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Representation in Books!

This page is for the books that represent the diversity of the world we live in. For the books that feature LGBTQ+ characters, individuals with disabilities, and even mental health journeys. Have you been wanting to read a story when you see yourself reflected in the pages? I will continue to curate and add to these lists as my blog grows and I can eventually catch up with my TBR!


LGBTQ+

Books that feature characters from the LGBTQ+ community, either a main character/s or significant secondary character/s.

  • Empire of the Damned – Jay Kristoff

    Empire of the Damned – Jay Kristoff

    May 26, 2025
  • Hills of Heather and Bone – K.E. Andrews

    Hills of Heather and Bone – K.E. Andrews

    May 23, 2025
  • The Liar’s Knot – M.A. Carrick

    The Liar’s Knot – M.A. Carrick

    May 9, 2025
  • The Song of Achilles – Madeline Miller

    The Song of Achilles – Madeline Miller

    April 14, 2025
  • The Dark Mirror – Samantha Shannon

    The Dark Mirror – Samantha Shannon

    March 31, 2025
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Disabilities

Characters with a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial effect on their life. Either a main character/s or significant secondary character/s.

  • Please Look After Mother – Kyung-Sook Shin

    Please Look After Mother – Kyung-Sook Shin

    December 29, 2024
  • Sword of Kaigen – M.L. Wang

    Sword of Kaigen – M.L. Wang

    December 22, 2024
  • Priory of the Orange Tree – Samantha Shannon

    Priory of the Orange Tree – Samantha Shannon

    December 20, 2024
  • The Rage of Dragons – Evan Winter

    The Rage of Dragons – Evan Winter

    December 19, 2024
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Mental Health

Stories featuring characters with mental conditions that affect their mood, behaviour and thinking.

  • Sweet Bean Paste – Durian Sukegawa

    Sweet Bean Paste – Durian Sukegawa

    April 24, 2025
  • DallerGut Dream Department Store – Lee Mi-ye

    DallerGut Dream Department Store – Lee Mi-ye

    April 21, 2025
  • Jade City – Fonda Lee

    Jade City – Fonda Lee

    April 17, 2025
  • The Dark Mirror – Samantha Shannon

    The Dark Mirror – Samantha Shannon

    March 31, 2025
  • Among the Burning Flowers – Samantha Shannon

    Among the Burning Flowers – Samantha Shannon

    March 28, 2025
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Own Voices

Books written by authors that share the same marginalised identity as their character/s ie. share their ethnicity, sexuality, disability etc.

  • Sistah Samurai – Tatiana Obey

    Sistah Samurai – Tatiana Obey

    February 8, 2025
  • A Master of Djinn – P. Djèlí Clark

    A Master of Djinn – P. Djèlí Clark

    January 28, 2025
  • Winter in Sokcho – Elisa Shua Dusapin

    Winter in Sokcho – Elisa Shua Dusapin

    January 14, 2025
  • Please Look After Mother – Kyung-Sook Shin

    Please Look After Mother – Kyung-Sook Shin

    December 29, 2024
  • The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue – V.E. Schwab

    The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue – V.E. Schwab

    December 28, 2024
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Please share your own recommendations below so we can grow these lists together!

1 thought on “Representation in Books!”

  1. April says:
    June 19, 2025 at 8:23 pm

    I have so many more to add, I should have started this blog this years ago! Let me know if you have any recommendations 🙂

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