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New updates to the Queer SFF database!
I wanted to get in some of 2019 and 2020's newer releases before pride month hits, since I'm anticipating a spike in usage then.
I wanted to get in some of 2019 and 2020's newer releases before pride month hits, since I'm anticipating a spike in usage then.
WILD BEAUTY by Anna-Marie McLemore
As Estrella tries to help Fel piece together his unknown past, La Pradera leads them to secrets as dangerous as they are magical in this stunning exploration of love, loss, and family.
https://queersff.theillustratedpage.net/2020/05/15/wild-beauty-by-anna-marie-mclemore/
As Estrella tries to help Fel piece together his unknown past, La Pradera leads them to secrets as dangerous as they are magical in this stunning exploration of love, loss, and family.
https://queersff.theillustratedpage.net/2020/05/15/wild-beauty-by-anna-marie-mclemore/
THE UNSPOKEN NAME by A.K. Larkwood
On the day of her foretold death, a powerful mage offers her a new fate. Leave with him, and live. Turn away from her destiny and her god to become a thief, a spy, an assassin—the wizard’s loyal sword.
https://queersff.theillustratedpage.net/2020/05/15/the-unspoken-name-by-a-k-larkwood/
On the day of her foretold death, a powerful mage offers her a new fate. Leave with him, and live. Turn away from her destiny and her god to become a thief, a spy, an assassin—the wizard’s loyal sword.
https://queersff.theillustratedpage.net/2020/05/15/the-unspoken-name-by-a-k-larkwood/
A SONG FOR A NEW DAY by Sarah Pinsker
Public gatherings are illegal making concerts impossible, except for those willing to break the law for the love of music, and for one chance at human connection.
https://queersff.theillustratedpage.net/2020/05/15/a-song-for-a-new-day-by-sarah-pinsker/
Public gatherings are illegal making concerts impossible, except for those willing to break the law for the love of music, and for one chance at human connection.
https://queersff.theillustratedpage.net/2020/05/15/a-song-for-a-new-day-by-sarah-pinsker/
REVERIE by Ryan La Sala
Inception meets The Magicians, except with better wigs and a maniacal drag queen sorceress attempting to unravel the reality of Connecticut (yes, the state) and replace it with something…well something better than Connecticut.
https://queersff.theillustratedpage.net/2020/05/15/feb-reverie-by-ryan-la-sala/
Inception meets The Magicians, except with better wigs and a maniacal drag queen sorceress attempting to unravel the reality of Connecticut (yes, the state) and replace it with something…well something better than Connecticut.
https://queersff.theillustratedpage.net/2020/05/15/feb-reverie-by-ryan-la-sala/
THE SOULSTEALERS by Jacqueline Rohrbach
When Arnaka learns more about the source of her magic, and that her best friend’s soul will be harvested, she embarks on a journey to end the barbarous practice.
https://queersff.theillustratedpage.net/2020/05/15/the-soulstealers-by-jacqueline-rohrbach/
When Arnaka learns more about the source of her magic, and that her best friend’s soul will be harvested, she embarks on a journey to end the barbarous practice.
https://queersff.theillustratedpage.net/2020/05/15/the-soulstealers-by-jacqueline-rohrbach/
BELLE RÉVOLTE by Linsey Miler
When their nation instigates a frivolous war, Emilie and Annette must work together to help the rebellion end a war that is based on lies.
https://queersff.theillustratedpage.net/2020/05/15/belle-revolte-by-linsey-miller/
When their nation instigates a frivolous war, Emilie and Annette must work together to help the rebellion end a war that is based on lies.
https://queersff.theillustratedpage.net/2020/05/15/belle-revolte-by-linsey-miller/
THE EMPRESS OF SALT AND FORTUNE by Nghi Vo
With the heart of an Atwood tale and the visuals of a classic Asian period drama The Empress of Salt and Fortune is a tightly and lushly written narrative about empire, storytelling, and the anger of women.
https://queersff.theillustratedpage.net/2020/05/15/the-empress-of-salt-and-fortune-by-nghi-vo/
With the heart of an Atwood tale and the visuals of a classic Asian period drama The Empress of Salt and Fortune is a tightly and lushly written narrative about empire, storytelling, and the anger of women.
https://queersff.theillustratedpage.net/2020/05/15/the-empress-of-salt-and-fortune-by-nghi-vo/
HAVENFALL by Sara Holland
A safe haven between four realms. The girl sworn to protect it–at any cost.
https://queersff.theillustratedpage.net/2020/05/15/havenfall-by-sara-holland/
A safe haven between four realms. The girl sworn to protect it–at any cost.
https://queersff.theillustratedpage.net/2020/05/15/havenfall-by-sara-holland/
WITCHES OF ASH AND RUIN by E. Latimer
Modern witchcraft blends with ancient Celtic mythology in an epic clash of witches and gods, perfect for fans of V.E. Schwab’s Shades of Magic trilogy and A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES.
https://queersff.theillustratedpage.net/2020/05/15/witches-of-ash-and-ruin-by-e-latimer/
Modern witchcraft blends with ancient Celtic mythology in an epic clash of witches and gods, perfect for fans of V.E. Schwab’s Shades of Magic trilogy and A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES.
https://queersff.theillustratedpage.net/2020/05/15/witches-of-ash-and-ruin-by-e-latimer/
THE CITY WE BECAME by N.K. Jemisin
Five New Yorkers must come together in order to defend their city in the first book of a stunning new series by Hugo award-winning and NYT bestselling author N. K. Jemisin.
https://queersff.theillustratedpage.net/2020/05/15/the-city-we-became-by-n-k-jemisin/
Five New Yorkers must come together in order to defend their city in the first book of a stunning new series by Hugo award-winning and NYT bestselling author N. K. Jemisin.
https://queersff.theillustratedpage.net/2020/05/15/the-city-we-became-by-n-k-jemisin/
I've got a mega-update coming June 1st as well! I'll end this thread by asking if anyone knows of any sci-fi or fantasy books with queer Pacific Islander protagonists, since that's something I need more of in the database!
