Exploration of Gender Books

The Honeys

Ryan La Sala

YA

Genderfluid MC, Mystery, Thriller, Horror, Contemporary, Bullying

The Feeling of Falling in Love

Mason Deaver

YA

Transgender MC, Contemporary, Trans for Trans, Exploration of Gender, Rom-Com

Godly Heathens

H.E. Edgmon

YA

Non-Binary MC, Fantasy, Mythology, Coming of Age, Gods and Godesses

Release Date: November 28th 2023

The Grimoire of Grave Fates

Hanna Alkaf and Margaret Owen et al.

YA

Anthology, Fantasy, Mystery, Horror, Thriller, Magic, BIPOC Authors, Bisexual Representation, Disability Representation, Own Voices, Non-Binary Representation

The Grace of Sorcerers [Those Who Break Chains series, Book 1]

Maria Ying

Adult

Fantasy, Paranormal, Urban Fantasy, Transgender Representation, Demons, Mages, Shapeshifters

The Spy and Her Serpent [Those Who Bear Arms series, Book 2]

Maria Ying

Adult

Transgender Female MC and LI, Trans-For-Trans, Novella, Contemporary, Singapore, Enemies to Lovers, Hurt/Comfort, Butch/Femme

It Goes Like This

Miel Moreland

YA

Non-Binary MC, Queer Cast, Contemporary, Band, Music

Lakelore

Anna-Marie McLemore

YA

Non-Binary MCs, Fantasy, Magical Realism, Contemprary, ADHD Representation

The Many Half-Lived Lives of Sam Sylvester

Maya MacGregor

YA

Non-Binary MC, Autistic MC, Mystery, Contemporary, Thriller, Asexual MC, BIPOC Representation

Dead Collections

Isaac Fellman

Adult

Transgender MC, Fantasy, Paranormal, Horror, Vampires, Transphobia, Jewish MC, Gender Fluid Representation, T4T Relationship

A Shot in the Dark

Victoria Lee

Adult

Contemporary, Jewish MC, Addiction, Transgender Male LI, M/F Relationship, Teacher/Student Relationship

Release Date: July 11th 2023

The Borrow a Boyfriend Club

Page Powars

YA

Transgender Male MC, Hate to Love, Contemporary, Enemies to Lovers

Release Date: September 12th 2023

The Genesis of Misery

Neon Yang

Adult

Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Space Opera, Space, Joan of Arc Retelling, Sapphic MC, Agender MC, Sapphic Representation, Transgender Representation, Non-Binary Representation, Neopronoun Representation, Disability Representation, BIPOC Author, Queer Author, Own Voices

We Won't Be Here Tomorrow and Other Stories

Margaret Killjoy

Adult

Short Stories, Horror, Sci-Fi, Transgender Representation, Sapphic Representation, Speculative Fiction, Mermaids, Demons, Queer Author

Manhunt

Gretchen Felker-Martin

Adult

Horror, Sci-Fi, Dystopia, Post-Apocalyptic, Thriller, Transgender Female MCs, Transgender Male MC, TERFs, Transphobia, Violence, Queer Author

Nevada

Imogen Binnie

Adult

Transgender Female MC, Contemporary, Gender Exploration, Punk, Road Trip, Sapphic MC

Now She is Witch

Kirsty Logan

Adult

Fantasy, Witches, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Paranormal, Non-Binary LI, Revenge

Back in a Spell- The Witches of Thistle Grove #3

Lana Harper

Adult

Non-Binary LI, F/NB Relationship, Fantasy, Witches, Magic, Paranormal, Enemies to Lovers, Opposites Attract

Light From Uncommon Stars

Ryka Aoki

Adult

Transgender Female MC, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, BIPOC Representation, Racism, Transphobia

Riley Reynolds Glitterfies the Gala

Jay Albee

Child

Non-Binary MC

Alex & Alex

Ziggy Hanaor and Ben Javens

Child

Picture Book, Exploration of Gender, Genderless MCs, Friendship

The Dragon of Ynys

Minerva Cerridwen

Child

Middle Grade, Novella, Aro-Ace MC, Fantasy, Dragons, Sapphic Representation, Transgender Representation, Non-Binary Representation, Queer Author

Ander & Santi Were Here

Jonny Garza Villa

YA

Non-Binary MC, NB/M Relationship, Contemporary, Mexican Representation, BIPOC Representation, Deportation, Politics, Mexican Culture

Sizzle Reel

Carlyn Greenwald

Adult

Contemporary, Coming of Age, Rom-Com, Hollywood, Bisexual MC, Jewish MC, F/F/NB Love Triangle, Non-Binary Representation, Celebrity, Sexually Explicit, Found Family

At Midnight

Dahlia Adler et al.

YA

Anthology, Short Stories, Fairy Tale Retellings, Horror, Fantasy, Sapphic Representation, BIPOC Authors, Achillean Representation, Transgender Representation, Queer Authors

Always the Almost

Edward Underhill

YA

Contemporary, Transgender MC, Music, Fake Dating, Coming Out, Queer Author

Self-Made Boys

Anna-Marie McLemore

YA

Historical Fiction, Transgender Male MC and LI, The Great Gatsby Retelling, BIPOC Representation, Sapphic Representation, Queer Author, BIPOC Author

The Sunbearer Trials

Aiden Thomas

YA

Transgender Male MC, Fantasy, Mythology, High Fantasy, Gods and Goddesses, Mexican Inspired, Non-Binary Representation, Queer Representation, Sapphic Representation, BIPOC Representation, BIPOC Author, Queer Author

Kiss Her Once for Me

Alison Cochrun

Adult

Contemporary, Romantic Comedy, Christmas, Fake Dating, Bisexual MC, Demisexual MC, Anxiety, BIPOC Representation, ADHD, Non-Binary Representation, Transgender Representation

How to Become a Planet

Nicole Melleby

Child

Middle Grade, Contemporary, Mental Health, Non-Binary LI, Depression, Anxiety, Astronomy

Ana on the Edge

A.J. Sass

Child

Middle Grade, Contemporary, Figure Skating, Transgender Representation, Exploration of Identity, Exploration of Gender, Friendship

This is Our Rainbow

Katherine Locke et al.

Child

Middle Grade, Anthology, Poetry, Contemporary, Fantasy, Achillean Representation, Sapphic Representation, Non-Binary Representation, Transgender Representation, Neopronoun Representation

Both Can Be True

Jules Machias

Child

Middle Grade, Genderfluid MC, Contemporary, Achillean Representation, Sapphic Representation, Non-Binary Representation, BIPOC Representation, Exploration of Identity

Ellen Outside the Lines

A.J. Sass

Child

Middle Grade, Contemporary, Autistic MC, Neurodivergent Representation, Jewish MC, Travel, Friendship, Non-Binary Representation

A Million Quiet Revolutions

Robin Gow

YA

Contemporary, Transgender MC, Transgender LI, LGBTQ+ History, Jewish Representation, POC Representation, Latine Culture, Achillean Representation, Non-Binary Representation

Right Where I Left You

Julian Winters

YA

Contemporary, Anxiety, Bisexual Representation, Non-Binary Representation, Asexual Representation, Questioning Representation, BIPOC Representation, Fandom, Gaming, Friends to Lovers

So This Is Ever After

F.T. Lukens

YA

Fantasy, Arthurian, Retelling, Chosen One Trope, PTSD, Mages, Arthur and Merlin, Bisexual MC, Lesbian Representation, Non-Binary Representation, Polyamorous Representation

The Honeys

Ryan La Sala

YA

Genderfluid MC, Contemporary, Mystery, Thriller, Horror, Boarding School, Grief, Queer Representation, BIPOC Representation, Summer Camp

Release Date: August 2nd 2022

Moonflower

Kacen Callender

Child

Middle Grade, Transgender MC, Depression, Fantasy, Mental Health, Spirit Realm

The Summer of Everything

Julian Winters

YA

Contemporary, Geek, Coming of Age, BIPOC Representation, Aroace Representation, Lesbian Representation, Non-Binary Representation, Queer Representation, Bisexual/Pansexual LI

The Witch King

H.E. Edgmon

YA

Transgender MC, Fantasy, Witches, Paranormal, Fae, Trauma, Slow Burn, Friends to Lovers

The [Un]Popular Vote

Jasper Sanchez

YA

Contemporary, Transgender MC, Politics, Transphobia, Realistic Fiction, Pansexual MC, Jewish MC, Bisexual Representation, Asexual Representation, Aromantic Representation, Non-Binary Representation, Genderqueer Representation, Demi-Girl Representation, BIPOC Representation, Muslim Representation

A Dark and Starless Forest

Sarah Hollowell

YA

Fantasy, Contemporary, Paranormal, Horror, Asexual Representation, Transgender Representation, Non-Binary Representation, Bisexual Representation, Queer Representation, Familial Relationships, Plus-Size Representation, Abuse, BIPOC Representation, Deaf Representation, American Sign Language

Mooncakes

Suzanne Walker, Wendy Xu and Joamette Gil

YA

Graphic Novel, Non-Binary MC, Fantasy, Paranormal, Witches, Werewolves, Chinese-American Representation, BIPOC Representation, Queer Representation, Friends to Lovers, Hard of Hearing MC, Disability Representation, Hearing Aid Representation

Something Fabulous

Alexis Hall

Adult

Historical Fiction, Regency, Demi-Sexual MC, Sapphic Representation, Genderfluid Representation

Forward March

Skye Quinlan

YA

Contemporary, Music, Marching Band, Politics, Asexual MC, Bisexual Representation, Non-Binary Representation, Pansexual Representation, Polyamory Representation, BIPOC Representation, Coming of Age

Every Word I Never Said

Jordon Greene

YA

Contemporary, Disability, Gender Non-Conforming MC, Slow Burn, Non-Verbal MC, Pansexual Representation, Homophobia, Wiccan Representation

Golden Boys

Phil Stamper

YA

Contemporary, Friendship, Pansexual Representation, Non-Binary Representation, Queer Representation, Lesbian Representation, Coming of Age

Both Sides Now

Peyton Thomas

YA

Transgender MC, Contemporary, Coming of Age

Many of the reviews were stating that the handling of race within the book was wildly racist, not to mention misogynistic

Trouble on Titan: An Ambiguous Heterotopia

Samuel R. Delaney

YA

Exploring Gender, Exploring Sexuality, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Gender Issues, Historical Fiction, 1976

Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard series

Rick Riordan

YA

Pansexual MC, Genderfluid Representation, Mythology, Gods and Goddesses, Fantasy, Adventure, Magic

The Left Hand of Darkness

Ursula K. Le Guin

Adult

Gender Exploration, Gender Issues, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Feminism, Classic, 1969

To Be Taught, If Fortunate

Becky Chambers

Adult

Transgender Male MC, Asexual Representation, Sapphic Representation, Bisexual Representation, Queer Representation, Polyamory Representation, Sci-Fi, Space

Beautiful Music for Ugly Children

Kristin Cronn-Mills

YA

Transgender Male MC, Contemporary, Coming of Age, Realistic Fiction, Music

Some transgender reviewers were disappointed and felt like it was harmful to trans readers.

Peter Darling

Austin Chant

Adult

Peter Pan Retelling, Fantasy, Transgender Male MC, Enemies to Lovers

The Story of Silence

Alex Myers

Adult

Non-Binary MC, Arthurian Mythology, Merlin, Historical Fiction, Adventure, Exploration of Gender

Uncommon Girls

Carla Grant

YA

Transgender Female MC, Autistic MC, Neurodivergent Representation, Transphobia, Mental Health, Familial Relationships

The Witch's Heart

Genevieve Gornichec

Adult

Fluid Sexuality Representation, Gender Fluid Representation, Norse Mythology, Fantasy, Paranormal, Loki, Witches, Gods and Goddesses

A Lesson in Vengeance

Victoria Lee

Adult

Fantasy, Mystery, Contemporary, Horror, Thriller, Grief, Non-Binary Representation

Blackout

Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, Nicola Yoon

YA

Contemporary, Sapphic Representation, Achillean Representation, Short Stories, Realistic Fiction, Non-Binary Representation, BIPOC Representation, Race, Racial Issues

Girl, Woman, Other

Bernadine Evaristo

Adult

Non-Binary Representation, Queer Representation, Feminism, Contemporary, Short Stories, Race, BIPOC Representation, Black Issues

Prom Changed Everything

N.L. Paradox

YA

Exploration of Gender, PTSD, Assault

A Psalm for the Wild Built

Becky Chambers

Adult

Non-Binary Representation, Sci-Fi, Novella, Fantasy, Robots, Character Driven

The One True Me and You

Remi K. England

YA

Contemporary, Pop Culture, Fandom, Convention, Enemies to Lovers, Fanfiction, Non-Binary Representation

Beast of Shadouer Castle

J. A. Rale

Adult

Transgender Representation, Fantasy, Fae, Beauty and the Beast Retelling

The Passing Playbook

Isaac Fitzsimmons

YA

Transgender Male MC, Contemporary, Religion, Transphobia, BIPOC Representation, Non-Binary Representation, Autistic Representation, Bisexual Representation, Sports, Football

Wire Wings

Wren Handman

YA

Transgender Representation, Fantasy, AI, Sci-Fi, Mental Health, Grief

Coffee Boy

Austin Chant

Adult

Transgender Male MC, Bisexual Representation, Contemporary, Novella, Transgender Issues

Can't Take That Away

Steven Salvatore

YA

Genderqueer MC, Contemporary, Discrimintation, Music, Transgender Issues, Homophobia, Mental Health

The Hand, The Eye and the Heart

Zoe Marriott

YA

Genderfluid MC, Fantasy, Mythology, Historical Fiction, Mulan Retelling, Chinese Influence, BIPOC Representation

All Out: The No-Longer-Secret Stories of Queer Teens Throughout the Ages

Saundra Mitchell et al.

YA

Transgender Representation, BIPOC Representation, Sapphic Representation, A-Spec Representation, Achillean Representation, Short Stories, Historical Fiction, Fantasy

The Prince and the Dressmaker

Jen Wang

Child

Genderfluid MC, Graphic Novel, Childrens Book, Historical Fiction, Royalty, Exploration of Sexuality

Lily and Dunkin

Donna Gephart

Child

Transgender Female MC, Transgender Child, Bipolar Representation, Mental Illness, Realistic Fiction, Childrens Book

The Space Between Worlds

Micaiah Johnson

Adult

Non-Binary Representation, Bisexual Representation, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Dystopia, Slow Burn, Multi-Verse, BIPOC Representation

Annabel

Kathleen Winter

Adult

Intersex MC, Contemporary, Historical Fiction, Gender Issues, Coming of Age

Almost Perfect

Brian Katcher

YA

Transgender Female MC, Contemporary, Transphobia, Misogyny, Transgender Issues, Exploring Sexuality

What Happened to Lani Garver

Carol Plum-Ucci

YA

Exploring Gender, Removal of Gender Norms, Contemporary, Mystery, Realistic Fiction, Coming of Age, Transphobia, Homophobia, Exploration of Sexuality

Even If We Break

Marieke Nijkamp

YA

Non-Binary Representation, Transgender Representation, Mystery, Thriller, Horror, Contemporary, Suspense, Disability Representation, Autistic Representation, Chronic Illness Representation

At the End of Everything

Marieke Nijkamp

YA

Non-Binary MC, Contemporary, Sci-Fi, Dystopian, Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Character Driven

The Seventh Day series

Leslie Swantz

YA

Bisexual Representation, Pansexual Representation, Schizophrenia, Sapphic Representation, Asexual Representation, Transgender Representation

Pet

Akwaeke Emezi

YA

Transgender MC, Fantasy, Magical Realism, Childrens’, BIPOC Representation, Utopian, Sign Language, Selective Mutism, Polyamory Representation, Transgender Representation

Proud

Juno Dawson et al.

YA

Bisexual Representation, Sapphic Representation, Non-Binary Representation, Transgender Representation, Achillean Representation, BIPOC Representation, Mental Health, Queer Representation, Short Stories, Anthology, Contemporary

I Was Born For This

Alice Oseman

YA

Contemporary, Mental Health, Music, Transgender Male MC, Achillian Representation

The Love Study

Kris Ripper

Adult

Contemporary, Genderqueer MC, Pansexual Representation, Bisexual Representation, Gender Fluid Representation

The Seventh Day series

Leslie Swantz

YA

Bisexual Representation, Pansexual Representation, Schizophrenia, Sapphic Representation, Asexual Representation, Transgender Representation

Youngblood

Sasha Laurens

YA

Fantasy, Paranormal, Vampires, Contemporary, Boarding School, Friends to Lovers, Childhood Bestfriends to Enemies to Lovers, BIPOC Representation, Queer Representation, Non-Binary Representation, Achillean Representation

Release Date: July 19th 2022

The One Who Loves You the Most

Medina

Child

Middle Grade, Transgender MC, Bipolar Representation, BIPOC Representation, Asexual Representation, Mental Health, Transracial Adoption, Bisexual Representation

Release Date: May 31st 2022

A Lady for a Duke

Alexis Hall

Adult

Transgender MC, Historical Fiction, Friends to Lovers, Lords and Ladies, Regency

Release Date: May 24th 2022

Wrath Goddess Sing

Maya Deane

Adult

Fantasy, Achilles Retelling, Transgender MC, Mythology, Historical Fiction, Ancient Greece, BIPOC Representation, Sapphic Representation, Achillean Representation, Bisexual Representation, Gods and Goddesses, Trojan War

Release Date: June 7th 2022

A Taste of Gold and Iron

Alexandra Rowland

Adult

Fantasy, Royal Family, Enemies to Lovers, Slow Burn, Found Family, Bodyguard Trope, Ottoman Empire Similarities, BIPOC Rerpesentation, Depression, Anxiety, Bisexual Representation, Non-Binary Representation

Release Date: August 30th 2022

Out There: Into the Queer New Yonder

Saundra Mitchell et al.

YA

Anthology, Short Stories, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Mars, Aliens, Future, Contemporary, Plus-Size Representation, BIPOC Representation, Space Travel, Achillean Representation, Transgender Representation, Bisexual Representation, Disability Representation, Non-Binary Representation, Aromantic Representation, Pansexual Representation,

Release Date: June 7th 2022

Ander and Santi Were Here

Jonny Garza Villa

YA

Genderfluid MC, Contemporary, BIPOC Representation, Immigration

Release Date: April 11th 2023

Out of the Blue

Jason June

YA

Contemporary, Non-Binary MC, Mermaids, Mythology, Fantasy, Pollution, Environment, Rom-Com, Sex-Positive

Release Date: May 31st 2022

All Signs Point to Yes

Cam Montgomery, Adrienne White, G. Haron Davis, Tehor Kay Mejia, Mark Oshiro, Eric Smith, Emery Lee, Byron Graves, Karuna Riazi, Roselle Lim, Alexandra Villasante, Lily Anderson and Kiana Nguyen

YA

Anthology, Short Stories, Contemporary, BIPOC Representation, Queer Representation, Sapphic Representation, Demisexual Representation, Pansexual Representation, Bisexual Representation, Vitiligo Representation, Non-Binary Representation, Achillean Representation, Astrology

Release Date: May 31st 2022

A Tempest of Emerald Dream

William J. Wood

YA

Fantasy, Mythical Creatures, Dragons, Achillean Representation, Sapphic Representation, Asexual Representation, Bisexual Representation, Genderfluid Representation, Adventure

Prince of the Sorrows

Kellen Graves

Adult

Fantasy, Fae, Fairies, Slow Burn, Hate to Love, Grumpy/Sunshine Trope, Non-Binary Representation

The Feeling of Falling in Love

Mason Deaver

YA

Transgender MC, Transgender LI, T4T, Contemporary, Fake Dating, Grumpy/Sunshine Trope, Gender Exploration

Release Date: August 2nd 2022

Hell Followed with Us

Andrew Joseph White

YA

Transgender MC, Sci-Fi, Dystopian, Fantasy, Horror, Cult, Transphobia, Autism Representation, Religion, Achillean Representation

Release Date: June 7th 2022

Alice Austen Lived Here

Alex Gino

Child

Middle Grade, Non-Binary MC, Realistic Fiction, Lesbian Representation, LGBTQ+ History

Release Date: June 7th 2022

A Dark and Hollow Star

Ashley Shuttleworth

YA

Fantasy, Murder Mystery

She Who Became the Sun

Shelley Parker-Chan

Adult

BIPOC Representation, Non-Binary MC, Gender Exploration, Historical Fantasy

In the Ravenous Dark

A.M. Strickland

YA

Fantasy, Polyamory, Pansexual MC, Nonbinary and Asexual Side Character, F/F/M, Sci-Fi

Stone Butch Blues

Leslie Feinberg

Adult

Historical Fiction, 1950’s, Feminism, Classic, Transgender Representation, Gender Exploration, Pre-Stonewall, Politics, Coming of Age

Once & Future

A.R. Capetta and Cory McCarthy

YA

Retelling, King Arthur and Merlin, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, BIPOC Representation, Genderfluid Representation, Pansexual Representation, Bisexual Representation, Asexual Representation, Comedy, Found Family

Tipping the Velvet

Sarah Waters

Adult

Historical Fiction, Victorian, Cross-dressing, Gender Exploration

Under the Rainbow

Celia Laskey

Adult

Contemporary, Homophobia, Coming of Age, LGBTQ+ Rights Activists, Nonbinary Representation, Bisexual Representation, Transgender Representation, Disability Representation, BIPOC Representation

Detransition, Baby

Torrey Peters

Adult

Contemporary, Transgender Representation, Motherhood, Familial Relationships, Exploring Identity, Pregnancy

Paul Takes the Form of a Mortal Girl

Andrea Lawlor

Adult

Fantasy, Magical Realism, Historical Fiction, Transgender Representation, Shapeshifters, Gender Exploration, Sexuality Exploration, Bisexual Representation

None of the Above

I.W. Gregorio

YA

Intersex Representation, Contemporary, Sapphic Side Character

The Paradox Hotel

Rob Hart

Adult

Sci-Fi, Mystery, Time Travel, Thriller, Transgender Representation, Non-Binary Representation

Cemetery Boys

Aiden Thomas

YA

BIPOC Representation, Urban Fantasy, Paranormal, Transgender Representation, Friends to Lovers

Winter's Orbit

Everina Maxwell

Adult

Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Space, Mystery, Arranged Marriage, Opposites Attract, BIPOC Representation, Nonbinary Representation, Bisexual Representation, Side Sapphic Representation

I Wish You All the Best

Mason Deaver

YA

Nonbinary MC, Contemporary, Mental Health, BIPOC Representation, NB/M, Transphobia, Homophobia, Bisexual Representation, Pansexual Representation

Felix Ever After

Kacen Callender

YA

Transgender Demiboy MC, Contemporary, BIPOC Representation, Self Discovery, Sapphic and Gay Representation

Meet Cute Diary

Emery Lee

YA

Transgender Male MC, Contemporary, BIPOC Representation, Neopronoun Representation, Bisexual Representation, MLM Representation, Sapphic Representation, Genderqueer Representation

The Mermaid, The Witch and the Sea

Maggie Tokuda-Hall

YA

Fantasy, Adventure, Pirates, Mythology, Mermaids, BIPOC Representation, Exploring Gender & Gender Roles, Genderfluid MC, Nonbinary Representation

The House on Half Moon Street

Alex Reeve

YA

Transgender MC, Historical Fiction, 1880s, Mystery, Thriller

Of Honey and Wildfires

Sarah Chorn

YA

Sci-Fi, Steampunk, Fantasy, Western, Familial Relationships, Friendship, Character Driven

Luna

Julie Ann Peters

YA

Contemporary, Coming of Age, Exploration of Gender, Familial Relationships, Transgender Issues

This is How it Always is

Laurie Frankel

Adult

Contemporary, Familial Relationships, Transphobia, Transgender Child MC

Honeybee

Craig Silvey

YA

Contemporary, Coming of Age, Mental Health, Friendship, Drugs, Abuse, Transgender MC, Gender Dysphoria

Sistersong

Lucy Holland

Adult

Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Mythology, Transgender Male MC, Genderfluid/Bi-Gender Representation, Familial Relationships, Transphobia

Starless

Jacqueline Carey

Adult

High Fantasy, God and Goddesses, Non-Binary MC, Disability Representation, Chosen One Trope

Loveless

Alice Oseman

YA

Contemporary, Asexual and Aromantic Representation, Friendship, Pansexual Representation, Sapphic Representation, Non-Binary Representation, Gay Representation, Exploring Sexuality

Perfect on Paper

Sophie Gonzales

YA

Bisexual MC, Biphobia, M/F Relationship, Transgender Representation, Sapphic Representation, Gay Representation, Pansexual Representation, Non-Binary Representation, BIPOC Representation, Lighthearted

The Lamb Will Slaughter the Lion

Margaret Killjoy

Adult

Novella, Horror, Fantasy, Short Story, Traveller, Queer Representation, BIPOC Representation, Transgender Representation

Act Cool

Tobly McSmith

YA

Transgender Male MC, Contemporary, Conversion Therapy, Theatre, Mental Health, Found Family

May the Best Man Win

Z.R. Ellor

YA

Transgender Male MC, Contemporary, Sports, High School, Autistic Representation, Enemies to Lovers, Ableism, Transphobia

The Art of Being Normal

Lisa Williamson

YA

Transgender Male MC, Transgender Female Character Coming of Age, Contemporary, Internalised Transphobia

Reviewers find that the portrayals of transgender characters were problematic.

The Ghosts We Keep

Mason Deaver

YA

Contemporary, Mental Health, Non-Binary MC, Transphobia, Bisexual Representation, Gay Representation, Grief

Symptoms of Being Human

Jeff Garvin

YA

Contemporary, Gender Fluid MC, Mental Health, Social Media, Blog, Coming of Age, Transphobia

Reviewers could tell that the transgender character was written by a cisgender author and that it may not have been entirely realistic to real trans people.

And They Lived...

Steven Salvatore

YA

Contemporary, Mental Health, Self Discovery, Body Dysmorphia, Internalised Homophobia, Gender Exploration, Eating Disorder

I Kissed Shara Wheeler

Casey McQuinston

YA

Contemporary, Mystery, Bisexual Representation, Non-Binary Representation, Gender Questioning Representation, Enemies to Lovers, High School

The Serpent Gates series

A.K. Larkwood

Adult

Larkwood High Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Magic, Non-Binary Representation, Bisexual Representation, Achillean Representation, Long Time Span

Birthday

Meredith Russo

YA

Contemporary, Mental Health Transgender Female MC, Gender Exploration, Self Discovery, Coming of Age, Friendship

The author was accused of rape and abuse by their ex-spouse

Jonny Appleseed

Joshua Whitehead

Adult

Two-Spirit Representation, Indigenous Representation, Canada, Contemporary, Sex Worker, Love Triangle, BIPOC Representation

Melissa

Alex Gino

Child

Transgender Female MC, Children’s Book, Contemporary, Realistic Fiction, Transgender Child, Self Discovery

Rick

Alex Gino

Child

Contemporary, Children’s Book, Asexual and Questioning Aromantic MC, Transgender Representation, Bisexual Representation, Queer Representation, BIPOC Representation

Love & Other Disasters

Anita Kelly

Adult

Non-Binary MC, Cooking Show, Contemporary, NB/F, Rom-Com, Queer Representation

If I Was Your Girl

Meredith Russo

YA

Transgender Female MC, Contemporary, Realistic Fiction, Bullying, Bisexual Representation

The author was accused of rape and abuse by their ex-spouse

Middlesex

Jeffrey Eugenides

Adult

Intersex MC, Historical Fiction, Contemporary, Classic, Familial Relationships, Multiple Generations, Immigration, Greek, BIPOC Representation

A Girl Named Adam

Jordan J. Scavone

Child

Children’s Book, Transgender Female Child, Picture Book

The River Has Teeth

Erica Waters

YA

Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Witches, Pansexual Representation, Non-Binary Representation, Enemies to Lovers

My Brother's Name is Jessica

John Boyne

YA

Transgender Female MC, Sibling Relationships, Familial Relationships

Accused of misrepresenting trans people and being transphobic. Many readers have issues that the main character is cisgender and that the book is written by a cisgender person. I suggest you read reviews from trans readers.

Nothing Ever Happens Here

Sarah Hagger-Holt

Child

Transgender MC, Children/YA, Contemporary, Familial Relationships, Transgender Parent

The Gods of Tango

Carolina De Robertis

Adult

Historical Fiction, Music, 1913, BIPOC Representation, Latin American Culture, Exploration of Gender, Immigration

The Black Flamingo

Dean Atta

YA

Contemporary, Poetry, Coming of Age, Exploring Sexuality, BIPOC Representation, Racism, Gender Exploration

Wayward Children series

Seanan McGuire

YA

Intersex Representation, Pansexual Representation, Queer Representation, Asexual Representation, BIPOC Representation, Plus Size Representation, Transgender Representation, Sapphic Representation, Urban Fantasy, Mystery, Magical Realism

Trans-Sister Radio

Chris Bohjalian

Adult

Transgender Female MC, Contemporary, Exploration of Gender, Trans Issues, Feminism