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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 - Our Bloody Pearl by D.N. Bryn

Our Bloody Pearl by D.N. Bryn

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

Disability: Paraplegia

Is It Cured or Paranormal?: No

Notes: Main character is a siren with a paralyzed tail. They start using a steampunk-esque prosthetic to help them swim.

Book Cover - The Boy with a Bird in His Chest by Emme Lund

The Boy with a Bird in His Chest by Emme Lund

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

Disability: Asthma

Is It Cured or Paranormal?: No

Book Cover - The Kindred by Alechia Dow

The Kindred by Alechia Dow

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

Disability: Asthma

Is It Cured or Paranormal?: No

Notes: Felix has asthma.

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 - 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 - Elric of Melnibone by Michael Moorcock

Elric of Melnibone by Michael Moorcock

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

Disability: Albinism, Anemia

Is It Cured or Paranormal?: Unknown

Notes: Unknown if anemia is cured or aided with magic.

Book Cover - Deeplight by Frances Hardinge

Deeplight by Frances Hardinge

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

Disability: Deafness / Hard of Hearing

Is It Cured or Paranormal?: No

Book Cover - A Dragonbird in the Fern by Laura Rueckert

A Dragonbird in the Fern by Laura Rueckert

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

Disability: Dyslexia

Is It Cured or Paranormal?: No

Book Cover - Dragon Unleashed by Grace Draven

Dragon Unleashed by Grace Draven

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

Disability: Head Injury

Is It Cured or Paranormal?: No

Notes: Main character's mother has developmental difficulties after head injury leading to child like behaviour.

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.

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