From the New York Times bestselling author of Red, White & Royal Blue and One Last Stop comes a romantic comedy about chasing down what you want, only to find what you need…To get the girl, first you have to find her.
As someone who has always been a fan of romcoms, I’m super excited that this sub-genre is also uplifting queer stories. Let’s be honest: being a teenager and dealing with hormones is complex enough. When you add in experiencing attraction, it brings it to a new level. And, when the attraction you’re feeling deviates from what society is trying to label the “right” way, it makes it even more so complex.
So, to be able to see this type of love showcased for all the young people out there? It warms my heart more than I can say. Because everyone deserves to see themselves in the stories they read.
However, there are closed-minded people working to ban books that uplift this type of love. Why? Well, simply put, they’re bigots, and you can’t change my mind. I’ll get very Southern for a minute and say that really burns my biscuits. Love is love, and heterosexuality is not the default setting.
And, because of that, I feel it is even more important to boost these types of books up. The youth that are in this demographic need people to advocate for them and let them know that they, and their romantic relationships, are fine the way they are.
Here are a few of the good, queer, YA romcoms out there for your reading enjoyment.
Looking for more great queer YA and romcom reads? Check out:
A Plethora of Pride: 25+ LGBTQ Books for TeensHeartwarming Queer YA Books Like Netflix’s HEARTSTOPPER10 Queer Romcoms That Will Make You Swoon31 of the Best Queer Books with Happy Endings
