It is already the last week of Pride month. So, I thought it was the perfect time to do the Pride Flag Book Tag again. I seem to only do this tag during odd years for whatever reason. Most likely, it takes me two years to have new queer books that correspond with each prompt as some of them are quite specific (e.g., religion, personal catharsis). This tag was created by Common Spence on Youtube. You can find my first attempt at this tag here and my second here. For the tag, I’ll be picking books that I think embody the meanings of each of the colors in the Pride flag. You can find out more about a book by clicking on its cover, which will take you to the book’s Goodreads page.
Running Close to the Wind by Alexandra Rowland
Avra was the first character that came to mind for this prompt. To call him spirited would be an understatement. He was unapologetically himself, an absolute chaos gremlin, and I loved him for it.
Stars in Your Eyes by Kacen Callender
I had trouble picking a book for this prompt and spent a lot of time thinking about how different books have impacted me personally. Ultimately, I settled on this book because it did a great job of illustrating how chronic relational trauma can impact relationships long-term. It also leaned into the healing power of connection while also highlighting how healing is an individual responsibility. I feel like I learned a lot about those dynamics from this narrative, and it was also a really emotional and cathartic story.
The Phoenix Keeper by S. A. Maclean
I loved this book so much, and it made me so happy. The animals were so wonderful. I couldn’t spend enough time in this zoo. The human characters were great, too. I guess… 😉
Voyage of the Damned by Frances White
This book was set in a different world with magic bestowed upon the heirs of each province in the kingdom. They all get together on a boat, and murder and mayhem ensue. I loved every minute of this book.
The Broposal by Sonora Reyes
The characters in this book have to live with the looming threat of deportation while also discovering that their fake relationship might lead to real feelings. That is a difficult truth to swallow for one of the guys, especially since he’s always thought he was straight.
We Can Never Leave by H. E. Edgmon
I just read this book not long ago, and it fits perfectly with this prompt. The characters are a group of teens who belong to a cult, which shares an awful lot of characteristics with fundamental religious sects. The mystery about their magical origins and their circumstances kept me hooked on the story until the end.
Well, that is my pride flag. Do you agree with my picks? What books would you include? I tag anyone else who wants to complete this tag! HAPPY PRIDE!
Those are very specific prompts, so I can see why you’d only be able to complete it every couple of years. The only one I can easily think to fulfill off the top of my head is the purple (religious) one; I’d have to really think about the others.
Yeah. They definitely make you think. I vaguely remember trying to do this one last year and coming up short.
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