Recs if you like The Birthgrave (Birthgrave, #1)...

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!)

Your favourite female fantasy writer's... favourite female fantasy writer. Works of SFF by female writers which proved critically lauded or influential to subsequent writers.

Some women change the world. Others change themselves.

These fantasy and sci-fi stories follow women whose greatest transformation begin within. Whether confronting monsters, kingdoms, ancient gods, or their own fears, they embark on journeys marked by hardship, failure, growth, and change. Some become heroes. Some become monsters. Some simply discover who they are. By challenging expectations, questioning the roles assigned to them, and embracing their own desires, they rewrite their personal stories and become the people they were meant to be on their own terms.

One of two lists exploring two forms of transformation: changing the world and changing oneself.

Sister List: Women Who Rewrite Worlds

Suggestions welcome!