GBTQ+ young adult romance is thriving. If you don’t believe us, just take a quick look at a few of the viral reads circulating the bookish realms of Tumblr and TikTok aka BookTok and Booklr. Whether it's a beloved frenzy over The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo or a heartwarming obsession with Heartstopper, the rise (and embrace) of queer coming-of-age literature is one to be noted. For decades, LGBTQ+ stories for younger audiences were quietly discussed and discreetly published with little to no fanfare. But, today, a boom of interest from enthused audiences has driven a revival in a
