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Bisexual - attracted to same and other genders


I want to see some really awesome representation. Please feel free to add to this list, but I'd like if the books you want to add fill at least two of the following criteria:

*The character in question is definitely bisexual. Either by uttering the word themselves in the book or by exhibiting/mentioning attractions to more than one gender. (ideally the label would be mentioned in some way)

*The character is not a walking stereotype of bisexuality, shown as promiscuous, predatory, unfaithful or any of the other harmful traits usually associated with bisexuality. (if however, the character has these traits but is written about respectfully and is fleshed out beyond them, then please submit the book. The same also applies if the character with these traits is but /one/ of the many bisexual characters in the book.)

*There is no biphobia in the book, or if the biphobia is at least addressed and/or shown as a negative thing.

Also, these lists have a habit of becoming really white/cis/male so I ask of you to really think about what books you're submitting here. :) I'd love to read something a little more diverse and I'm sure most readers out there would like the same.
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message 1: by Samadrita (new)

Samadrita I was wondering if The Left Hand of Darkness will qualify?


message 2: by gaymalkins (new)

gaymalkins Samadrita wrote: "I was wondering if The Left Hand of Darkness will qualify?"

I haven't read that book myself so I can't tell you whether it does or not? :0 Does it fit in with the criteria in the list description?


message 3: by Jane (new)

Jane Who's bisexual in the American Gods? I've read the book, but I fear, I don't remember *blush*


message 4: by gaymalkins (new)

gaymalkins Jane wrote: "Who's bisexual in the American Gods? I've read the book, but I fear, I don't remember *blush*"

Sam is :)


message 5: by Wren (new)

Wren Is vespertine by saundra Mitchell a book with a bisexual character?


Dana (six strings and a sailboat) Carlisle who is bisexual in the gemma doyle trilogy??


message 7: by gaymalkins (new)

gaymalkins ▄▀▄▀▄▀ Dana▄▀▄▀▄▀ wrote: "who is bisexual in the gemma doyle trilogy??"

♥★Julia wrote: "Is vespertine by saundra Mitchell a book with a bisexual character?"

I haven't read either of those books - I'm trusting other readers to do right by the guidelines and add appropriate books. :)


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