Fox & Wit Weekly Book Recommendations: 11 Black-lead Fantasy Books
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Are you searching for enthralling fantasy books featuring Black leads? Our latest blog post is dedicated to showcasing must-read fantasy novels that center around Black protagonists. These books offer rich world-building, dynamic characters, and compelling plots that highlight the magic and power of diverse storytelling. From epic adventures to dark fantasies and magical realms, our curated list celebrates the voices and experiences of Black characters in the fantasy genre, providing readers with fresh and exciting narratives that break away from traditional tropes.
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Dive into our top picks for Black lead fantasy books and immerse yourself in stories that elevate and honor the richness of Black characters and their adventures in fantastical worlds.
Every week we'll put together a list of book recommendations which you can find here on our blog but also our instagram @foxandwit if you'd like to give us a follow!
That Self-Same Metal by Brittany N. Williams
Blood Like Magic by Giselle Sambury
Magic Dark, Magic Divine by A.J. Locke
Within These Wicked Walls by Lauren Blackwood
A Song Below Water by Bethany C. Horrow
The Black God's Drums by P. Djeli Clark
This Poison Heart by Kalynn Bayron
The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna
Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko
And lastly,
Daughters of NRI by Reni K Amayo
A Song of Wraiths and Ruin by Roseanne A. Brown