15 must-read fiction books like Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, #1) by Benjamin Alire Sáenz

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Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, #1)

By: Benjamin Alire Sáenz

3.66

Format: None pages, Hardcover

Aristotle is an angry teen with a brother in prison. Dante is a know-it-all who has an unusual way …

If you liked the fiction plot in Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, #1) by Benjamin Alire Sáenz , here is a list of 15 books like this:

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1. Wonder (Wonder #1)

By: R.J. Palacio

3.95

Format: 302 pages, Hardcover

I won't describe what I look like. Whatever you're thinking, it's probably worse. August (Auggie) P… read more

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  • fiction
  • young adult
  • contemporary
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2. Nick and Charlie

By: Alice Oseman

4.00

Format: 45 pages,

"CHARLIE: "I have been going out with Nick Nelson for two years. He likes rugby, Formula 1, dogs, t… read more

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  • audiobook
  • lgbt
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • queer
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3. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, #1)

By: Benjamin Alire Sáenz

3.66

Format: None pages, Hardcover

Aristotle is an angry teen with a brother in prison. Dante is a know-it-all who has an unusual way … read more

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  • audiobook
  • lgbt
  • coming of age
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • queer

4. Carry On

By: Rainbow Rowell

4.00

Format: None pages, Paperback

A #1 New York Times-bestseller Simon Snow is the worst Chosen One who's ever been chosen. That's wh… read more

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  • fiction
  • lgbt
  • young adult
  • queer

5. The Song of Achilles

By: Madeline Miller

3.51

Format: None pages, Paperback

Achilles, "the best of all the Greeks," son of the cruel sea goddess Thetis and the legendary king … read more

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6. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda

By: Becky Albertalli

3.88

Format: 144 pages, Hardcover

Sixteen-year-old and not-so-openly gay Simon Spier prefers to save his drama for the school musical… read more

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7. Mere Christianity

By: C.S. Lewis

4.36

Format: 191 pages, Paperback

In the classic Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis, the most important writer of the 20th century, explor… read more

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"The Son of God became a man to enable men to become sons of God."

-C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity

"God is no fonder of intellectual slackers than He is of any other slacker."

-C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity

"We do know that no person can be saved except through Christ. We do not know that only those who know Him can be saved by Him."

-C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity

"The only things we can keep are the things we freely give to God. What we try to keep for ourselves is just what we are sure to lose."

-C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity

8. Call Me by Your Name

By: André Aciman

3.94

Format: 450 pages, Paperback

Call Me by Your Name is the story of a sudden and powerful romance that blossoms between an adolesc… read more

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9. The Perks of Being a Wallflower

By: Stephen Chbosky

4.23

Format: 213 pages, Paperback

standing on the fringes of life... offers a unique perspective. But there comes a time to see wha… read more

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  • coming of age
  • fiction
  • young adult
  • lgbt
"We accept the love we think we deserve."

-Stephen Chbosky, The Perks of Being a Wallflower

"And in that moment, I swear we were infinite."

-Stephen Chbosky, The Perks of Being a Wallflower

"I would die for you. But I won't live for you."

-Stephen Chbosky, The Perks of Being a Wallflower

"It’s much easier not to know things sometimes."

-Stephen Chbosky, The Perks of Being a Wallflower

10. They Both Die at the End

By: Adam Silvera

4.41

Format: None pages, Hardcover

On September 5, a little after midnight, Death-Cast calls Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio to give t… read more

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11. Solitaire

By: Alice Oseman

3.15

Format: 252 pages, Paperback

In case you're wondering, this is not a love story. My name is Tori Spring. I like to sleep and I l… read more

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12. Heartstopper: Volume Five (Heartstopper, #5)

By: Alice Oseman

4.49

Format: 336 pages, Paperback

Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. The bestselling LGBTQ+ graphic novel about l… read more

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  • lgbt
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • queer
"Una parte de la intimidad consiste en confiar en alguien lo suficiente como para renunciar a una parte de ese control. Y eso, a veces, es muy difícil. Pero es importante que recuerdes que, si Nick y …"

-Alice Oseman, Heartstopper: Volume Five (Heartstopper, #5)

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13. The Shack: Where Tragedy Confronts Eternity

By: William Paul Young

3.83

Format: 294 pages, Kindle Edition

Mackenzie Allen Philips' youngest daughter, Missy, has been abducted during a family vacation and e… read more

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  • fiction
"Did I hear God call me an idiot? "

-William Paul Young, The Shack: Where Tragedy Confronts Eternity

"Love is not the limitation; love is the flying."

-William Paul Young, The Shack: Where Tragedy Confronts Eternity

"Life takes a bit of time and a lot of relationship."

-William Paul Young, The Shack: Where Tragedy Confronts Eternity

"Forgiveness in no way requires that you trust the one you forgive."

-William Paul Young, The Shack: Where Tragedy Confronts Eternity

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14. This Is How You Lose the Time War

By: Amal El-Mohtar

3.88

Format: 209 pages, Kindle Edition

Among the ashes of a dying world, an agent of the Commandant finds a letter. It reads: Burn before … read more

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  • lgbt
  • fiction
  • queer
"Atlantis sinks. Serves it right."

-Amal El-Mohtar, This Is How You Lose the Time War

"And everyone is alive, somewhere in time."

-Amal El-Mohtar, This Is How You Lose the Time War

"All the stars are eyes here, always seeking."

-Amal El-Mohtar, This Is How You Lose the Time War

"I would rather break the world than lose you."

-Amal El-Mohtar, This Is How You Lose the Time War

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15. The First to Die at the End

By: Adam Silvera

4.01

Format: 560 pages, Hardcover

In this prequel to the bestselling phenomenon They Both Die at the End, two new strangers spend a l… read more

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  • audiobook
  • lgbt
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • queer
"Take me home, Orion."

-Adam Silvera, The First to Die at the End

"I’m not history, Orion. I’m here."

-Adam Silvera, The First to Die at the End

"I write short stories because I am one."

-Adam Silvera, The First to Die at the End

"Hey, I might suck at history, but I can make it."

-Adam Silvera, The First to Die at the End

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16. What If It's Us (What If It's Us, #1)

By: Becky Albertalli

3.82

Format: 437 pages, Hardcover

Arthur is only in New York for the summer, but if Broadway has taught him anything, it’s that the u… read more

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  • audiobook
  • lgbt
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • queer
"God, Arthur."

-Becky Albertalli, What If It's Us (What If It's Us, #1)

"No spoilers!"

-Becky Albertalli, What If It's Us (What If It's Us, #1)

"Never say never,"

-Becky Albertalli, What If It's Us (What If It's Us, #1)

"Sometimes New York feels like a full body corset."

-Becky Albertalli, What If It's Us (What If It's Us, #1)

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17. Red, White & Royal Blue

By: Casey McQuiston

4.08

Format: 448 pages, Paperback

First Son Alex Claremont-Diaz is the closest thing to a prince this side of the Atlantic. With his … read more

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  • audiobook
  • lgbt
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • queer
"History, huh?"

-Casey McQuiston, Red, White & Royal Blue

"You are a delinquent and a plague. Please come."

-Casey McQuiston, Red, White & Royal Blue

"And the whole world watched, and history remembered."

-Casey McQuiston, Red, White & Royal Blue

"You are", he says, "the absolute worst idea I've ever had."

-Casey McQuiston, Red, White & Royal Blue

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18. Heartstopper: Volume One (Heartstopper, #1)

By: Alice Oseman

4.46

Format: 288 pages, Paperback

Charlie, a highly-strung, openly gay over-thinker, and Nick, a cheerful, soft-hearted rugby player,… read more

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  • lgbt
  • coming of age
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • queer
"Would you kiss me?" "...yeah"

-Alice Oseman, Heartstopper: Volume One (Heartstopper, #1)

"You're going to be blue forever"

-Alice Oseman, Heartstopper: Volume One (Heartstopper, #1)

"youre just gonna assume theyre a she?"

-Alice Oseman, Heartstopper: Volume One (Heartstopper, #1)

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19. Heartstopper: Volume Two (Heartstopper, #2)

By: Alice Oseman

4.53

Format: 320 pages, Paperback

Nick and Charlie are best friends. Nick knows Charlie's gay, and Charlie is sure that Nick isn't. … read more

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  • coming of age
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • queer
"...why are straight people like this"

-Alice Oseman, Heartstopper: Volume Two (Heartstopper, #2)

"...honestly I'm having a proper full-on GAY PANIC."

-Alice Oseman, Heartstopper: Volume Two (Heartstopper, #2)

"Imogen- I'm Not Homophobic, I'm An ally Darcy: Congratulations? Tara: We thank you for You're Service"

-Alice Oseman, Heartstopper: Volume Two (Heartstopper, #2)

"I mean, I’m not ashamed, I’m just… it was just… I j-just need some time to figure this out. I just need a bit more time."

-Alice Oseman, Heartstopper: Volume Two (Heartstopper, #2)

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20. Heartstopper: Volume Three (Heartstopper, #3)

By: Alice Oseman

4.57

Format: 384 pages, Paperback

In this volume we’ll see the Heartstopper gang go on a school trip to Paris! Not only are Nick and … read more

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  • young adult
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"And we loved ourselves anyway."

-Alice Oseman, Heartstopper: Volume Three (Heartstopper, #3)

"Well, when you don’t come to terms with your sexuality until your mid-twenties, you tend to miss out on all those beautiful gay teenage experiences."

-Alice Oseman, Heartstopper: Volume Three (Heartstopper, #3)

"I know. But this is my point. this whole deal with you and Nick being out to people... I think you need to stop worrying about anyone else feelings. - Aled Last"

-Alice Oseman, Heartstopper: Volume Three (Heartstopper, #3)

"There's this idea that if you're not straight, you HAVE to tell all your family and friends immediately , like you owe it to them. But you don't. You don't have to do anything until you're ready."

-Alice Oseman, Heartstopper: Volume Three (Heartstopper, #3)

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21. Heartstopper: Volume Four (Heartstopper, #4)

By: Alice Oseman

4.60

Format: 384 pages, Hardcover

Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. The bestselling LGBTQ+ graphic novel about l… read more

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  • young adult
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"Love can’t cure a mental illness."

-Alice Oseman, Heartstopper: Volume Four (Heartstopper, #4)

"Love can't cure a mental illness."

-Alice Oseman, Heartstopper: Volume Four (Heartstopper, #4)

"I love Nick. I love Nick so, so much. But what I’ve realised through all of this is that we need other people too. Siblings. Parents. Friends. More friends. A therapist. Even teachers, sometimes. Tha…"

-Alice Oseman, Heartstopper: Volume Four (Heartstopper, #4)

"Love can't cure a mental illness. There are lots of ways to help him, you can just be there. To listen. To talk. To cheer him up if he's having a bad day. And on the bad days, you can ask what to cou…"

-Alice Oseman, Heartstopper: Volume Four (Heartstopper, #4)

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