Queer Romance Books to Read Right Now

Arch-nemeses Emma and Sophia find themselves competing against one another for a coveted first-prize trip to a film festival in Los Angeles. But after a twist of events, they end up falling for one another — at least they think so. Full of laugh-out-loud humor and make-your-heart-melt moments, this is a pitch perfect queer romance.

In 1957, when Isabella and her best friend Bridget graduate, they land coveted spots at a prestigious art history school in northern Italy. There, Bridget discovers she can reinvent herself as anyone she desires … perhaps even someone Isabella could desire in return. A hypnotizing coming-of-age novel that stares into the heart of longing and at the friendships that have the power to save and destroy us.

Born from David Levithan’s tradition of writing a story for his friends each Valentine’s Day, 19 Love Songs brings all of them to his readers for the first time. With fiction, nonfiction, and a story in verse, there’s something for every reader to enjoy.

Princess Aurora. The last heir to Briar’s throne and the future queen her realm needs. She isn’t bothered by Alyce, the Dark Grace, abhorred and feared for the dark magic that runs in her veins. A princess isn’t supposed to fall for an evil sorceress. But in this retelling of Sleeping Beauty, true love is more than a simple fairy tale.

Spencer Harris seems to have it all: a decent shot at a starting position on the boy’s soccer team, great friends, and maybe even something more than friendship with one of his teammates. The only problem is, no one at school knows Spencer is trans — he’s passing. Spencer has to decide if he should be true to himself even though it means coming out to everyone — including the guy he’s falling for.

In this companion to Darius the Great is Not Okay, Darius suddenly has it all: a boyfriend, an internship, a spot on the soccer team. Darius is just starting to feel okay, like he finally knew what it meant to be Darius Kellner. But maybe okay isn’t good enough. Maybe Darius deserves better.

A woman who’s used to going solo discovers that there’s one relationship she can’t run away from in this buoyant novel, a probing examination of the complexities of family, queerness, race, and community.

From the bestselling author of Dear Martin comes an honest and touching depiction of friendship, first love, and everything in between. Perfect for fans of Love, Simon and What If It’s Us.

When Carter Ogden, a lonely American, starts dating Edgar, the gay Prince of Wales, a royal uproar ensues setting off media fireworks on both sides of the Atlantic. Together Carter and Prince Edgar fight for a happy ending to equal their glorious international beginning.