Top LGBTQ+ Science Fiction Literature

The best LGBTQ+ Science Fiction includes The Clockmaker of Filigree Avenue, To Be Taught, If Fortunate Audiobook, The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet (1st Edition) and many others as mentioned below.

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The Clockmaker of Filigree Avenue

  • Enchanting Victorian London setting with magical elements.
  • Mysterious watchmaker and his clockwork creations.
  • Intriguing plot twists and unexpected loyalties.
  • Blend of historical events and fantasy storytelling.
  • Captivating characters with rich backstories.
  • Explores themes of friendship and trust.
  • Immersive narrative that transports readers globally.
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  • Price Range: $17.35
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To Be Taught, If Fortunate Audiobook

  • Stand-alone science fiction novella by acclaimed author.
  • Explores revolutionary somaforming for space exploration.
  • Follows astronauts on mission to distant exoplanets.
  • Highlights ecological survey of four habitable worlds.
  • Ariadne chronicles her journey through form and time.
  • Addresses transformation of Earth’s culture during exploration.
  • A captivating blend of adventure and scientific discovery.
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  • Price Range: $14.17
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The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet (1st Edition)

  • Award-winning science fiction series debut.
  • Features a diverse, quirky crew aboard the Wayfarer.
  • Explores themes of family, trust, and adventure.
  • Rosemary seeks escape from her mysterious past.
  • Exciting journey through space with unexpected challenges.
  • Combines lighthearted tone with thrilling plot twists.
  • Acclaimed by multiple prestigious literary awards and lists.
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  • Price Range: $23.62
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Some Desperate Glory by Emily Tesh - eBook

  • Thrilling queer space opera debut by Emily Tesh.
  • Winner of prestigious Hugo and Arthur C. Clarke awards.
  • Explores identity and choices amidst devastating war.
  • Features a strong female protagonist, Kyr.
  • Acclaimed by prominent authors like V. E. Schwab.
  • Multiple starred reviews from major publications.
  • A must-read for SFF genre enthusiasts.
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  • Price Range: $12.99
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Save Your Human Invader eBook

  • Steamy MM alien romance in a sci-fi setting.
  • Forbidden love between human and alien worlds.
  • Strong character development with emotional depth.
  • Action-packed rescue mission in the jungle.
  • Explores themes of loyalty and belonging.
  • Mature content for adult readers only.
  • Part of the Coveted Bonds series.
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  • Price Range: $4.99
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Galaxy Ground Within: Wayfarers Novel (eBook)

  • Return to the acclaimed Wayfarers universe.
  • Explore the unremarkable planet Gora.
  • Meet diverse characters with unique backgrounds.
  • Experience heartwarming stories and imaginative adventures.
  • Discover the Five-Hop One-Stop's intriguing dynamics.
  • Witness unexpected connections during a technological failure.
  • Delve into themes of identity and destiny.
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  • Price Range: $13.99
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Bury Your Gays: A Chuck Tingle Ebook

  • Instant USA Today bestseller by Chuck Tingle.
  • Chilling tale of Hollywood's dark side.
  • Oscar nomination sparks deadly studio demands.
  • Monsters from past haunt Misha's future.
  • Critically acclaimed by Esquire and Parade.
  • Blood-soaked commentary on industry tropes.
  • Available without Digital Rights Management.
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  • Price Range: $13.99
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Some Desperate Glory (Paperback)

  • Queer space opera exploring war and identity.
  • Long-listed for prestigious literary awards in 2023.
  • Cinematic audio performance by Sena Bryer.
  • Gripping storytelling with time slips and AI.
  • Features powerful characters and complex world-building.
  • Kyr seeks revenge for Earth's destruction.
  • Escape into a wondrous and complicated universe.
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  • Price Range: $21.65
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Light from Uncommon Stars (eBook) by Ryka Aoki

  • Defiantly joyful adventure in California's San Gabriel Valley.
  • Cursed violins and Faustian bargains entwined in fate.
  • Features queer alien courtship over fresh-made donuts.
  • Hugo Award Finalist and National Bestseller recognition.
  • Explores magic, identity, curses, and hope themes.
  • Three women's lives intertwined through chance and destiny.
  • A family worth crossing the universe for discovered.
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  • Price Range: $11.99
10

Manhunt by Gretchen Felker-Martin [eBook]

  • Explosive post-apocalyptic survival tale.
  • Follows trans women and men on a grotesque journey.
  • Hunting feral men for survival and organ harvesting.
  • A modern horror masterpiece praised by critics.
  • Features complex relationships amid chaos and danger.
  • Named Best Horror Novel by multiple publications.
  • Written by acclaimed author Gretchen Felker-Martin.
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  • Price Range: $12.99
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The Galaxy and Ground Within: A Novel

  • Set in the Hugo Award-winning Galactic Commons.
  • Explores the unremarkable planet Gora.
  • Features a diverse cast of intriguing characters.
  • Combines heartwarming storytelling with imaginative adventure.
  • Centers around a space truck stop, the Five-Hop.
  • Delves into themes of identity and connection.
  • Engaging narrative with unexpected twists and turns.
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  • Price Range: $21.25
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Bury Your Gays (Audiobook, 1 Hour 45 Minutes)

  • 2025 Audie Award winner in Horror category.
  • Long-listed for multiple prestigious book awards.
  • Multicast narration enhances the listening experience.
  • Engaging satirical sci-fi with humor and horror.
  • Explores success and identity in Hollywood's dark side.
  • Heart-pounding story with unexpected twists and monsters.
  • By USA Today bestselling author Chuck Tingle.
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  • Price Range: $13.47
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Scatter: Heart of Heroes, Book 1

  • Deputy US Marshal Danielle "Danny" Martin's new assignment.
  • Superhero support detail for iconic lesbian hero, Focus.
  • Childhood crush complicates professional relationship with Focus.
  • Focus's mysterious fixation on Danny unfolds unexpectedly.
  • Time travel reveals secrets of Focus's past career.
  • Action-packed adventure with a twist of romance.
  • Explores themes of love, destiny, and heroism.
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  • Price Range: $15.04
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Some Desperate Glory (Paperback) by Emily Tesh

  • Instant National and International Bestseller!
  • Hugo Award Winner for Best Novel!
  • Thrilling queer space opera exploring identity and meaning.
  • Debut novel from Astounding Award Winner Emily Tesh.
  • Masterful storytelling with relentless, audacious twists.
  • Acclaimed by V. E. Schwab and John Scalzi.
  • A must-read for SFF genre enthusiasts!
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  • Price Range: $19.52
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Light from Uncommon Stars [Paperback]

  • Defiantly joyful adventure in California's San Gabriel Valley.
  • Cursed violins and Faustian bargains intertwine with destiny.
  • Features queer alien courtship and fresh-made donuts.
  • Shizuka Satomi's mission involves seven violin prodigies.
  • Katrina Nguyen's talent could change everything for Shizuka.
  • Meet Lan Tran, a retired starship captain.
  • A story of magic, identity, and hope unfolds.
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  • Price Range: $17.71
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Our Wives Under the Sea: A Novel

  • A haunting exploration of love and loss.
  • Finalist for prestigious literary awards.
  • Deeply immersive narrative set underwater.
  • Intriguing character dynamics between Leah and Miri.
  • Mixes suspense with lyrical prose.
  • Provokes reflection on personal relationships.
  • An impressive debut from author Julia Armfield.
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  • Price Range: $11.99
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Bone Dance: A Technophile's Fantasy (eBook)

  • Engaging techno-fantasy set in a post-apocalyptic world.
  • Follows Sparrow, a trader navigating a dangerous market.
  • Explores themes of mind control and self-discovery.
  • A finalist for multiple prestigious literary awards.
  • Combines elements of Tarot and voodoo mythology.
  • Praised for its high-voltage prose and storytelling.
  • A must-read for fans of cyberpunk and fantasy.
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  • Price Range: $1.99
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Bury Your Gays by Chuck Tingle

  • Instant USA Today bestseller by Chuck Tingle.
  • Explores success in a deadly Hollywood environment.
  • Oscar nomination leads to horrifying challenges.
  • Critically acclaimed; featured in top horror book lists.
  • Addresses LGBTQ+ representation in entertainment industry.
  • Mixes horror with social commentary and humor.
  • A gripping tale of survival and courage.
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  • Price Range: $17.60
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Stray Cat Strut: Journey to Becoming

  • Set in a dystopian 2057 cyberpunk world.
  • Follow Cat, a resourceful young orphan.
  • Experience thrilling alien invasions and magical battles.
  • Discover unique LitRPG mechanics and character development.
  • Engaging blend of humor, action, and adventure.
  • Explore themes of survival and resilience.
  • Perfect for fans of sci-fi and fantasy genres.
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  • Price Range: $2.99
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Poison: The Melanie Brown Ebook

  • Dave becomes a teenage girl unexpectedly.
  • Struggles with life as his son's new sister.
  • Navigates challenges of school and teenage life.
  • Explores family dynamics after a shocking transformation.
  • Faces the horrors of teenage relationships and boys.
  • Can he adapt to his new identity?
  • What happens when children see their parent as poison?
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  • Price Range: $3.49
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Gentlemen Prefer Villains: Book 2

  • Steamy MM romance between villain and normie.
  • Action-packed adventure in an intriguing American wasteland.
  • Forbidden love with a dangerously charming assistant.
  • Explores themes of loyalty and hidden powers.
  • Explicit content with superheroes and spicy moments.
  • Standalone book with interconnected characters and HEAs.
  • Perfect for 18+ readers seeking thrilling romance.
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  • Price Range: $29.66
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When the Third Moon Rises: MM Romance

  • Alien abduction leads to unexpected romance.
  • Rex navigates an intergalactic auction for survival.
  • Meets a caring, tentacled alien caretaker.
  • Develops feelings amidst strange circumstances.
  • Unexpected pregnancy complicates newfound happiness.
  • Spicy MM romance with a heartwarming ending.
  • Explores themes of love and acceptance across worlds.
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  • Price Range: $0.99
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Stray Cat Strut 2: Cyberpunk LitRPG

  • Action-packed cyberpunk adventure awaits in New Montreal.
  • Catherine “Cat” LeBlanc becomes a cybernetic samurai.
  • Join Cat and Gomorrah to rescue kidnapped children.
  • Face conspiracies involving powerful corporations and mercenaries.
  • Combat shapeshifting aliens threatening the town of Black Bear.
  • Explore Cat's struggles with newfound powers and responsibilities.
  • Second volume of the popular LitRPG sci-fi series.
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  • Price Range: $29.66
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Light From Uncommon Stars: A Novel

  • Joyful adventure in California's San Gabriel Valley.
  • Cursed violins and Faustian bargains intertwine lives.
  • Young transgender runaway discovers wild musical talent.
  • Complex relationships blossom over fresh-made donuts.
  • Entwined fates of three women unfold beautifully.
  • Magic, identity, and hope permeate the narrative.
  • A family worth crossing the universe for emerges.
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  • Price Range: $18.42
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Personal Space: Journey to Mars [eBook]

  • Exciting space adventure with unexpected romance.
  • Follow Asra and Luna on a daring rescue mission.
  • Sapphic romance exploring trust and communication.
  • Deaf mechanic Luna seeks recognition in space.
  • Asra’s loner lifestyle challenged by a surprising partner.
  • Life-threatening situations lead to heartwarming connections.
  • Adventure awaits on the journey to Mars.
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  • Price Range: $3.99
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New York Commune Oral History 2052-2072

  • Explores the New York Commune's revolutionary history.
  • Features diverse voices from the insurrection's participants.
  • Highlights personal stories of survival and resilience.
  • Reflects on the collapse of capitalist society.
  • Published for the twentieth anniversary of the Commune.
  • Offers insight into alternative social orders.
  • A compelling narrative of collective struggle and hope.
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  • Price Range: $15.04
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Aliens Defiant: Omega Alien Romance eBook

  • Lighthearted sci-fi m/m romance adventure.
  • Features a unique and rebellious alien race.
  • Follows Latif and Blaine's captivating relationship.
  • Explores themes of freedom and self-discovery.
  • Humans and aliens navigate complex emotions together.
  • Read prior books for full enjoyment.
  • Action-packed with humor and romance intertwined.
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  • Price Range: $4.99
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Notes from a Regicide (eBook) by Isaac Fellman

  • Heartfelt story of trans self-discovery.
  • Engaging narrative with a science-fictional twist.
  • Explores themes of love and loss.
  • Intimate portrayal of a trans family dynamic.
  • Richly relatable characters and experiences.
  • Written by award-winning author Isaac Fellman.
  • No DRM; easily accessible for readers.
  • Price Range: $14.99
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Up the Walls of the World (eBook)

  • Debut novel by acclaimed author Alice Sheldon.
  • Explores themes of telepathy and alien existence.
  • Features a self-aware leviathan, the Destroyer.
  • Set on planet Tyree facing extinction.
  • Combines psychological narrative with cosmic revelations.
  • Praise from major publications for Tiptree's work.
  • Unique blend of science fiction and human emotion.
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  • Price Range: $9.99
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Aether: Heart of Heroes, Book 3

  • Maggie gains superpowers after a lab explosion.
  • She becomes a test subject for superhero training.
  • Varsha, a speedster, supports her with ice cream.
  • Garrett, her friend’s ex, complicates everything further.
  • Maggie races against time to understand her powers.
  • She must stop a plot involving alien technology.
  • Action-packed story of friendship and reluctant heroism.
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  • Price Range: $18.37