2022 Fantasy and Science Fiction Books by Black Authors

This is a list of fantasy, science fiction, or speculative fiction being published by black authors in 2022. This list includes middle grade, young adult, and adult books. Only traditionally published books are included.

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1	Half a Lion (The Half Tales, #1) by Palle E.K. Oswald (Goodreads Author) 4.27 avg rating — 56 ratings score: 698, and 7 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	The Merciless Ones (Deathless, #2) by Namina Forna (Goodreads Author) 3.89 avg rating — 12,398 ratings score: 579, and 6 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	Akata Woman (The Nsibidi Scripts, #3) by Nnedi Okorafor (Goodreads Author) 4.20 avg rating — 4,862 ratings score: 391, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Bloodmarked (The Legendborn Cycle, #2) by Tracy Deonn (Goodreads Author) 4.30 avg rating — 80,988 ratings score: 386, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	Fevered Star (Between Earth and Sky, #2) by Rebecca Roanhorse (Goodreads Author) 4.08 avg rating — 20,415 ratings score: 383, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Goliath by Tochi Onyebuchi 3.29 avg rating — 1,972 ratings score: 379, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	Blood Scion (Blood Scion #1) by Deborah Falaye (Goodreads Author) 3.87 avg rating — 4,186 ratings score: 299, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	The Fifth Season (The Broken Earth, #1) by N.K. Jemisin (Goodreads Author) 4.29 avg rating — 322,038 ratings score: 299, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Moon Witch, Spider King (The Dark Star Trilogy #2) by Marlon James 4.17 avg rating — 5,113 ratings score: 294, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	The Faithless (Magic of the Lost, #2) by C.L. Clark (Goodreads Author) 4.29 avg rating — 3,369 ratings score: 293, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	The Kindred by Alechia Dow (Goodreads Author) 3.67 avg rating — 1,689 ratings score: 291, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	This Wicked Fate (This Poison Heart, #2) by Kalynn Bayron (Goodreads Author) 3.97 avg rating — 14,520 ratings score: 291, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	Warrior of the Wind (The Nameless Republic, #2) by Suyi Davies Okungbowa (Goodreads Author) 4.05 avg rating — 364 ratings score: 289, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	Ashes of Gold (Wings of Ebony, #2) by J. Elle (Goodreads Author) 3.95 avg rating — 1,017 ratings score: 288, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Stars & Garters (The Encore Trilogy, #1) by Thursday Owusu (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating score: 200, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Children of Blood and Bone (Legacy of Orïsha, #1) by Tomi Adeyemi (Goodreads Author) 4.11 avg rating — 247,279 ratings score: 200, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	The Lord of Demons (The Burning, #3) by Evan Winter (Goodreads Author) 4.40 avg rating — 86 ratings score: 199, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	The Obelisk Gate (The Broken Earth, #2) by N.K. Jemisin (Goodreads Author) 4.29 avg rating — 190,052 ratings score: 199, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Children of Virtue and Vengeance (Legacy of Orïsha, #2) by Tomi Adeyemi (Goodreads Author) 3.89 avg rating — 79,426 ratings score: 198, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	That Time I Got Drunk and Yeeted a Love Potion at a Werewolf (Mead Mishaps, #2) by Kimberly Lemming (Goodreads Author) 4.04 avg rating — 29,299 ratings score: 198, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	The Stone Sky (The Broken Earth, #3) by N.K. Jemisin (Goodreads Author) 4.33 avg rating — 161,492 ratings score: 197, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	Survive the Dome by Kosoko Jackson (Goodreads Author) 3.57 avg rating — 1,221 ratings score: 196, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	Bones to the Wind (A Forging of Age, #1) by Tatiana Obey (Goodreads Author) 4.41 avg rating — 145 ratings score: 194, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	Bitter (Pet, #0.5) by Akwaeke Emezi (Goodreads Author) 4.11 avg rating — 6,847 ratings score: 193, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	Even Though I Knew the End by C.L. Polk (Goodreads Author) 3.81 avg rating — 18,782 ratings score: 190, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun by Tọlá Okogwu (Goodreads Author) 4.08 avg rating — 1,919 ratings score: 188, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	The Blue, Beautiful World by Karen Lord 2.98 avg rating — 757 ratings score: 179, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
28	The Eternal Ones (Deathless, #3) by Namina Forna (Goodreads Author) 3.90 avg rating — 4,313 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
28	Magic Dark, Magic Divine (Warrior of the Divine Sword, #1) by A.J. Locke (Goodreads Author) 4.05 avg rating — 220 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
28	Braking Day by Adam Oyebanji 3.95 avg rating — 1,793 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
28	We Are the Origin (Wrath of the Gods #1) by C.M. Lockhart (Goodreads Author) 4.10 avg rating — 195 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
28	Parable of the Sower (Earthseed, #1) by Octavia E. Butler 4.20 avg rating — 245,826 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
28	Bones to the Wind (A Forging of Age, #1) by Tatiana Obey (Goodreads Author) 4.41 avg rating — 145 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	Izzy Hawthorne: Destiny Awaits by Bethany Baptiste (Goodreads Author) 4.30 avg rating — 30 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	The Unbroken (Magic of the Lost, #1) by C.L. Clark (Goodreads Author) 3.81 avg rating — 12,986 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	Mage of Fools by Eugen Bacon (Goodreads Author) 3.73 avg rating — 49 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
37	Symbiosis (Shuri: A Black Panther Novel #3) (Shuri, 3) by Nic Stone (Goodreads Author) 4.23 avg rating — 192 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
37	Children of Anguish and Anarchy (Legacy of Orïsha, #3) by Tomi Adeyemi (Goodreads Author) 3.41 avg rating — 15,763 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
37	The Rage of Dragons (The Burning, #1) by Evan Winter (Goodreads Author) 4.31 avg rating — 44,084 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	The Blood Trials (The Blood Gift Duology, #1) by N.E. Davenport (Goodreads Author) 4.07 avg rating — 8,547 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	Sagittarius Shoots the Moon (The Starry Knights Chronicles #1) by Monday Owusu (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	Africa Risen: A New Era of Speculative Fiction by Sheree Renée Thomas (Editor) 3.76 avg rating — 987 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	Sweep of Stars (Astra Black, #1) by Maurice Broaddus (Goodreads Author) 3.40 avg rating — 261 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	Okoye to the People: A Black Panther Novel by Ibi Zoboi (Goodreads Author) 3.69 avg rating — 386 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	Vagabonds! by Eloghosa Osunde 3.81 avg rating — 3,147 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
46	Cameron Battle and the Hidden Kingdoms (Cameron Battle, #1) by Jamar J. Perry (Goodreads Author) 3.83 avg rating — 487 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
46	Blood Like Fate (Blood Like Magic, #2) by Liselle Sambury (Goodreads Author) 4.30 avg rating — 2,822 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
46	Nubia: The Awakening by Omar Epps 3.95 avg rating — 612 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
49	Almost There by Farrah Rochon (Goodreads Author) 4.08 avg rating — 8,970 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
50	The Union by Leah Vernon (Goodreads Author) 3.64 avg rating — 1,741 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
51	The Vanquishers (The Vanquishers, #1) by Kalynn Bayron (Goodreads Author) 4.11 avg rating — 943 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
51	Where it Rains in Color by Denise Crittendon 3.60 avg rating — 421 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
53	Overwatch 2: Sojourn by Temi Oh 3.69 avg rating — 49 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
54	Invisible Things by Mat Johnson 3.53 avg rating — 1,510 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
55	Rust in the Root by Justina Ireland (Goodreads Author) 4.07 avg rating — 2,195 ratings score: 89, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
56	Path of Deceit (Star Wars: The High Republic: Phase II: Quest of the Jedi #1) by Tessa Gratton (Goodreads Author) 4.07 avg rating — 4,993 ratings score: 88, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
57	Mission to Disaster by Justina Ireland (Goodreads Author) 3.71 avg rating — 2,595 ratings score: 87, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
58	The Quarter Storm (Mambo Reina, #1) by Veronica G. Henry (Goodreads Author) 3.76 avg rating — 5,625 ratings score: 86, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
59	Black Panther: Panther's Rage by Sheree Renée Thomas 3.41 avg rating — 69 ratings score: 85, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
60	The Prophecy by Randy McKinnon 3.77 avg rating — 443 ratings score: 84, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
61	Sweep of Stars (Astra Black, #1) by Maurice Broaddus (Goodreads Author) 3.40 avg rating — 261 ratings score: 83, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars