Recs if you like Daggerspell (Deverry, #1)...

A list of First books in Fantasy series (or standalones) published in 1980s-2000s written by female authors. Many of these authors are/were prolific writers so most additions are limited to their debut book or most popular series. Go read more by these authors!

f*ck misogyny, women write epic fantasy too

Romance that lasts across time, or lifetimes 🐦‍🔥

Note: Only the first book in a series are added. The goal is to try it, not dedicate oneself to it. Marion Zimmer Bradley has been added with caution--buy from a small business if not able to check out at the library.

A collection of older, sometimes lesser-known, fantasy (or science fantasy) books written by incredible women and published primarily between the 1980s and early 2000s (with nods to a few older ones). In a time when female fantasy authors were few and far between, these authors carved out their own space in the genre. These stories might not be mainstream hits today, but they are full of brilliant magic, deep characters, and/or worlds that helped shape the genre. (First in Series / standalones only for now - open to suggestions!)

“Vintage” fantasy books: hidden, well-loved treasures often discovered in places like garage sales or your local thrift store 📚

books that are either based on irish mythology, based in ireland and/or written by irish authors

the foundation of the woman written fantasy,

(What it says on the tin) A list collecting the books I’ve read (or want to read) that have been set in Ireland. 🇮🇪

Books with Female Main Characters who has a career mainly wielding Swords; not Bows, not Daggers, not Magic. Swords-women don't get enough love.

Books with covers by Geoff Taylor the fantasy and sci-fi artist and illustrator. If you've read any fantasy books from the 70s/80s there's a good chance you recognise his work!

I've put just book 1, many of these are series!