Recs if you like The Heart Principle...

a collection of autistic coded characters in fiction [ recommendations welcome! ]

Romance novels and stories with substantial romantic subplots where at least one lead is explicitly neurodivergent. Every title is either own voices, has a character whose neurodivergence is confirmed within the text or by the author. This collection celebrates love across the full spectrum of neurological diversity, including Autism, ADHD, OCD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Tourette's, Hoarding Disorder, PTSD, and more. Recommendations are always welcome!

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This collection of romance books features characters with either physical or mental disabilities, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, and more.

Here's every book so far from BOTM's monthly shortlist since February 2015 for anyone who wants to read them all like I do!

Romance books which just make you feel good while reading them. They have a happy end and good vibes overall. Maybe you enjoy reading them during the summer or when you need a little something to take your mind of things. They don't have very dark topic, though they don't have to be without a little conflict to keep you entertained. Feel free to comment so I can add more recommendations!

books written by disabled authors

Middle grade, YA and Adult fictional books with canon autistic main characters

Book with main characters that are disabled. Both physical and mental included. Eg chronic/terminal illness, physical disabilities, mental illness, neurodivergance, addiction, injury and injury recovery, symptoms causing health issues etc. Doesn't have to be a diagnosed condition. Not necessarily by authors with shared experiences. Books any be any genre. Added only 1st book of series unless there are different characters.

Feel free to leave suggestions in the comments! No "magic cure" books.

I'm on a quest to find adult romance books that feature Asian protagonists. Placing all my findings here :)

Romance books with neurodivergent characters. This primarily includes ADHD and autism but I also included some with dyslexia and sensory processing disorder representation as well.

Lots of women, sapphic romance, and cozy reads - but not all!

Romance books featuring meaningful mental health and neurodivergent representation, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, and more. Because every kind of mind deserves butterflies and a happily ever after.

Court transcripts! Emails! Texts! Interviews! Medical records! Letters! Notes! Poems! Songs! Pictures! Newspaper clips! Different types of media in books BESIDES the book! Whether it’s the whole book or just some pieces, there’s some type of media somewhere in here!

Collection of fiction, non fiction, self help, memoirs written by autistics. For lifestyle changes and neuroaffirming perspectives.

fiction books with disability, chronic illness, neurodivergence, and mental illness representation (usually written by Own Voices authors).

I’ve combined these categories because I’ve found they have impacted my life in similar ways and a lot of books include overlap 💗

most of these have autistic fmc’s but i’m always looking to add recs for other conditions!

do let me know if the portrayal of the condition is offensive in any way, i haven't read all of these yet!

Featuring a range of subgenres within romance, these stories feature MCs with disabilities. I would love more recommendations to add to the list!

A place to see all books included in The Audacious Book Club run by Roxane Gay.

I’m not affiliated at all. I just enjoy these recommendations and wanted one place to see them all here on Pagebound.

Check out audacity.substack.com for more info! They do book discussions for the current month.

Books that I feel have characters or themes that represent aspects of neurodiversity. (Be warned, some of these are very spicy as well as neurospicy🌶️)

In progress - suggestions welcome in comments