Just because pride month has come to an end *pouty face* doesn’t mean we suddenly stop being queer! Although, how fun would it be if we all partied together in a secret bunker eleven months out of the year and as soon as June started we came riding in on rainbows and throwing glitter everywhere?
Since we don’t disappear with the setting sun on the last day of pride month, here are seven of my favorite queer characters to help you keep the rainbow reading party going all year long.
Alice from Let’s Talk About Love by Claire Kann – I’m pretty convinced there isn’t a more perfect character in existence. Alice is adorable, funny, and strong. I just want to be her friend so badly. Read more of my Alice love fest then go read the book!
Emi from Everything Leads to You by Nina LaCour – Emi’s confidence is so inspiring. I absolutely love how she knows exactly what she wants and how she’ll do whatever she has to in order to make it happen.
Lou from Hot Dog Girl by Jennifer Dugan – If you haven’t read Hot Dog Girl yet then please let my review of this amazing story help you change that. Lou is my number one bisexual icon and I really don’t think that will ever change.
Nate from Deposing Nathan by Zack Smedley – Nate is flawed in so many ways, but he’s also incredibly authentic. I saw so much of myself in him and because of that he’ll always be a part of me. You can read my full review as well as read a great piece the author wrote on profanity in YA.
Hannah from These Witches Don’t Burn by Isabel Sterling – Something I really admired about Hannah was how she stood up for herself in so many situations, but she still knew the perfect times to put other people first. She is so much stronger than I think she gives herself credit for. I can wait to read more of her story. Read my full review!
Hector from Bloom by Kevin Panetta and Savanna Ganucheau – Aaaaaaah! This entire story is adorable. Hector, though, is really something special. He just seems so content to let life happen and take things as they come while still going after what makes him happy. He’s the softest character I think I’ve ever read and I just want to give him the hugest hug.
Mia from On a Sunbeam by Tillie Walden – Mia starts out seeming lost in the world, but by the end she’s found a family and learned so much about who she is. I absolutely love her tenacity and refusal to completely let go of the things she loves.
Tell me who your favorite queer character is or what LGBTQIAP+ book you love in the comments!
Top Ten Tuesday is hosted each week by Jana from That Artsy Reader Girl. Visit her blog to find out what books with bookish characters she wants to read and find other’s lists as well!
I love Emi and I really need to read Hot Dog Girl!!
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I really hope you love Hot Dog Girl (and Lou!) when you get to it!
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Hector really was the best! And it’s been a while since I’ve read Everything Leads to You, but I remember really liking Emi too.
I’m so glad to hear you liked These Witches Don’t Burn and Hot Dog Girl – I’ve seen mixed reviews about both, but lately I’m seeing more positive things and I hope I will agree too.
Great list!
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Aw yes, fabulous list! And how glorious is the cover for Let’s Talk about love? She is justso wonderfully exuberant!
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It’s truly one of the best covers! And it really captures Alice’s personality so well.
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I love all of Anna Marie McLemore’s books, which have great LGBTQ+ rep across them. I also really liked AS I DESCENDED by Robin Talley! It is a Macbeth f/f retelling. Thanks for sharing this list!
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I haven’t read anything by Anna Marie McLemore yet, I’ll have to look into her!
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I keep hearing about Hot Dog Girl! I guess I’m gonna have to read that very soon! Great post ❤ and I love your idea of partying in a secret bunker for 11 months but we would miss you guys if you stayed away too long
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Aaah, yes, you definitely need to read Hot Dog Girl soon if you’re able to!
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Jessica keeps telling me to read Hot Dog Girl so I have to get on that. But I agree, I love Hannah so much!
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Yes, you do! It’s really so good and I can’t wait to read more from Jennifer Dugan.
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Magnus Bane would top my list.
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Magnus Bane is a good character! I really like Alec, too.
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I loved Mia from On A Sunbeam!! My favorite queer characters would have to be Cameron Post and Alec Lightwood! This was a great post, thank you for sharing!
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I’m so glad to hear that you’ve read On a Sunbeam! I still haven’t read Cameron Post yet, but I’m dying to. It’s definitely the book I’m looking for next time I get to go to the bookstore.
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I loved Hannah too! And from Claire Kann last book, Winnie!
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I can’t wait to read Claire Kann’s newest and meet Winnie!
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hope you’ll love it!
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