Fantasy is my favorite escape from reality so I’m always on the lookout for incredible series! Here are my favorites by POC authors that I just can’t shut up about!
First series that got me hooked into Sabaa Tahir!
An Ember in the Ashes Series by Sabaa Tahir - Goodreads
Great combo of middle eastern, Indian, and South Asian content in a great fantasy series
The Daevabad Trilogy by S.A. Chakraborty - Goodreads
Beautifully written and creates an incredible world with solid character building. Really made me root for the main character!
The Scorched Throne Series by Sara Hashem - Goodreads
Loved the strong female lead & magical landscape that this series takes the reader through
Nightfire Quartet - Nisha J. Tuli
Retelling of the Ramayana with a different take on the story
Ram Chandra Series Box Set: Amish
Magical female lead with a plan for revenge, set in a Pakistani-based fantasy
For She Is Wrath by Emily Varga | Goodreads
Such a beautiful historical fiction story rooted in an ancient Indian world but tackles so many important topics that make this relevant to even today!
This Woven Kingdom Series by Tahereh Mafi - Goodreads
Beautiful series focusing on 4 royal siblings torn apart by political schemes & magic tying the power of the kingdoms together
The Ivory Key Duology Series by Akshaya Raman - Goodreads
Refreshing new take on the stories of Shiva & Sati
The Immortals of Meluha
Best Indian mythology-based book I've read in a long time! Already re-read 2 times! The attention to detail and writing style was great!
