Remember how you felt when you first discovered Sarah Waters? Pleasantly surprised. Delighted. OBSESSED. If you’re unfamiliar, Sarah Waters is an award-winning author who wheels and deals in historical thrillers, all of which are riddled with delectable twists as well as prominent (and much-needed!) LGBT characters. Ever heard of the Victorian crime novel Fingersmith? The darkly […]
Some days it feels like hopeful LGBTQIA literature is difficult to find, let alone hopeful historical LGBTQ YA, particularly given the oppression of homosexuality throughout many eras of history. That’s what makes these five historical YA books so wonderful—not only are they beautifully written, but they offer a hopeful and happy ending for their characters. From […]