Best Bi: 10 Swoonworthy Bisexual Romance Books

The summer after senior year of high school is a weird limbo. That’s why Isaac is trying to fit in all the best activities with his bestie Diego before they go their separate ways for college. Isaac has both a comic convention and Teen Pride planned for the two of them. The plans go awry thanks to distraction from Isaac’s old crush. If you’re in for a bit of a love triangle and love the trope of kissing for practice, you’ll enjoy this authentic, fluffy, nerdy romance.

This is the perfect romance for people who love magic and baking. After a breakup, Syd (no pronouns) apparently imbues the brownies Syd bakes at a queer bakery with some magic, because everyone who eats them breaks up. Harley, the cutie bike delivery person, believes Syd can fix this mess with a different flavor of magic. Read this one if you’re looking for something really warm and affirming.

Santi arrives at his new high school, ready to impress the award-winning marching band. He forms a tentative friendship with band member Suwa. As they get to know each other better, they begin to share some of their past pain. It turns out their pain is connected, and it puts their friendship in a whole new light. This one is for people who love dreamy language, lots of music references, and internet friendships.

Fans of Talia Hibbert’s adult romances can feel great about putting her YA debut in the hands of young readers. Touching on bisexuality and neurodivergence, this story follows Bradley and Celine, former friends and academic rivals who end up together on a wilderness survival course. Fans of Hibbert’s trademark banter will find much to love in this novel that truly is unfairly cute.

It took me way too long to finally read this book but I devoured it when I finally got to it. It’s a hockey romance between two rivals, Shane and Ilya. Their story unfolds over years as their rivalry turns into something more. With rampant homophobia around them, their relationship could spell disaster for them both if everyone finds out, so it’s high stakes. At the same time, the tender way Shane and Ilya interact when they’re alone together is heartening to witness. There is a happy ending, and also their story continues in The Long Game!

Here’s the sapphic Anastasia story you didn’t know you needed. Beznaria knocks on Makeda’s door to inform her that her grandmother’s story about a fling with the runaway prince of Ibarinia is true. Beznaria and Makeda embark on a wacky journey to Ibarinia via cargo ship, and the two end up fake dating for Romance Reasons, obviously. If you’ve read other books by Alyssa Cole, you’ll know she’s interested in interrogating what royalty and leadership mean amidst the hijinks.  It’s fun and funny and wholly original.

If you’re looking for a childhood best friends to lovers story in which both characters are bi, look no further. I adored this book, and I think it’s even better than You Had Me at Hola. Gabe is back in New York after leaving to escape his parent’s burdensome expectations, and his old bestie Michelle is helping him market the opening of his new gym location. They are nerdy and messy, and their families are very invested in their lives. If you want sizzling chemistry in your romances, this is a great pick.

In the increasingly crowded realm of “apron tuggers,” i.e. culinary romances, this one is a standout. London and Dahlia are both contestants on a televised cooking competition show. Each has compelling reasons for wanting the big prize. The angst within their relationship is not super intense, but I appreciate that they spend a lot of time together in the book. Also, they’re super hot for each other. Those two factors are honestly what I want most in my romances, so I’m always happy to find a story that delivers.