## here are some of my favorite fantasy & science fiction books that I read in 2025!

honestly, it was very hard to narrow down because I had SO many in...

### Books Mentioned
- Our Sister’s Keeper by Jasmine Holmes
- Her Body and Other Parties: Stories by Carmen Maria Machado
- Delicate Condition by Danielle Valentine
- Girls Who Play Dead by Joelle Wellington
- Canon by Paige Lewis
- You Should Have Been Nicer to My Mom by Vincent Tirado
- Sick Kids in Love by Hannah Moskowitz
- The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar
- Open Throat by Henry Hoke
- Singer Distance by Ethan Chatagnier
- Until the Clock Strikes Midnight by Alechia Dow
- Open Water by Caleb Azumah Nelson
- Beautyland by Marie-Helene Bertino
- The Rage of Dragons by Evan Winter
- Fury by Shirley Marr

👗💄:
- shirt is from Hill House Home
- eyeshadow is The Lord of the Rings Middle Earth Palette from Glamlite and In A Trance from Colourpop
- eyeliner is Vegan Longwear Eyeliner (Ocean) from Pacifica Beauty
- shimmer is a single (Enchanted) from Adriana Nichole Cosmetics
- mascara is Clean Volume from Merit
- lip combo is Suede Matte Lip Liner (Moonwalk) from NYX Cosmetics and Wonder Blading Top Gloss (Holographic) from Wonderskin

thank you to Bindery Books, Sourcebooks Landmark, Simon Teen, Viking Books, William Morrow, Tordotcom, and Tin House for the gifted copies!

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## Here are some mind reader queer book recs for pride!

### Books Mentioned
- Pet by Akwaeke Emezi
- Hell Followed With Us by Andrew Joseph White
- Fawn’s Blood by Hal Schrieve
- The Space Between Worlds by Micaiah Johnson
- Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
- Station Six by S.J. Klapecki
- An Unkindness of Ghosts by Rivers Solomon
- The Maiden and Her Monster by Maddie Martinez
- Somadina by Akwaeke Emezi
- Dauntless by Elisa A. Bonnin
- On Sundays She Picked Flowers by Yah-Yah Scholfield
- This Is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone
- In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado
- The Spear Cuts Through Water by Simon Jimenez
- Beautyland by Marie-Helene Bertino
- Blood Orange by Yaffa As
- Bless the Blood: A Cancer Memoir by Walela Nehanda
- Death’s Country by R.M. Romero
- Fifty Beasts to Break Your Heart: And Other Stories by GennaRose Nethercott
- Transmogrify!: 14 Fantastical Tales of Trans Magic: An LGBTQ+ Young Adult Fantasy Anthology of Unforgettable Adventures edited by g. haron davis
- Love After the End: An Anthology of Two-Spirit and Indigiqueer Speculative Fiction edited by Joshua Whitehead

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### Conclusion

These lists are filled with amazing titles that explore various themes in both fantasy and LGBTQ+ literature. Whether you're seeking thrilling adventures or profound narratives concerning identity, there's something here for everyone.