What YA Friendly Book Are You Currently Reading? Showing 851-900 of 1,359

[Avid Reader and Geek Girl]

I'm currently reading which rides the fine line of YA and

[Tanya]

Kaje wrote: "Carrie-Anne wrote: "Just finished the last book in the Rainbow Trilogy by Alex Sanchez. I didn't enjoy it as much as the other two but still a worthwhile read"

I thought the same - rounded things ..."

I wish Jeremy had gotten a book too.

[Kaje]

By now, it would be a different one given the changes in HIV treatment and options (thank God), but realistic YA that include HIV are hard to come by (the best one I know of being Just Between Us )

[Gavin]

I just finishedAnd It Was Full of Light!: Finding the Courage to Overcome Homophobic Bullying and Hate by Robert W. Littlefield. Riveting!

[Kaje]

Is is a biography?

[Avid Reader and Geek Girl]

Colleen the Avid Reader, Geek Girl, and Jedi's Mom wrote: "I'm currently reading which rides the fine line of YA and "

Finished grl2grl gave it 4 stars the stories varied most were good but some just weren't my thing. There was an emotional and very realistic from what I know, transgender story in their as well as questioning and ze was used as well as having a genderfluid character. I would recommend it if you can tolerate a bit of repetitiveness (a few too many she broke my hearts) but want to hear many different LGBTQ narratives.

[Rayne]

Thanks for the review. I've got grl2grl on my TBR.

[Kaje]

Thanks for the feedback - it's on my TBRs. Having a range of characters is good...

[Skye]

Rez mentioned Will Grayson, Will Grayson, which I thought was terrific. I just finished Ash by Malinda Lo. It was beautiful. Bonus points for the queer romance theme!

[betina]

i'm currently reading More Happy Than Not and i really like it so far!!

[Spikes]

Ariotle and Dante discover the secrets of the universe

[Spikes]

Hi

[Ulysses]

"Castor" by Shaun Young. A substantial YA sci-fi with gay central characters, beautifully written and compelling in its world-building.

[Jason]

Ulysses wrote: ""Castor" by Shaun Young. A substantial YA sci-fi with gay central characters, beautifully written and compelling in its world-building."

After reading (and loving) The Star Host, I've been looking for another sci-fi.

I love books with love and angst. Judging by the blurb, Castor looks like a good one. Added!

[Kaje]

Ooh, adding to my list too. Ulysses' tastes and mine often match.

[Jason]

Kaje wrote: "Ooh, adding to my list too. Ulysses' tastes and mine often match."

I certainly enjoy his reviews over at the Backlot group. Always thoughtful and thorough.

If you're interested Kaje, maybe we could do a buddy read of Castor? Aside from Klune's new release next week, I don't really have a lot on my plate right now. Anyways, just let me know.

[Jason]

Skye wrote: "Rez mentioned Will Grayson, Will Grayson, which I thought was terrific. I just finished Ash by Malinda Lo. It was beautiful. Bonus points for the queer romance theme!"

I loved Will Grayson, Will Grayson. That was the title I donated to the Morris GSA. I really want to do a reread of it. Tiny Cooper is still my favorite character of all the books I've read this year.

[Avid Reader and Geek Girl]

Jason wrote: "Skye wrote: "Rez mentioned Will Grayson, Will Grayson, which I thought was terrific. I just finished Ash by Malinda Lo. It was beautiful. Bonus points for the queer ro..."

did you read Hold Me Closer: The Tiny Cooper Story

[Jason]

Colleen the Avid Reader, Geek Girl, and Jedi's Mom wrote: "Jason wrote: "Skye wrote: "Rez mentioned Will Grayson, Will Grayson, which I thought was terrific. I just finished Ash by Malinda Lo. It was beautiful. Bonus points fo..."

Actually I added it a while back, but then forgot about it. Funny you should mention it, I spotted it in my list when I was perusing and prioritizing the other day, and so I'm sure I'll be reading it soon.

[Kaje]

Jason wrote: "
If you're interested Kaje,..."

I'm catching up on my awards reading, and I have Matthew Metzger's The Suicidal Peanut lined up. But in September sure, put Castor up for a buddy read. :)

[Felar Helen]

I recently read Her Name in the Sky and I love it! I'm still not over it actually. It was beautiful. The pain, the love, the friendship, and forgiveness. I definitely recommend it!

[Linda ~ they got the mustard out! ~]

Suddenly: Shanghaied! - 3 stars, I think? There are a lot of interesting concepts, but the world-building is seriously lacking. And while I liked the characters, I started so suspect that they were reused from the Gives Light series, just given different names and backgrounds. Not sure if I'll read the next one yet. I did read the sample and some things do seem to get answered in the next book, but there were still plotting issues.

They're on the KU, so you can borrow for free if you're a KU or Prime member.

[Jason]

Kaje wrote: "Jason wrote: "
If you're interested Kaje,..."

I'm catching up on my awards reading, and I have Matthew Metzger's The Suicidal Peanut lined up. But in September sure, put Castor up ..."

September sounds good. I'll put Castor up then.

I really want to read another Metzger title too. I really enjoyed Spy Stuff. Yesterday I was perusing his books and Vivaldi in the Dark caught my eye. Think I'll give it a go next. I'll keep an eye out for your review of The Suicidal Peanut.

[Kaje]

I loved Vivaldi in the Dark - recommend it a lot.

[[deleted user]]

Currently I'm reading The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare. I've read books 1, 2 and 3. Will start reading book 4 soon.

[James]

Just finished The Inside of Out by Jen Marie Thorne.
Just starting Symptoms of Being Human by Jeff Garvin.

[[deleted user]]

This is the sequel to Proxy, which I loved for the gay lead, hopefully this one is as good.

[Kaje]

Just finished A Fine Bromance - it has an ace MC, a trans guy and a gay guy... but it tries a little too hard to be useful and informative. Explaining instead of just showing so it gives the reader a lot of facts and understanding about trans and ace, but that slows the story and distances the characters a bit. It's good to see these diverse characters, and it gets a lot of stuff right factually. I think a more ruthless editor could have made it better, with some of the info moved to the back pages, and a little tweak to the drama of the climax.

[Avid Reader and Geek Girl]

I just finished at least 7 stars!

[Kim]

I've just read Na'amen Gobert Tilahun's The Root , an own-voices tale with true-to-life racial diversity and multiple QUILTBAG central and secondary characters. I'd classify it as mature YA or possibly New Adult for its scenes of violence. There are a couple, mostly vague, references to past sexual situations but no sex on the page in this book. It was really good and really interesting, but I would strongly recommend waiting to read it until after the publication of [what I expect will be] the other two books in the series. This one doesn't end on a cliffhanger, but it pauses more than ends at all.

[[deleted user]]

I'm currently reading: The Bane Chronicles. If you're not familiar with Magnus Bane, let's just say he's a very gay warlock obsessed with glitter, and cats.

[Avid Reader and Geek Girl]

Reading Beautiful Darkness no LGBT though, same with the last one

[[deleted user]]

Avid Reader and Geek Girl wrote: "Reading Beautiful Darkness no LGBT though, same with the last one"

I still haven't finished Beautiful Creatures, this series is captivating me already though.

[Gabby]

Just finished reading Pink, by Lili Wilkinson which I didn't realize had an LGBTQ+ theme until I started reading it. I only gave it 2.5 stars but thought I'd put it here anyway in case anyone was interested :). Set in Australia, which is a bit refreshing since not many novels are set here especially in this genre.

[Gabby]

Jayly wrote: "I'm currently reading: The Bane Chronicles. If you're not familiar with Magnus Bane, let's just say he's a very gay warlock obsessed with gli..."

I'm such a disgrace...He's my favorite character and I still haven't read it yet!!

[Kaje]

I'm just finishing Private by Matthew J. Metzger - this author just hits the sweet spot for me, in this story of an almost-17-year-old son of an Army guy, who is faced with either coming out to his dad, or accepting another move across the country to his dad's new post. Moving means going back totally into the closet, away from his boyfriend and all the people he has finally come out to. Well done story, with some nuances, and an imaginative chance to see what the father is thinking. So good.

[Kaje]

I really enjoyed our BotM - True Letters from a Fictional Life - a well-done coming out story with some emotion that never veered into angst.

Now, since Matthew Metzger is so reliably a good read, I'm reading The Italian Word for Kisses

[Rob]

Jayly wrote: " This is the sequel to Proxy, which I loved for the gay lead, hopefully this one is as good."

I started reading this at the weekend straight after finishing Proxy. I'm about a third of the way through now and it's just as good as the first book so far.

[[deleted user]]

Rob wrote: "Jayly wrote: " This is the sequel to Proxy, which I loved for the gay lead, hopefully this one is as good."

I started reading this at the weekend straight after finish..."
It's really good!

[[deleted user]]

I'm currently reading by Patrick Ryan.

[Avid Reader and Geek Girl]

I'm currently reading

[Kaje]

I've read Gemini, but not Lizzie - I hope you guys have fun with them.

[Michael]

I'm reading for the 3rd time! We are reading for my school's book club

[Avid Reader and Geek Girl]

Listening to

[Michael]

Gabby wrote: "Jayly wrote: "I'm currently reading: The Bane Chronicles. If you're not familiar with Magnus Bane, let's just say he's a very gay warlock obs..."
*GASP*
Do u know how much i luv u guys right now!? lol
I luvvvvv Shadowhunters! I'm an insane fanboy!!
BTW's Magnus is bisexual, not gay

[Shelley]

Avid Reader and Geek Girl wrote: "Listening to "
One of my favorites!

[Tully]

I'm reading right now.

[Avid Reader and Geek Girl]

Shelley wrote: "Avid Reader and Geek Girl wrote: "Listening to "
One of my favorites!"

I finished it I thought it was okay to good and will read/listen to the next one

[Ulysses]

Matthew J. Metzger's "The Suicidal Peanut," which I've just given five stars on Amazon and Goodreads. Loved it. Also a trans asexual author...A different, funny and really touching YA book.

[Shelley]

I just finished Guyliner by Bailey. Five stars! Woot woot!!

Also read Double Exposure by Sam Kadence. Five amazing stars! It's part of the Love Has No Boundaries Anthology: Volume 6. The anthologies are free on AllRomance.com

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