18 must-read queer books like Carry On by Rainbow Rowell

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…

If you liked the queer plot in Carry On by Rainbow Rowell , here is a list of 18 books like this:

Cover of The Raven King (All for the Game, #2) by Nora Sakavic

1. The Raven King (All for the Game, #2)

By: Nora Sakavic

4.37

Format: 423 pages, ebook

The Foxes are a fractured mess, but their latest disaster might be the miracle they've always neede… read more

Similar categories in Nora Sakavic's The Raven King (All for the Game, #2) book and Rainbow Rowell's Carry On

  • romance
  • lgbt
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • queer
"Some of the strongest people I’ve known are women."

-Nora Sakavic, The Raven King (All for the Game, #2)

"I am a bad person trying very hard to be a good person."

-Nora Sakavic, The Raven King (All for the Game, #2)

"You can't cut down someone who's already in the gutter."

-Nora Sakavic, The Raven King (All for the Game, #2)

"He ran until he couldn't breathe, but he never stopped hurting."

-Nora Sakavic, The Raven King (All for the Game, #2)

Cover of Kings Rising (Captive Prince, #3) by C.S. Pacat

2. Kings Rising (Captive Prince, #3)

By: C.S. Pacat

4.43

Format: 385 pages, ebook

Damianos of Akielos has returned. His identity now revealed, Damen must face his master Prince L… read more

Similar categories in C.S. Pacat's Kings Rising (Captive Prince, #3) book and Rainbow Rowell's Carry On

  • romance
  • lgbt
  • fiction
  • fantasy
  • queer
"You see?"

-C.S. Pacat, Kings Rising (Captive Prince, #3)

"Laurent said, ‘Hello, lover."

-C.S. Pacat, Kings Rising (Captive Prince, #3)

"I know who you are, Damianos,’ said Laurent."

-C.S. Pacat, Kings Rising (Captive Prince, #3)

"You were right about Kastor,' Damen said. It was all he said."

-C.S. Pacat, Kings Rising (Captive Prince, #3)

Cover of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, #1) by Benjamin Alire Sáenz

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

Similar categories in Benjamin Alire Sáenz's Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, #1) book and Rainbow Rowell's Carry On

  • fiction
  • queer
  • young adult
  • lgbt

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

Similar categories in Rainbow Rowell's Carry On book and Rainbow Rowell's Carry On

  • romance
  • lgbt
  • magic
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • fantasy
  • queer
Cover of The King's Men (All for the Game, #3) by Nora Sakavic

5. The King's Men (All for the Game, #3)

By: Nora Sakavic

4.58

Format: 556 pages, ebook

Neil Josten is out of time. He knew when he came to PSU he wouldn't survive the year, but with his … read more

Similar categories in Nora Sakavic's The King's Men (All for the Game, #3) book and Rainbow Rowell's Carry On

  • fiction
  • queer
  • young adult
  • lgbt
"He wouldn’t die a lie."

-Nora Sakavic, The King's Men (All for the Game, #3)

"If it means losing you, then no"

-Nora Sakavic, The King's Men (All for the Game, #3)

"Is your learning curve a horizontal line?"

-Nora Sakavic, The King's Men (All for the Game, #3)

"We're all going to die," Kevin said at last."

-Nora Sakavic, The King's Men (All for the Game, #3)

6. The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue

By: Mackenzi Lee

3.86

Format: None pages, Hardcover

Henry "Monty" Montague was born and bred to be a gentleman, but he was never one to be tamed. The f… read more

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7. The Raven Boys (The Raven Cycle, #1)

By: Maggie Stiefvater

4.05

Format: 409 pages, Hardcover

“There are only two reasons a non-seer would see a spirit on St. Mark’s Eve,” Neeve said. “Either y… read more

Similar categories in Maggie Stiefvater's The Raven Boys (The Raven Cycle, #1) book and Rainbow Rowell's Carry On

  • romance
  • magic
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • fantasy
"Above him, the stars were brutal and clear."

-Maggie Stiefvater, The Raven Boys (The Raven Cycle, #1)

"Is this thing safe?" "Safe as life," Gansey replied."

-Maggie Stiefvater, The Raven Boys (The Raven Cycle, #1)

"If I were a tree, I would have no reason to love a human."

-Maggie Stiefvater, The Raven Boys (The Raven Cycle, #1)

"People shout when they don't have the vocabulary to whisper."

-Maggie Stiefvater, The Raven Boys (The Raven Cycle, #1)

8. 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

Similar categories in Becky Albertalli's Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda book and Rainbow Rowell's Carry On

Cover of The Foxhole Court (All for the Game, #1) by Nora Sakavic

9. The Foxhole Court (All for the Game, #1)

By: Nora Sakavic

4.02

Format: 237 pages, ebook

Neil Josten is the newest addition to the Palmetto State University Exy team. He's short, he's fast… read more

Similar categories in Nora Sakavic's The Foxhole Court (All for the Game, #1) book and Rainbow Rowell's Carry On

  • romance
  • lgbt
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • queer
"Shirt off."

-Nora Sakavic, The Foxhole Court (All for the Game, #1)

"Are you stupid?"

-Nora Sakavic, The Foxhole Court (All for the Game, #1)

"Give your back to me."

-Nora Sakavic, The Foxhole Court (All for the Game, #1)

"I don’t understand suicide,"

-Nora Sakavic, The Foxhole Court (All for the Game, #1)

Cover of Captive Prince (Captive Prince, #1) by C.S. Pacat

10. Captive Prince (Captive Prince, #1)

By: C.S. Pacat

3.80

Format: 240 pages, ebook

From global phenomenon C. S. Pacat comes the first in her critically acclaimed trilogy—with a bonus… read more

Similar categories in C.S. Pacat's Captive Prince (Captive Prince, #1) book and Rainbow Rowell's Carry On

  • romance
  • lgbt
  • fiction
  • fantasy
  • queer
"A kingdom, or this?"

-C.S. Pacat, Captive Prince (Captive Prince, #1)

"I speak your language better than you speak mine, sweetheart."

-C.S. Pacat, Captive Prince (Captive Prince, #1)

"It was like watching a man smile as he surrendered himself to drown in deep water."

-C.S. Pacat, Captive Prince (Captive Prince, #1)

"Is there anyone at this court who isn't my enemy?" "Not if I can help it," Laurent said."

-C.S. Pacat, Captive Prince (Captive Prince, #1)

Cover of Captive Prince: Volume Two (Captive Prince, #2) by C.S. Pacat

11. Captive Prince: Volume Two (Captive Prince, #2)

By: C.S. Pacat

4.37

Format: 216 pages, ebook

With their countries on the brink of war, Damen and his new master, Prince Laurent, must exchange t… read more

Similar categories in C.S. Pacat's Captive Prince: Volume Two (Captive Prince, #2) book and Rainbow Rowell's Carry On

  • romance
  • lgbt
  • fiction
  • fantasy
  • queer
"To get what you want, you have to know exactly how much you are willing to give up."

-C.S. Pacat, Captive Prince: Volume Two (Captive Prince, #2)

"No, I don't care. Tomorrow you leave. But you're mine now. You're still my slave tonight."

-C.S. Pacat, Captive Prince: Volume Two (Captive Prince, #2)

"Laurent said, 'I didn't think anyone was good enough to get past your guard.' 'One person,' said Damen."

-C.S. Pacat, Captive Prince: Volume Two (Captive Prince, #2)

"What makes you think Kastor is the weaker man? You don't know him.' 'But I'm coming to know you,' said Laurent."

-C.S. Pacat, Captive Prince: Volume Two (Captive Prince, #2)

Cover of What If It's Us (What If It's Us, #1) by Becky Albertalli

12. 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

Similar categories in Becky Albertalli's What If It's Us (What If It's Us, #1) book and Rainbow Rowell's Carry On

  • romance
  • lgbt
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • queer
"No spoilers!"

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

"God, Arthur."

-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)

Cover of Cemetery Boys (Cemetery Boys, #1) by Aiden Thomas

13. Cemetery Boys (Cemetery Boys, #1)

By: Aiden Thomas

4.27

Format: 344 pages, Hardcover

Yadriel has summoned a ghost, and now he can’t get rid of him. When his traditional Latinx famil… read more

Similar categories in Aiden Thomas's Cemetery Boys (Cemetery Boys, #1) book and Rainbow Rowell's Carry On

  • romance
  • lgbt
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • fantasy
  • queer
"But now your mess is my mess, too."

-Aiden Thomas, Cemetery Boys (Cemetery Boys, #1)

"What are you going to do, stab me ?"

-Aiden Thomas, Cemetery Boys (Cemetery Boys, #1)

"Maritza smiled. "Let's do this, brujo."

-Aiden Thomas, Cemetery Boys (Cemetery Boys, #1)

"Julian's chuckle was wet. "Valió ... la pena."

-Aiden Thomas, Cemetery Boys (Cemetery Boys, #1)

Cover of Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston

14. 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

Similar categories in Casey McQuiston's Red, White & Royal Blue book and Rainbow Rowell's Carry On

  • romance
  • lgbt
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • 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

Cover of Heartstopper: Volume One (Heartstopper, #1) by Alice Oseman

15. 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

Similar categories in Alice Oseman's Heartstopper: Volume One (Heartstopper, #1) book and Rainbow Rowell's Carry On

  • fiction
  • queer
  • young adult
  • lgbt
"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)

Cover of Heartstopper: Volume Two (Heartstopper, #2) by Alice Oseman

16. 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

Similar categories in Alice Oseman's Heartstopper: Volume Two (Heartstopper, #2) book and Rainbow Rowell's Carry On

  • fiction
  • queer
  • young adult
  • lgbt
"...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)

Cover of In Deeper Waters by F.T. Lukens

17. In Deeper Waters

By: F.T. Lukens

3.88

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

A young prince must rely on a mysterious stranger to save him when he is kidnapped during his comin… read more

Similar categories in F.T. Lukens's In Deeper Waters book and Rainbow Rowell's Carry On

  • romance
  • lgbt
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • fantasy
  • queer
"The world isn't kind" Tal said as Garrett held him at arm's length, the flames of the torch flickering from the ground, casting both in eerie shadows. "But that doesn't mean I cant be."

-F.T. Lukens, In Deeper Waters

"Heart aching, he decided then he wouldn't allow his magic to become a weapon, even for his own family. He'd rather be locked in a tower or exiled off the known map than become the monster his heritag…"

-F.T. Lukens, In Deeper Waters

Cover of Wolfsong (Green Creek, #1) by T.J. Klune

18. Wolfsong (Green Creek, #1)

By: T.J. Klune

4.24

Format: 511 pages, Hardcover

The Bennett family has a secret: They're not just a family, they're a pack. Wolfsong is Ox Matheso… read more

Similar categories in T.J. Klune's Wolfsong (Green Creek, #1) book and Rainbow Rowell's Carry On

  • romance
  • lgbt
  • fiction
  • fantasy
  • queer
"You were his, Ox. Even then. And he was yours."

-T.J. Klune, Wolfsong (Green Creek, #1)

"A shattered heart can be heavier than a broken limb."

-T.J. Klune, Wolfsong (Green Creek, #1)

"He said, " I'm a witch." And I said, "You're a wizard, Harry,"

-T.J. Klune, Wolfsong (Green Creek, #1)

"And Joe. Joe sang the loudest of all. He said, "You belong to me."

-T.J. Klune, Wolfsong (Green Creek, #1)

Cover of So This Is Ever After by F.T. Lukens

19. So This Is Ever After

By: F.T. Lukens

3.92

Format: 352 pages, Kindle Edition

Carry On meets Arthurian legend in this funny, subversive young adult fantasy about what happens af… read more

Similar categories in F.T. Lukens's So This Is Ever After book and Rainbow Rowell's Carry On

  • romance
  • lgbt
  • magic
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • fantasy
  • queer
"Well, your princess isn't in another tower. She's dead."

-F.T. Lukens, So This Is Ever After

"His horrible, beautiful face and his stupid perfect magic and his snarky hilarious comments. It bothered me that he felt guilty over my predicament. It bothered me that he felt stuck here in the cast…"

-F.T. Lukens, So This Is Ever After

Cover of Boyfriend Material (London Calling, #1) by Alexis  Hall

20. Boyfriend Material (London Calling, #1)

By: Alexis Hall

4.00

Format: 425 pages, Paperback

When tangentially ― and reluctantly ― famous Luc O'Donnell is forced back into the spotlight in the… read more

Similar categories in Alexis Hall's Boyfriend Material (London Calling, #1) book and Rainbow Rowell's Carry On

  • queer
  • fiction
  • lgbt
"Well, isn’t this cosy."

-Alexis Hall, Boyfriend Material (London Calling, #1)

"You really do own your illiteracy, don’t you?"

-Alexis Hall, Boyfriend Material (London Calling, #1)

"You know you’re wearing pyjamas wrong, right?"

-Alexis Hall, Boyfriend Material (London Calling, #1)

"It will never stop hurting but it will stop mattering."

-Alexis Hall, Boyfriend Material (London Calling, #1)

Cover of Spell Bound by F.T. Lukens

21. Spell Bound

By: F.T. Lukens

4.14

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

Two rival apprentice sorcerers must team up to save their teachers and protect their own magic in t… read more

Similar categories in F.T. Lukens's Spell Bound book and Rainbow Rowell's Carry On

  • romance
  • lgbt
  • magic
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • fantasy
  • queer
"Sometimes a family was a mischievous magical boss, her magical rival turned friend, a magical girl who used to be a babysitter and now was like an older sister, and the person you didn't understand i…"

-F.T. Lukens, Spell Bound

19 must-read fiction books like Carry On by Rainbow Rowell

Transform Your Habits

The Raven King (All for the Game, #2)

Nora Sakavic

4.37

Transform Your Habits

Kings Rising (Captive Prince, #3)

C.S. Pacat

4.43

Transform Your Habits

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

Benjamin Alire Sáenz

3.66

Carry On

Rainbow Rowell

4.00

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Carry On

Rainbow Rowell

4.00

Transform Your Habits

Captive Prince (Captive Prince, #1)

C.S. Pacat

3.80

Transform Your Habits

Heartstopper: Volume Five (Heartstopper, #5)

Alice Oseman

4.49

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We Could Be So Good

Cat Sebastian

4.29

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