LGBTQIA+ is more of a classification than a literary genre. The acronym stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, Asexual. These books can fall under any genre; however, they are distinguished by characters, plots, or themes that challenge conventional rolls of gender and/or sexuality.

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[Review] In the Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune

Another amazing book by Klune—further proof that he is a master of character development. The characters are all unique, deep, and very human. I loved their quirks and interpersonal relations, which all feel fluid and unforced. You can't help but laugh with them, love them, and cry for them—for both their losses and their joys.

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[Review] Les Normaux by Janine Janssen

An otherworldly romance set in Paris. I loved the diversity of magical/supernatural creatures. And I also loved the diversity of the characters sexual and romantic identities—a very good representation of different identities.

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[Review] Leap by Simina Popescu

I love that this graphic novel was centered around queer characters and took place in an underrepresented area in novels—Bucharest, Romania. And while I was hoping to love more about this book, that was basically where my love ended.

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[Review] The Ace and Aro Relationship Guide by Cody Daigle-Orians

Targeted at ace and aro folks, this book offers some relationship advice as well as tools to help put your new knowledge to use. Some of the advice feels a little basic—and can be applied to relationships in general, regardless of your sexual or romantic orientation—but the information is a good refresher. Sometimes it's the most obvious stuff that bears repeating.

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[Review] House of Frank by Kay Synclaire

This book explores life, with a particular eye on death and grief. The overall tone is slow and melancholic. But the worldbuilding is intimate, with lush and vivid details. Even the characters feel fully fleshed-out and real with very human emotions.

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[Review] Camp Damascus by Chuck Tingle

I really wanted to love this one—I even intentionally saved it for spooky season—but I just didn't love it the way that I had hoped. I liked that the characters were diverse, and the premise of the book held a lot of promise. I even generally liked the ending.

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[Review] The Flicker by H.E. Edgmon

This is a lovely, character-driven novel set in a post-apocalyptic world. Tender and emotional, with an array of diverse characters. This book touches on a number of deep topics: gender identity, Indigenous culture, and the corrupting influence of power and greed. It also addresses the burden of being a caregiver—the pressure, the burnout, and the desire to take a break and do nothing (even when it is an impossible wish).

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