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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 - After the Dragons by Cynthia Zhang

After the Dragons by Cynthia Zhang

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

Disability: Lung Condition

Is It Cured or Paranormal?: Yes

Notes: Lung condition - magical (shaolong/"burnt lung")

Book Cover - Ash: A Secret History by Mary Gentle

Ash: A Secret History by Mary Gentle

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

Disability: Scars / Physical Differences

Is It Cured or Paranormal?: No

Notes: Facial scars

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: 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 - Against the Grain by Melanie Harding-Shaw

Against the Grain by Melanie Harding-Shaw

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

Disability: Celiac/Coeliac Disease

Is It Cured or Paranormal?: No

Book Cover - A Song of Wraiths and Ruin by Roseanne A. Brown

A Song of Wraiths and Ruin by Roseanne A. Brown

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

Disability: Migraines/Headaches

Is It Cured or Paranormal?: Unknown

Notes: Migraines (Karina)

Book Cover - The Girl in Red by Christina Henry

The Girl in Red by Christina Henry

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

Disability: Amputation / Missing Limb

Is It Cured or Paranormal?: No

Notes: Prosthetic leg

Book Cover - Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao

Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao

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

Disability: Limp/Cane/Mobility

Is It Cured or Paranormal?: No

Notes: Mobiliy (foot binding)

Book Cover - The Witches of New York by Ami McKay

The Witches of New York by Ami McKay

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

Disability: Missing One Eye / Blindness in One Eye, Scars / Physical Differences

Is It Cured or Paranormal?: No

Notes: One eye, facial scarring.

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 - 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

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