Books

A round up of the most exciting LGBTQ+ fiction releases coming this year.

The LGBTQ+ fiction world was thriving in 2021, with releases across genres and audiences.

2022 has more in store, with big releases across your favourite genres.

16 LGBTQ+ Fiction Books To Look Forward To In 2022

We only include products that have been independently selected by Bustle’s editorial team.

Jan. 4

The first in this Indian-inspired fantasy duology, we follow the quest of four royal siblings.

As the siblings unite we discover the strength of familial love.

‘The Ivory Key’ by Akshaya Raman

They meet fellow contestant Dahlia Woodson and, lets just say, sparks fly from there.

A fun and springy novel to get your teeth into.

Jan. 27

March 3

When Leah returns from a doomed deep-sea mission, her wife Miri is overjoyed.

‘To Paradise’ by Hanya Yanagihara

However she soon realises Leah has been disturbed and changed by whatever happened on the fateful journey.

A story of love, loss and grief for Armfields debut novel.

March 8

This fairy-tale inspired young adult novel follows the story of Chase Arthur a hopeless romantic.

‘Love & Other Disasters’ by Anita Kelly

This gender-bentThree Musketeersretelling follows the story of a badass sisterhood of characters.

With a sword in hand she tackles assassins, secrets and uncovers the dark mysteries of her past.

As they battle to keep the worlds apart, secrets between the two are uncovered.

‘The Second Cut’ by Louise Welsh

March 14

If you are looking for a gorgeous sapphic young adult novel thenOphelia After Allhas it all.

Coming to terms with her sexuality, Ophelia begins to learn what it truly means to be unapologetically herself.

As the continue to explore Americas past, they discover it is littered with unwritten queer stories.

‘Our Wives Under The Sea’ by Julia Armfield

This is a story of empowerment, love and queer history.

March 31

This adult gothic fantasy is full of dark magic, mystery and fantastical intrigue.

When Annie Mason meets Emmeline Delacroix, she is introduced to a world of witchcraft and illicit magic.

‘And They Lived…’ by Steven Salvatore

This novel is gritty, romantic and packed with adventure.

As their mission is threatened, five best friends fight to save all they hold dear.

With all the talk about marriage in their friendship circles will they get through it together?

‘One For All’ by Lillie Lainoff

‘Lakelore’ by Anna-marie McLemore

‘Ophelia After All’ by Racquel Marie

‘A Million Quiet Revolutions’ by Robin Gow

‘Wild and Wicked Things’ by Francesca May

‘Nothing Burns As Bright As You’ by Ashley Woodfolk

‘Love Lessons In Starcross Valley’ by Lucy Knott

‘Nettleblack’ by Nat Reeve

‘Her Majesty’s Royal Coven’ by Juno Dawson

‘Husband Material’ by Alexis Hall