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Queer Fantasy Books

Queer fantasy puts LGBTQ+ characters at the heart of magic, quests and invented worlds. Many readers love it because secondary worlds can imagine societies where queerness is unremarkable — or explore prejudice through the lens of magic, monsters and empire.

From fae courts and dragon riders to cosy witch shops, these are the most-read titles we track.

This list collects 621 books tagged Queer Fantasy by 423 authors, published between 1751 and 2026. 4 are free to read and 3 have a free audiobook. Books are ranked by how many readers have shelved, rated or downloaded them.

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Common tropes in Queer Fantasy

From Wikipedia

LGBTQ themes in speculative fiction include lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ) themes in science fiction, fantasy, horror fiction and related genres.[a] Such elements may include an LGBTQ character as the protagonist or a major character, or explorations of sexuality or gender that deviate from the heteronormative.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between queer fantasy and romantasy?

Romantasy is a romance-first blend where the love story drives the plot. Queer fantasy is any fantasy with LGBTQ+ protagonists; the romance may be central, secondary or absent.

What are the most popular Queer Fantasy books?

By reader shelving on Open Library and downloads, the most popular include The Picture of Dorian Gray (1890), Six of Crows (2015), Carmilla (1871), Orlando (1928) and The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue (2015).

Are there free Queer Fantasy books?

Yes — 4 queer fantasy titles are in the public domain and free to read, including The Picture of Dorian Gray (1890), Carmilla (1871) and An Anglo-American Alliance: A Serio-Comic Romance and Forecast of the Future.