Spirits Abroad (ebook) by Zen Cho

Collection of  gorgeous fantasy stories by a Malaysian author. I go through short stories like candy so they rarely stick with me. This collection, however, really stands out. A few of the stories also feature a lesbian protagonist. Recommended!

Karen Memory by Elizabeth Bear

This is a ridiculously fun wild west steampunk novel with a YA vibe. It features a lesbian protagonist who is also a prostitute (it’s just a job to her and while she doesn’t shy from commenting on it, there is no on-page sex). Our intrepid heroine and her friends start out trying to find a serial killer and end up fighting the Evil Villain to stop his Nefarious Plot. Diverse cast, including a trans lady.

The Awakened Kingdom N. K. Jemisin

A fun little novella set after the events of the Inheritance trilogy. I recommend reading the entire series. It’s got a complex plot, interesting world-building, a racially-diverse cast, a genderfluid god (mostly presented male in the first book but this changes later), a disabled character done well (the main character in the second book)… It’s good stuff.

Next I’m going to read The Infinite (Gates of Thread and Stone Series Book 2) by Lori M. Lee. The first book was a fun read so I’m looking forward to more adventure. The cover is great too, look at it!