Gay space book
Gay/LGBTQ2IA etc. Series or Stand Alone
Hello,
Firstly, apologies if this is a repeat thread. I tried to filter and search for answers to what I had in mind to ask and my search came up sparse. Admittedly, my librarian and IT skills are incredibly under developed so there may be a section of threads I missed altogether. That said
I really like reading gay sci fi and fantasy series and hold read a few and now wish to consume more. I have tried to navigate Goodreads but the lists are so dated and massive that result anything appealing is difficult. Reddit is also hit or neglect so here I am.
To clarify, I do not study books with lesbian or sapphic vibes. Similarly, I do not read books with trans MCs. I avoid these POV MCs not because I undervalue their importance rather I just desire to imagine myself as someone else and I only long for to do that through same-sex attracted or bi usually cis male MCs.
I have read many series about gay men written by female authors and hold come to truly feel frustrated by the disconnect I touch when I read flowery language designed to appeal to other women. To that
Reading LGBTQ+ fantasy novels can bring a unique hold on typical sci-fi themes while also providing representation for LGBTQ+ people who are frequently underrepresented in mainstream media. These books can also be used to learn more about the LGBTQ+ community and their experiences.
Furthermore, LGBTQ+ sci-fi novels can be as engrossing and well-written as any other sci-fi story, delivering a delightful reading exposure for all readers. So I&#;ve compiled a compact list of some of my favorite LGBTQ+ sci-fi reads and so-to-be reads!
Science fiction has always been a genre that explores the unknown and challenges our understanding of the world around us. For members of the Queer community, science fiction can be a space to explore identity and the intersections of sexuality and gender with technology and the future. Here are five LGBTQ+ sci-fi novels you should read:
The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin &#; This classic novel explores a world where gender is fluid and individuals can shift between male and female. It&#;s a groundbreaking exploration of gender and i
Queer Books, Comics & Manga
This month we're taking a glance at queer science fiction. From genderfluid aliens to queer woman gunslingers, non-binary graphic novels and cosmic space horror - here are 10 LGBTQ+ sci-fi books set in cosmos that we reflect everyone should read:
1. The Darkness Outside Us
Reading age: 13+
The Darkness Outside Us is an archellian young adult romance/survival drama set in space with a pansexual main ethics and a queer love interest. The story follows two boys (Ambrose and Kodiak) sent out on a rescue mission alone in space as they work together and learn to reliance each other.
- Mysterious
- Enemies to lovers
- Stuck together
Buy it here:
2. Killer Queens
Reading age: 16+
Killer Queens is a fast-paced and entertaining queer adventure comic with both homosexual woman and gay main characters. The graphic novel follows two reformed assassins for hire, Max and Alex, as they fight fascist dictators and xenophobic aliens with laser guns and sassy one-liners. A tongue-in-cheek 60's inspired sci-fi adventure for the gays.
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