Best LGBTQ Fantasy Books

LGBTQ fantasy centers queer protagonists and relationships within magical worlds. These stories blend identity, belonging, and adventure for readers seeking inclusive fantasy tales.

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Apr 13, 2026 Last updated
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97 The Enchanter's Flame

The Enchanter's Flame

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Rated 4.19 out of 5 stars, based on 2,942 reviews.

The Enchanter's Flame by Michele Notaro opens the Ellwood Chronicles with a blend of urban fantasy, paranormal mystery, and slow-building gay romance. In the city of Brinnswick, Sebastian, a detective haunted by his past, investigates a series of murders in which young women are found drained of blood and marked with unsettling symbols. When the cases point to something beyond ordinary police work, he is reluctantly paired with Ailin Ellwood, a difficult but magnetic specialist whose true expertise lies in magic. As Sebastian uncovers the hidden supernatural world beneath the city, his partnership with Ailin deepens into a dangerous attraction that complicates both the investigation and his understanding of reality.

Book 1 of The Ellwood Chronicles series

Magic Romance Mystery Supernatural LGBTQ Paranormal Gay Male Protagonist
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98 Spirited Situation

Spirited Situation

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Rated 4.19 out of 5 stars, based on 3,931 reviews.

Spirited Situation by Louisa Masters follows a man who has seen and spoken with ghosts his entire life, a talent that has left him isolated from the living. Hoping to finally belong, he takes a job at the notoriously haunted Mannix Estate, now run as an immersive historical attraction where his supernatural skills are openly valued. Complications arise when he discovers that Ewan, the blacksmith with whom he shared an intense one-night encounter, is now a colleague, blurring the line between work and romance in this contemporary gay paranormal setting. As the estate’s resident spirits begin to behave in increasingly secretive and unsettling ways, he realizes that something is deeply wrong at Mannix, and that his unusual connection to the dead may be the key to confronting a threat no one else can see.

Book 1 of Ghostly Guardians series

Humor Romance Mystery Supernatural LGBTQ Contemporary Gay Strong Protagonist Male Protagonist Ghosts
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99 The Finder

The Finder

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Rated 4.19 out of 5 stars, based on 1,532 reviews.

The Finder by J.E. Lorin follows August Goodson, a young man with an uncanny paranormal ability to locate missing people, whether dead or alive. Now in his mid-twenties and working with the police in a contemporary urban setting, August navigates unresolved heartbreak over his ex, Dante, and an unspoken attraction to Detective Luke Williams, who believes himself straight. As a serial killer targets victims who resemble August in unsettling ways, his involvement in the investigation shifts from professional to personal. The novel blends urban fantasy, gay romance, and crime suspense as August’s gift becomes both his greatest asset and a potential threat to his survival.

Book 1 of The Finder series

Romance Mystery Supernatural LGBTQ Horror Contemporary Gay Male Protagonist Crime Suspense
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100 Cursed Cocktails

Cursed Cocktails

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Rated 4.19 out of 5 stars, based on 6,087 reviews.

Cursed Cocktails by S.L. Rowland follows Rhoren “Bloodbane,” an umbral elf and retired blood mage who trades the brutal cold of the northern front lines for the gentler climate of Eastborne. Seeking relief from chronic pain and the violence of his past, he turns to his late father’s drink recipe book and attempts to build a quiet life running a tavern. The novel blends cozy fantasy, adult slice-of-life storytelling, and light romance as Rhoren navigates magical mishaps, local politics, and the complexities of found community. With a strong, non-human male protagonist and queer-inclusive cast, the story focuses less on grand battles and more on healing, everyday magic, and the challenges of starting over.

Book 1 of Tales of Aedrea series

Fantasy Magic Adult Romance Slice Of Life Cozy LGBTQ Queer Strong Protagonist Non-human Protagonist Male Protagonist
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101 The Necromancer's Dance

The Necromancer's Dance

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Rated 4.19 out of 5 stars, based on 6,115 reviews.

The Necromancer's Dance by S.J. Himes follows Angelus Salvatore, Boston’s only necromancer, a survivor of a devastating undead assault that destroyed his family and cemented his reputation in magical circles. Years later, Angel juggles teaching advanced sorcery, protecting his younger brother Isaac, and navigating a wary attraction to Simeon, an Elder vampire tied to the city’s paranormal politics. When Isaac’s boyfriend is kidnapped as part of a larger scheme, Angel is forced back into the violent legacy of the Blood Wars and into conflict with enemies who understand his past too well. Blending urban fantasy, mystery, and a central gay romance, the novel explores death magic, vampire intrigue, and the risks of trust in a city where supernatural factions watch every move.

Book 1 of The Beacon Hill Sorcerer series

Magic Romance Urban Fantasy Supernatural Vampires Gay Male Protagonist Necromancer
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102 Hell & High Water

Hell & High Water

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Rated 4.19 out of 5 stars, based on 13,473 reviews.

Hell & High Water by Charlie Cochet introduces homicide detective Dexter J. Daley, whose career implodes after he testifies against his corrupt partner and becomes a media target. Instead of losing his badge, Dex is transferred to the THIRDS, a militarized law-enforcement unit where humans work alongside Therian shapeshifters in a tense urban setting. Assigned to a new team under jaguar Therian leader Sloane Brodie, Dex must navigate hostility, prejudice, and strict paramilitary protocols while investigating the murders of prominent HumaniTherian activists. Balancing paranormal crime procedural elements with slow-building gay romance, the novel blends urban fantasy, mystery, and military fiction as Dex struggles to earn his place in a wary, close-knit squad.

Book 1 of THIRDS series

Romance Urban Fantasy Shapeshifters Military Fiction Supernatural LGBTQ Gay Male Protagonist Crime Suspense Detective
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103 Witchlings

Witchlings

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Rated 4.19 out of 5 stars, based on 5,659 reviews.

Witchlings by Claribel A. Ortega follows twelve-year-old Seven Salazar in the magical town of Ravenskill, where children are sorted into covens during the Black Moon Ceremony to become full witches. When Seven is labeled a Spare and placed in a small, disrespected coven with two other outcasts, their attempt to seal their bond fails, leaving them stuck without full powers. To change their fate, the three Witchlings accept an impossible task that once doomed another coven, forcing them to rely on courage, resourcefulness, and a fragile new friendship. Blending fantasy adventure with a queer-inclusive, Latine, coming-of-age story and a strong female lead, the novel explores belonging, prejudice, and chosen family in a paranormal world.

Book 1 of Witchlings series

Fantasy Adventure Magic Queer Paranormal Childrens Witches Coming Of Age Female Protagonist Strong Female Lead
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104 Wolfsong

Wolfsong

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Rated 4.18 out of 5 stars, based on 112,991 reviews.

Wolfsong by T.J. Klune follows Ox Matheson from a neglected childhood into a life bound to a family of werewolves. After his father abandons him, Ox finds unexpected belonging with the Bennett family, shapeshifters whose pack magic and fierce loyalty contrast sharply with his isolated upbringing. His connection with Joe Bennett, first as a friend and later as something deeper, anchors a story that moves from small-town quiet to violent upheaval when tragedy fractures the pack and Joe disappears. Years later, Joe’s return forces Ox to confront grief, desire, and the pull of the bond between them in this adult queer paranormal romance about found family, love, and the cost of loyalty.

Book 1 of Green Creek series

Fantasy Magic Romance Shapeshifters LGBTQ Queer Werewolves Gay Male Protagonist Friends To Lovers
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105 Gideon the Ninth

Gideon the Ninth

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Rated 4.18 out of 5 stars, based on 188,004 reviews.

Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir blends science fantasy, horror, and mystery in a locked-house contest among necromancers in a crumbling galactic empire. Gideon Nav, an irreverent swordswoman raised in the bleak Ninth House, wants only to escape a future tied to bones and corpses. Instead she is forced into service as cavalier to her lifelong antagonist, Harrowhark Nonagesimus, a brilliant necromancer summoned to compete in lethal trials for power and immortality. As the heirs of the Emperor’s Houses explore a haunted facility and contestants begin to die, the novel unfolds as a queer, darkly humorous investigation of loyalty, ambition, and survival.

Book 1 of The Locked Tomb series

Magic Science Fiction LGBTQ Queer Horror Lesbian Sword and Sorcery Female Protagonist Necromancer
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106 The Last Sun

The Last Sun

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Rated 4.18 out of 5 stars, based on 13,118 reviews.

The Last Sun (The Tarot Sequence, #1) by K.D. Edwards follows Rune Saint John, the final heir of the fallen Sun Court, as he searches for Lady Judgment’s missing son, Addam, in the island city of New Atlantis. Accompanied by his bodyguard Brand, Rune navigates the complex social and political landscape of Atlantean nobility while uncovering a deeper mystery involving a legendary creature tied to his family’s tragic past. This urban fantasy blends elements of magic, mystery, and queer romance within a richly imagined setting.

Book 1 of The Tarot Sequence series

Magic Romance Gods Monsters Urban Fantasy Mystery War LGBTQ Queer Mythology Ruling Class Gay Political Intrigue Male Protagonist
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107 The Wolf at the Door

The Wolf at the Door

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Rated 4.18 out of 5 stars, based on 13,583 reviews.

The Wolf at the Door by Charlie Adhara introduces FBI-adjacent agent Cooper Dayton, whose near-fatal encounter with a werewolf forces him into the secretive Bureau of Special Investigations. Assigned to a string of unusual deaths, Cooper is partnered with Oliver Park, a werewolf operative from The Trust, an organization meant to regulate and represent shifters. As they track a killer whose methods unsettle both human and paranormal authorities, Cooper’s ingrained distrust of werewolves clashes with his growing attraction to Park. The novel blends urban fantasy, gay romance, and procedural mystery, following two reluctant partners whose professional alliance and personal connection are tested by rising tensions and an increasingly dangerous case.

Book 1 of Big Bad Wolf series

Romance Shapeshifters Mystery Supernatural LGBTQ Werewolves Gay Male Protagonist Suspense
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108 Black Sun

Black Sun

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Rated 4.18 out of 5 stars, based on 55,479 reviews.

Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse opens a sweeping fantasy trilogy rooted in the cultures and cosmologies of pre-Columbian America. In the holy city of Tova, a winter solstice celebration is overshadowed by a forbidden solar eclipse, threatening religious balance and political stability. As factions maneuver for power, the Teek sea captain Xiala sails toward Tova with Serapio, a blind and scarred young man shaped by prophecy and dangerous ritual. Blending high fantasy with Indigenous-inspired worldbuilding, queer representation, and rising tensions between faith, magic, and empire, the novel follows intersecting destinies on the brink of upheaval.

Book 1 of Between Earth and Sky series

Fantasy Magic Gods LGBTQ Queer Political Intrigue Male Protagonist
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109 Revelations

Revelations

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Rated 4.17 out of 5 stars, based on 2,455 reviews.

Revelations by Nik Knight introduces Riley Shepard, a college student whose ordinary expectations collapse when he discovers that angels and demons are real—and that a group of powerful guardian angels has been assigned to protect him. Drawn into an urban fantasy world of paranormal threats, Riley must adapt quickly while confronting a slow-building romantic and sexual awakening toward his guardians. The story blends hurt/comfort dynamics, queer polyamorous tension, and questions of trust and safety as Riley learns what it means to be both vulnerable and protected. As the opening volume in the Fire & Brimstone series, this book sets up an ongoing arc of danger, desire, and chosen family.

Book 1 of Fire & Brimstone series

Harem Demons Romance Urban Fantasy Polyamory Angels Gay College Male Protagonist Slow Burn
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110 Tournament of Losers

Tournament of Losers

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Rated 4.17 out of 5 stars, based on 5,263 reviews.

Tournament of Losers by Megan Derr follows Rath, a commoner who wants nothing more than an uneventful life in a vaguely historical fantasy kingdom. His plans collapse when his father's gambling debts put him at the mercy of a local crime lord, leaving Rath only days to find an impossible sum. A friend suggests an unlikely solution: enter the rare Tournament of Losers, where ordinary citizens compete for the chance to marry into noble or royal families, receiving living funds during the contest. As Rath navigates trials, court politics, and unexpected romantic possibilities with other men, this queer M/M fantasy romance explores class, obligation, and the cost of survival.

Book 1 of Legacy of Charlet series

Fantasy Romance LGBTQ Queer Low Fantasy Ruling Class Gay Political Intrigue Strong Protagonist Male Protagonist
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111 The Engineered Throne

The Engineered Throne

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Rated 4.17 out of 5 stars, based on 1,849 reviews.

The Engineered Throne by Megan Derr follows Lord Vellem, a gifted military engineer whose talent for roads and bridges offers only partial escape from a brutal upbringing and a family broken by addiction and neglect. When his brother arranges a political marriage to a prince from their nation’s oldest rival, Vellem is drawn into a fragile peace that depends on both his technical expertise and his willingness to trust unfamiliar allies. Set in a secondary-world fantasy with royal courts, military structures, and the looming presence of war, the novel blends m/m romance with questions of loyalty, duty, and reconstruction after loss. As tragedy disrupts his new life, Vellem must confront whether he can rebuild not only shattered infrastructure but also the damaged bonds between families and kingdoms.

Book 1 of Unbreakable Soldiers series

Romance Dragons War Military Fiction LGBTQ Queer Drama Ruling Class Gay Political Intrigue Male Protagonist
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112 A Ferry of Bones & Gold

A Ferry of Bones & Gold

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Rated 4.17 out of 5 stars, based on 9,134 reviews.

In A Ferry of Bones & Gold, Hailey Turner introduces Patrick Collins, a weary special agent for the Supernatural Operations Agency whose unpaid debt to the gods drags him into a brutal case in New York City. As an immortal vanishes and ritual murders marked by demonic magic surface, Patrick is forced to confront both his past battles with the Dominion Sect and the limits of his own power. His investigation entangles him with Jonothon de Vere, a dangerous werewolf whose presence complicates the already fraught mix of divine bargains, occult conspiracies, and supernatural politics. Blending urban fantasy, paranormal mystery, and a gay romantic subplot, the novel follows Patrick as he navigates shapeshifters, vampires, and vengeful deities in a world where every favor owed has a cost.

Book 1 of Soulbound series

Demons Romance Gods Urban Fantasy Shapeshifters War Vampires LGBTQ Gay Male Protagonist
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113 The Legend of Nightfall

The Legend of Nightfall

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Rated 4.17 out of 5 stars, based on 2,493 reviews.

The Legend of Nightfall by Mickey Zucker Reichert follows a notorious thief and assassin whose many identities have made him both legend and rumor, perhaps even a demon in human form. Captured by a king who understands the danger he represents, Nightfall is bound by magic and sworn duty to protect an idealistic young prince on a perilous quest. As they navigate hostile realms, political schemes, and sorcerous threats, Nightfall must balance his lethal skills with his reluctant role as guardian. Blending epic and high fantasy with sword-and-sorcery action, the novel centers on a morally complex male protagonist whose past crimes collide with his enforced loyalty to the crown.

Book 1 of Nightfall series

Fantasy Adventure Magic Demons Adult Science Fiction Epic Fantasy High Fantasy Queer Sword and Sorcery Political Intrigue Assassins Strong Protagonist Male Protagonist
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114 Primal Sin

Primal Sin

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Rated 4.17 out of 5 stars, based on 2,531 reviews.

Primal Sin by Ariana Nash continues a dark urban fantasy romance where demons and angels wage a covert war over modern-day London. Severn, a demon shaped by loss and driven by vengeance, hides behind an intricate façade of lies while serving alongside his sworn enemy, the powerful guardian angel Mikhail. As Mikhail unknowingly relies on and grows closer to Severn, their enemies-to-lovers connection deepens within a world of paranormal conflict and moral ambiguity. When Severn’s long-planned retribution against the angels begins, both men must confront the cost of desire, loyalty, and betrayal in a battle that threatens them as much as their warring factions.

Book 1 of Primal Sin series

Demons Romance Urban Fantasy War Dark Fantasy LGBTQ Angels Enemies To Lovers Gay Revenge Male Protagonist
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115 Foundryside

Foundryside

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Rated 4.17 out of 5 stars, based on 56,320 reviews.

Foundryside (The Founders Trilogy, #1) by Robert Jackson Bennett follows Sancia Grado, a skilled thief in the city of Tevanne, who steals a powerful artifact linked to the magical technology of scriving. This technology allows objects to be imbued with sentience through coded commands and has been exploited by the ruling Merchant Houses to enforce a rigid capitalist order. As Sancia becomes entangled in a conflict over control of the artifact, she must navigate political intrigue and harness its power to survive. The novel explores themes of magic, technology, and transformation within a high fantasy setting that includes queer and LGBT elements.

Book 1 of The Founders Trilogy series

Fantasy Magic Gods Epic Fantasy Monsters War LGBTQ Queer Thriller Lesbian Low Fantasy Rebellion Political Intrigue Strong Protagonist Female Protagonist
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116 Not Dead Yet

Not Dead Yet

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Rated 4.17 out of 5 stars, based on 2,825 reviews.

Not Dead Yet by Jenn Burke introduces Wes Cooper, an immortal “not-ghost” who slips between the living world and a spectral otherplane, using his unusual magic to recover stolen property in a modern urban setting. When he stumbles across a genuine murder for the first time, his work collides with official police business and with Detective Hudson Rojas, the ex-boyfriend who once walked out of his life. Their uneasy partnership to solve the case pulls them into a paranormal mystery involving ghosts, danger, and buried secrets, while rekindling a complicated romance between two men with decades of history. The novel blends urban fantasy, gay romance, and supernatural investigation, with vampires and other paranormal elements shaping both the stakes and the emotional tension.

Book 1 of Not Dead Yet series

Romance Supernatural Vampires Gay Male Protagonist Ghosts Suspense Detective
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117 A Rival Most Vial: Potioneering for Love and Profit

A Rival Most Vial: Potioneering for Love and Profit

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Rated 4.16 out of 5 stars, based on 2,871 reviews.

A Rival Most Vial: Potioneering for Love and Profit by R.K. Ashwick follows Ambrose Beake, a reserved half-elf renowned for running the only potion shop in his small fantasy city, until Eli, a charming newcomer, opens a rival store directly across the street. Their escalating competition over prices, customers, and magical products turns the quiet town into a battleground of potioneering skill and charisma. When the mayor orders them to collaborate on a single, high-stakes commission, Ambrose and Eli are forced into close quarters where professional tension begins to blur into romantic attraction. Blending cozy fantasy, comedy, and queer enemies-to-lovers romance, the novel focuses on character dynamics, magical craftsmanship, and the slow shift from rivalry to partnership.

Book 1 of Side Quest Row series

Fantasy Magic Comedy Romance Cozy LGBTQ Queer Enemies To Lovers Male Protagonist Small Town
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118 The Door Into Fire

The Door Into Fire

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Rated 4.16 out of 5 stars, based on 964 reviews.

The Door Into Fire by Diane Duane follows Herewiss, Prince of the Brightwood, the first man in ages to bear the dangerous Power of the Flame yet remain unable to wield it. Torn between loyalty and self-mastery, he aids his closest friend, the dispossessed prince Freelorn, using learned sorcery and the help of Sunspark, a mysterious, gender-shifting fire-being, to break a siege. As Freelorn struggles to reclaim his throne, Herewiss must decide whether to commit fully to a human war or seek an ancient castle whose gateways to other worlds may finally unlock his magic. Blending epic fantasy, queer romance, and mythic adventure, the novel explores power, identity, and chosen bonds amid looming conflict.

Book 1 of The Tale of the Five series

Adventure Magic Romance Dragons Epic Fantasy Monsters War LGBTQ Queer Mythology Sword and Sorcery Ruling Class Gay Political Intrigue Male Protagonist
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119 The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet

The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet

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Rated 4.16 out of 5 stars, based on 189,512 reviews.

The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers follows Rosemary Harper, a reserved young clerk who signs on to the aging tunneling ship Wayfarer to escape her past and see more of the galaxy. Among a small, eccentric crew that includes alien species, queer relationships, and a strong female captain, she gradually learns to navigate both interspecies politics and intimate personal bonds. When the Wayfarer accepts a lucrative contract to create a wormhole link to a distant, volatile region of space, routine travel turns into a series of risky encounters that test their ethics as much as their survival skills. This character-focused space opera blends adventure with quiet, adult reflections on chosen family, identity, and belonging.

Book 1 of Wayfarers series

Fantasy Adventure Adult Science Fiction Space Opera LGBTQ Queer Female Protagonist
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120 The Priory of the Orange Tree

The Priory of the Orange Tree

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Rated 4.16 out of 5 stars, based on 286,709 reviews.

The Priory of the Orange Tree (The Roots of Chaos, #1) by Samantha Shannon is a fantasy novel set in a world where the House of Berethnet has ruled the queendom of Inys for a millennium. Queen Sabran the Ninth faces pressure to produce an heir amid threats from assassins, while her lady-in-waiting Ead Duryan secretly protects her using forbidden magic. Across the sea, Tané trains to become a dragonrider but confronts a pivotal choice that could change her fate. The story explores political tension between East and West as ancient forces of chaos begin to stir.

Book 1 of The Roots of Chaos series

Fantasy Magic Adult Romance Dragons Epic Fantasy Monsters High Fantasy War Medieval LGBTQ Queer Lesbian Mythology Sword and Sorcery Ruling Class Political Intrigue Assassins Strong Protagonist Female Protagonist
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121 Spectred Isle

Spectred Isle

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Rated 4.16 out of 5 stars, based on 4,359 reviews.

Spectred Isle by K.J. Charles is a queer historical fantasy romance set in the uneasy aftermath of the First World War. Disgraced archaeologist Saul Lazenby, reduced to working for an occult-obsessed patron he does not take seriously, is forced to reconsider his skepticism when his assignments lead to genuinely uncanny and dangerous events. His path keeps crossing that of Randolph Glyde, a reserved and sharp-tongued practitioner of arcane arts burdened with the obligations of an old magical lineage. As Saul and Randolph confront escalating paranormal disturbances in a war-scarred England, suspicion and mistrust give way to reluctant partnership and a slow-building attraction that entwines personal stakes with the fate of Saul’s life and soul.

Book 1 of Green Men series

Magic Romance Mystery War Supernatural LGBTQ Queer Gay Male Protagonist
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122 Impromptu Match

Impromptu Match

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Rated 4.16 out of 5 stars, based on 6,285 reviews.

Impromptu Match by Lily Mayne follows Taylor Hough, a self-described ordinary office worker whose monotonous corporate life is upended by a mistaken identity. Drawn into a secret professional wrestling league hidden beneath his workplace, Taylor slowly realizes that the wrestlers, staff, and audience are not simply eccentric but genuinely otherworldly. At the center of this paranormal urban fantasy setting is Holt Hector, the enigmatic and striking owner whose interest in Taylor pulls him deeper into a queer monster romance he never expected. As Taylor navigates this strange new reality and his growing attraction to Holt, the novel blends humor, fantasy, and gay romance in a world where the line between performance and monstrous truth has vanished.

Book 1 of Goliaths of Wrestling series

Comedy Romance Monsters Supernatural LGBTQ Queer Sports Contemporary Gay Male Protagonist
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123 Dark Rise

Dark Rise

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Rated 4.16 out of 5 stars, based on 41,927 reviews.

Dark Rise by C.S. Pacat is a young adult historical fantasy set in an alternate London where the remnants of an ancient magical war are stirring back to life. Sixteen-year-old Will, a dock worker hunted by the people who murdered his mother, is drawn into the secretive order of the Stewards, guardians who have waited centuries for the Dark King’s return. As Will trains in magic and uncovers his connection to a forgotten conflict between Light and Dark, old loyalties and rivalries resurface among those reborn into their former roles. The novel blends queer romance, moral ambiguity, and rising tension as Will and his allies struggle to stop a catastrophic history from repeating itself.

Book 1 of Dark Rise series

Magic Romance Epic Fantasy Young Adult War LGBTQ Queer Male Protagonist
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124 Hexbreaker

Hexbreaker

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Rated 4.15 out of 5 stars, based on 4,085 reviews.

Hexbreaker by Jordan L. Hawk blends historical fantasy, paranormal mystery, and slow-burn romance in Gilded Age New York. Tom Halloran, an Irish police officer hiding his criminal past with the O’Connell tunnel gang, is forced to confront old secrets when a brutal killing on his beat appears linked to the same deadly magic that once destroyed his crew. Cat shifter Cicero, a sharp-tongued bohemian familiar, is already tracking a missing friend and a suspicious death when his path collides with Tom’s, and he recognizes the wary patrolman as his destined witch. As they investigate a widening magical conspiracy that endangers the city, both men must weigh forbidden attraction, class and cultural divides, and the cost of exposing the truth in a world hostile to their powers and their relationship.

Book 1 of Hexworld series

Magic Romance Urban Fantasy Shapeshifters Mystery Supernatural LGBTQ Gay Male Protagonist
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125 Demons Do It Better

Demons Do It Better

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Rated 4.15 out of 5 stars, based on 7,388 reviews.

Demons Do It Better by Louisa Masters follows an overworked human admin assistant employed by the Community of Species Government, an organization overseen by Lucifer and staffed largely by demons and shapeshifters. As the only human in a paranormal bureaucracy, he juggles chaotic coworkers while trying to avoid Gideon Bailey, a demon with whom he shared an ill-timed one-night stand. A promotion forces them into close collaboration just as reports surface of pregnant people disappearing and rumors of dangerous genetic experiments spread through the supernatural community. The book blends urban fantasy, gay romance, and paranormal intrigue as workplace tensions collide with a high-stakes investigation.

Book 1 of Hidden Species series

Demons Romance Urban Fantasy Shapeshifters Mystery Supernatural Vampires Gay Male Protagonist
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126 The Capital

The Capital

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Rated 4.14 out of 5 stars, based on 3,406 reviews.

The Capital by A.H. Lee follows Prince Roland, a war-weary knight returning to a capital city reshaped by conflict, grief, and political uncertainty. Seeking distraction in a familiar tavern, he meets Sairis, a reserved visiting scholar whose guarded manner hides dangerous secrets and forbidden magic. When Roland discovers that his intriguing stranger is the necromancer his sister has summoned to advise on the war, both men must navigate court intrigue, old enmities, and their growing attraction. Blending historical-feeling fantasy, necromancy, and an enemies-to-lovers gay romance, the novel focuses on intimacy, vulnerability, and uneasy alliances in a world where magic is feared and desire can be perilous.

Book 1 of The Knight and the Necromancer series

Fantasy Magic Romance LGBTQ Enemies To Lovers Gay Strong Protagonist Male Protagonist Necromancer
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127 Kick at the Darkness

Kick at the Darkness

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Rated 4.13 out of 5 stars, based on 5,861 reviews.

Kick at the Darkness by Keira Andrews blends post-apocalyptic horror with paranormal romance as a sudden outbreak turns ordinary people into feral, zombie-like attackers. College student Parker Osborne, already isolated and frustrated after clashing with his teaching assistant Adam, is thrust into a night of violence where survival depends on the very man he resents. Forced into close quarters as society collapses, Parker discovers that Adam is a werewolf with his own secrets and vulnerabilities. The novel follows their uneasy alliance as enemies become lovers against a backdrop of dystopian danger, shapeshifters, and relentless threats, with an eventual happy ending for this gay romance.

Book 1 of Kick at the Darkness series

Romance Post Apocalyptic Dystopia Shapeshifters Zombies Horror Survival Enemies To Lovers Werewolves Gay College Strong Protagonist Male Protagonist
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128 To Shape a Dragon's Breath

To Shape a Dragon's Breath

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Rated 4.13 out of 5 stars, based on 13,223 reviews.

To Shape a Dragon's Breath by Moniquill Blackgoose follows Anequs, a fifteen-year-old Indigenous girl whose discovery of a dragon egg on the island of Masquapaug upends both her life and the fragile balance with the Anglish colonizers. Revered at home for her bond with the hatchling yet distrusted by the ruling power, she is forced into an Anglish dragon academy where failure means her dragon’s death. Navigating rigid expectations, cultural erasure, and a hostile curriculum, Anequs must reconcile her community’s traditions with the empire’s rules while refusing to abandon her own values. This young adult fantasy blends dragons, boarding-school politics, queer coming-of-age, and anti-colonial resistance in a setting that reads like alternate historical fiction.

Book 1 of Nampeshiweisit series

Fantasy Dragons Young Adult Historical Fiction LGBTQ Queer Coming Of Age Rebellion Political Intrigue Female Protagonist Academy
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129 Widdershins

Widdershins

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Rated 4.13 out of 5 stars, based on 9,983 reviews.

Widdershins by Jordan L. Hawk blends historical fantasy, occult mystery, and slow-burn gay romance in a late 19th-century New England seaport. Reserved linguist Percival Endicott Whyborne, more comfortable with obscure texts than people, is drawn into danger when former Pinkerton detective Griffin Flaherty asks him to translate a strange volume linked to a murderous cult. As they uncover sorcery, resurrected evil, and inhuman creatures beneath the town’s surface, Whyborne must confront both supernatural horrors and his long-denied attraction to another man. The novel balances atmospheric horror and investigative intrigue with the developing relationship between two men marked by grief, secrecy, and the possibility of trust.

Book 1 of Whyborne & Griffin series

Magic Romance Monsters Mystery LGBTQ Horror Gay Male Protagonist Detective
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130 Dance with the Devil

Dance with the Devil

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Rated 4.12 out of 5 stars, based on 3,059 reviews.

Dance with the Devil by Megan Derr follows Chris White, an unconventional detective working in an urban fantasy world crowded with demons, vampires, witches, goblins, and other supernatural beings. As a paranormal investigator with his own unusual origins, Chris takes on only the most intriguing cases, from bizarre magical rituals to dangerous runaway vampires and confrontations with powerful sorcerers. The novel blends fantasy, mystery, and romance with LGBT themes as Chris navigates both professional threats and personal entanglements. Across his investigations, he is drawn steadily closer to the most perilous figure of all: a demon lord who may be his greatest challenge.

Book 1 of Dance with the Devil series

Demons Romance Urban Fantasy Mystery Supernatural Vampires LGBTQ Gay Male Protagonist Detective
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131 Origin

Origin

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Rated 4.12 out of 5 stars, based on 4,737 reviews.

Origin by A.J. Sherwood and Jocelynn Drake introduces Cameron, a newly graduated mechanical engineer who travels to Germany hoping to step away from a life path chosen for him. Instead, he uncovers a buried magical heritage, attracts dangerous attention from enemies with hidden motives, and is unexpectedly claimed by a supposedly vanished Fire Dragon clan. At the center of this urban fantasy is Cameron’s reluctant bond with Alric, a scarred dragon king and fated mate whose protective nature clashes with Cameron’s independence. Blending dragons, mages, and paranormal politics with a slow-building gay romance, the novel follows Cameron as he weighs duty, danger, and desire to decide whether this chaotic new world is actually where he belongs.

Book 1 of Scales 'N' Spells series

Magic Romance Dragons Urban Fantasy Shapeshifters LGBTQ Gay Male Protagonist
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132 Fated Mates and How to Woo Them

Fated Mates and How to Woo Them

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Rated 4.12 out of 5 stars, based on 3,499 reviews.

Fated Mates and How to Woo Them by A.J. Sherwood is a light, paranormal college romance set in an urban fantasy world of vampires and fated bonds. Chase, a busy fraternity member, barely notices alumnus Ronan until an accident forces him to offer his own blood, triggering an unexpected and intense reaction. As Ronan realizes Chase might be uniquely compatible with vampires—or even something rarer—the two men navigate attraction, confusion, and a distinctly unchill level of interest. Expect a fast-paced mix of gay romance, supernatural discovery, and over-the-top confrontations with dangerous enemies, all delivered with a focus on humor and affectionate chaos rather than angst.

Book 1 of Fated Mates series

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133 Five Minutes Longer

Five Minutes Longer

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Rated 4.12 out of 5 stars, based on 3,551 reviews.

Five Minutes Longer by Victoria Sue blends urban fantasy, science fiction, and romance in a contemporary setting where enhanced humans are weaponized against terrorism. Finn, whose past includes family trauma, homophobia, and undiagnosed dyslexia, sees his hopes of joining the FBI destroyed until he is recruited into an experimental task force. Assigned to partner with a powerful enhanced operative who openly doubts him, Finn must prove his worth while navigating dangerous missions and internal team tensions. As the threat from a lethal terrorist group escalates, the growing emotional connection between the two men becomes as risky as the enemies they face.

Book 1 of Enhanced World series

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134 Sufficiently Advanced Magic

Sufficiently Advanced Magic

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Rated 4.11 out of 5 stars, based on 27,159 reviews.

Sufficiently Advanced Magic (Arcane Ascension, #1) by Andrew Rowe follows Corin Cadence as he enters the Serpent Spire, a massive tower filled with shifting rooms, traps, and monsters. Set in a high fantasy world where survivors gain magical attunements, Corin aims to reach the top floor to confront the spire’s goddess and uncover his missing brother’s fate. The novel explores themes of magic, survival, and alliance-building within a complex and dangerous environment.

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Magic Monsters War LGBTQ Progression Fantasy Revenge Strong Protagonist Tower Climbing Academy Male Protagonist
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135 The High King's Golden Tongue

The High King's Golden Tongue

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Rated 4.11 out of 5 stars, based on 6,216 reviews.

The High King's Golden Tongue by Megan Derr is a queer fantasy romance set in an empire strained by war and politics. Prince Allen, raised to emulate his powerful mother and trained as a diplomatic consort, arrives at court prepared to serve the High King, only to be dismissed as ornamental and irrelevant. High King Sarrica, still grieving his late warrior consort and consumed by military strategy, rejects Allen as unsuitable while his realm edges toward greater conflict. As political pressures mount and royal expectations collide, the story traces how a refined statesman and a battle-hardened ruler confront prejudice, duty, and unexpected attraction within a royal court.

Book 1 of Tales of the High Court series

Romance War LGBTQ Queer Enemies To Lovers Drama Ruling Class Gay Political Intrigue Male Protagonist
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136 Luck in the Shadows

Luck in the Shadows

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Rated 4.11 out of 5 stars, based on 23,453 reviews.

Luck in the Shadows by Lynn Flewelling introduces Alec of Kerry, a young man wrongly imprisoned and facing execution, whose fate changes when he meets his enigmatic cellmate, Seregil of Rhiminee. Seregil, a noble-born spy and thief, recruits Alec as his apprentice, drawing him into a world of clandestine missions, political intrigue, and hidden magic. As they travel across a richly imagined high fantasy realm, the two men uncover a dangerous conspiracy tied to an impending war, forcing them to confront enemies both seen and unseen. Blending adventure, slow-burn queer romance, and espionage, the novel follows their evolving partnership as they risk everything to unravel a plot that threatens their lives and their world.

Book 1 of Nightrunner series

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137 Galen

Galen

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Rated 4.10 out of 5 stars, based on 6,771 reviews.

Galen by Jaclyn Osborn blends urban fantasy and paranormal romance in a modern setting where angels, demons, and cursed warriors move in the shadows of everyday life. Simon, a quiet antique shop owner, becomes a target for demonic forces after acquiring a strange box and crossing paths with Galen, a volatile thief who reveals himself as the son of a fallen angel. Tasked with defending humanity and burdened with the sin of Wrath, Galen has sworn off love, but Simon’s curiosity and vulnerability complicate that vow as danger closes in. As the mystery of the box deepens, the story focuses on growing attraction, supernatural conflict, and the cost of protecting an ordinary human in an increasingly hostile world.

Book 1 of Sons of the Fallen series

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138 The Bone Doll's Twin

The Bone Doll's Twin

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Rated 4.10 out of 5 stars, based on 13,324 reviews.

The Bone Doll's Twin by Lynn Flewelling opens a dark fantasy saga set in Skala, a kingdom unraveling under a usurper king whose fear of prophecy turns royal daughters into targets. To preserve the prophesied heir, a princess is transformed by forbidden magic into Tobin, a boy raised in secrecy and shadowed by restless spirits and political suspicion. As plague, war, and religious unrest spread, Tobin’s guarded upbringing among wizards, outcasts, and a haunted household steadily reveals the cost of survival in a violently patriarchal court. Blending epic and high fantasy with queer and gender-bent themes, the novel follows Tobin’s uneasy path toward an identity that threatens both the throne and the fragile balance of Skala.

Book 1 of Tamír Triad series

Magic Epic Fantasy War LGBTQ Queer Political Intrigue Transgender
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139 The Jasmine Throne

The Jasmine Throne

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Rated 4.10 out of 5 stars, based on 39,295 reviews.

The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri opens a new epic fantasy trilogy set in an Indian history–inspired empire on the brink of upheaval. Malini, a princess confined by her tyrant brother to a crumbling temple once famed for its deathless waters, plots revenge from enforced seclusion. Priya, a maidservant who secretly wields forbidden magic and carries the past of a lost priestess, climbs to Malini’s chambers each night hoping to remain unnoticed. When Malini discovers Priya’s hidden power, the two women form a fraught alliance that blends political rebellion, slow-burn queer romance, and dark magic as they challenge an empire’s foundations.

Book 1 of The Burning Kingdoms series

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140 Bloodraven

Bloodraven

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Rated 4.10 out of 5 stars, based on 4,336 reviews.

Bloodraven by P.L. Nunn follows Yhalen, a young man from an isolated forest tribe whose capture by ogre raiders shatters his sheltered life. Brutal treatment and the awakening of dangerous, ancient magic place him in the possession of Bloodraven, a feared war leader of mixed ogre and human heritage. As Yhalen resists his new master, their relationship develops within a framework of sexual domination, punishment, and reluctant dependence, blending dark erotica with enemies-to-lovers romance. Drawn into violent conflicts, shifting alliances, and forbidden sorcery condemned by his own people, Yhalen must navigate abuse, desire, and power in a harsh paranormal world where survival carries a heavy personal cost.

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141 Crier's War

Crier's War

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Rated 4.10 out of 5 stars, based on 54,360 reviews.

Crier's War (Crier's War, #1) by Nina Varela is set in the kingdom of Rabu, where the Automae—artificial beings once created as royal playthings—have seized control from humans following the War of Kinds. The story follows Ayla, a human servant determined to avenge her family by targeting Lady Crier, the Sovereign’s daughter who was engineered for perfection and poised to inherit power. As Crier navigates her arranged engagement to Scyre Kinok and uncovers unsettling truths about her father’s rule, her path intersects with Ayla’s in a complex exploration of loyalty and identity within a vividly constructed fantasy world.

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Fantasy Magic Romance Young Adult War Medieval LGBTQ Queer Lesbian Survival Enemies To Lovers Ruling Class Reincarnation Revenge Rebellion Political Intrigue Strong Protagonist Non-human Protagonist Female Protagonist
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142 Lord of the White Hell, Book 1

Lord of the White Hell, Book 1

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Rated 4.10 out of 5 stars, based on 5,776 reviews.

Lord of the White Hell, Book 1 by Ginn Hale introduces Kiram Kir-Zaki, a gifted young mechanist whose admission to the elite Sagrada Academy makes him both an outsider and a target. As the first Haldiim student in a rigid Cadeleonian institution, he faces prejudice that escalates from hostility to violence. His uneasy alliance with Javier Tornesal, a charismatic duelist and heir to a dukedom rumored to be cursed by the White Hell, draws him into dangerous political and magical intrigues. Blending school drama, slow-burn queer romance, and arcane forces with a touch of steampunk technology, this fantasy novel follows two young men whose secrets and loyalties could cost them their lives.

Book 1 of The Cadeleonian Series series

Fantasy Magic Romance LGBTQ Queer Gay Political Intrigue Academy Male Protagonist
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143 A Taste of Gold and Iron

A Taste of Gold and Iron

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Rated 4.08 out of 5 stars, based on 13,479 reviews.

A Taste of Gold and Iron by Alexandra Rowland is an adult fantasy romance set in Arasht, a kingdom inspired by Ottoman-era courts and intricate palace politics. After a public clash with a powerful ambassador leaves shy prince Kadou disgraced, he is tasked with investigating a break-in at a royal guild to prove his loyalty to his sister, the queen. Assigned to protect him is Evemer, a disciplined and distant bodyguard whose initial disdain complicates their growing connection. As they uncover a conspiracy involving heretical counterfeiting in a world where some royals can taste the truth of precious metals with their fingertips, the investigation threatens both the realm’s financial stability and Kadou’s already precarious standing, blending queer romance with political intrigue.

Book 1 of Mahisti Dynasty series

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144 The Thousand Names

The Thousand Names

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Rated 4.06 out of 5 stars, based on 20,695 reviews.

The Thousand Names by Django Wexler blends military fantasy with subtle supernatural forces in a desert frontier setting. Captain Marcus d’Ivoire, stranded with a battered Vordanai colonial garrison after a local uprising, must hold a fragile outpost together while navigating shifting loyalties and imperial politics. Among his soldiers is Winter Ihernglass, a woman serving in disguise whose unexpected promotion forces her to balance secrecy, leadership, and survival in brutal campaigns. Their fortunes hinge on Colonel Janus bet Vhalnich, a brilliant and unsettling commander whose strategic brilliance and interest in forbidden magic suggest ambitions that reach far beyond restoring order, giving this epic fantasy a tense mix of battlefield tactics, political stakes, and emerging queer perspectives.

Book 1 of The Shadow Campaigns series

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