Being a gay male, this is a theme ive been wanting to read about. A couple of other notes on asian american protagonists before we start. There are 60 books series, but it doesnt specify which letter in lgbt it represents nor does it say who in the story is lgbt. Here are 10 ya books for teen boys or just anyone who loves a good story. Feb 09, 2011 when it comes to urban fantasy, forget the famous james brown song, its a mans mans mans world. The first book in an epic fantasy trilogy that both george r. From young detectives to fantastic dragon tamers, theres sure to be something to satisfy. Maybe its because i like reading about women i can look up to.
One, this is a list about protagonists who are definitively asian american, and can lift up that experience. Perhaps its because the majority of beloved fantasy novels feature male protagonists. I read red rising by pierce brown and loved, so im wonder if you guys having any suggestions for any new books. If boys really wont read books about girls, we have a problem february 28, 20 by amy sundberg very soon after i decided that i wanted to be a ya writer, i learned the following truth. In order to compile this list, i asked two ya writer friends of mine, molly backes the princesses of iowa and james klise love drugged. Edwards is an urban fantasy series with a gay protagonist. Also, gay male protagonists have been there long enough to be a trope in diana wynne jones tough guide to fantasy land which makes an awful lot of extruded fantastical product utterly. Are there any fantasy books with a male protagonist female antagonist romance. Kidnapping, serial killers, torture and more, ya male pov 20, books for b. Looking for action fantasy or scifi ya with male protagonists. Roleplay gaming and fantasy novels have gone handinhand for most of their existence, but its a. Its hard to pick which of greens first three books to choose from, as they all feature intelligent, quirky, sensitive males as their protagonists, but. Looking for fantasy with male protagonist and romance. Ive loved fantasy and science fiction novels ever since i picked up a wrinkle in time in elementary school.
When it comes to urban fantasy, forget the famous james brown song, its a mans mans mans world. So sit back, relax, and read about some fantastic books that youll definitely want to add to your tbr. Edgar allen poe novel that inspired this book, because our protagonist. Whatever the reason, fantasy novels that feature strong women are something were wholeheartedly excited about at newinbooks. Honestly, i dislike books with type of character, but i did read two ebooks in the last year that qualify for whats being asked for. This years forthcoming crop january through june of fantasy novels is rich with fierce new landscapes, forbidden enchantments, and inspirations ranging from prerevolutionary france to. Ya novels with male protagonists the awkward book blogger. Rowling to sabaa tahir, we list the best fantasy books of the 21st century. Well, this doesnt always apply to ya since i sometimes have a hard time relating to teenage boy characters, but it applies to na and adult aged characters. Aug 03, 2018 this list of mustread lgbt fantasy books is here to help. The chronicles of covent and forged in death are two fantasy books where the main characters are so overpowered, it didnt matter what the writer threw at them, they seemed to blink and beat it. You will have a choice of male protagonists, both viral and brainy, lots of violence, battles. Point in fact, i just looked up amazons bestselling urban fantasy books for today, and the ratio of female to male protagonists is 5050.
Martin and patrick rothfuss have called quintessential to their own success. Both major protagonists are male, although there are certainly other points of view, including the lead female. Looking for action fantasy or scifi ya with male protagonists read ya lit. Fantasy books with male protagonist that contains action. Apr 15, 2010 magyk, flyte, physik, queste and syren are a fantasy series by angie sage thats a lot of fun and quite original, but maybe a bit younger than you are looking for. If youre looking for books by these or other authors whose protagonists were born in their motherland or a different country, i highly recommend you check out places like asian ya on tumblr, or lists on goodreads.
You would think that it should be pretty clear that the lead character should be a male and the books should be urban fantasy. I am working on a book now in this genreurban fantasy with a male protagonist wow. I read only traditionally male ya fiction aka books told from the perspective of young male protagonists, about young male. What are some books that are fantasy but with a male. In any books where the protagonists nationality was either a a totally madeup world, b a totally different planet or c some combination therein, i decided not to include them, because, well, can a character be american if america. Here are 30 picture books featuring black males as the main protagonist to enjoy with the little ones in your life. The sad thing is, i had a lot of trouble compiling a list because there are so few books with male protagonists that ive read. A lot of the time in romance the men can be given an idealistic voice that just doesnt feel genuine and that can put me off. Theres something about a powerhouse female protagonist that makes me happy. She and her cousin nyasha struggle to build selves under the twin assaults of colonialism and male domination. Finally freed from his prison, nathan sets on a journey to find his father.
They feel like they are pushed as smutty fantasy but the balance of romance with actionadventure is something i really enjoyed. Circus mirandus by cassie beasley dial books for young readers, june 2015 quite possibly my favorite of this. May 04, 2020 its asian american pacific islander heritage month so i thought i would share some of my favorite books that feature amazing asian protagonists. Teen boy books that feature a male protagonist can be a hard sell. Looking for alaska, by john green its hard to pick which of greens first three books to choose from, as they all feature intelligent, quirky, sensitive males as their protagonists, but lets go with the printz awardwinner that kicked off the canon. Honestly, its just that i love fantasy, and usually find myself enjoying books with male protagonists more than female, for what ever reason. Finding good, quality books featuring people of color can be a challenge. There are 60 booksseries, but it doesnt specify which letter in lgbt it.
Are there any fantasy books with a male protagonist female. Alex rider anthony horowitz an ordinary kid gets drawn into being a secret agent after his uncles death. The post about the new rfantasy database got me looking again. Fantasy and science fiction books with bisexual, gay, and pansexual male. The post about the new r fantasy database got me looking again. The fantasy genre hates women garrett robinson medium. Cooks garrett pi books are basically high fantasy detective novels, not really urban or paranormal fantasy. Fantasy with romance and a male protagonist science fiction and.
So with that in mind, here are eight books which have all the classic makings of a ya novel, like heartache, family, and. Most books by terry pratchett, particularly the arc following the witches wyrd sisters and monstrous regiment. Heart of stone by sonya bateman, sorcery reborn by steve mchugh, bound by benedict jacka, faerie st. The grandfatherly books that defined the fantasy genre, the hobbit and the lord of the rings, are, unfortunately. Sep 12, 2016 looking for books with a male protagonist. Half bad series by sally green 2014 top ten amazing audiobooks for young adults nathan is the illegitamate son of the most evil witch in the land and is caged and beaten. Theres no cheating, but in some of the side arcs particularly those with the mcs brother there are darker undertones. Dec 21, 2018 the gilded wolves, by roshani chokshi january 15 severin is a treasure hunter, the wealthy owner of pariss most glittering hoteland a fallen man, whose birthright was snatched from him by the dangerous order of babel, which, because of its command of an enchanted fragment of the tower of babel, holds all of magical paris in its grip.
I interested in finding a male protagonist fantasy book that has action and romance in it. Made a throwaway because im incredibly embarrassed to even ask. The best fantasy novels of all time penguin random house. The grandfatherly books that defined the fantasy genre, the hobbit and the lord of the rings, are, unfortunately, the worst offenders. What are some good ya novels with a male protagonist. Its asian american pacific islander heritage month so i thought i would share some of my favorite books that feature amazing asian protagonists. These are not as cheesy as they sound, and are actually wellwritten. Im saddened, but not one bit surprised that only books written by female authors made this listof course, thats probably because no one can name a really smashing fantasy novel by a male. The following list will get anybodyboy, girl, youngster, adultitching to. So with that in mind, here are eight books which have all the classic makings of. Perhaps its because books about women are less likely to win prizes.
Quietly, unobtrusively and extremely fitfully, something in my mind began to assert itself, to question things and refuse to be brainwashed, bringing me to this time when. Books shelved as urban fantasy with male protagonist. By recent books, i am talking about year 2000 and up. The 50 best fantasy books of the 21st century so far paste. I know, i know, im a female, but, whether its first or third person, i seem to like the guys more for a few reasons ive identified i find them easier to relate to. Jul 20, 2017 second, this also goes for scififantasy novels though there are definitely some sprinkled in this list.
Ive made a specific section of queer ya fantasy books just for you. Saying that, though, when i do read contemporary na books which tend to have dual pov i can be quickly put off a book when the male pov doesnt feel like it has a guy with a genuine male voice. The following list will get anybodyboy, girl, youngster, adultitching to read. Feb 22, 2012 a collaborative board for collecting ya dystopian fiction with male protagonists.
The root by naamen gobert tilahun is an urban fantasy novel where one of the two protagonists is a young gay man. Check out this list of awesome mg fiction featuring boy protagonists. Top ten fantasy novels that have gay people in them. If boys really wont read books about girls, we have a. Here are 30 stories with black males at the center to enjoy with your little ones. Everyone should have a protagonist they can relate to, and that means boys as well. Jan 17, 2014 in order to compile this list, i asked two ya writer friends of mine, molly backes the princesses of iowa and james klise love drugged. It does start off heavily around the female main character but as the books progress there is more and more focus on male protagonists. The blade and rose series by miranda honfleur actually really surprised me.
Feb 11, 2015 ive loved fantasy and science fiction novels ever since i picked up a wrinkle in time in elementary school. Wallach from laverne cox on orange is the new black to jenners diane sawyer interview and reality show, transgender individualsand particularly transwomenhave never been more represented in television. Fantasy books with male protagonist that contains action and. Nov 19, 20 in which i talk about 5 awesome ya guys. Since i did a list of female protagonists for last tuesday, this tuesday ten is about male protagonists in speculative fiction for the year. Do not add books that are not urban fantasy and do not have a male lead please. Fantasy and science fiction books with bisexual, gay, and pansexual male protagonists mlm fantasy. Six of crows, the first book in bardugos duology, often gets compared to a fantasy version of oceans eleven and follows a band of teenagers. But we also need people to buy and read the great books that are out there so publishers will continue to publish them.
They were actually harder to find than female protagonists surprisingly. The problem with female protagonists writer unboxed. Do you all have any other recommendations for fantasy books with yearold protagonists or thereabouts. There needs to be more ya awesome guys in the world. Anyhow, theyre sci fi but light, they have a single male main protagonist once you get past the first two books, and they have romance through them. I cant believe it was over a year ago that i posted this. See more ideas about chapter books, books and good books. Ten young adult books with male main characters pages unbound. These are all satirical fantasy novels set on the imaginary world of discworld. In respect to lgbt books, the database isnt very detailed, though. The best middle grade mg fiction with male protagonists the.
In the space of 12 months, he is nearly killed in many ways yet ma. This list of mustread lgbt fantasy books is here to help. So if you love good fantasy books about magic and wizardry, the harry potter series is one of the best fantasy series of alltime. I came up with a list of books that have a male main characters. Simon is a kitchen boy but when ancient evil stirs, he is pulled into a war as unlike any his world has seen, leaving the only home he has ever known to battle creatures once thought lost to the past. I dont mind female protagonists i found the deed of paksenarrion and beka cooper novels quite goodbut as a male reader, i do occasionally. It features 50 amazing queer fantasy books, from highepic fantasy to urban fantasy to superheroes and everywhere in between. Oct 15, 2017 we need more male protagonists in the ya genre. Jun 04, 2010 honestly, i dislike books with type of character, but i did read two ebooks in the last year that qualify for whats being asked for. Apr, 2017 8 ya books with latino protagonists we wish we had as teenagers. Five books by female authors and five books by male authors published between 1990 and 1998 were subjected to latent content analysis in this study. Which is a huge improvement on most genres, but its interesting to me that even a genre that feels dominated by. What are some books that are fantasy but with a male protagonist. Female protagonists in science fiction and fantasy the.
If you love fantasy and want a few recommendations on great new books to read that feature powerhouse women, check out our book list below. I was making the leap from picture books to chapter books, and was pleased to find out. This study concludes that females focus on describing the. The riyria revelations by michael sullivan romance is almost nonexistent in the early books, although it starts to seep into the story subtlety, and by the end its a major subplot at least for one of the protagonists. Urban fantasy with male lead characters this is a list for the urban fantasy fan who likes to read books where the lead character is a male. A roundup of awesome asian american protagonists in ya lit. Ya male pov, ya male pov 2012, quality dark mm and gen fiction. Aside from the prisoner of azkaban and the graveyard book i think bod is 14. Lgbtqiap protagonists in fantasy and science fiction the.