Celebrating Black MCs in Fantasy

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Goddess crown
Lapite, Shade
Paper Book
In this thrilling Afro-fantasy, the first set in the lush, opulent kingdom of Galla, a girl raised in secret must leave her sheltered rural home for the subtle dangers of the royal court, where she becomes caught up in deadly power struggles and romantic intrigue. Kalothia has...
Lore of the Tides
Sbrana, Analeigh
Paper Book
From the author of Lore of the Wilds comes the exciting and passionate conclusion, as Lore navigates Fae magic amid looming dangers in this high-stakes fantasy romance. Lore Alemeyu wakes up to discover she's on a ship in the middle of the ocean. Held prisoner and...
She who knows
Okorafor, Nnedi
Ebook
Amazon Editors' Pick - August 2024 Gizmodo's New Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Books Releasing in August Screenrant #1 Most Anticipated Book in Sci-fi Coming Out in August ⭐ "Readers will devour this." --Publishers Weekly (starred...
Love Spells Trouble
Davenport, Nia
Paper Book
You Should See Me in a Crown meets Black girl magic--literally--in this enchanting rom-com about a reluctant witch caught up in a faking dating scheme. Witches and humans have always had issues. Cayden is well aware of that: her witch mom was shunned by her...
The Ancient's Game
Crittenden, Loni
Paper Book
"Brilliantly inventive." --Chloe Gong, #1 New York Times bestselling author of These Violent Delights "Gorgeously written and unforgettable." --Kamilah Cole, indie bestselling author of So Let Them Burn Alchemy and ancient spirits come to life in this debut fantasy...
Blood Debts
Benton-Walker, Terry J.
Paper Book
GODS MEDDLE AND MAGIC WILL BETRAY YOU, BUT THIS TIME JUSTICE WILL REIGN. Terry J. Benton-Walker's contemporary fantasy debut, Blood Debts, is "an extravaganza from start to finish" (Chloe Gong) with powerful magical families, intergenerational curses, and deadly drama in...
An Arcane Inheritance
Cole, Kamilah
Paper Book
Elle Magazine Best Fantasy and Science-Fiction Book of 2025 Indie Next List Pick for January 2026 A modern-day dark academia fantasy with a twist, perfect for fans of Babel and A Deadly Education. Warren University has stood amongst the ivy elite for centuries, built on the...
Blood Moon
Lewis, Britney S.
Paper Book
The Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller and book one of The Blood Chronicles Mirabella Owens grew up with legends of wolves that traveled to her midwestern town to protect humans from vampires. Of a werewolf that fell in love with one of the undead, unraveling a blood-soaked...
Master of Souls
Barron, Rena
Paper Book
Immortal magic, shocking twists, and star-crossed romance collide in the electrifying conclusion to Rena Barron's epic YA fantasy trilogy, perfect for fans of Children of Blood and Bone, Raybearer, and Strange the Dreamer.  A king with a score to settle.  A demon...
Our Vicious Oaths
Davenport, N E
Paper Book
"An instant romantasy classic!" -- Katee Robert, New York Times bestselling author Enter a new world of romantic fantasy from award-winning author N.E. Davenport--a journey of powerful magic, enemies-to-lovers, and political intrigue--as a warrior-princess and a vengeful king from rival...
Ambessa: Chosen of the Wolf: A League of Legends: Arcane Novel
Clark, C. L.
Paper Book
Set in the blockbuster and award-winning universe of League of Legends: Arcane and written by award-winning author C. L. Clark, discover a thrilling epic fantasy novel where Ambessa Medarda truly learns what it means to be a Chosen of the Wolf. Medarda over...
A Song of Legends Lost
Ayinde, M. H.
Paper Book
"The exhilarating must-read fantasy debut of the year." --Tasha Suri, World Fantasy Award-winning author An unforgettable tale of revenge and rebellion unfolds when a reckless king implements an ill-fated plan to end a thousand-year war in this relentlessly gripping...
(S)Kin
Zoboi, Ibi
Paper Book
From award-winning, New York Times bestselling author Ibi Zoboi comes her groundbreaking contemporary fantasy debut--a novel in verse based on Caribbean folklore--about the power of inherited magic and the price we must pay to live the life we yearn for. "Our new...
Somadina
Emezi, Akwaeke
Paper Book
NATIONAL BESTSELLER * From the National Book Award finalist and author of Pet comes a novel set in a magical West African world, about a teen girl who must save her missing twin while learning to navigate her own terrifying new powers. ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR:...
An Ocean Apart
Tew, Jill
Paper Book
An electrifying dystopian novel packed with a tantalizing love triangle, gripping political intrigue, and a Bachelor-style competition from the critically acclaimed author of The Dividing Sky, Jill Tew. "If you think that romance compromises a dystopian novel's ability...
Where Shadows Meet
Caldwell, Patrice
Paper Book
The bestselling dark and thrilling Black sapphic vampire romantasy that questions what it truly means to sacrifice for love. "This is a lush, intoxicating read, packing tender romance alongside vicious twists. My new obsession!" - Mark Oshiro, #1 New York Times...
I, Medusa
Gray, Ayana
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * A "captivating villain origin story" (People Book of the Week) reimagining one of the most iconic monsters in Greek mythology as a provocative and powerful young heroine This hardcover edition features a premium dust jacket with foil and a...
The Starseekers: A Murder and Magic Novel
Glover, Nicole
Paper Book
Indiana Jones meets Hidden Figures in this brand-new stand-alone historical fantasy set in the world of The Conductors, in which the space race of the mid-20th century will be determined by magic...if not murder. In the 1960s, the world was caught up in reaching beyond our...
Forged by blood : a novel
Okosun, Ehigbor
Paper Book
A brilliant new voice brings us a brilliant new epic fantasy novel: Ehigbor Okosun's first book in an action-packed, poignant duology inspired by Nigerian mythology--full of magic and emotion and set in a highly atmospheric, complex world in which a young woman fights to survive a tyrannical...
Sign of the slayer
Harris, Sharina
Paper Book
Full Metal Alchemist meets Vampire Diaries in this fun and clever dark academia series... High school is supposed to be about studying, socializing, and marching-band practice. Not fighting vampires. Then one night flipped my world inside out--now, my life sucks....
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