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Books by Asian Authors You Should Add to Your TBR
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items Book recommendations by Asian authors in the romance, romantasy, fantasy, and YA genres. Kindly Note: View this as my own personal wishlist. Some of these books I have read while others are on my TBR. Please check the notes. There, you will see wheth...
Sections
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Romance
Fantasy
YA
Literary Fiction
Romantasy
Romance
Romance books written with Asian characters. Some books are Asian romance, in which both of the main characters are Asian, while others will consist of interracial relationships.
Grumpy Sunshine, Billionaire romance, interracial couple, touch her and die, over protective and possessive MMC, brother's best friend.
So excited because this series will be getting a screen adaptation on Netflix! I can't wait for it to come out.
So excited because this series will be getting a screen adaptation on Netflix! I can't wait for it to come out.
Twisted Love by Ana Huang
Think of this as a spicier Love on the Spectrum!
Asian love, neurospicy FMC, fake dating, steamy read, he's a male escort, self-discovery, FMC works in a male dominated field, Vietnamese representation
Asian love, neurospicy FMC, fake dating, steamy read, he's a male escort, self-discovery, FMC works in a male dominated field, Vietnamese representation
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
Slow burn, a little bit of rivals to lovers, FMC is Korean American, She works as a Wall Street investment banker, unintended pining
So We Meet Again by Suzanne Park
Slow burn, forbidden romance, Billionaire romance, angst, Boss/ employee, workplace romance, possessive MMC
When Hearts Ignite by Victoria Lum
Cheesy Rom Com, she's afraid of commitment, playful banter, best friends brother-in-law, insta love, some spicy scenes, fast paced
The Dating Dare by Jayci Lee
Chinese representation, grief, stranger to friends to lovers, opposites attract, some spice, twist at the end
How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang
Filipino representation, steamy read, Musician falls in love with his actress neighbor, a bit of insta love, third act breakup
Manila Takes Manhattan by Carla De Guzman
Plus size representation, demi sexual representation, Vietnamese rep, he's been in love with her, friends to lovers, pining, miscommunication
Something Cheeky by Thien-Kim Lam
A book for Disney Adults
Mulan retelling, workplace romance, slow burn, mistaken identity, FMC working in a male dominated field
Mulan retelling, workplace romance, slow burn, mistaken identity, FMC working in a male dominated field
Worth Fighting For by Jesse Q. Sutanto
Billionaire romance, it's giving 50 shades, some BDSM, steamy read
Bared to You by Sylvia Day
Second chance, the one that got away, a little spice, she's a successful lawyer, banter, mental health
The Year of Cecily by Lisa Lin
Chinese representation, college crush, low angst, reads a little bit like a YA, self discovery, a little bit of a love triangle, toxic family relations
cute, light romance
cute, light romance
The Donut Trap by Julie Tieu
Rom Com, enemies to lovers, slow burn, somewhat of a bodyguard romance, close proximity, mental health rep, closed door romance
Stand-In by Lily Chu
Small town romance, love after loss, neighbor, over 40 romance, cinnamon roll MMC, found family, interracial couple
Dual POV with Dual narration if you want to check out the audiobook. Which might be worth a listen because Teddy Hamilton plays the male character.
Dual POV with Dual narration if you want to check out the audiobook. Which might be worth a listen because Teddy Hamilton plays the male character.
Do Me a Favor by Cathy Yardley
Fantasy
Fantasy books written by Asian authors with Asian characters.
This book is ideal for readers who crave dark, emotionally charged tales of defying fate and seizing power through morally complex choices, wrapped in a queer historical fantasy lens.
She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan
For people who love sweeping, emotionally charged tales of forbidden love and high stakes espionage, where personal sacrifice and political intrigue collide against a richly woven historical backdrop
A Song to Drown Rivers by Ann Liang
For readers who crave intellectually charged narratives that wrestle with moral complexities, blending the allure of academia and magic with the visceral tensions of colonial resistance.
Babel by R. F Kuang
For readers who crave morally complex, gritty fantasies where underdog protagonists grapple with harrowing power and the devastating costs of war in a richly woven, myth-inspired world.
The Poppy War by R F Kuang
For readers who crave enemies-to-lovers tension wrapped in high-stakes political intrigue and magical battles, where love and loyalty clash amidst a storm of war and secrets.
A Monsoon Rising by Thea Guanzon
For readers who crave emotionally resonant, magical journeys blending whimsical fantasy with heartfelt explorations of regret and redemption.
Water Moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao
YA
Young adult books by Asian authors that are in various genres. Make sure to read the notes to determine which genre the book is in.
For readers who crave lush, emotionally charged fantasies steeped in mythology, where complex relationships and high-stakes quests collide with themes of love, loyalty, and self-discovery.
Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan
For people love a heartfelt, historically-rooted story about forbidden love and self-discovery amidst societal tensions, blending cultural identity with queer coming-of-age challenges.
Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo
If you love stories of self-discovery and tangled romances set against vibrant cultural backdrops, where characters navigate hidden passions and unexpected adventures.
Loveboat, Taipei by Abigail Hing Wen
Enemies to lovers, forbidden romance, bodyguard, Japanese representation, Princess Diaries meets Crazy Rich Asians
Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean
Best Friends to Lovers, Rom Com, Meddling moms force proximity, Korean representation, K Drama vibes
Seoulmates by Susan Lee
Literary Fiction
Here are a few of my favorite authors when it comes to Literary Fiction.
LGBTQ+ Representation.
For readers who crave lush, reimagined classics with a magical twist, exploring themes of identity and belonging amidst the glittering yet oppressive excess of a bygone era.
For readers who crave lush, reimagined classics with a magical twist, exploring themes of identity and belonging amidst the glittering yet oppressive excess of a bygone era.
The Chosen and the Beautiful a book by Nghi Vo
For readers who appreciate lyrical, emotionally raw explorations of identity, family bonds, and personal history through the lens of cultural displacement and queer self-discovery.
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
For readers who enjoy emotionally charged, thought-provoking explorations of societal norms, family dynamics, and moral complexities will find Little Fires Everywhere compelling.
Screen adaptation on Hulu
Screen adaptation on Hulu
Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
For readers who crave darkly enchanting tales of ambition and self-reinvention, blending the allure of Old Hollywood with fantastical stakes and queer resilience.
Siren Queen by Nghi Vo
Romantasy
Romance and Fantasy combined is one of my favorite genres of books. Although many of the fantasy books have some romance, I still wanted to have a separate section specifically for Romantasy.
For readers who enjoy emotionally charged, slow-burn fantasy romances where complex characters navigate arranged marriages and personal growth amidst magical intrigue.
Under the Oak Tree: Volume 1 (The Novel)