Recs if you like Skin of the Sea ...

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

Fantasy settings based on African geography, cultures, folklore, myths, legends, or histories — inspired by the Quest with Asian stories of this kind. Suggestions welcome!

Big vibes and big hair cover art books. (It's not a f*ckin 'cloud bob' Vogue).

Here are some fantasy novels with black FMCs!

Inspired by the sea fog, whistling winds, and the dark sea crashing against the rocks in summer

books for the barbie movie lovers

Books where there is a strong female friendship in a Fantasy book.

Credit to @leong.john.silvers for the name

'It seemed to me that anything unpredictable was named dangerous by Gods and men alike. But the word UNPREDICTABLE seemed reserved for women alone. A woman they cannot control, whether Goddess or mortal, is a dangerous woman' Hekate by Nikita Gill. A list of "dangerous" women. Please recommend any dangerous women I missed!

books by black authors and/or with black characters

Fiction in which African diasporic religions and spiritual cosmologies play a central role. This includes traditions like Santería, Vodun, Isese, and Candomblé, and divinities like Mami Wata and the orisha. Can be set either in Africa or throughout the African diaspora.

original fantasies INSPIRED by mythology and folklore (Greek, Arthurian, Norse, Buddhist, Slavic, Jewish, Irish, and more!)

My favourite books 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)

Fantasies that take inspiration from Africa and/or African Countries (myths, setting, etc.)

For those who want to be seen in fantasy stories too

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

Books featuring mermaids for MerMay! Anything from Ariel to the merperson in The Cabin the Woods - open to additions!

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.