Pop star Hayley Kiyoko has announced a new YA novel based on her hit single Girls Like Girls.
Over the last few years, the openly gay singer has cultivated a welcoming and LGBTQ+ inclusive environment for her expansive queer fanbase.
From tracks like For The Girls and She to her impactful music video for One Bad Night, Kiyoko has rightfully earned the title of Lesbian Jesus.
Now it looks like Kiyoko is gearing up to take the literary world by storm with her latest creative venture.
On 14 October, the Lemonade Mouth star announced that she would be releasing her first YA novel titled Girls Like Girls – which is based on her hit song and accompanying music video.
According to a report from Just Jared Jr, the forthcoming novel is set to follow a coming-of-age romance between characters Coley and Sonya.
“Ever since I released the music video for Girls Like Girls [in 2015], it has been a dream of mine to tell the whole story of Coley and Sonya,” Kiyoko revealed in a statement.
“I am so excited to explore these characters further in a novel – to really get inside their heads and their hearts, and to take readers on their quest for love. I am forever grateful for my fans who continue to champion me and help fuel my passion for storytelling.”
Shortly after Kiyoko’s announcement made headlines, fans flocked to social media to express their excitement for the LGBTQ+ novel.
Building our second story, ripping all your floors out. I’m very honored to announce Girls Like Girls the novel coming next Summer. This is so special to me and I can’t wait to share it with you all 😭 Available for pre-order NOW! https://t.co/NhQJU8MSoA
— Hayley Kiyoko (@HayleyKiyoko) October 14, 2022
One fan tweeted: “You just keep giving me all the things I didn’t know I needed in my healing journey.”
Another user wrote: “Hayley, how and where can I get an arc of this like not to be impatient, but I need it rn.”
In response to the outpour of support, the What I Need singer uploaded a follow-up message to her fans on Twitter.
“I’ve been so overwhelmed by the love and excitement for the Girls like Girls novel the kindness to purchase for others, you are my community I’m so proud of. Thank you! I love you all so much,” she wrote.
Aside from writing her debut YA novel, Kiyoko has had quite the year.
Back in May, the young talent made headlines after she confirmed her relationship with Bachelor star Becca Tilley in her For the Girls music video.
“This photo is from the first night we met at my Expectations album release party, we took this picture after 5 minutes. Her shirt said ‘no time for romance’….. it’s been 4 years. I guess she had some time,” Kiyoko wrote in a follow-up post on Instagram.
Two months after her jaw-dropping announcement, she released her highly anticipated second studio album, Panorama – which has quickly become a fan favourite.
Kiyoko’s upcoming YA novel, Girls Like Girls, will be released on 23 May 2023.
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