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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. If a book has physical and other disabilities, feel free to mention it.

Book Cover - Wicked Fox by Kat Cho

Wicked Fox by Kat Cho

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

Disability: SPOILER

Is It Cured or Paranormal?: Yes

Notes: seizures and migraines (acquired, magical cause)

Book Cover - The Hollow Places by T. Kingfisher

The Hollow Places by T. Kingfisher

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

Disability: SPOILER, SPOILER - limp/cane/mobility

Is It Cured or Paranormal?: No

Notes: knee injury during book with longterm mobility issues

Book Cover - Bruja Born by Zoraida Cordova

Bruja Born by Zoraida Cordova

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

Disability: Other/Unspecified/Fictional Chronic Illness, SPOILER, SPOILER - Scars / Physical Differences

Is It Cured or Paranormal?: Unknown, Yes

Notes: Facial scars. Magical (zombies feeding on life force).

Book Cover - Hench by Natalie Zina Walschots

Hench by Natalie Zina Walschots

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

Disability: SPOILER, SPOILER - Brain Injury, SPOILER - limp/cane/mobility

Is It Cured or Paranormal?: Unknown

Book Cover - Too Like Lightning by Ada Palmer

Too Like Lightning by Ada Palmer

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

Disability: SPOILER, SPOILER - Heart Condition

Is It Cured or Paranormal?: Unknown

Notes: Pacemaker, not revealed until Book 2.

Book Cover - The Savior’s Champion by Jenna Moreci

The Savior’s Champion by Jenna Moreci

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

Disability: SPOILER, SPOILER - Chronic Pain, SPOILER - Uses Wheelchair

Is It Cured or Paranormal?: Unknown

Notes: Note from submitter about whether disability is cured: It's unclear because it happens at the end of the latest book but the character who has magical healing powers says that even though she can't fully heal it something can be done.

Book Cover - Frostfire by Sam Thorne & Lauren Ivey

Frostfire by Sam Thorne & Lauren Ivey

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

Disability: SPOILER, SPOILER - Amputation / Missing Limb

Is It Cured or Paranormal?: No

Notes: Main character Kyran loses a leg.

Book Cover - To Keep You Near by Tess Barnett

To Keep You Near by Tess Barnett

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

Disability: SPOILER, SPOILER - Missing One Eye / Blindness in One Eye

Is It Cured or Paranormal?: No

Notes: One of the main characters, Julien, loses an eye near the end of Book 2.

Book Cover - Towers of Midnight by Robert Jordan & Brandon Sanderson

Towers of Midnight by Robert Jordan & Brandon Sanderson

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

Disability: SPOILER, SPOILER - Missing One Eye / Blindness in One Eye

Is It Cured or Paranormal?: No

Notes: Matt has blindness in left eye.

Book Cover - The Monster Baru Cormorant by Seth Dickinson

The Monster Baru Cormorant by Seth Dickinson

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

Disability: SPOILER, SPOILER - Hemineglect, SPOILER - Missing One Eye / Blindness in One Eye

Is It Cured or Paranormal?: No

Notes: Baru has hemineglect/partial blindness, though one review states the book acknowledges it's not exactly the same as any real world disability.

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