Fantasy featuring one or more leads who are trans, non-binary, or otherwise genderqueer.
Genderqueer Fantasy Public
Created and curated by lastblossom
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Dragonfall by L. R. Lam (The Dragon Scales Trilogy, #1)
4 stars
Long-banished dragons, revered as gods, return to the mortal realm in the first in this magical new epic fantasy trilogy …
lastblossom says: The characters? One of the two leads is a non-binary thief.
The world building? The central location's culture embraces a variety of gender identities, but other nearby groups do not.
Romance? A little steamy. No spice. Sex is mentioned. -
Venom & Vow by Anna-Marie McLemore, Elliott McLemore
Two enemy kingdoms are forced to work together to break a curse in this lush YA fantasy, featuring a transgender …
lastblossom says: The characters? A trans prince and a genderfluid spy from rival courts do an enemies-to-lovers.
The world building? Trans identities are largely kept secret, but a community of trans people features heavily in the plot.
Romance? Some kissing. -
lastblossom says: The characters? Main character is non binary.
The world building? The main location has rigid gender identities and is largely hostile.
Romance? Some, but it's a middle grade novel, so barely. -
lastblossom says: The characters? Main character is a demon who inhabits various human bodies regardless of sex or gender identity.
The world building? Various cultures have differing approaches to the gender binary (or lack thereof).
Romance? Supporting characters. -
Mask of Shadows by Linsey Miller
3 stars
A young thief fights to claim the position of one of the Queen's personal assassins, confronting world-shattering surprises at every …
lastblossom says: The characters? Main character is genderfluid.
The world building? Queerness uncommon, but not unheard of.
Romance? Yes. Slow burn. Has kissing.
