Recs if you like Empire of Sand...

I'm sure some of these are already on your TBR, so might as well add some more! Let me know if I am missing any of your favorites!

f*ck misogyny, women write epic fantasy too

Books for people that crave romances but hate the mainstream romantasy trends, main characteristics required to fit this list: M/F pairings are completely fine, but they don't fit into a cisheteronormativy worldview (mostly, men and women aren't different species in these books) No weird and creepy possessiveness Characters that look like normal humans and not only thinstagram models They can find each other hot immediately but the romance has to be developed.

Indian inspired/set fantasy and folklore. Crowd-sourced from an ask in the Asian-inspired Fantasy quest, so check that out too, but always open to suggestions ☺️ Mostly Desi authors, though not exclusively. I have yet to read any, so join me as I work my way through these (and thanks to everyone who suggested them 🤍)

Indian or Indian-inspired fantasy books by authors of Indian origin, set in either India or abroad.

fantasy books written by south asian authors, featuring south asian characters

Fantasy where romance can’t be separated from power, allegiance, class, inheritance, rebellion, diplomacy, or the throne. Falling in love means choosing sides. . . or discovering that the person you want may be standing on the wrong one.