Our review of : Embodied

Patty’s Potent Potion is a light-hearted LGBTQ+ themed young adult novel. Patty, the main character, must find her place in the world while coming to terms with her sexuality and identity. Along the way she meets colorful characters who help teach her about herself and life itself. This fun read is perfect for anyone looking [...]

Light from Uncommon Stars is a powerful, poetic book about growing up LGBTQ+ in America. Ryka Aoki shares her own story and those of others to show how resilience and love can light the way through even the darkest moments. This important YA memoir is perfect for anyone who wants to understand what it means [...]

Less is a novel by Andrew Sean Greer about Arthur Less, a gay man who turns fifty and decides to take himself off the market. He accepts an invitation to attend his ex-boyfriend’s wedding in Italy only to find out he will also be attending as the guest of honor. For who is this book [...]

When his aunt dies, twenty-three year old Tyler inherits her house in rural Connecticut. He also inherits her gun collection and the responsibility of taking care of her six cats. Working as a Hollywood propmaster, Tyler is used to creating fake realities for movies but he’s not prepared for the demands of being a real-life [...]

Shattered is the 11th book in Sloane Kennedy’s LGBTQ+ The Protectors series. In it, we follow the romance between two men – one an NYPD officer and the other a criminal defense lawyer. As they fall for each other, they must navigate the complicated world of New York City politics and crime. For who is [...]

The Best Men is a novel by Lauren Blakely that tells the story of four friends who are all trying to find love. Each of them has their own obstacles to overcome, but they support each other through it all. This is a LGBTQ+ book with diverse characters and an empowering message. For who is [...]

The Verifiers is a gripping LGBTQ+ mystery novel by Jane Pek. When the body of a young man is found in a park, homophobic detective Harry White and his partner are assigned to the case. As they investigate, they come up against roadblocks at every turn – until they find out that the victim was [...]

Middlesex tells the story of Cal, a hermaphrodite who was born in Detroit and raised by a single mother. As soon as he is able to understand what’s happening, Cal begins to question his gender identity and starts to grow into both halves of himself. This epic coming-of-age tale follows him from Michigan to New [...]

Red, White & Royal Blue is a novel by Casey McQuiston about an American prince who falls for a commoner gay man. The pair must navigate the politics of love and war in this exciting and heartfelt story. For who is this book for ? Red, White & Royal Blue is a novel by Casey [...]

This book is a compilation of all six books in the Pine Cove series, which follows the lives of several LGBTQ+ characters as they navigate life, love and loss. The stories are poignant and powerful, and will stay with you long after you finish reading them. For who is this book for ? This book [...]

The Headmistress is a novel that follows the story of Ms. Sheridan, who has been appointed headmistress of an all-girls school. However, she soon discovers that the school is hiding a dark secret – it’s actually a lesbian safe haven for girls who have been kicked out of other schools or have run away from [...]

In the second book in the Medium Trouble series, Ghost of Truth, Alice Winters tells another story of navigating the supernatural world as a young LGBTQ+ person. This time around, she introduces readers to her friend Jaya, who is dealing with her own set of spirits and otherworldly creatures. As they work together to solve [...]