Books with great bisexual representation

11 brilliant books with bisexual characters, from literary fiction to romance.

Looking for a bit more bi representation in your reading material? From coming-of-age fiction where the lead's sexuality is at the heart of the story, to near-future dystopias in which it's more by the by (ahem), here are our recommendations. 

Anyone's Ghost

by August Thompson

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When Theron, a lonely, self-conscious teen meets confident, cool, and unbelievably beautiful Jake, his life instantly turns from grey to technicolour. Realising they have the same passion for music, drugs and chasing the next high, the pair become inseparable, and Theron falls madly in love with Jake, and the idea of being Jake. As they grow up, drifting together and apart over the next two decades, Jake remains just out of reach, until the pair are torn apart for one final time. A stunning story of love, longing, and loss, Anyone’s Ghost is a debut novel you won’t be able to put down.

The Pairing

by Casey McQuiston

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Theo and Kit's journey from childhood friends to lovers turned estranged exes takes an unexpected turn when they unknowingly book the same dream European food and wine tour. Exploring the romantic landscapes and indulgent flavors of France, Spain, and Italy, they're determined to prove they're over each other. So, when Theo suggests a friendly wager to see who can sleep with their hot Italian tour guide first, Kit is game. In fact, why stop there? Why not a full-on European hookup competition? But sometimes a taste of everything only makes you crave what you can’t have.

Bonding

by Mariel Franklin

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Girl meets girl, then boy, and dating apps meet big pharma, in this book of collisions with devastating consequences. Mary meets Tom, a brilliant young chemist, in Ibiza. He's working on an experimental drug, Eudaxa, that aims to cure the anxieties of modern life. Meanwhile, Mary starts work at her ex, Lara's new innovative dating app, Openr. As Tom and Lara's work begins to overlap, and whispers about Eudaxa’s side effects begin to grow, Mary is forced to ask whether love is even possible in a society that is falling apart. With its unsettling feels-like-a-dystopia-but-is-actually-just-now setting and increasingly disturbing turn of events, we can guarantee that if you've read Bonding, you're talking about Bonding.

Red, White and Royal Blue

by Casey McQuiston

Alex Claremont-Diaz is handsome, charismatic, a hit with women – pure millennial-marketing gold for the White House ever since his mother first became President of the United States. He has, unfortunately, just been captured in the British tabloids having a fight with Henry, the Prince of Wales. As relations between the two countries falter, the two men are forced into a state-dictated performative truce which requires them to spend a lot of time together. . .

The Women Could Fly

by Megan Giddings

What do you do when the State mandates that all women marry by the age of thirty – or enrol in a registry that allows them to be monitored – and you're more than a little ambivalent about marriage? Set in a world where magic is real, and women who 'transgress' from traditional societal expectations are tried as witches, The Women Could Fly follows Jo as she tries one last time to find the mother who disappeared fourteen years ago, and discovers more than she ever expected. This powerful work of dystopian speculative fiction explores the limits women face – and the powers they have to transcend them.

Sorry, Bro

by Taleen Voskuni

My Big Fat Greek Wedding but make it bi – and Armenian. When the style and location of his marriage proposal makes Nar realise that her boyfriend really isn't right for her, her mother is more than happy to help her find someone new. Armed with a spreadsheet of Facebook-stalked eligible Armenian men, she encourages Nar to attend 'Explore Armenia', a month-long festival of events in the city. There, Nar meets and starts to fall for Erebuni. But there’s one teeny problem: Nar’s not exactly out as bisexual.

Wolfsong

by TJ Klune

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When Ox Matheson was twelve his father taught him that he was worthless, destined to be misunderstood, and then he left him. Four years later, the energetic Bennett family moved in next door, harbouring a secret that would change his life forever: they are shapeshifters, and can transform into wolves at will. Drawn into an unimaginable new world, Ox found a friend in Joe, the youngest Bennett brother, but when the pack was pulled apart by tragedy and murder, Joe left town . But now, he has returned, and Ox can no longer ignore the song that howls between them.

Ophelia After All

by Racquel Marie

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The course of love – and sexuality – never did run smooth. Ophelia Rojas knows what she likes and who she is,  but when she finds herself thinking more about cute, quiet Talia Sanchez than the loss of a perfect prom with her ex-boyfriend, seeds of doubt take root in Ophelia’s self-image. Soon, she must make a choice between clinging to the fantasy version of herself or embracing who she truly is. Exploring themes of friendship, the end of high school and discovering queerness, Ophelia After All is hilarious and heartfelt YA fiction.

Exciting Times

by Naoise Dolan

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Ava's 22, and teaching English grammar to rich children in Hong Kong. She lives in Julian's guest room and lets him spend his money on her. But when he's away, she meet Edith, who actually listens to her when she talks. Exciting times and love triangles ensue in Naoise Dolan's funny, intelligent novel. 

They Both Die at the End

by Adam Silvera

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Spoiler alert: this YA bestseller doesn't have a happy ending. On 5 September, a little after midnight, Death-Cast calls Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio to give them some bad news: they're going to die today. They're total strangers, but, for different reasons, they're both looking to make a new friend on their End Day. Well. There's an app for that. And through it, Rufus and Mateo meet for one last great adventure.

Ace of Spades

by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé

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Welcome to Niveus Private Academy, where money paves the hallways, and the students are never less than perfect. Until now. Because anonymous texter, Aces, is bringing two students' dark secrets to light. Talented musician Devon buries himself in rehearsals, but he can't escape the spotlight when his private photos go public. Head girl Chiamaka isn't afraid to get what she wants, but soon everyone will know the price she has paid for power. Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé delves deep into the heart of institutionalized racism in her YA debut.