Magic abounds in these books a hallmark of urban fantasy which is usually set in cities and the fantasy piece involves a massive struggle of. When adding books, please make sure urban fantasy is listed on the. If you enjoy the kickass women characters of urban fantasy today, you. Paranormal romance strong female lead book suggestions. Apr 01, 2020 nothing says binge read like a series built around a strong character so ive picked out twelve of my favourite series with female leads 106 books including cozy mysteries, crime fiction, science fiction and urban fantasy. The extraordinary princess by carolyn ebbitt is quickpaced adventure with a strong female lead. Although i would say that the romance plot throughout the books is probably more major than in any of the other books that have been suggested. Our female ancestors had it pretty tough, but they still managed to grace the pages of. Its an incredibly good novel, one of my alltime favorites. However you define it, its been a wildly popular field for some time and theres lots of great books out there. Fortunately, there are many great fantasy adventure books starring mighty girls out there to choose from.
They dont have to be kick ass but they do have to have a backbone. Or, a young ladys illustrated primer by neal stephenson. Fie, a crow, is fiercely protective of her ragtag community. Do you like fantastical stories with strong women leads. Aug 19, 2015 a good mix of action and romance, this is a standardbearer in the urban fantasy genre. The first four books of this awesome series have just been gathered into a. Here is a few books with strong female charcters the series gets better as the damali charcter comes more into her powers ect. Top 10 strong female characters in urban fantasy books. The root by naamen gobert tilahun is an urban fantasy novel where one of the two protagonists is a young gay man. Urban fantasy is a genre packed with badass, incredibly strong female protagonists matched by alpha males so strong and sexy that its a wonder they dont take over the world and sometimes they do. School series, plus an ongoing sequel about alexias headstrong daughter.
Books with strong female characters common sense media. Sciencefiction including dystopian, apocalyptic, or postapocalyptic. Mead is an old hand at urban fantasyshes also the woman behind the. Perhaps more than any other genre, fantasy narratives are focused on the journey of the protagonist or, more commonly, the journey of the hero. High fantasy with female leads protoganists 403 books. Read the topic about adventurefantasy romance with strong female lead. It features 50 amazing queer fantasy books, from highepic fantasy to urban fantasy to superheroes and everywhere in between. Can you suggest me an urban fantasy series with a smart and.
Apr 20, 2017 necessary magic ebook written by val st. I love how katsa is practical and fastthinking, plus she can outwit. Nov 14, 2016 here are 16 complete urban fantasy series. To give some examples manga and anime mixed together. Here are all entries i would give at least a 710 to with the one criteria that the protagonist needs to be a woman so all rounder meguru, durarara, hellsing or shi ga futari o wakatsu made are thus verboten. Urban fantasy is an ongoing saga that focuses on one or two specific characters usually at some point romantically linked, and specifically featuring a nononsense kick ass chick. Whatever the reason, fantasy novels that feature strong women are something were wholeheartedly excited about at newinbooks. But more than that, it showcased compelling, complex characters who evolved throughout the course of the series. Packing enough testosteronelaced action to satisfy male readers and enough romantic emotional moments to please female readers, this series is for everyone and books 2 and 3 are out too. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading russian roulette. Young, brave alanna dreams of becoming a female knight and warrior, but isnt allowed to train because she is a woman. Edwards is an urban fantasy series with a gay protagonist. Whether its high fantasy, urban fantasy, political fantasy, it doesnt matter, im. But finding a wellwritten story to with that is the harder part.
With a third out in february, this series is becoming a must for any urban fantasy fan. There are plenty of great books featuring strong female main characters in compelling stories that are sure to appeal to boys as well as girls. In the following list of 50 mustread fantasy books by women, youll find a range of subgenres represented, from portal fantasy to epic fantasy and everything in between. Jan 21, 2016 when pressed to pick a genre that i love the most, i never really have to hesitate. This list introduces some of the best female asskickers in the fantasy universe. Aug 03, 2018 this list of mustread lgbt fantasy books is here to help. Works of urban fantasy may be set in the real world and introduce aspects of fantasy, or in a fantasy world with operating rules recognizably similar to ours. Looking for a strong female lead in your fantasy book. Through books, women have been teaching other women for generations. Roleplay gaming and fantasy novels have gone handinhand for most of their existence, but its a. The bone season by samantha shannon goodreads amazon. I cant think of any solo female fantasy leads at the moment, these seem to be more common in sf.
This list is to discover books featuring strong female characters. Im tired of seeing so many of the strong heroines in fantasy lists dominated by urban fantasy, a genre i dont like nearly as much as high or historical fantasy. One note of disappointment, however the number of books on this list that are ya. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes. I dont participate every week, but i join in when i find the prompt interesting. Weve selected a pile of books with universal appeal for kids of different ages and tastes, from bestselling picture books to young adult. Adventurecentric ya fantasy novels with cool female leads. We recently provided you with a list of a dozen ongoing urban fantasy series for your bingereading pleasure, but if theres one thing we know about this addictive fantasy subgenre, its that it can often seem rarer to find a completed series than an ongoing oneauthors are happy to chug along, rack.
The tales of the otori series by lian hearn is a perfect example of this. Harry potter has a lot of strong female characters from mcgonagall to luna, but the protagonist is a boy. There is a sequel, the ghost train to new orleans, coming in 2014 but this is a rare fantasy book that can be enjoyed as a standalone. When crown prince jasimir passes away, fie is tasked with removing his corpse. Desired and feared both for her beauty and for her mindcontrol powers. Urban fantasy excels at creating strong female leads, and this is one of the best. Mar 11, 2014 top ten urban fantasy series march 11, 2014 august 12, 2015 posted in readers advisory, reading life, top ten tuesday top ten tuesday is a book blogging prompt hosted by the broke and the bookish. If you love fantasy and want a few recommendations on great new books to read that feature powerhouse women, check out our book list below. I really like urban fantasy stories with female lead. Lgbtqiap protagonists in fantasy and science fiction the. If you like stephensons writing, his earlier novel, snow crash also features a very sm. Mead is an old hand at urban fantasyshes also the woman behind the insanely popular vampire academy ya series. Which means it does not include the host, or any of the hunger games books. Check out these five books with female leads in the urban fantasy genre.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A good mix of action and romance, this is a standardbearer in the urban fantasy genre. The prose is very simple, but also evoked very powerful feelings in me. A primary characteristic that separates urban fantasy uf from other fantasy subgenres is the protagonist. What are some good science fiction or adventure novels. Id like to see more adulttargeted high and historical fantasies with women as lead characters. Urban fantasy is a slippery sort of subgenre, but to me, calling a book urban fantasy means it is set in a modern, urban society with an overlay of fantasy elements e. Throughout its run, buffy took the bechdel test, chewed it up, and spit it out. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read necessary magic. Technically book two of the graceling series, fire is a prequel to graceling and bitterblue and i assure you that even if you havent read any of them, you can pick it up immediately. All of these have dual leads a strong man with a strong female lead.
Fire is the most beautiful woman in the world, because shes a monster the last human monster. This futuristic urban fantasy about a girl with a rare clairvoyant power who works as a kind of spy, until she is captured by an otherworldly race bent on making her a soldier in their army. Ive made a specific section of queer ya fantasy books just for you. Abigail johnson manages the urban fantasy facebook and twitter accounts and spends way too much time thinking about vampires, werewolves, zombies. Well technically the main character is probably the castle, but the main human is a girl. The twentysided sorceress, by annie bellet 7 books youre in luck, binge reader. Fantasy and science fiction books with bisexual, gay, and pansexual male protagonists mlm fantasy. Grave witch by kalayna price, kitty and the midnight hour by carrie vaughn, rosemary and rue by seanan mcguir. Finding a romance book with a strong female lead is actually not that hard. Their story evolves throughout the course of a series, while fighting bad guys, and trying to make their paranormal world a better place.
What are the best fantasy fiction books you have ever read. Urban fantasy is a fantastic genre of englishlanguage fiction, or a subgenre of fantasy, in which the narrative uses supernatural elements in an urban society. The girls maintain a strong bond of friendship over the years, despite following different paths. If you enjoy the kickass women characters of urban fantasy today, you owe a thank you to buffy 4 kate daniels from magic bites by ilona andrews. Her books uniformly have strong female leads, and her most recent series is earth paranornal, rather than high fantasy, with very credible highschool protagonists. Oct 14, 2016 eric carter, by stephen blackmoore 3 books two books may not seem like much of a binge read, but its impossible to read the first eric carter book without immediately grabbing the second. Books may fall within the categories of paranormal. Top 10 strong female characters in urban fantasy books scifinow. Fantasy book with male lead and a good romance subplot. Jun 12, 2015 through books, women have been teaching other women for generations. This series is a delicious mix of action and romance. An urban fantasy novel helena hawthorn series book 1 kindle edition by freighter, may, wallace, jean. This list of mustread lgbt fantasy books is here to help. Most of the books i really love have strong female protagonists, so its hard to pick just one.
Shes also a shapeshifter who can transform into a coyote and her strong, independent nature deters her from shacking up with the alpha. Urban fantasy series recommendations and the difference. Urban fantasy is primarily female leads, so its a case of picking the best. The first 3 books have multiple viewpoints but there are two main characters male and female and then the last three books are mainly about one male mc, though still with many viewpoints. Very strong romantic relationships that tie the whole story together. This weeks prompt is to share your favorites from any genre.
Books with strong female characters if you think girl books are just about princesses, romance, gossipy schoolgirls, and vampires, think again. Here are some romance stories where the female lead is a strong and capable woman. At the same time, the book also cleverly tells the story of a country on the verge of change. Tuesdays at the castle by jessica day george is just a lot of fun and definitely has a harry potter vibe in many ways, but the lead is a female. Urban fantasy paranormal fiction only, with a strong focus on series no standalone titles.
Hello today i am looking for, as the title says, an adventure mangaanime with medium to strong romance tint to it and a strong female lead or male we. If youre a fan of lgbt ya fantasy books in particular, youre in luck. Magic abounds in these books a hallmark of urban fantasy which is usually set in cities and the fantasy piece involves a massive struggle of good versus evil, with swirling political. Works of urban fantasy may be set in the real world and introduce aspects of fantasy, or in a fantasy world with. May 23, 2010 ime looking for books with strong female lead in fantasy setting with action adventure drama and a great story and good cast of characters. Their story evolves throughout the course of a series, while fighting bad guys, and trying to make their paranormal world a. May 11, 2014 urban fantasy is a genre packed with badass, incredibly strong female protagonists matched by alpha males so strong and sexy that its a wonder they dont take over the world and sometimes they do.
Your 10 favourite best kickass heroines in urban fantasy. Top ten tuesday is a book blogging prompt hosted by the broke and the bookish. An urban fantasy novel helena hawthorn series book 1. In the end, because he wanted to have the female lead by force, his family was broken up and ruined by the decent male lead, ending very miserably. May, kristen middleton, dale mayer, erica stevens, karin dehavin. The first book in a stunning new fantasy series, merciful crow introduces the dark world of the crows, a caste of undertakers and assassins ostracized by the rest of society. Our female ancestors had it pretty tough, but they still managed to grace the pages of books in style, shutting down the. Fiction graphic novels historical fiction history horror memoir music. Her husband is an absolutely wicked villain beyond redemption in otome video games. When i am looking for a fun, fastpaced read, my goto genre is urban fantasy. But, the strongest female protagonist out there is katsa from graceling by kristin cashore so thats my best book ever this week. Katniss everdeen in the hunger games by suzanne collins. Mar 21, 2014 your 10 favourite best kickass heroines in urban fantasy, from the hunger games to the mortal instruments.
Whenever friends lament that there are no strong, realistic female leads in fantasy. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading feared by hell. Great fight sequences, a fun play with an scalike reenactment group, nice humor, and a touch of romance with sarah struggling to open up to her girlfriend. Anne mccafferys pern series has several strong female leads, but is sometimes described as sf.
Slayers obviously no need to explain this one i gather. Brownstone book 1 kindle edition by anderle, michael. However, while hermione granger, luna lovegood, ginny weasley, and other strong female characters populate the harry potter universe, many girls would love to read a similarly thrilling book or series with a girl at the heart of the story. Featuring middle grade, ya, and adult novels, these unmissable fantasy books by women authors reflect the diversity of the genreand its endlessly magical opportunities. Nothing says binge read like a series built around a strong character so ive picked out twelve of my favourite series with female leads 106 books including cozy mysteries, crime fiction, science fiction and urban fantasy. Feb 09, 2011 abigail johnson manages the urban fantasy facebook and twitter accounts and spends way too much time thinking about vampires, werewolves, zombies and all things paranormal in books, movies. I hope youll find at least a couple of series to light up your lockdown. One of the more common elements of urban fantasy are its strong female protagonists. Urban fantasy for lovers of badass women and the alpha. The main character is a strong young woman called nihal. Urban fantasy for lovers of badass women and the alpha males. If you think girl books are just about princesses, romance, gossipy schoolgirls, and vampires, think again. The first book, across the nightingale floor, is relatively short so reading that will be a good indication as to whether or not to read the rest of the series. An urban fantasy action adventure the unbelievable mr.