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Diversify your bookshelf with these great reads
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items Some of my favorite books from BIPOC authors that definitely need to be on your bookshelves! If you haven’t read these then you are definitely missing out!
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Epic Fantasy
Sci-Fi
Romantasy
Dark Academia
Epic Fantasy
Complex magic systems/world building
High stakes epic fantasy series with an FMC full of female rage. A must read for fantasy lovers.
The Poppy War (Poppy War Series #1) by R. F. Kuang, Paperback
Do you want an epic fantasy series unlike anything you’ve ever read before? Then you are in the right place!
The Inheritance Trilogy (The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms\The Broken ...
Sci-Fi
Science fiction elements intertwined with the plot
Set in a society where people can live forever and everything is run by an all knowing Artificial Intelligence system. The only thing the AI won’t control, who lives and who dies. That’s where Scythes come in. Hand selected humans who are trained to ...
Scythe (Arc of a Scythe Series #1) by Neal Shusterman, Paperback
An FMC out for vengeance and a world between Pacific Rim and Enders Game gives you this addictive, refreshing sci-fi fantasy book that will have you begging for more!
Iron Widow (Book 1)|Paperback - Xiran Jay Zhao
Romantasy
You love the romance as much as the plot
The Halfing Saga is a must read for loves of romantasy, rebellion and a complex FMC! This series was addicting in the best way!
A Broken Blade (The Halfling Saga #1) by Melissa Blair, Paperback
What if Cinderella was forced to go to the ball against her will? What if the prince was actually evil? Find out in this standalone fantasy novel BIPOC and LGBTQ+ representation!
Cinderella Is Dead by Kalynn Bayron, Paperback
This beautifully written ancient Arabia inspired fantasy is perfect for people who love a fast paced plot, complex characters, a slow burn romance, and a hunt unlike any other.
We Hunt the Flame (Sands of Arawiya Series #1)
Indiana Jones meets an Argentinian FMC with tons of spunk as she goes to Egypt to figure what happened to parents! Intriguing Egyptian mythology, great Latin representation and a high stakes adventure.
What the River Knows: A Novel by Isabel Ibañez, Hardcover
Dark Academia
Academic/school settings with dark vibes
An incredibly well done Arthur and the round table retelling with a griefing FMC who joins a secret society in order to find out what actually happened to her mother. Magic, other worldly monsters and an amazing commentary on racism and elitism.
Legendborn (B&N Exclusive Edition) by Tracy Deonn, Paperback
Do you want a deadly school of magic with literally no adult supervision and absolutely insane monsters that lurk around every corner? Then you need to pick up this book! It’s also the perfect book for fall/spooky season!!
A Deadly Education (Scholomance Series #1)