SWANA inspired fantasy
instead of medieval europe inspired fantasy all of the time.
Open to recs!
(I removed middle east bc I found out that was the colonial term!)
created by pearl_reads
last updated June, 2026
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Love this! I hope someone turns it into a quest eventually
Yes!! I'm looking for more books to add atm
Love the list!! I think The Adventures of Amina al-Sairafi is a good addition. Book 2 is coming this year too đź‘€
Ooo good one! It's on my tbr as well!
How about Wrath and the Dawn by Renee Adhieh it’s a Scherezade retelling
Thank you for the rec! I'll add it right away!
Ahhh this is amazing! I just made a multiple genre on for SWANA authors for 2026 specifically There are a few others that you could add if you are looking for any: The Jinn's Bargain by Fetin Sardaneh, The Gryphon King by Sara Omer, The Book of Heartbreak by Ova Ceren, Best Hex Ever by Nadia El-Fassi (Cozy Fantasy with Moroccan culture influence, not sure if it would fit your list though), Manzakar by R. Laham to name a few
Thank you so much for the recs! I'll check them out!
This is what my youngerself needed. More representation of my culture and others, instead of always this european setting. I enjoyed them. But the diversity was missing. Thank you!
Ahhh I'm glad! Your very welcome!
