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Kiyoko's Victorian Queer Romcom Out Now
24 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Hayley Kiyoko's new YA romcom is set in Victorian England.
- The novel features a poet and a socialite during courting season.
- Kiyoko aimed for hopeful queer content inspired by her own romance.
Singer and author Hayley Kiyoko has released her latest young adult novel, "Where There's Room for Us." This queer romantic comedy is uniquely set in the Victorian era, reimagining the societal norms of the time. The story centers on Ivy, a poet who moves to an English estate and encounters the socialite Freya Tallon as courting season begins.
Kiyoko expressed a desire to see herself represented in classic romance narratives like 'Pride and Prejudice' and 'Bridgerton,' finding the era both romantic and sexy. She emphasized the importance of creating hopeful queer content across her music and literature, striving for optimistic endings even when exploring complex realities.
The inspiration for "Where There's Room for Us" also draws from Kiyoko's own relationship with her partner, Becca Tilley. She aimed to capture the relatable experience of meeting one's person amidst familial expectations about love and relationships, transposing their meet-cute into the historical setting.
