Our review of : The High Mountain Court

Girls Can Kiss Now is a collection of essays by Jill Gutowitz that explores the LGBTQ+ experience. The book tackles topics such as dating, sex, family life and more. It provides an insightful look into the unique challenges and joys that come with being lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. Girls Can Kiss Now is an [...]

Uniquely Average is a novel about an LGBTQ+ teenager namedapixel who has to navigate high school and the challenges of being different. Despite being average in every way, pixel feels like she doesn’t quite fit in with anyone at school. She soon discovers that there are others like her out there and starts to build [...]

The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow is a LGBTQ+ young adult novel about two teenage witches who are determined to prevent their world from falling apart. Ruby has spent her entire life being told what she can’t do because she’s a girl. But when she enrolls in the prestigious Witcher School, Ruby [...]

Written in the Stars is a beautifully written LGBTQ+ novel that will pull at your heartstrings. It tells the story of two young lovers, Noah and Jude, who are trying to find their place in the world. They must overcome many obstacles including family disapproval and intolerance before they can finally be together. This book [...]

Malice is a novel about an openly lesbian high school student who must come to terms with her sexuality and navigate the tricky waters of teenage life. While trying to protect herself from bullies, she also finds herself drawn into a dark underworld where secrets are kept and violence rules. Along the way, she discovers [...]

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 [...]

Ten Steps to Nanette is a gripping and powerful memoir by LGBTQ+ icon Hannah Gadsby. It tells the story of her difficult journey from small-town Tasmania to international fame, highlighting the moments that have shaped her life and made her the groundbreaking artist she is today. With searing honesty and irreverent wit, Gadsby lays bare [...]

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 [...]

The Sex Lives of African Women is a collection of personal essays from black women around the world who open up about their experiences with sex and sexuality. The stories are frank, honest, and often empowering, offering readers a unique perspective on self-discovery, freedom, and healing. This thought-provoking book will appeal to anyone interested in [...]

This Much Is True is a moving, witty collection of stories from one of Britain’s most beloved actors. In it, Miriam Margolyes tells the tales of her life – both on and off stage – with honesty and humor. From her early years touring in Shakespearean productions to more recent successes in TV and film, [...]

Ghost of Lies is a fun and campyLGBTQ+ mystery novel. When medium Marnie Brighton moves into her new home, she quickly realizes that it’s haunted by the ghost of a murdered gay man. With the help of her lesbian best friend, Gayle, Marnie sets out to solve the crime and banish the spirit for good. [...]

Under the Whispering Door is a captivating LGBTQ+ novel by TJ Klune. The story follows two young men, Will and Noah, as they navigate their way through high school and friendship. As they get to know each other better, they soon realise that there’s something more between them than just friendship. But with family pressures [...]