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Jan 22, 2019 · These 20 African fantasy novels explore entirely new worlds, utilize fun and inventive magic in our own world, and/or add surrealist twists to an otherwise normal setting.
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Jul 21, 2020 · While classic fantasy series like "Lord of the Rings" draw on European legends, these books weave stories of myth and magic inspired by folktales and histories from across Africa.
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Dec 4, 2019 · 1. The Rage of Dragons by Evan Winter. In a South African-inspired world where gifted women have the power to call down dragons and gifted men can transform into fighting machines, a swordsman with no magical gifts seeks revenge on the people who betrayed him. Shelved as High Fantasy and Dragons on Goodreads. 2. Daughters of Nri by Reni K. Amayo.
Redditors shared a variety of fantasy books with African influence, including some that are based on specific African cultures or mythologies. They also provided recommendations for books with Latin-American and North African influences.
Apr 12, 2018 · Written by Rosalyn Kelly. If you loved the sub-Saharan African setting of the blockbuster Marvel movie Black Panther and find yourself keen to read some adult fantasy and science fiction with similar settings, then here are 12 books to check out!
Oct 28, 2021 · by Evan Winter. The first of The Burning series, The Rage of Dragons is often marketed as a cross between the Gladiator and Game of Thrones. This epic fantasy is also included in Time’s list of the 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time. The series is set in a South African-inspired fantasy world.
