6 hand-picked fantasy and queer themes books curated by NextBookAfter.
If you loved the shadowy intrigue and supernatural persuasion at Drayton College, this book delivers a similarly atmospheric dark academia vibe with witchcraft, moral quandaries, and queer undertones in an elite boarding school setting.
For fans of The Atlas Six's dark academia vibes and moral quandaries, this queer gothic thriller offers a similarly intoxicating blend of intellectual intrigue, supernatural secrets, and complicated relationships in an elite, isolated setting.
For fans of Hell Bent's dark academia and supernatural mysteries, A Study in Drowning offers a haunting tale of folklore, mental health struggles, and uncovering hidden truths in a crumbling estate, blending atmospheric tension with a fierce female protagonist's quest for redemption.
For fans of Katabasis's blend of cultural mythology, witty banter, and journeys through supernatural realms, Black Water Sister offers a fresh take on ancestral spirits and modern rivalries in a Malaysian Chinese underworld of gods and ghosts, emphasizing queer identity and familial redemption.
For fans of Hamingje's atmospheric Norse magic and themes of healing from trauma, Pet delivers a plot-adjacent tale of uncovering hidden monsters in a utopian world, blending magical realism with queer identity exploration and found-family bonds.
For readers captivated by Immortal Dark's slow-burn enemies-to-lovers tension and revenge-fueled heroine, The Jasmine Throne delivers a lush, sapphic fantasy romance woven with Indian-inspired mythology, political intrigue, and empowered women fighting back against oppression.