Awesome YA Fantasy and Sci-Fi Titles by Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Authors
The month of May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. While lists of books by Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander authors are often shared throughout this month, fantasy and science fiction titles are often overlooked. Check out some of these awesome YA Fantasy and Sci-Fi titles by AA and NHPI authors!
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On This Unworthy Scaffold
Heilig’s most recent book, the third and final book of the “Shadow Players” trilogy. With the necromancer Le Trépas on the loose, the vengeful souls he controls could appear at any time, in any body–even those whom Jetta once called allies. The power in Jetta’s blood may be the only thing that can stop Le Trépas, if only she can trust herself and control her impulses.
The Ones We’re Meant to Find
In a near future when life is harsh outside of Earth’s last unpolluted place, Cee tries to leave an abandoned island while her sister, STEM prodigy Kasey, seeks escape from the science and home she once trusted. You can also check out this title as eBook on OverDrive/Libby or as eAudio on OverDrive/Libby.
Song of the Crimson Flower
A poor physician’s apprentice and the wealthy nobleman’s daughter he loves work together to break a curse and save the kingdom. Described by Booklist as a Vietnamese twist on Beauty and the Beast. You can also check out this title as eBook on OverDrive/Libby.
A Thousand Beginnings and Endings: 15 Retellings of Asian Myths and Legends
Fifteen authors of Asian descent reimagine the folklore and mythology of East and South Asia, in short stories ranging from fantasy to science fiction to contemporary, from romance to tales of revenge. You can also check out this title as eBook on OverDrive/Libby or as eAudio on OverDrive/Libby.
The Tiger at Midnight
The first book of Swati Teerdhala’s completed South India-inspired fantasy trilogy. The story of an assassin and a reluctant soldier whose paths cross, setting off an unimaginable chain of events. You can also check out this title as eBook on OverDrive/Libby or as eAudio on OverDrive.
Where Dreams Descend
In a magic competition to find the next headliner for the Conquering Circus, tricks become dangerous, rival magicians mysteriously disappear, and ambitious showgirl Kallia, her nightclub manager Jack, and competition judge Daron are forced to face their deepest secrets. You can also check out this title as eBook on OverDrive/Libby or as eAudio on OverDrive/Libby.