December 2025 Queer Releases

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🌈 What's COMING OUT (pun intended) this December? Which books are you excited for? Which books are you adding to your TBR? Any other queer releases you know of?

We do our best to screen books for AI usage and do not include books with covers that are made by generative AI, or books written by generative AI. If there was a mistake, please let us know.

Note: Some dates may have changed. We haven’t read all of these books, so please check reviews for more details on queer identities represented and The StoryGraph for content warnings!

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Choke On My Name (Bitten by Magick Book 2) by Lily X

Gender, Power, and Society: Persistence and Change by edited by Marcia Texler Segal & Vasilikie Demos

The CBGB Conspiracy by Gabriel Rotello

The Quiet Equation (The Heartsync Series) by Coqui & Quill

LGBTQ Film Festivals: Curating Queerness by Antoine Damiens

The Single Life (The Break-Up Kings Book 3) by Will Forrest

On the Edge of Uncertainty (Women in War) by E.V. Bancroft

A Vow Cold & Kindled (Her Fangs in My Heart Book 4) by Moira Darling

Glimmer in the Dark by Cozy DuBois

Snowy Skies & Puppy Eyes (Back to Belleville Book 1) by Fae Quin

The Grand Duke's Star & Songsmith (A Man That Smells Like Flowers Book 3) by Rori Thornton

Heat for the Holidays by Holly Monroe

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Lennon (The Ember Town Series Book 5) by MJ James

Fate of Blood (Cord & Asher Book 2) by A J Church


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There's Always Next Year by Leah Johnson, & George M. Johnson

The Aquatics by Osvalde Lewat, Maren Baudet-Lackner (Translator)

We Will Rise Again: Speculative Stories & Essays on Protest, Resistance & Hope edited by Annalee Newitz, Karen Lord & Malka Older

Strictly Anonymous Confessions: Secret Sex Lives of Total Strangers by Kathy Kay

The Six Loves of James I by Gareth Russell

Monstress 10 by Marjorie Liu, Sana Takeda (Illustrator)

A Short History of Queer Parenting by Kirsty Loehr

Bone Broth: A Graphic Novel by Alex Taylor

Dark Matter (Dark Factory Book 3) by Kathe Koja

Fractured Souls (Splintered Hearts Book 3) by Sophie Quinn

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Queer Making: On Artists and Desire in Medieval Europe by Karl Whittington

The Glass Scientists Vol. 3 by S. H. Cotugno

The Curse of the Cole Women by Marielle Thompson

Hitorijime My Hero 16 by Memeco Arii

Galapagos by Fátima Vélez, Hannah Kauders (translator)

Ballad of Sword and Wine: Qiang Jin Jiu Vol. 6 by Tang Jiu Qing

Sparks Fly by Zakiya N. Jamal

This Brutal Moon (The Kingdom Trilogy Book 3) by Bethany Jacobs

Casanova 20: Or, Hot World by Davey Davis

Far from Romance by Amamiya

The Book of Luke by Lovell Holder

Abolition and Queer Justice edited by Allyn Walker & Aimee Wodda

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Queer Allusion: Poetic Connections from Wilde to Ginsberg by Florian Gargaillo

Dear Benjamin Vol. 2 by Id

Covenant Vol. 4 by LySandra Vuong

Heaven Official's Blessing (The Comic) Volume 1: Tian Guan Ci Fu by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu

John Wilder Gets Schooled (Goose Run Book 2) by Lisa Henry and Sarah Honey

The Lightyears Between Us by Shannon K. English

Drink Up, Darling by Harvey Oliver Baxter

The Hollywood Fix: The Dirty Business of Keeping the Stars Shiny & Clean by Richard Kirshenbaum

I Won't Let Mistress Suck My Blood 1 by Paderapollonorio

Skullrunner (The Godreaper Rebellions) by Vyvre Argent

December (New Orleans Book 12) by Nicole Pyland

Sowing Spells: A Field Guide to Becoming a Wizard's Apprentice by Cay Fletcher

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Prince of the Barbarians (Not so Savage Barbarians Book 6) by Amy Padilla

We're Here: The Best Queer Speculative Fiction 2024 edited by Ryka Aoki & Charles Payseur


3

Boyfriend Without Benefits (The Jilted Exes' Club Book 3) by Riley Hart

Love's Inheritance by Cheyenne Blue

Whole Latte Love (Spirit of Hops Book 3) by J.E. Joyce

The Order of Athena: Brought To Heel by Witts and Messenger


4

On Dancer by Annabeth Albert

A Game of Vows & Vendettas (Girl Games Book 4) by Ruby Roe

The Reality of Wanting my Bully (Love Without Labels Book 2) by Bec Benson & Lexi Amber

Conflict Resolution (Conflict Mediation Book 3) by D.C. Emerson

Love At Frost Sight by Charlie Novak

Merry & Bright (Hartbridge Christmas Book 6) by N.R. Walker

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Manifestation of Prophecy (Manifestations Series Book 1) by Gaius J Augustus


5

Deviant (The Firm Book 2) by Cora Rose & Lark Taylor


6

Hinterland by Logan Spurgeon

Restoration and Ruin by Kate Jenkins & Morgan Moreau


8

The Pornographic Delicatessen: Mid-Century Montreal's Erotic Art, Media, and Spaces by Matthew Purvis

Suit Up (The Rise and Fall of Hopeburn Book 1) by WA Grace

Cabin Clause by Frankie Fyre

How We Survive (Book Two) by L.M. Juniper


9

RE: Carrie Yamaoka by Carrie Yamaoka

A Danger to the Minds of Young Girls: Margaret C. Anderson, Book Bans, and the Fight to Modernize Literature by Adam Morgan

Reclamation by Kristen Zimmer

Shine: Portraits in Queer Resilience, Embracing New Dimensions by Asafe Ghalib

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Wrack & Rune by Chris Kappel

Finder Crazy in Love Vol. 14 by Ayano Yamane

Rainbows After Storms Vol. 7 by Luka Kobachi

Black or White Vol. 11 by Sachimo

Love Lessons: A Modern Guide to Showing, Giving, and Receiving Love by Alise Morales

Trickster's Tale Hu Yan Zhuan 1 by Hontoku

I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day 6 by Nachi Aono

Kinnporsche Vol. 5 by Daemi, Avaritia (Illustrator)

Queer Histories edited by Adriano Pedrosa

Be Not Afraid by S. Jean

The Writhing, Verdant End by Corey Farrenkopf

Four Corners Vol. 2 by Boniae

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In Every Way by Dani McLean

Death Between the Stars by Nico Vicenty

A Courtship in Quarantine (International Love and Misadventure Book 1) by Jem Spears

Jingle Jingle Kill (Arthur Romeo Mysteries Book 1) by C. Quince 

Finding Home by Jacqueline Ramsden

Audrey Lane Stirs the Pot (Winner Bakes All Book 3) by Alexis Hall

Boss, Bxtch, Baby Vol. 1 by  Dacto


10

The Year of Us: December (The Year of Us Book 12) by Kate Hawthorne & E.M. Denning


11

Transnational Contact Zones: Rethinking Gender and Sexuality in Africa and India by Ahonaa Roy

Fan Translations by Jonathan Evans & Ting Guo

Discourse and Queer Sinophone Male Identities: A Western Immigrant Perspective by Phil Freestone

Aliens in my Stockings by A.A. Fairview

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Try Again Later (Try for Love Book 2) Jemma Croft

Lord of Whispered Shadows (The Demon Reflected Book 1) by Jordan Ko

A History of Male Photographers: Analyzing Men as Men in Scientific, Commercial, and Art Photography, 1870 to the Present by edited by Nicole Hudgins


12

Guitar Concerto in C Flat Minor, Op. 12: Lucina by S. Morgan Burbank

Nash (Honorably Discharged Book 4) by Nora Phoenix and E.M. Lindsey

Sheldon (East Dremest Mafia Book 6) by Michelle Dare

Wrapped Up With Her by Chloe Slate

Burden of Proof (Risk Aware Book 2) by Kate Hawthorne

All Hungry Gods Wear Red: The Psalms of Sinners by A.M. Vaňková

Delayed Penalty (Scoring Chances Book 4) by Brigham Vaughn

How to Steal a Demon's Heart and Get Away With it: A Spicy Anthology by Inferno's Forbidden Archives Book 1 by Devi Letalis


13

The Mage & His Stolen Prince (Stolen Groom Book 3) by J.E. Ridge

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The Wideness of the World by Aelius, Brathor Cyr, Casterway, Domus Vocis, FAolan, Galen L.K., Herr Wozzeck, Huskyteer, J.F.R. Coates, J.S. Hawthorne, NightEyes DaySpring, Packwolf Lupestripe, Pascal Farful, Rob MacWolf, Rose LaCroix, Ty Fox, Thomas "Faux" Steele, Alex T. Dragonson


14

Fey Divinity (Fey Lords Book 6) by S. Rodman


15

Hot-Blooded (The Carbon Chronicles Book 2) by J Greene

Fearmoji: A Queer Horror Anthology edited by David-Jack Fletcher

Buried Memories by Trae Dorn

On Fluent Haunches by Fox Emm

LGBTQIA+ Communities, Pandemics, and Policy Responses: Connecting the Dots edited by Wallace Swan, Chris R. Surfus, & Dallas S. Drake

Hysterical by Amber Dean


16

Secrets of the Heart by Jenny Frame

Three Blissful Days by Dena Blake

The Wife Comes First: Qi Wei Shang Vol. 1 by Lv Ye Qian He, foxghost (translator)

Prince Faggot by Jordan Tannahill

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The Great Popcorn Romance by Georgia Beers

This Trauma Is Sponsored by Anna Lindwasser

The Fed-Up Office Lady Wants to Serve the Villainess Vol. 2 by Nekotarou

My Bias Is Showing?! Vol. 1 by Nabit

Flip Flip Slowly by Mame Ohtako

Intersex: A Manifesto Against Medicalization by Iain Morland

The Bridge and White Buildings by Hart Crane

Out of the Cocoon by Yuriko Hara, Amanda Haley (Translator)

Dinghai Fusheng Records Vol. 3 by Fei Tian Ye Xiang

Copper Coins: Tong Qian Kan Shi Vol. 2 by Mu Su Li

Lovers on the Last Train by Dayoo

Allosaurus in Wonderland and Other Tales of Avalonia by Jennifer Lee Rossman

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Long Period Vol. 2 by Nagisa Furuya

Talon and the Songbird by Julia Underwood

Love Takes a Village by Karis Walsh

Beautiful Things by Emma L McGeown

The Neon Revelation by TT Madden

The Dragonscale Comb (Myths of Yuro Book 2) by J.S. Fields

Brokered Betrayals (Felonies and Fatherhood Book 3) by Aimee Nicole Walker


17

No Love in LA (Pagans & Pop Stars Book 3) by Katta Kis

The Five Hole (The Games We Play Season Two) by Aries France

King Love by Samantha L. Valentine

Tentacles are Coming to Town (Tentacled Christmas Book 3) by K.C. Carmine


18

Saddle to Sunup (The Darling Brothers Book 3) by Emmy Sanders

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Even The Stars Are Wounded by Liam Reid

A Gun is the Thing with Feathers by Adorne Sibley


19

Spill or Die (Throw for Top Book 3) by J.C. Bryer

In Storm & Stillwater by Ifunanya Georgia Ezeano


20

As I Command (Solstice War Fairy Tales Book 3) by Kel E Fox

Gravity (Saltwater Trilogy Book 2) by AG Meiers


21

The Cabin Calculation by E. A. M. Trofimenkoff


22

Buying You on the Day You Were to Die by Shiki Narito, Aleksandra Jankowska (translator)

Sleigh It Ain't So by MK Owens


23

The White Cat’s Divine Scratching Post Vol. 1 by Lv Ye Qian He

God of Seduction in the Bedroom by Fumi Tsuyuhisa

The Moon on a Rainy Night Vol. 8 by Kuzushiro

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My Younger Knight Takes Care of Me in Another World Vol. 2 by Nekonomori Shima

Silent Reading: Mo Du Vol. 1 by Priest

Senpai Is an Otokonoko Vol. 4 by Pom

Legend of Exorcism: Tianbao Fuyao Lu Vol. 4 by Fei Tian Ye Xiang

You're All Mine Tonight by Takiba

Art of Deception by Riley Cooper

The Guy She Was Interested in Wasn't a Guy at All Vol. 3: by Sumiko Arai, Ajani Oloye (Translator)

Wet Moon 20th Anniversary Omnibus Collection 3 by Sophie Campbell


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Always the Villain (Vitale Brothers Book 6) by Brea Alepou and Skyler Snow

Disastrous Desires (Disaster Bi Design Book Three) by Darby Quinn


27

elegy for [lukas] by luna rey hall


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Queer-Contextualized Family Therapy: Toward Radically Inclusive Theory and Practice by Erica E. Hartwell

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LGBTQ+ Family-making, Reproductive Ethics and the Reshaping of Family Values by Amanda Roth


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Killer Cube (Board Game Shop Mystery 2) by C. J. Connor

The Villain's White Halo Vol. 1 by Hao Da Yi Juan Wei Sheng Zhi

An Arcane Inheritance by Kamilah Cole

Does It Count If You Lose Your Virginity to an Android? Vol. 6 by Yakinikuteishoku

Deadly Security Breach (Secure Watch Book 3) by Katie Mettner

No Love Zone Vol. 5 by Danbi

12 Dirty Deeds to Unite the Princess and Her Heroine Vol. 3 by Moridam

My Husband and I Sleep in a Coffin Vol. 2 by Wu Shui Bu Du

Money Proud: The Queer Guide to Generate Wealth, Slay Debt, and Build Good Habits to Secure Your Future by Nick Wolny

Hemlock by V. Wynters

I Love Amy, Vol. 1 by Unni

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Penalty Shot (The Games We Play Season Two) by Rikki Leighton

The Creation Code by Alexis Westmore

The Azure Dragon's Devotion: An Offering of Three Centuries to You by Haru Sakura, Stephanie Liu (Translator)


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Beneath the Gaze of God by T. Rossmaur

Queering Twentieth-Century Irish Women's Writing: Uneasy Moderns by Naoise Murphy

Where My Secret Hides (The Tynerston Collection: Warriors Book 1) by Salli Cravens

No Holds Barred (Hotel Bombshelf Season 3) by Adrian J. Smith

Cast Out (Love Concealed Book 1) by Terri Ronald

The World's Wimpiest Vampire (Supernatural Suckers Book 2) by Silvana Falcon

A graphic with a background of a diagonal oriented 6-stripe rainbow. In the middle is a white grid outline with a column on the left that has the release date in white over a green rectangle and book covers in three rows of 4 book covers each. There are 9 book covers and 3 pale green rectangles. All the empty rectangles are in the bottom row.

We post an open call for new releases around the 20th of the month preceding on Instagram, Twitter/X, Blue Sky and Threads. Authors can add their books to these posts or our linked new release form to be included in future new release lists. Alternatively, you can email andy@rainbowcratebookbox.com with the title/series name, author, book cover, cover artist/designer and a link to more information/purchase options (Goodreads/Author website/Itch.io). Books must have be outlined, written and edited without the use of gen AI; must have a cover made by a human artist or designer and must have a human narrator if an audiobook exists.

ID: A post of seventeen slides. The background is made up of a diagonal oriented 6-stripe rainbow for each slide. Slide 1 has a white square which reads "189 queer books coming out in December". The 189 is in matching horizontal rainbow stripes and December is in green text. Text between the number and month are all caps black font. 

Slides 2-16 features a white grid outline with a column on the left that has the release date in white over a green rectangle and book covers in three rows of 4 book covers each.

Slide 17 features a similar set up but with 9 books displayed. Rows 1 and 2 have all four spots filled. The third row has 1 book cover and 3 pale green rectangles. The column on the left that has the release date in white over a green rectangle. End ID.

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