My Top Ten LGBT+ Book Characters

This beautiful Malec fanart
is credited to Noksindra. 

Hello readers! Being the LGBT+ pride weekend, I decided to write two posts and not just one. The previous one was a book tag, and this one is of my own creation. In this post, I will be writing about my top ten favorite LGBT+ book characters. I tried to put them in order, which was hard, but here we go! 

10- Juniper Andromeda, from the "Crescent City" series by Sarah J. Maas. 

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Juniper is a faun, a very talented dancer, and a friend to the series' protagonist Bryce Quinlan. Juniper is a very sweet and caring friend, and a firm believer in the power of therapy. Being a faun, she's also entirely vegan. She was thought to be just close friends with another friend, Fury Axtar, but the two are actually girlfriends. 

9- Princess Hasar, from the "Throne of Glass" series by Sarah J. Maas.

Credits go to lumbob.art on Instagram. 

Hasar is a very strong woman, who doesn't take anyone's crap, and tells people's truths on their faces. She is sassy, vindictive when she has to be, and very comfortable and open with her sexuality. She is headstrong, fierce, a brilliant strategist, and a caring girlfriend to her beloved Reina. 

8- Eliot Waugh, from "The Magicians" trilogy by Lev Grossman. 

Credits are given to Waxanie. 

Eliot is a magician in the Brakebills School for Magical Pedagogy. At the beginning of the trilogy, he lacks self-love and self-esteem (always sleeping with guys who treated him like garbage), he's almost an alcoholic, he's a chain-smoker, a cynic, and doesn't really care about others or takes on responsibilities. He used to follow a more hedonistic lifestyle. But by becoming a king in the magical land of Fillory, he evolves into someone more mature, with a healthier lifestyle, responsible, and with a better self-esteem. 

7- Anna Lightwood, from "The Last Hours" trilogy by Cassandra Clare. 

I couldn't find the artist,
but all credits go to them. 

Being a teenager in the 1900's, Anna defied all society expectations. She cropped her hair, and wore only men's clothes, all the while pursuing a relationship with her dearly beloved Ariadne. She's not only an amazing Shadowhunter warrior, but she's also very fun at parties, a great conversationalist, and has a very huge and tender heart. Even though afraid at first to show her true self, her mother and the rest of her family supported her 100% from the start, giving her the courage to live as herself. 

6- Alex Fierro, from the "Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard" trilogy by Rick Riordan. 

Credits to the artist!

Alex is from Mexican descent, and a child to the Norse god Loki. Alex has the power of shape shifting, and is a brave and sassy warrior. Alex is gender-fluid; in Alex's case, they are mostly female but have some male days. Alex is also transgender, and has no shame or shyness to show who they truly are. Alex suffered a lot, being thrown away from their house by their mortal stepfather, and was homeless for many years, representing the struggles of many young people of the LGBT+ community. Alex is currently in a relationship with fellow demigod Magnus Chase. 

5- Aline Penhallow and Helen Blackthorn, from the "Mortal Instruments" series by Cassandra Clare. 

Credits to the artist!

I couldn't pick just one of them! Helen and Aline are a pair of married Shadowhunter women, who are not only super sweet together, but can kick any demon's ass. Not only that, but they're also a biracial couple: Helen being white and half-fae, and Aline being Asian. They were physically separated by the Shadowhunter laws for Helen being half-fae (long story) but they fought against all circumstances to be together again. They are currently planning on adopting a child. 

4- Baz Pitch, from "Carry On" by Rainbow Rowell. 

Credits to Ink Owl. 

Tyrannus Basilton Grimm-Pitch is a vampire and a mage (magician) who studied magic with Simon Snow (the Chosen One) since they were children. Baz has been in love with Simon for years, but it wasn't until recently that he admitted it. Simon also came to terms with his feelings for Baz, and they became a couple. Baz is dark, mysterious, and very protective of his boyfriend. He's also very smart, loyal to his family, and overall a good friend. Also, he's completely gorgeous- but that's beside the point. 

3- Wallace Wells, from the "Scott Pilgrim vs the World" by Bryan Lee O'Malley. 

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Wallace is Scott Pilgrim's best friend and roommate. He is very sarcastic, responsible, and eventually kicks out Scott of their apartment, which helps Scott become a better adult. Wallace can have an apathetic mood towards situations sometimes, but he cares even if doesn't show it. Wallace is very open about being gay, and he has a serious thing for guys with glasses. He disapproves of Scott cheating on his couples, and tries to help him be a more mature and conscious person. 

2- Diana Wrayburn, from the "Dark Artifices" trilogy by Cassandra Clare. 

Credits are due to Oblivions Dreams.

This beautiful Shadowhunter created by Cassandra Clare is the first transsexual character in her series. Diana sought for medical help in the mundane world, something forbidden for Shadowhunters, but she did so she could be her true self. She has a fish tattoo on her cheek, and is described by the trilogy's protagonist as "the most beautiful woman ever seen." She is also extremely kind, caring and elegant. Diana has kept her trans sexuality hidden from her Shadowhunter community for fear of their reaction, but as the secret comes out, she finds more love and acceptance that she ever dreamed of. She's currently in a relationship with a male fae.   

1- Magnus Bane and Alec Lightwood, from the "Mortal Instruments" by Cassandra Clare. 

Credits to Roits Something. 

Such as with Aline and Helen, I couldn't pick just one here. Magnus is an immortal warlock, flamboyant, extravagant, a party animal with many secrets. Alec is a Shadowhunter warrior, fierce, dedicated, with a huge heart. Magnus was Alec's first kiss and boyfriend, and their love inspired Alec to come out to his family and peers. Even though they were looked down at first, they didn't let this tarnish their love. They evolved as individuals and as a couple, eventually marrying and adopting two boys: a baby warlock, and a Shadowhunter boy from Argentina. Not only that, but they are also a biracial couple, as Alec is white and Magnus Asian. Reading their romantic scenes is really so beautiful; they are excellent parents and heroes, and their love is touching to say the least.  

That's the end for this post! Thank you everyone for reading as always. To my LGBT+ community: keep fighting, and stay strong. We are as strong as we are united. May love always win, and may our pride grow throughout the years. Happy Pride! 

P.S The "Shades of Magic" trilogy by V. E. Schwab also has a very beautiful gay couple, and they are everything to me.