Our review of : The Jasmine Throne

The Velvet Rage tells the story of Alan Downs’ own journey from shame and self-hatred to understanding, authenticity, and joy—and provides readers with a powerful road map for their own personal liberation. In this compelling book, Dr. Downs explodes the myths about homosexuality and offers a new vision of gay identity that is healthy, authentic, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Kathryn Schulz’s “Lost & Found” is a moving memoir recounting the author’s journey of self-discovery as they come to terms with their sexuality and gender identity. The book provides an honest and unflinching look at the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ people throughout their lives, as well as providing hope and inspiration for readers looking to [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

This book is a collection of LGBTQ+ stories that are unfortunately true. They range from heartwarming to heartbreaking, and each one is written with raw emotion and unflinching honesty. This book is an important read for anyone who wants to understand the lives of queer people, and it will undoubtedly leave you feeling inspired and [...]

The One is a novel by John Marrs about LGBTQ+ people in the future who use technology to find their perfect match. But what happens when they finally meet their one? For who is this book for ? This book is for anyone who is interested in LGBTQ+ issues, and in exploring the future of [...]

“Boyfriend Material” is a LGBTQ+ romance novel by Alexis Hall. The story follows two young men, Nate and Thom, as they navigate the ups and downs of their relationship. From first glances to messy breakups, the two fall in love hard and fast. But can their relationship withstand the challenges that come with being together? [...]

The House in the Cerulean Sea is a novel by TJ Klune about love, loss, and acceptance. When music executive Kyle McCormick moves to small-town Oregon to get away from the big city life he’s been living for years, he never expects to find not just an accepting community but also his soulmate in Ryan [...]