Recs if you like Dragon Keeper...
chinese-inspired fantasy
it's all about the โจ aesthetic โจ
(some other emojis that didn't make the cut: ๐ฅก๐ฅข๐ฒ๐งง๐ฎ)
psa: this only consists of books i've read, or that a trusted friend who's also chinese has read. i don't make it a habit to seek out chinese-inspired fantasy written by white authors these days, but feel free to leave any relevant titles in the comments and i'll check them out!
Asian-Inspired Fiction
Books set in an Asian or Asian-inspired setting or incorporates elements of an Asian culture or mythology. Only the first book in a series is listed.
Kid's Fantasy Adventure Series
Who TF needs JKR anymore? We got way better books out there dude
Set in China
Books set in China!
Book Recs Inspired by the Chinese Zodiac
Each year, for Chinese New Year, we do a rec list with books aligned to the Chinese zodiac animal for the year. Most of these books are queer, though often it's subtextual. We've done 3 lists so far: 2024, dragons; 2025, snakes; 2026, horses. Find all the recs for these lists here! (This list is presented by Duck Prints Press, the indie publisher focused on publishing queer art and stories by queer creators!)
Here There Be Dragons
Dragons, Wyrms and all those other fire-breathing creepy crawlies! Even if not all the dragons in these books breathe fire in the first place (only the first book of a series is added to this list)
Reading with dragons
There are MANY different kinds of dragons, here are some books that feature themโก
Our Home Without Windows
Stories of characters who find freedom/adventure outside of their four walls ๐ท ๐ผ ๐งญ ๐ ๐๐ All suggestions welcome ๐๐ฏ
Early 2000s YA and Middle Grade
A nostalgic collection of YA and middle grade books. Please feel free to suggest titles as well!
Books that almost made it: Series of Unfortunate Events: started in 1999 Harry Potter: started in 1997 (and f her) Redwall: started in 1995 Alanna/Immortals: started early 90s
