AAPI Highlight: Novels by Native Hawaiians

Contemporary, historical, YA, horror, you name it! Fiction that includes the unique history, setting, and cultural backdrop of the Hawaiian Islands, its people, and its traditions, written by Native Hawaiian—Kānaka Maoli—authors. Sticking to one book per author; suggestions welcome!

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created by demon

last updated August, 2026

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The Pohaku

The Pohaku

Jasmin Iolani Hakes

The Killing Spell

The Killing Spell

Shay Kauwe

Waimea Summer

Waimea Summer

John Dominis Holt

Sharks in the Time of Saviors

Sharks in the Time of Saviors

Kawai Strong Washburn

Hammajang Luck

Hammajang Luck

Makana Yamamoto

Song of the Exile

Song of the Exile

Kiana Davenport

That Which Feeds Us

That Which Feeds Us

Keala Kendall

Every Drop Is a Man's Nightmare

Every Drop Is a Man's Nightmare

Megan Kamalei Kakimoto

The Healers

The Healers

Kimo Armitage

An Expanse of Blue

An Expanse of Blue

Kauakanilehua Mahoe Adams

The Invisible Wild

The Invisible Wild

Nikki Van De Car

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fichannie

ah thank you so much for this list, mamas! i definitely want to read more hawaiian authors going forward and this list is a great starting point 🥹💟🫶🏼

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demonOP

ty my love 😘 can’t wait for our summer hula buddy read soon!!!

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fichannie

I’M SO LOOKING FORWARD🥰🥰🥰

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ayzrules

Stunning wonderful list as usual!!!! 💖💖💖 we love to see this

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demonOP

ty ayz😘🫂

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OhMyDio

ooo lovely, thank you!!

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ruiconteur

thank you for curating this list!!

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