Pride Month is a time of celebration, reflection and recognition of the LGBTQIA+ community. It’s also the perfect time to discover literary works that celebrate diversity and love in all its forms. We offer you a selection of essential novels to enrich your library.
1. My Dear F***ing Prince – Casey McQuiston
Casey McQuiston hits hard with My Dear F***ing Prince, a modern royal romance that will keep you in suspense. Follow the story ofAlex Claremont Diazthe son of the President of the United States, and Henry, the prince of England. When a public altercation between the two young men threatens to spark a diplomatic scandal, their public relations teams concoct a fake friendship to ease tensions.
What begins as an intense rivalry quickly turns into a secret romance and passionate. Between the royal bonds And policiesthe two men must navigate a world that watches them closely, making their love story as complicated as it is intense.
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2. If it can be learned – Sophie Gonzales and Cale Dietrich
If it is learned is a sparkling collaboration between Sophie Gonzales and Cale Dietrich. We follow two rising music stars, Zach And Rubenwhich are part of the same boy band. Their life in the spotlight is filled with glamor, but also intense pressures. When a romance blossoms between them, they must navigate the challenges of being themselves in a world where the cameras of the press and fans alike are always trained on them.
Between the secretsTHE sacrifices and the confession, this book offers an intimate and moving look at the lives of young people discovering themselves and the cruelty of the music industry. An emotional and inspiring read that will resonate with many readers.
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3. Cinderella is dead – Kalynn Bayron
In Cinderella is dead, Kalynn Bayron reimagines the classic fairy tale. The story takes place in a kingdom in which young girls must attend a ball to find a husband, following in the footsteps of the legendary Cinderella. However, Sophiethe protagonist, dreams of another life, of a real love story, not with a Prince who will have chosen her, but with the girl of his dreams.
She flees the ball to escape this imposed destiny and discovers the truth about the tyrannical regime which controls her life and that of all the women in the kingdom. By addressing themes such as feminism And emancipationthis novel offers a story rich in emotions and twists and turns.
Available here: https://tidd.ly/3KzCyX8
4. One Last Stop – Casey McQuiston
Casey McQuiston returns with One Last Stop, a perfect blend of romance and science fiction. Follow Augusta cynical and lonely young woman who moves to New York and meets a certain Jane, who she seems to meet all the time on the subway. Problem, there is a wall of photos in the diner where August is a waitress, and on this famous wall is displayed a photo of Jane dated of 1970. August must not only solve this temporal mystery, but also deal with her growing feelings for her.
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5. The Night the Stars Went Out – Nine Gorman and Marie Alhinho
Life is unfortunately dotted with nights without stars, without lights, without colors. And from his young age, Finn has already experienced a lot, too much. He doesn’t know his father and his mother is in prison. After yet another foster family, he is sent to live with his uncle in the New Orleans.
In his new high school, his life takes on a real turning point when he meets the group of friends from Kenna. At first completely withdrawn, Finn will little by little forge links with his four new friends and one meeting in particular, that of Nate, will completely turn his life upside down. Thanks to this group, and his rapprochement with Nate, Finn will gradually realize that life is perhaps worth living and that it can even be pleasant from time to time.
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