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• The Corruption of Hollis Brown

  Ancrum, K. (Kayla), 1991-

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  Hollis is searching for meaning in his small town, but instead he finds a ghost named Walt, with an axe to grind. When Walt possesses Hollis, they must find a way to save each other, and their small town.

• Where Shadows Bloom

  Bakewell, Catherine,

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  Ofelia’s mother disappeared after asking the king for refuge. She and her best friend, Lope, go to find her. In the palace, they find mysteries about the horrors that haunt their land and discover feelings for each other. A sapphic romantasy. 

• Messy Perfect

  Boteju, Tanya,

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  Cassie is the perfect daughter, student, and Catholic. When her old friend returns, she seeks to atone for her past. She forms a secret partnership to create a safe space for queer kids. She also secretly wants to open up about her sexuality. 

• The Last Bookstore on Earth

  Braun-Arnold, Lily,

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  After a storm ended her world, Liz lives in the bookstore she worked at. There she trades with other survivors. When Maeve breaks into the store Liz lets her stay. As they prepare for the next storm, the distrust they feel turns into something more.

• Infinity Alchemist

  Callender, Kacen,

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  In this world, magic is outlawed. Unless you attend Lancaster College of Alchemic Science. When Ash doesn't get into school, he takes a job as groundskeeper practicing alchemy in secret. Soon Ash is being blackmailed into finding the Book of Source.

• Ariel Crashes a Train

  Cole, Olivia A.,

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  Ariel's intrusive thoughts rule her life. Her rituals, like counting the kitchen knives, stop her from hurting people. During a summer job at a carnival, Ariel's new friends help her confront her Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. A novel in verse.

• Not for the Faint of Heart

  Croucher, Lex,

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  A hilarious story about Robbin Hood's lesbian granddaughter, Mariel. Mariel's father is captured. So, she leads the band of Merry Men and an annoying prisoner, Clem, on an impromptu rescue mission. Hijinks ensue, forcing Mariel to warm up to Clem.

• Those Pink Mountain Nights

  Ferguson, Jenny, 1985-

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  Berlin is shocked when she sees her missing classmate, Kiki, near the pizza parlor she works at. While she doesn't like her two co-workers, Cam and Jessie, they are forced together to find Kiki. Things get complicated as they search.

• Kirby's Lessons for Falling (in Love)

  Gao, Laura,

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  In this sapphic romance, Star rock climber Kirby and astrology geek Bex pair up to write a love advice column for their school newspaper. Kirby begins to fall for Bex and wonders what this means for her relationship with her family and church. 

• Messy Roots

  a Graphic Memoir of a Wuhanese American

  Gao, Laura,

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  This graphic novel memoir follows Gao's experiences as an immigrant from Wuhan, China. She recounts her life as a queer Chinese American growing up in Texas. She also deals with anti-Asian racism from the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Thirsty

  a Novel

  Hammonds, Jas,

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  Blake and her girlfriend, Ella, are pledging an elite sorority. But the pressure to be as good as Ella, a legacy, rich, pretty and popular- catches up to her and soon all she cares about is drinking. 

• Rani Choudhury Must Die

  Jaigirdar, Adiba,

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  Ex-best friends and now rivals, Meghna and Rani, discover they have been dating the same guy. They decide to team up to create an app that exposes cheaters. As they work together, they realize their feelings for each other may be more than platonic.

• The Deep Dark

  Ostertag, Molly Knox,

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  Mags has a secret with teeth. She works, takes care of her grandma, and has a girlfriend who has a boyfriend. Her secret keeps her from making bonds, until, Nessa, an old friend comes back to town. As darkness closes in will Nessa be able to help?  

• Last Night at the Telegraph Club

  Lo, Malinda,

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  America in 1954 is not a safe place for two girls to fall in love, especially not in Chinatown. Red-Scare paranoia threatens everyone. With deportation looming over Lily’s father, she and Kath will risk everything for their love.

• A Guide to the Dark

  Metoui, Meriam,

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  Stranded, best friends Mira and Layla check into Room 9 at the Wildwood Motel. They discover that eight people have died there. The girls must uncover the link between these deaths and Room 9. As well as face their growing feelings for each other.

• A Bánh Mì for Two

  Nguyen, Trinity,

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  When Vivi, a Vietnamese American college student, studies abroad in Vietnam, she meets Lan, a food blogger from Sài Gòn. As they explore the city together, these two foodies fall in love and heal past scars. 

• The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School

  Reyes, Sonora,

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  Yamilet is one of the few Mexican kids at her Catholic school - and gay. After being outed by her former best friend, she intends to fake being straight. It gets harder for her to hide who she is when she meets Bo, an openly queer classmate.

• Generation Queer

  Stories of Youth Organizers, Artists, and Educators

  Topping, Kimm,

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  From activists to artists this book of short biographies celebrates young queer leaders. The 30 young people in this book share what brings them joy, and what keeps them continuing to lead.