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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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Feb 1, 2023 · Each week we’re shining a light on Black authors who are making waves and earning accolades but aren’t getting nearly enough notoriety as other authors in their genre. In no particular order, here are nine Black fantasy authors and their books you should be adding to your TBR list right now. 1. N.K. Jemisin. IMAGES VIA TIME, ORBIT.
- Savannah Swanson
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.
Feb 28, 2023 · "The absolute best version of epic fantasy in the vein of George R.R. Martin, except Black!" Isiah Lavender III, professor of English at the University of Georgia, told Insider.
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.
