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Phoenix & Giovanni – Rayona Lovely Wilson
The mirror has always been the enemy. The reflection a mockery of the person I want to be. Every day I battle with gender and body dysphoria—it colors every aspect of my world.
I struggled with my own existence—until I meet Giovanni—an unexpected solace amidst life’s turmoil. A traumatic experience deepens our bond, birthing an unspoken trust between us.
Giovanni gives me the strength to embrace myself and to discover love and connection where chaos once reigned.
Now, I have to embark in a journey of self-discovery and learn to love myself and the person reflected in the mirror.
Representation: Non-Binary
Bud – Russell J Sanders
Shelly Sheridan is a teen ballet dancer who is suddenly faced with major changes in his life. In the midst of all this turmoil, a new friend suggests Shelly might be transgender, a concept young and innocent Shelly has never considered. Shelly, after support from family, begins to transition and blossom into the ballerina Shelley.
Representation: Trans Female, Trans Male
Awakening the Path – Angela Crandall
Mother taught me magic. No one knew what evil lurked in her past. Thanks to my father, it’s coming for me.
Representation: F/F
The Midnight Sun – Alexander Verlangen
Cove does not want to be matched. Matching changes everything. Every moment of Cove’s life has been documented using the most advanced AI system ever created. Every thought, every action, and every dream will be used to determine his perfect match.
Ciaran is a dutiful prince of the Space Nation. His family expects a political match. They demand a marriage that will expand their power. When Cove and Ciaran are matched, the world is thrown into chaos.
A love match between a surfer and a prince. One that tests the political and social boundaries between two feuding nations. Can love bring peace? Does the technology behind their matching even work? Does any of it matter when power demands their compliance?
Representation: M/M
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Recipe for Confidence – Samantha Picaro
A teen builds confidence through her graphic design portfolio and working at her cool aunt’s bakery, where they make cakes celebrating setbacks.
Representation: Aromantic, Asexual, Queer
Earth to Alis – Lex Carlow
On his graduation trip across Europe, a loner struggling with a painful past forms a bond with the class clown that forces him to confront his spiralling mental health.
Representation – M/M, Gender Non Conforming
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Before Once Upon a Time – E.K. Longmont
Noelle Winslow has the perfect life or so it seems from the outside. A small town Pastor’s daughter, with a secret she’s kept even from herself.
Then she meets Mae Kingsley, an out and proud lesbian at a school that doesn’t exactly celebrate diversity. Her love life is a disaster with her toxic ex and her budding crush on the poster child of heterosexuality.
Can they keep up appearances when partnered together for the school play? Or will their secrets be revealed.
Representation: F/F
Superficial – Diane Billas
Embark on a thrilling adventure with Lea and Jake as they navigate the unexpected twists and turns at the biggest superhero fan convention of the year. When Lea finds herself trapped in an elevator during the event with superstar Jake, also known as The Amazing Boy, they realize something sinister is afoot. With everyone at the convention frozen, including Lea’s friends, Lea and Jake must team up, along with some queer friends they meet along the way, to unravel the mystery behind the villainous acts plaguing Philadelphia. As they race against time, Lea grapples with whom to trust, while Jake uncovers startling truths about his own identity. A pulse-pounding journey filled with friendship, betrayal, and the ultimate quest for justice, will Lea and Jake save the day, or will supervillains prevail?
Representation: Pansexual, Demisexual
Does Love Always Win? – Diane Billas
Shorty can’t get into any of the guys she dates but when she has to show around the snarky pansexual new girl, she starts to understand why. They bond over their love of writing/reading and sparks begin to fly during a trip to the beach but when Shorty’s bitter ex finds out about Shorty’s crush, he hatches blackmail plot that she has to overcome to get her dream girl.
Representation: F/F
Hall of Shadows – Mariah Stillbrook
In the quiet life of Tess Moreau lies a remarkable power-her touch revives ashes, defying nature’s laws. When she uncovers a mysterious book linked to her grandmother and a witch’s coven, her journey begins. Guided by a cursed deck of oracle cards, Tess delves into The Hall of Shadows, a realm crafted by her ancestors. With each dimension traversed, she uncovers her true lineage-a descendant of mythical beings. As Tess’s humanity wanes, her destiny beckons. At journey’s end, she faces a choice: preserve or destroy the hall. In a tale of magic and identity, Tess’s odyssey may end, but her legacy is just beginning-a testament to the power within us all.
Representation: F/F
The Pool of Aeslin – Mariah Stillbrook
Unleash the magic within, and join Makayla Wood on a journey through a world on the brink of collapse. Garlandia is burning, its throne poisoned by a corrupt king, and seventeen-year-old Makayla knows the fight for her kingdom is only beginning. With her newfound powers and a connection to her elfin lover, Toby, she sets out to uncover the truth, only to discover that the past she’s been chasing may have darker roots than she ever imagined. As she delves deeper, she must confront betrayal, forbidden love, and a threat that will take her to the very heart of Garlandia’s magic – and beyond.
The Lost Erwain – Mariah Stillbrook
Embark on an enchanting journey with Makayla Wood, a 17-year-old prodigy destined for greatness in the human world. Makayla’s life takes an unexpected turn when she discovers her true identity—a rare and magical being with the power to change destinies. Faced with the challenge of embracing her heritage, Makayla delves into the whimsical realm of Garlandia, where she must battle the darkness that threatens her homeland.
As Makayla navigates her newfound powers and confronts the mysteries of Garlandia, she discovers an unlikely ally in Toby, the heir to the elven throne. Their forbidden connection, shrouded in intrigue and danger, adds a layer of complexity to Makayla’s quest for justice. Unraveling the secrets of her past, Makayla confronts a malevolent force seeking dark magic at the cost of innocent lives.
The Blood Accords: The Trials of Kithage – Krystal & Kimberly Wolfgang
The sequel to The Blood Accords: The Fox’s Den.
Fire, smoke, and betrayal weren’t the words Dark Fae Queen Wren Harlow thought she’d use to describe her wedding day. With fire at her fingertips, she has no choice but to go on a quest with Light Fae Princess Atrea Silverthorn, who she should be able to trust since Atrea proclaimed her love for her, right? Along the way she will face trials that will decide her fate as the new queen. Who and what she becomes is only for her to choose.
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