Recs if you like To Steal a Throne...

Representations of the Black experience through fantasy, science fiction, and speculative fiction. Recommendations welcome!

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!

My favourite books or from my TBR by BIPOC authors in a range of different genres (though I primarily read fantasy and romance) (only first book for a series added, unless not directly linked)

Fantasy, Romantasy, Science Fiction, and Speculative Fiction books written by authors of the diaspora

Featuring physically violent and or cunningly intelligent women fighting patriarchal regimes. Both those who empower their fellow women and those in it for selfish purposes, these women change the cores of the societies they are beholden to.

A list of all the books featured as monthly picks for the Owlcrate YA Sub. ◽️ Not Including sequels or special editions outside of the monthly sub.◽️ I will include new books about a month after release to avoid spoilers.

All the Owlcrate YA, adult, and monthly sub picks for 2026

Fantasy Romance and Romantasy are two different genres, but I enjoy them all the same. This list is full of books from both genres, ranging from YA to extra spicy. Recommendations always welcome!

A list of the YA books published in 2026. Please comment if any are missing.

I do a lot of ARC reads (maybe too many) and I want to highlight some of my favourites! Complied here are favs that I rated 3 or higher.