Category: Fantasy World based on a western country

Firestarter (Timekeeper #3)

By Tara Sim

The crew of the Prometheus is intent on taking down the world’s clock towers so that time can run freely. Now captives, Colton, Daphne, and the others have a stark choice: join the Prometheus’s cause, or fight back in any small way they can and face the consequences. But Zavier, leader of the terrorists, has a bigger plan—to bring back the lost god of time.

As new threats emerge, loyalties must shift. No matter where the Prometheus goes—Prague, Austria, India—nowhere is safe, and every second ticks closer toward the eleventh hour. Walking the line between villainy and heroism, each will have to choose what’s most important: saving those you love at the expense of the many, or making impossible sacrifices for the sake of a better world.

Representation: gay and bi/pansexual MCs; biracial (Indian-white) MC; lesbian and trans side characters.

7th of Victorica (Gadgets and Shadows #2)

By Beau Schemery

In this sequel to The 7th of London, problems have begun growing in Victorica, formerly the free states of America. With government corruption running rampant and slavery becoming epidemic, rumors are flying about the Confederacy of the South building an army and threatening war. Still haunted by the memory of his old enemy, Seven and his lover, Silas Kettlebent, are sent to investigate the growing corruption of the South, but they find that the problem runs deeper than they could have possibly imagined.

Publisher’s Description:

After freeing Queen Victoria from the evil plans of the wizard Fairgate and reuniting London once again, Seven, still contending with the ghost of a previous enemy, is called on to turn his unique brand of problem solving to the colony across the pond, Victorica. The former free states of America have a cancer growing within: slavery, perpetrated and protected by the Confederacy of the South. A wealthy group of southern landowners and businessmen have seized power in Victorica, and rumors are flying about assembling an army and threatening war. 

When Seven and his lover, Silas Kettlebent, are sent to investigate, they find the cancer runs deeper than anticipated and may be even more malignant than they’d first thought. With a ragtag team of slaves, criminals, politicians, and Abraham Lincoln, Sev and Silas must find a way to avert a civil war and, as far as Sev is concerned, free the colonies and citizens of Victorica as well. 

But Sev’s indiscriminate use of magic he doesn’t quite understand has awakened another’s ire and stoked a thirst for revenge over the events in London.

Chainbreaker (Timekeeper #2)

By Tara Sim

In this sequel to Timekeeper, clock mechanic Danny Hart knows he’s being watched. But by whom, or what, remains a mystery. To make matters worse, clock towers have begun falling in India, though time hasn’t Stopped yet. He’d hoped after reuniting with his father and exploring his relationship with Colton, he’d have some time to settle into his new life. Instead, he’s asked to investigate the attacks.

After inspecting some of the fallen Indian towers, he realizes the British occupation may be sparking more than just attacks. And as Danny and Colton unravel more secrets about their past, they find themselves on a dark and dangerous path–one from which they may never return.

Representation:
Gender:
Cis boys: Danny
Colton is a clock spirit who identifies as male.

Sexual and Romantic Orientation
Danny is gay
Colton is pansexual

Infernal Providence: Heir of Destruction

By J Armand

The fifth book in The Immortal Coil series is here! Jump back into the apocalyptic adventure with Dorian and his allies as they take on the first of the Infernal Kings in this hellish epic. Who will be left to pick up the pieces when the flames of war are extinguished and can Earth’s forces rebuild a better, more inclusive world for the future of humanity?

Publisher’s Description:
The inevitable has arrived. Civilizations across the globe have begun to collapse under the insurmountable pressure exerted by the invasions from Hell, and there is no going back. All attempts to staunch the hemorrhaging of mortal lives have produced anemic results at best. As populations and resources are depleted in a steady downward spiral, the skeletal remains of governments worldwide close their borders and abandon international aid treaties in favor of riding out the storm alone in their own dark corners.

While humanity trembles and death tolls soar, the gods and their supernatural allies continue fighting to stymie the ever-advancing Infernal hordes. Each divinity has staked their claim in certain locations to foster relations with the survivors there, be it a modest abbey or multinational empire. Dorian, the Ascended One, and his Alabaster Order have fought without pause for months to tip the delicate balance of peace and chaos ever so slightly in their favor, but it is Dorian’s champion, Nathaniel, who has made the greatest impact on both sides. Known throughout the world as a bringer of hope to the innocent and a foe to demons rivaling the gods themselves, Nathaniel has thrived under his master’s tutelage.

But as the already frenetic pace of demonic invasions accelerates further, no amount of hope or divine might will prepare Earth’s forces for what is about to blow the doors off on its way to total domination.

Genre: science fiction/fantasy

Representation:

Gender:
 Cis girls: [many] incl. Marianna, Isis, Kamakura, Aífe, Aurelia, Sierra, Minerva
Cis boys: [many] incl. Dorian, Nathaniel, Noah, Lyle, Gianluca, Calder, Octavio

Sexuality:
Gay: Dorian, Gianluca
Bisexual: Noah
Heterosexual: Lyle, Calder, Aífe, Rebecca, Sierra

Romantic Orientation:
Homoromantic: Dorian/Noah
Heteroromantic: Lyle, Rebecca

Race/Ethnicity:
White: Dorian, Lyle, Noah, Aurelia, Aífe, Calder
Black: Isis, Monique
Latinx: Sierra
East Asian: Empress Kamakura & Guardian Spirits
Multiracial: Liam, many [most of the Alabaster Order]
Middle Eastern/North African: Samir

Disability: Mental illness [anxiety disorder], Physical [missing limb]

Location: Greece, India, Italy, China, Japan, Iceland, Greenland

Trigger Warnings: violence/death for action media, very minor reference to alcohol abuse]

Additional Notes: Many religions, sexualities, and genders not listed if not plot-relevant, specifically referenced, or yet to be revealed.

Ownvoices: Gay male, anxiety disorder

Ending: Happy ending

Lumberjanes Bonus Tracks

By Faith Hicks

This is a collection of special issues of Lumberjanes all together for the first time. From magical ponies to strange flowers, to reenactments of telenovelas to dinosaurs the girls of Roanoke cabin are ready for anything camp can throw at them.

Publisher’s Description:

Join April, Jo, Mal, Molly, and Ripley as they explore their all-girls camp. From ghost ponies to strange plants, these Lumberjanes are ready to take on anything that comes their way as long as they have each other. Collects the Lumberjanes Specials, including Beyond Bay Leaf, Making the Ghost of It, and Faire and Square.

Genre: Fantasy

Representation
Gender:
Cis girls: Mal, Ripley, Molly, April, Jen,
Trans girls: Jo

Sexuality:
Queer: Mal and Molly
Not Mentioned: Ripley, April, Jo, Jen

Romantic Orientation:
Not mentioned in the book.

Race/Ethnicity:
White: April, Moll,
Black: Jen
Latinx: Ripley
East Asian: Mal
Multiracial: Ripley (Mexican/Irish)
Not mentioned: Jo

Location: Miss Qiunzilla Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpet’s Camp for Hardcore Lady Types

Lumberjanes Vol 7: A Bird’s Eye View

By Shannon Watters

When the Lumberjanes High Council comes for inspection, even though everything seems to be going haywire. Kittens are manifesting magical powers and creating havoc wherever they go. One camper from the Scouting Lads is determined to not help the magical kittens, but to ask the Lumberjanes High Council a very important question about their future.

Publisher’s Description:

All Lumberjanes are on deck when the High Council comes to camp for inspection!

The High Council is coming to camp and counselor Jen is determined to make everything perfect, even though a storm is brewing and kittens from the boys’ camp are manifesting magical powers. It’s every Lumberjane on deck as the girls do their best to prep the grounds for inspection . . . but there are some storms no one can prepare for.

Genre: Fantasy

Representation:
Gender:
Cis girls: Mal, Ripley, Molly, April, Jen, Rosie, Hes
Genderqueer/Nonbinary: Barney
Trans girls: Jo

Sexuality:
Queer: Mal and Molly
Not Mentioned: April, Jen, Rosie, Hes, Ripley, Barney

Romantic Orientation:
Not mentioned in the book.

Race/Ethnicity:
White: Barney, Molly, Rosie, April
Black: Hes, Jen
Latinx: Ripley
East Asian: Mal
Multiracial: Ripley (Mexican/Irish)
Not mentioned: Jo

Location: Miss Qiunzilla Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpet’s Camp for Hardcore Lady Types

Trigger Warnings: Mild Violence

Ownvoices: Many of the creators are queer.

Ending: Comic is ongoing.

Rainbow Briefs volume 2

By

A collection of Young Adult LGBTQ short stories in contemporary, fantasy and SciFi settings.

Publisher’s Description:

Dragons don’t care what gender you are.
A small town may be a refuge, or a trap.
Some younger brothers really do save the planet.
Three people can be the strongest shape.
There’s nothing quite like a gorgeous girl on a shape-shifting motorcycle.

This second Kira Harp collection brings together LGBTQ teens in 21 stories of adventure, discovery, and romance, in fantasy, paranormal, contemporary, and SciFi settings. Ranging from a few short pages to 12,000 words, each story was inspired by a prompt picture from the YA LGBTQ Books Group on Goodreads.

(Content warnings for abduction, bullying, self harm, substance abuse, suicidal ideation.)

Genre: contemporary, fantasy and SciFi

Representation:
Gender:
Cis girls: Anali, Kate, Tonya, Brenna, Kaal, Nika, Amalie, Laura, Anne, Annalyn, Lindsey, Lia, Amy, Tamsyn, Gwen
Cis boys: Danny, Ben, Matthew, Malachi, Dion, Shane, Paul, Dylan, Riley, Jake, Matt, Leo, Vic, Joe, Derek, Evan, Joel, Zane, Mike, Caleb, Owen, Rick, Joseph, Davy,
Genderqueer/Nonbinary: Lisst
Trans boys: Scott
Gender Fluid: Kana

Sexuality:
Gay: Danny, Ben, Malachi, Dion, Shane, Paul, Dylan, Riley, Jake, Matt, Leo, Vic, Scott, Evan, Joel, Zane, Caleb, Owen, Joseph, Davy,
Lesbian: Tonya, Breanna, Kaal, Amalie, Laura, Lia, Amy, Tamsyn, Gwen
Bisexual: Anali, Kana, Nika, Joe, Derek, Mike, Lindsey,
Asexual: Matthew, Annalyn, Rick,

Romantic Orientation:
Poly Romantic: Shane, Paul, Dylan, Joe, Derek, Anne
Not mentioned in the book: All except the above

Race/Ethnicity:
Black: Tonya, Brenna,
East Asian: Leo

Disability: Joel – paraplegic

Location: US and alternate universes

Trigger Warnings: abduction, bullying, self harm, substance abuse, suicidal ideation.

Ending: All positive endings

Wonderful (French)

By Carmine Sanden

Carmine is but an ordinary teenager. He doesn’t have any powers, isn’t the heir to a magical kingdom, and isn’t usually paid attention to. He’s not even at ease in his own body, and his family is far from ideal.  And yet he is going to live a great adventure.

When Carmine is unwillingly taken along into shenanigans that have been going on for a millennia, when real life and dreams mix up and when his favorite character comes to life, he will need to face frightening dangers and journey through many fantasy worlds in the depths of his imagination. To free themselves from the hold of the cruel and dangerous Jabberwocky, Carmine and Starlight Blade will fight a battle that will change their lives, and maybe meet their end…unless Kanzer, a strange persona stuck between worlds, is able to help them.

Will they save Wonderland from destruction?

Genre: Fantasy, Contemporary

Representation:
Gender:
Trans boys: Carmine
Genderqueer/Non-binary: Starlight Blade
Cis boys: Kanzer

Sexual Orientation:
Pansexual: Carmine, Starlight Blade
Asexual: Kanzer

Romantic Orientation:
Panromantic: Carmine, Starlight Blade

Race/Ethnicity:
Not explicitly addressed

Location: Europe (France), Fantasy World based on a Western country

Disability:
Carmine has depression and PTSD. He’s likely autistic (though this isn’t addressed). Starlight Blade has PTSD.

Trigger Warnings:
Transphobia: Carmine’s familial environment doesn’t recognize his gender identity. Jabberwocky misgenders him on purpose, several times throughout.  Abuse: Emotional and physical. Violence: Swordfights, abuse beatings, blood. Some exaggerated violence.

Other notes:  This book is only available in French.

Ownvoices: Transgender representation, mental illness.

Heathens

By Jonah Bergen

Holden survived the apocalypse. Now he has to survive the aftermath.

Publisher’s Description:

Well it finally happened. The world ended. It didn’t happen the way anyone expected it would. No nukes, no pandemics, just a whole lot of rage and a whole lot of violence. None of us saw it coming. There were plenty of clues, but none of us figured it out in time. The real kicker is, I’m pretty sure someone planned it. I’m pretty sure someone did it on purpose.

I’m Holden. I survived. You won’t like my story. That’s too bad, because your world’s headed the same way as mine. Everything that happened to me, is going to happen to you. The same kind of people that did this to me, will do it to you. They’re doing it right now. They’re making it worse and you don’t even see it. Sure, I could help you. I could give it a try, but you won’t listen. I’m not the same religion. I’m not the same as you. I’m a different kind than you, so you won’t listen. That’s why it’ll happen to you. Don’t say I didn’t warn you. Don’t say you didn’t have a clue. Not when all you had to do was listen.

Heathens is a young adult post apocalyptic science fiction novel. Heathens contains some coarse language and violence.

Can One Angry Boy Save the World?

Genre: Dystopian

Representation:
Gender:
Cis boys: Holden

Sexuality:
Gay: Holden

Romantic Orientation:
Not mentioned in the book.

Race/Ethnicity:
Not mentioned: Holden

Location: Post-apocalypse US

Trigger Warnings: Violence

Additional Notes: Supporting characters are all LGBTQIA+ spectrum, but none are labeled with specific identities.

Ownvoices: Gay

 

Princess Princess Ever After

By Katie O'Neill

Princess Sadie has thwarted all of the other prince’s attempts to rescue her from her tower, but when Princess Amira and her unicorn come along she decides to give her a chance. Journeying across the kingdom Princess Amira learns what it really means to be a hero, and Princess Sadie learns that she has the power to take back her kingdom without changing who she is.

Publisher’s Description:

When the heroic princess Amira rescues the kind-hearted princess Sadie from her tower prison, neither expects to find a true friend in the bargain. Yet as they adventure across the kingdom, they discover that they bring out the very best in the other person. They’ll need to join forces and use all the know-how, kindness, and bravery they have in order to defeat their greatest foe yet: a jealous sorceress, who wants to get rid of Sadie once and for all.

Genre: Middle Grade, Graphic Novel

Representation:
Gender:
Cis girls: Sadie, Amira
Cis boys: Vladric

Sexuality:
Not Mentioned but Sadie and Amira do become a couple.

Romantic Orientation:
Not mentioned in the book.

Race/Ethnicity:
White: Sadie, Vladric
Black: Amira

Location: Fairytale Kingdom

Trigger Warnings: Light violence and bullying.

Additional Notes: Sadie is plus sized.

Ending: A true fairy tale ending.