#125 Some Pride month recommendations

As Pride month comes to a close I thought I'd share with you five books featuring LBBTQ+ characters that I absolutely adore!

The Last Beginning, Lauren James

If you're a long time reader it will be no shock to you that I'm mentioning a book by Lauren James. If you're new here Lauren is my fave author and I gush about her ALL the time!

The Last Beginning is the sequel to Lauren's debut novel the Next Together and features the most adorable relationship between Clove and Ella. I mean who doesn't want to read about time travelling girlfriends?

My Heart Goes Bang, Keris Stainton

Oh look, another author I never shut up about, My Heart Goes Bang is the unofficial sequel to Counting Stars - you can read the review for here! 

My Heart Goes Bang has girls supporting girl, LGBTQ+ representation and it's just so wonderful - make you grab a copy when it's out next week!

Skylarks, Karen Gregory

I read Skylarks back in March and fell head over heels in love with it. It tells the story of two girls from very different backgrounds and situations. Skylarks is heartwarming and heartbreaking, it's the type of contemporary I want more of!

I Was Born For This, Alice Oseman 

Alice's 3rd novel was a joy to read from start to finish and I flew through it! This book delves into fandom from both perspectives - the fan and the creator and I loved it! I Was Born For This has been praised for its representation - the main characters are Angel, a Muslim teen and Jimmy, a transgender boy.

I just adored this book, please do pick up a copy!

The Pearl Theif, Elizabeth Wein

This was one of my favourite books of 2017 and it was one I just didn't shut up about.

The Pearl Theif is a murder mystery novel set in set in the 1930s with a mix of Gossip Girl-esque rich vs poor tropes. Our main character Julia is incredible, stubborn, loveable and although not labelled she is bisexual.

Let me know some of your favourite LGBTQ+ books in the comments below!

Vicki