Is rhaenyra gay in the books

Rhaenyra was already hinted to have an attraction to Laena in the books, but her and Alicent’s actresses have also confirmed they are playing their scenes with a romantic subtext. Certainly Alicent’s anger over the Daemon situation had strong vibes of her being not only concerned but jealous.

‘ Fire & Blood,’ doesn’t explicitly label Rhaenyra as bisexual or lesbian. She’s portrayed more of the traditional terms of the time. Additionally, she married Laenor Velaryon and had multiple children with him. However, the world of Westeros is not known for its progressive views on sexuality.