I’d recommend diving into 'The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue' if you’re after another historical YA with a queer protagonist and a touch of adventure. Monty’s chaotic energy reminds me of Jonathan’s in 'Ziggy'—both are messy, flawed, and deeply relatable. The book doesn’t shy away from heavy themes like racism or mental health, but it balances them with humor and a whirlwind European tour.
Another gem is 'Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe'. It’s quieter, more introspective, but just as powerful in its portrayal of two boys figuring out who they are. The poetic writing style and emotional depth make it a perfect follow-up for fans of 'Ziggy'.
If you loved 'Ziggy, Stardust and Me' for its raw, emotional exploration of identity and self-acceptance set against a vivid historical backdrop, you might find 'The Music of What Happens' by Bill Konigsberg equally moving. It’s another LGBTQ+ coming-of-age story with a tender, awkward romance and a protagonist who feels like an outsider in his own skin. The 1980s setting adds a nostalgic layer, much like how 'Ziggy' uses the 1970s to amplify its themes.
For something with a bit more magical realism, 'Like a Love Story' by Abdi Nazemian weaves together AIDS activism, first love, and the power of art. It’s got that same bittersweet hope—characters grappling with big societal pressures while trying to carve out their own happiness. Both books share that heartfelt, lyrical quality that makes 'Ziggy' so unforgettable.
For a darker but equally gripping read, try 'The Fascinators' by Andrew Eliopulos. It’s got that same blend of personal turmoil and supernatural elements, though with a focus on magic cults instead of time-traveling rock stars. The protagonist’s struggle to reconcile his identity with his small-town world echoes Jonathan’s journey.
Or check out 'Autoboyography' by Christina Lauren—a sweet, angsty romance about a bi boy falling for his Mormon classmate. The tension between desire and duty hits hard, much like in 'Ziggy'. Both books capture that ache of wanting something society tells you you can’t have.
2026-01-11 09:34:43
1
View All Answers
Scan code to download App
Related Books
My alien Prince Charming
Nessy_Biora
10
1.6K
In a universe where the lost worlds outnumber the dominant ones, survival often favors the strong, leaving the weak to decay into obscurity. Among these forgotten realms lies Gorgor, an alien world once vibrant and thriving, now erased from Omania’s memory, Yet, Gorgor's spirit endures, yearning for resurrection and revenge against those who condemned it to oblivion.
For five-year-old Lilith, Gorgor is not just a lost world—it's the enchanting realm of her favorite bedtime story. Each night, she drifts into dreams of its wonders, captivated by tales of its heroic prince, Andreas. As her mother reads, Lilith imagines herself among the stars, forging a bond with the alien Prince.
But as Lilith's imagination brings Andreas to life as her imaginary friend, she unwittingly becomes the key to Gorgor's resurrection. With every shared secret and whispered wish, Andreas hopes to harness her innocent belief to break free from the shackles of his lost world and take his rightful place as ruler of Triven.
As Lilith grapples with her extraordinary friendship, the boundaries between reality and fantasy blur. She discovers that her dreams may hold the power to reshape worlds, but dark forces conspire to thwart her and Andreas’s plans. Just when it seems they will triumph, a shocking betrayal threatens to unravel their connection, leaving Lilith to choose between the stark reality of her existence and the allure of Gorgor's destiny.
Will Lilith rise to the challenge and help her alien prince reclaim his world, or will she be consumed by the very darkness she seeks to conquer? Packed with thrilling twists, heart-stopping cliffhangers, and a poignant exploration of courage and friendship, _My Alien Prince Charming_ invites you to embark on an unforgettable journey through the stars.
Happy reading! 🌟
His songs were better when he had a broken heart.
That sentence would change my life after my dream job was dished to me on a shiny, silver platter.
All I had to do?
Hurt Nash Pierce enough to get him writing good music again.
The pop icon’s songs were no longer the phenomena they used to be. His team needed another breakthrough album—like the first he’d penned, using his heartbreak as fuel.
The plan was simple: I’d go on tour with him as a backup dancer…and make him fall in love with me. I was hired to inspire—to become embedded into every lyric he wrote. Then, I was to set fire to it all—to destroy every feeling we hoped he’d develop for me.
It seemed simple enough. Easy, even.
I didn’t expect to be consumed myself—to see so much in the man displayed in the tabloids. I didn’t foresee falling for him. It didn’t occur to me that, while attempting to break his heart, I might just shatter my own.
Most of all, I never thought I’d fight so hard to hold on to a relationship that had always been founded on goodbye.
Ava is on the run for a crime punishable by death: killing a dragon.
As a human-dragon hybrid, Ava has never doubted the godlike dragons’ dominance. Her life has been sheltered beneath their stained-glass wings in the city in the sky—until she murders one.
Hunted, she flees to the human desert below the floating city. Yet she’s not alone. Though he doesn’t know the crime she’s running from, Vito, the dragon Ava serves, refuses to abandon her to the harsh world of humans. Paired to be her master and she his caretaker, their friendship has always meant more than titles.
The desert holds no sanctuary for them. The long-suffering ground dwellers are tired of having their water supply monopolized by the dragons above and want all dragon-kind dead—including Ava and Vito. Surrendering to the dragons isn’t an option with Vito by her side, and the rebellion has offered a tempting deal. They will keep Ava alive and hide her crime, but only if she reveals the weaknesses of dragon-kind and the secrets of her city. Ava must choose between her life and everything she once called home—including Vito, the closest thing to family she has left.
Some people have a good life, some people have a great childhood, well some people have a roof on top of their head. But not me, I’m different than most people, I lived in my car, worked in the local library, I was no one, add to that being a little doesn’t really help my case at all. It was all going to downward to hell, until I met them, I’ve met her first, then her husband and they wanted me, homeless, bookworm and all.
This our story, our adventures, and our love.
Contains ddlg and mdlg, you’ve been warned.
Apologies for any misspelling and grammar mistakes.
She loved him until she lost herself.
Now, behind locked doors and shattered glass, she must learn to breathe again.
When she first met Lloyd, he was magnetic and intoxicating. The kind of man who turned every head when he entered a room, who spoke in promises sweet enough to taste. With him, she felt chosen, cherished, and safe.
But safety was an illusion, and love became a weapon.
And slowly, piece by piece, he dismantled her until nothing of the woman she once was remained.
Now institutionalized after a breakdown, she begins to piece together the brutal truth of what really happened in the shadows of their love story. Memories sting like open wounds: the manipulation disguised as tenderness, the apologies that blurred into threats, the desperate hope that tomorrow he'd be the man she fell for again.
Yet beneath the grief and the shame, a quiet rebellion stirs, a vow to reclaim her voice, her freedom, and her life. Because this is not just a story of how she fell apart. It is a story of how she rises.
Haunting, raw, and achingly intimate, Boys like him peels back the glittering mask of a toxic love affair to reveal the kind of darkness that hides in plain sight, and the unbreakable strength it takes to escape it.
My mother fell critically ill and was rushed to the hospital. Desperate, I knelt before my fiancé—the department's chief surgeon—and begged him to take charge of her operation.
But outside the ICU, he was carefully tending to a scraped knee. Lucy Wendell's scraped knee, to be exact.
Just as I was drowning in hopelessness, Cameron Mitchell—the hospital director and my childhood friend—pushed open the operating room doors and handed me a marriage proposal.
"Marry me, and I'll personally perform your mother's surgery."
With trembling hands, I signed my name, clinging to the last shred of hope that she could be saved.
But she never made it through that stormy night.
Cameron handled all the funeral arrangements himself, and our wedding proceeded as scheduled.
Seven years later, in the hushed silence of the hospital archives, I overheard Cameron speaking with the deputy director.
"Cameron, why did you transfer your mother-in-law's organ to Lucy's mother during that surgery? Weren't you afraid of getting caught?"
"I owed Lucy," he replied. "If I hadn't hesitated back then, Lucy never would've chosen medical aid work in Africa… and her mother wouldn't have fallen ill from the grief."