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Representation of physical disabilities is hard to find, especially in sci-fi/fantasy, so my goal is to make a list containing as many sci-fi/fantasy books with physically disabled and chronically ill characters as possible.

List below can be filtered by genre, character, or disability. You can also check this list of all disability tags. If you’re looking for a specific book, it should come up if you use the blog search in the sidebar.

Since I have not read all of these books myself, I cannot guarantee that all the information is correct. I also cannot promise that these books have good representation of disability. If you find incorrect info, if I’ve used incorrect language, etc., feel free to email me to let me know!

If multiple books in a series are about the same character and the same disabilities (i.e. no changes), I only include one entry in the list.

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Submitting Books:
Because of my own disabilities, I can’t promise if/when I’ll get around to adding submitted books, but if you would like to let me know of a book, email metaphorsandmoonlight (at) gmail (dot) com. Include what info you can about 1) what disabilities*, 2) which characters (main, side, love interest), 3) if it’s a spoiler, and 4) if it’s cured or magically fixed. All should be sci-fi/fantasy, but let me know if it’s also YA, MG, children’s, LGBT+, graphic novel, or anthology.

*I’m only adding books with physical disabilities and illnesses. There was a time when I thought I might expand it, but I don’t think that will happen now.

Book Cover - The Lighthouse Keeper by Liv Rancourt

The Lighthouse Keeper by Liv Rancourt

Goodreads | Amazon
Genre: LGBT, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Character w/ Disability: Love Interest

Disability: Blindness

Is It Cured or Paranormal?: Assisted by Magic / Supernatural Ability, No

Notes: He can see the spirit realm, so he can see people's spirits, but that seems to be it.

Book Cover - Seven Summer Nights by Harper Fox

Seven Summer Nights by Harper Fox

Goodreads | Amazon
Genre: LGBT, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Character w/ Disability: Love Interest

Disability: Lung Condition

Is It Cured or Paranormal?: Yes

Notes: Chlorine gas, magically cured

Book Cover - Drown the Witch by Michael Coolwood

Drown the Witch by Michael Coolwood

Goodreads | Amazon
Genre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Character w/ Disability: Love Interest

Disability: SPOILER - Brain Injury

Is It Cured or Paranormal?: No

Book Cover - The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee

The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee

Goodreads | Amazon
Genre: LGBT, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Young Adult
Character w/ Disability: Love Interest

Disability: Epilepsy / Seizures

Is It Cured or Paranormal?: No

Book Cover - Blackwater by Jeannette Arroyo & Ren Graham

Blackwater by Jeannette Arroyo & Ren Graham

Goodreads | Amazon
Genre: Graphic Novel, LGBT, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Young Adult
Character w/ Disability: Love Interest, Protagonist or Main Character

Disability: Asthma, Unknown

Is It Cured or Paranormal?: No

Notes: Eli has an unspecified autoimmune disorder.

Book Cover - A Three Letter Name by Annie Lisenby

A Three Letter Name by Annie Lisenby

Goodreads | Amazon
Genre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Young Adult
Character w/ Disability: Love Interest, Protagonist or Main Character

Disability: Deafness / Hard of Hearing, Limp / Cane / Mobility

Is It Cured or Paranormal?: Unknown

Notes: Els has hearing loss. Samuel has a bad foot.

Book Cover - Crimson Bound by Rosamund Hodge

Crimson Bound by Rosamund Hodge

Goodreads | Amazon
Genre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Young Adult
Character w/ Disability: Love Interest, Protagonist or Main Character

Disability: Amputation / Missing Limb

Is It Cured or Paranormal?: No

Book Cover - Odder Still by D.N. Bryn

Odder Still by D.N. Bryn

Goodreads | Amazon
Genre: LGBT, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Character w/ Disability: Love Interest

Disability: Blindness

Is It Cured or Paranormal?: No

Book Cover - Villainous by Lou Wilham

Villainous by Lou Wilham

Goodreads | Amazon
Genre: LGBT, Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Character w/ Disability: Love Interest

Disability: Deafness / Hard of Hearing

Is It Cured or Paranormal?: No

Notes: Sol uses sign language and hearing aids.

Book Cover - The Wolf and the Woodsman by Ava Reid

The Wolf and the Woodsman by Ava Reid

Goodreads | Amazon
Genre: Sci-Fi/Fantasy
Character w/ Disability: Love Interest, Protagonist or Main Character

Disability: Missing Digits, Missing One Eye / Blindness in One Eye

Is It Cured or Paranormal?: No

Notes: Love interest is missing one eye. *MINOR SPOILER* Main character cuts off pinky. *END SPOILER*

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