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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. If you have a book to add, the best way to let me know is to fill out this form! (Sorry if it takes me a while to add new books sometimes!)

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 - 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/Crutches

Is It Cured or Paranormal?: Unknown

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

Book Cover - Gallant by Victoria Schwab

Gallant by Victoria Schwab

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

Disability: Mutism

Is It Cured or Paranormal?: No

Notes: Olivia has mutism and uses sign language.

Book Cover - A Throne of Swans by Katharine & Elizabeth Corr

A Throne of Swans by Katharine & Elizabeth Corr

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

Disability: Amputation / Missing Limb

Is It Cured or Paranormal?: No

Book Cover - Fairest Son by H.S.J. Williams

Fairest Son by H.S.J. Williams

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

Disability: Blindness, Deafness / Hard of Hearing, Mutism

Is It Cured or Paranormal?: Assisted by Magic / Supernatural Ability

Notes: Note from submitter: Magic used to partially overcome some disabilities.

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 - 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 - The Labyrinth's Archivist by  Day Al-Mohamed

The Labyrinth's Archivist by Day Al-Mohamed

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

Disability: Blindness

Is It Cured or Paranormal?: No

Book Cover - We Rule the Night by Claire Eliza Bartlett

We Rule the Night by Claire Eliza Bartlett

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

Book Cover - The Queen of Attolia by Megan Whalen Turner

The Queen of Attolia by Megan Whalen Turner

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

Disability: SPOILER, SPOILER - Amputation / Missing Limb

Is It Cured or Paranormal?: No

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