I’ve just read two amazing fantasy fiction novels by B. J. Ramsey and if you think Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Narnia combined as one with leading black characters, and if you love this genre, check out The Chronicles of Jamaica – Book One: The Girl inside a Crystal Ball. Ursula Le Guin’s Wizard of Earthsea. Aren't they supposed to be (for lack of a better term) 'asian' rather than 'black'? New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast.

This is such great book. Heir to two lines of powerful witchdoctors, Arrah yearns for magic of her own. Imaro is a 4 book cycle and additional short story collection that came out last year. I think Jemisin's Dreamblood duology is a better fit, in that it's a little closer to traditional fantasy. I was thinking of this. It was okay, though I felt the ending was a little rushed and could have used a bit more fleshing out. Did you read Children of Blood and Bone yet? level 2 blindside1 Whole Company got its name from being an all black unit originally. Read on for 25 middle grade books by Black authors across all genres: mystery, fantasy, historical fiction, graphic novel, contemporary, memoir, and verse. Most of the protagonists are dark skinned.

It doesn't have a big impact throughout most of it though the (white) skin color of the characters is noted when they head South, then disregarded farther South. This. Though I don't know if it's "going on a quest" per se. It doesn't have a big impact throughout most of it though the (white) skin color of the characters is noted when they head South, then disregarded farther South. A girl with no gifts must bargain for the power to fight her own mother’s dark schemes—even if the price is her life. Only at the poles do you get lighter skinned people in large groups.But, whatever color the people are as an aside, the book is amazing. 31 YA Books By Black Authors That You Can't Miss This Year.

At … Black Company has a few main black characters (One Eye) then more as they head south (Blade, Mogaba). Imaro by Charles Saunders is a traditional sword and sorcery novel set in a fictional version of Africa. Many if not most of the characters in Brent Week's "Lightbringer" series.

Apparently, it doesn't depict Nigerian culture very accurately, but it is a fun group-goes-on-a-quest-to-save-the-world fantasy. Wasn’t the best I’ve read but it was fine. It doesn't necessarily have to be an all black cast but the black character(s) should play an important role. I have only read the first novel. They range from fun and zany to gut-wrenching and heartbreaking, and some are a mix. Basically, even though race isn't important in world, almost everyone is on the N. Africa to Africa scale of skin tones and hair.

Fancy a stand-alone? The Kane Chronicles by Rick Riordan have a black protagonist, Carter. Population: An Interracial Post-Apocalyptic SciFi Romance (Population, #1) by Elizabeth Stephens … Very much fun YA fantasy with some great themes. In R.L Stine's book, "Fear Street Seniors: No Answer", Clarissa Turner (a black girl) is the main character/protagonist. I feel it needs to be pointed out that it is also what many people consider the greatest fantasy novel ever written(I fall into this camp). Carter is dark skinned and takes after his father while his sister, the other protagonist, is … Setting is based on Tibetan Buddhism.

Black Company has a few main black characters (One Eye) then more as they head south (Blade, Mogaba).

We welcome respectful dialogue related to speculative fiction in literature, games, film, and the wider world. Rena’s West-African inspired high fantasy gives us the black girl magic we need this Black History Month. Protagonist is a black woman about 50 yrs old with a spiritual vocation that no one envies.

I haven't read it yet, but have heard good things about The Rage of Dragons by Evan Winters. I highly recommend Wheel of the Infinite by Martha Wells. Not sure if its 'traditional', but the Broken Earth trilogy was an unique and fun read. All the upvotes! /r/Fantasy is the internet's largest discussion forum for the greater Speculative Fiction genre. OP, this fits your request perfectly. Love this series. Really strong hero's journey story played in a unique way, kind of a science fantasy setting. Definitely aimed at younger audiences. Press J to jump to the feed. I need to pick this up again. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts, it doesn't depict Nigerian culture very accurately. The typical "going on a quest" with magic and kingdoms type of fantasy with black characters. Came to the comments for this. I came here to recommend this. Henry Holt Books for Young Readers, ozy.com What it's about:Adeyemi creates a rich, compelling Nigerian fantasy bursting with action, adventure, and magic. I've described it in the past as "what standard epic fantasy would be like if Tolkien had been Egyptian".