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Inspired by a subthread in the post on sci-fi and fantasy tropes. A few books I've liked:

Iron Widow: a YA novel set in a fantasy version of medieval China. The main character has more than one love interest and from what I remember has a nice little spiel about resisting the social pressure to choose. I won't give any spoilers where it goes but I'm looking forward to the sequel this year.

Sing for the Coming of the Longest Night: a cute little winter soltice tale about two metamours that begrudgingly team up to go rescue their respective partner from a magical realm.

The Giddy Death of Gays and the Strange Demise of Straights: a bit of a chaotic story with a whirlwind cast of characters trying to make sense of all the heterodox ways that they love each other, amid a rising homophobic backlash. This one is a little rough around the edges as I believe it's self-published but has great showcasing of some unique kinds of connection. Set in Wales.

As for movies I haven't seen many, but Professor Marston and the Wonder Women is very cute, despite falling into some thruple tropes. Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice gets a shoutout for being a very well-made, early (1960’s) take on sexually open relationships.

What have you enjoyed?

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[–] JoeByeThen@hexbear.net 2 points 1 year ago

BBC's Trigonometry was a very sweet story about a monogamous couple that slowly falls in love with their new roommate, and the challenges it introduces into their idea of relationships.

Gemma and Kieran, a cash-strapped couple in busy and pricey London, open their little apartment to a third person. Ray, their latest addition, somehow makes the flat appear larger, not smaller. With an extra pair of hands, many tasks grow easier, nicer, and better with time.