy With the Heart of Sea Glass is a lyrical LGBTQ fantasy filled with romance, folklore, and haunting coastal magic.
A vengeance-driven captain hunts a legendary sentient spacecraft in this thrilling queer space opera full of found family and high-stakes tension.
A runaway princess fleeing an incestuous royal marriage becomes entangled in rebellion, galactic politics, and sapphic self-discovery in this sweeping queer science-fantasy retelling of Peau d’Âne.
A chilling YA horror thriller where a homecoming to a picturesque island uncovers buried secrets, supernatural terror, and a mystery lurking beneath the waves.
The Heart That Chose by J.A. Brown is a paperback mythic fantasy about a being created as part of a god who must choose his own identity—and his own destiny—while facing the power that shattered the world.
This complete graphic novel edition celebrates friendship, tabletop roleplaying, and second chances as two unforgettable gaming groups discover that the greatest adventures happen away from the game table.
Journey into the world of The Legend of Korra as Kya, daughter of Aang and Katara, embarks on a coming-of-age adventure that explores identity, compassion, and the power of healing.
Illustrated by Alexandria Monik, Diana Sousa, and others
A sapphic enemies-to-lovers sci-fi adventure. Two rival students are thrust together to pilot an exploratory spacecraft—but when they learn their mission was never meant to return home, they must overcome their differences and growing feelings to survive deep space. High stakes, queer romance, and a shocking secret that changes everything.
A sapphic enemies-to-lovers sci-fi adventure. Two rival students are thrust together to pilot an exploratory spacecraft—but when they learn their mission was never meant to return home, they must overcome their differences and growing feelings to survive deep space. High stakes, queer romance, and a shocking secret that changes everything.
A summer in Jamaica changes everything for a teenager searching for answers about her missing mother. Filled with family secrets, first love, and self-discovery, this heartfelt coming-of-age novel explores the courage it takes to become yourself.
A tender, slow-burn LGBTQ+ college romance, The Music of Greyson Hyun follows Ethan, a student with a carefully ordered life, and Grey, the magnetic lead singer of a local indie band who turns his world upside down. As Grey’s music—and presence—fill Ethan’s days and dreams, a chance encounter deepens into a connection Ethan can’t ignore. Heartfelt, funny, and full of longing, this is a story about unexpected love, self-discovery, and the song that stays with you long after it ends.
A bold and timely YA novel about three girls who unite to challenge rape culture and misogyny at their high school, sparking a movement that forces their community to confront injustice. Hardcover remainder copy at half the cover price; may contain a remainder mark.
A magical, multigenerational novel that blends historical fiction, family secrets, and quiet fantasy as one young woman uncovers an extraordinary legacy connecting memory, love, and the written word across generations.
The Queerly Autistic Workbook by Erin Ekins is an interactive paperback guide for LGBTQIA+ autistic teens, featuring activities, prompts, and practical tools to explore identity, relationships, and self-expression.
A murdered teenager investigates her own death from a whimsical way station between life and the afterlife in this heartfelt mystery blending humor, romance, and healing.
A beautifully written YA novel about grief, first love, and self-discovery as one teenager uncovers the hidden life of her late sister while finding the courage to embrace her own.
Swept to a magical land by a cyclone, Dorothy follows the Yellow Brick Road with a Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and Cowardly Lion on a quest for brains, heart, courage—and a way home. A joyful classic of imagination and friendship.
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A queer Latina horror fan uncovers terrifying secrets at an elite boarding school where racism, exploitation, and supernatural evil intertwine in this chilling YA horror novel.
A young woman restoring a mysterious Victorian house discovers the hidden journal of another queer couple who lived there a century earlier, revealing uncanny parallels to her growing romance with a fellow student. Time After Time is a sweeping sapphic love story about fate, reincarnation, and the chance to rewrite history.
A moving coming-of-age novel about family secrets, first love, and self-discovery as a thirteen-year-old boy follows the clues hidden inside his missing mother’s memoir to uncover the truth about his past.
As a curandero battles a generational curse and spiritual darkness, violence erupts during a small town’s first Gay Pride celebration in this emotional LGBTQ+ supernatural drama.
A teenager trying to escape suburban Texas launches a fake gay Sasquatch conspiracy to save his school musical and impress his best friend. Wade & Felix Forever is a chaotic, heartfelt LGBTQ coming-of-age comedy filled with internet pranks, queer crushes, and emotional disaster energy.
In a world where being different is a crime, two boys dream of freedom, love, and a future beyond fear. This gripping queer dystopian novel blends found family, resistance, and hope in the face of oppression.
A chilling historical horror novel inspired by the Beast of Gévaudan, following two girls who turn a legendary monster into a dangerous plan for survival and escape.
A teenage skateboarder’s move to a quiet upstate town uncovers vampires, dark secrets, and unexpected romance in this supernatural LGBTQ+ coming-of-age adventure.
An emotionally powerful coming-of-age novel about grief, friendship, faith, and forgiveness as one group of teenagers struggles to heal during their final year of high school.
An updated, accessible, teen-friendly guide that answers more than 100 real questions about sexual orientation. Honest, supportive, and ideal for young adults, parents, and allies. This discounted remainder paperback offers full content at a great price.
A heartbreaking yet hopeful MM romance about Noah and Ethan, two men bound by loss and drawn together by late-night conversations that blur the lines between comfort and love. A dual-POV story about grief, healing, and finding the courage to choose love after devastation.
A heartfelt coming-of-age novel about identity, first love, and the search for freedom. When a scholarship takes a young gay man from Central Asia to Vienna, he discovers that living authentically requires courage, resilience, and hope.
A lush sapphic romance set in a reimagined Victorian England where love is free but courage costs everything. From Hayley Kiyoko, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Girls Like Girls.
A funny, heartfelt YA novel about estranged twins forced to work together when heartbreak, school drama, and an explosive zine shake up their world. Perfect for fans of Heartstopper and queer-inclusive coming-of-age stories.
A gripping young adult science fantasy where four recent high school graduates find themselves stranded in an unknown world after a disastrous expedition beneath an Icelandic volcano.
A historical examination of adolescence, morality, gender, and social development by pioneering physician Mary Scharlieb. Youth And Sex offers insight into early twentieth-century attitudes toward sexuality, education, and the shaping of young lives.
