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*I’ve removed the link to the form for adding more books for now because someone has sent info for a bunch (thank you!), and I’ll need time to get them all added. Also sorry if I get any character info incorrect, I edited the form and it messed some things up.*

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.

You can find my reviews for books that include disability (both physical and mental illness) here.

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Book Cover - The Final Strife by Saara El-Arifi

The Final Strife by Saara El-Arifi

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

Disability: Epilepsy / Seizures, Mutism

Is It Cured or Paranormal?: No

Notes: protagonist has an addiction to narcotics and the withdrawal (spoilers) leads to chronic seizures. side character is a trans woman who has had her hands and tongue cut out and uses sign language.

Book Cover - Familiars and Foes by Helen Vivienne Fletcher

Familiars and Foes by Helen Vivienne Fletcher

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

Disability: Epilepsy / Seizures, Low Blood Pressure

Is It Cured or Paranormal?: No

Notes: epilepsy (has seizure alert assistance dog) and low blood pressure

Book Cover - Machinehood by S.B. Divya

Machinehood by S.B. Divya

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

Disability: Epilepsy / Seizures

Is It Cured or Paranormal?: Yes

Notes: Muscle tremors and seizures

Book Cover - The Islands at the End of the World by Austin Aslan

The Islands at the End of the World by Austin Aslan

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

Disability: Epilepsy / Seizures

Is It Cured or Paranormal?: Unknown

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 - We Are Satellites by Sarah Pinsker

We Are Satellites by Sarah Pinsker

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

Disability: Epilepsy / Seizures

Is It Cured or Paranormal?: No

Notes: Sophie has epilepsy.

Book Cover - Failsafe by Anela Dean

Failsafe by Anela Dean

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

Disability: Epilepsy / Seizures

Is It Cured or Paranormal?: Unknown

Book Cover - Throat by R.A. Nelson

Throat by R.A. Nelson

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

Disability: Epilepsy / Seizures

Is It Cured or Paranormal?: Unknown

Book Cover - Unfolding by Jonathan Friesen

Unfolding by Jonathan Friesen

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

Disability: Epilepsy / Seizures, Scoliosis

Is It Cured or Paranormal?: Yes

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