Many excellent young adult books feature transgender characters. These five titles are all fantasy or science fiction. They also include romantic storylines between two boys.

Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas is a popular choice. It follows a young brujo who summons spirits. The main character is transgender and seeks to prove his abilities.

The Witch King by H.E. Edgmon is set in a magical world. The protagonist is a transgender boy escaping a dangerous kingdom. The book explores identity and freedom.

Hell Followed With Us by Andrew Joseph White is gripping. It takes place in an apocalyptic world filled with monsters. The transgender main character fights for survival and his identity.

To Our Untamed Core by Sonido Reyes is a newer release. It tells a story about community and self-discovery. The transgender protagonist seeks his place in the world.

Flyboy by Kasey LeBlanc rounds out the list. This book combines adventure with a beautiful love story. The transgender main character is strong and inspiring.

All these books feature transgender protagonists. This matters for young transgender readers. They can see themselves reflected in these stories.

As a bonus tip: want a book with a cisgender protagonist? Consider The Past and Other Things That Should Stay Buried. In that novel, the love interest is transgender. It is also worth reading.

These books show that transgender stories increasingly appear in young adult literature. That is a positive development. Everyone deserves to see their story in books.