A book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Theres something about a powerhouse female protagonist that makes me happy. 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. The following list will get anybodyboy, girl, youngster, adultitching to. Fantasy books with male protagonist that contains action and. So im looking for something with fantasy lead discovers magical powers, lead is thrown into a different worlddimension where he has some kind of super power, etc, with. Browse other questions tagged storyidentification books magic youngadult or ask your own question. Each book had to be a high fantasy novel with a male protagonist aged between 12 and 20. I love ya fantasy but i do feel a lot of it right now is dominated by female main characters. The 50 best fantasy books of the 21st century so far paste. A warriors tale book 1 of the imago chronicles by lorna suzuki. Alex rider anthony horowitz an ordinary kid gets drawn into being a secret agent after his uncles death.
In the space of 12 months, he is nearly killed in many ways yet ma. Check out these five books with female leads in the urban fantasy genre. If you think girl books are just about princesses, romance, gossipy schoolgirls, and vampires, think again. What are some books that are fantasy but with a male protagonist. Particularly the third book, the hallowed hunt, which could use more love. Looking for fantasy with male protagonist and romance science.
What are some books that are fantasy but with a male. Book 3 of the chaos walking trilogy dystopian with male protagonist. All the series ive been readingcatching up on recently all seem to have a wussy male lead. Roleplay gaming and fantasy novels have gone handinhand for most of their existence, but its a. Fantasy lovers everywhere are going crazy for this series in which dragons are brilliant, logical thinkers.
Looking for fantasy with male protagonist and romance. My pick for best book with a male main character is a recent read that immediately became one of my favorite young adult books. I read the 100 best fantasy and scifi novels and they. Youll also love this list of science fantasy books and soft sci fi books with strong female leads.
Most book lovers have a favorite genre, something thats their goto playlist when they want something they know will satisfy a particular craving. Looking for series with a male mc, action, and romance. Theres tons of little historical fiction nuggets for history buffs, excellent character development, and tons of hot, kinky sex. Male leads in fiction sell 10 million more books on average than. Edwards is an urban fantasy series with a gay protagonist. Judging from the books on the list, some fantasy novels had a depressingly limited lexicon when it came to describing nonobliging female characters. Honestly, its just that i love fantasy, and usually find myself enjoying books with male protagonists more than female, for what ever reason.
It features 50 amazing queer fantasy books, from highepic fantasy to urban fantasy to superheroes and everywhere in between. Perhaps its because the majority of beloved fantasy novels feature male protagonists. Hot male leads who are only good at flirting and romance and easy talks. Fantasy anime tend to be dominated by shounen, and that often means male leads. In so many fantasy stories female characters are the ones needing rescuing and are usually strong because of some magical power. Pippa dacosta goodreads author shelved 2 times as urban fantasywithmalelead avg rating 4. I hope you enjoyed this list of the best young adult dystopian books. Whether youre a swords and sorcery type of fantasy reader, a fan of battles and betrayal, or you just want a few more goddamn elves in your life, theres.
Steven brustss vlad taltos series some of the books dont have much romance, others do, but its the same relationship throughout the series even when the female is not prominent in the storylines. Female protagonists in science fiction and fantasy. Jennifer robersons tiger and del series the male lead is a pro swordsman, but the female lead kicks ass. Perhaps its because books about women are less likely to win prizes. Spirits end by rachel aaron, the spirit eater by rachel aaron, the dark defiles by richard k. Urban fantasy with male lead characters 933 books goodreads. Male leads in fiction sell 10 million more books on. Kendare blakes anna dressed in blood not only has a male protagonist with a cool name, cas lowood, but it has one of the most evocative covers ever. This is a list for the urban fantasy fan who likes to read books where the lead character is a male. Now, since it hasnt been that long since i was a ya myself i do remember the babysitters club yall i decided to add a little twist. Some books that could be called fantasy romance have had crappy romances, while some novels where the romance is seemingly a side. What are some good ya novels with a male protagonist.
So if you love good fantasy books about magic and wizardry, the harry potter series is one of the best fantasy series of alltime. Bujold has a straight romance fantasy series she wrote, the sharing knife, that splits pov between the male and female leads as another redditor here has already recommended. Ive made a specific section of queer ya fantasy books just for you. Fantasy book with male lead and a good romance subplot. This list of mustread lgbt fantasy books is here to help. The role of male leads in ya fantasy just heartthrobs. Fantasy novel series with male protagonist, alternate world, winning hand in marriage, starting a magic school. Thats not to say dark events in relationships dont happen in real life, and shouldnt be portrayed in media or books, but it gets annoying to read about that in fantasy or books i would like to enjoy. Bit of an odd one, but as a man on the shorter side, im always reading about male leads in fantasy series who seem to be generally at least average and often very tall. Top 10 strong female characters in urban fantasy books.
Do not add books that are not urban fantasy and do not have a male lead please. But of course, what make this book really special are its welldeveloped characters, an engaging and. I read only traditionally male ya fiction aka books. Which means it does not include the host, or any of the hunger games books. The maze runner by james dashner, harry potter and the halfblood prince by j. The only one of the series you listed that ive read is the belgariad, and that would rank relatively poorly on my list of best romances in fantasy. Honeys anime didnt struggle to find fantasy anime with female leads because they happened to be some of the most critically praised fantasy anime out. The world of black scifi and fantasy culture and the encyclopedia of black comics are fantastic evidence of this rich hub of black art. Fantasy books with male protagonist that contains action and romance.
Its interesting in that its a book with a male narrator that still has some really strong and plot integral female characters. Some books that could be called fantasy romance have had crappy romances, while some novels where the romance is seemingly a side element have been highly satisfying in their romantic aspects. If youre a fan of lgbt ya fantasy books in particular, youre in luck. Does anyone have any recommendations for ya fantasy books with a. Jade crow is a comic book store owner and secret sorceress who uses her wits and nerdy knowledge to help her and her friends stay one. Maybe its because i like reading about women i can look up to. Urban fantasy and the elusive male protagonist abigail johnson. Weve selected a pile of books with universal appeal for kids of different ages and tastes, from bestselling picture books to young adult. The twentysided sorceress, by annie bellet 7 books youre in luck, binge reader. Finally freed from his prison, nathan sets on a journey to find his father. Im looking for a mangamanhwa that actually has a lead male that is not a wuss.
Sciencefiction including dystopian, apocalyptic, or postapocalyptic. When a human prince is murdered and dragons are blamed, the relationship between the two species is stretched to its limits. Female protagonists in science fiction and fantasy the. What i really like about nayla treeborn, the female protagonist in a warriors tale, is how the author builds her character. Other alternative forms of sexuality are accepted, too. And yep, i do agree that this is a consequence of ya books being largely read by females, and indeed, most book bloggers, booktubers and bookstagrammars are female. Not that theres anything wrong with that, but id like to change it up now and again. Top ten fantasy novels that have gay people in them.
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. Reading one or two over a year and you might not see the problem but after about 30, you start to look at the genre in disgust. Ill be giving you guys a brief look at the story for each to see if its something youd be interested in. If no discernible age was given, the character had to have the feeling. The following list will get anybodyboy, girl, youngster, adultitching to read. Lgbtqiap protagonists in fantasy and science fiction the. There are very few ya male leads who have actual depth or personality. The root by naamen gobert tilahun is an urban fantasy novel where one of the two protagonists is a young gay man. Now theres books where characters are extremely short due to suffering from some form of birth issue, such as tyrion a song of ice and. The first four books of this awesome series have just been gathered into a large omnibus entitled level grind, with the rest to follow in a second volume next year, boss fight. Best fantasy books with gay main characters 885 books.
These are not as cheesy as they sound, and are actually wellwritten. Fandom apps take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Bakaupdates manga viewing topic strong male lead, fantasy. Books with strong female characters common sense media. People read books or enjoy media so they dont have to experience silly dark moments all the time. 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. There are plenty of great books featuring strong female main characters in compelling stories that are sure to appeal to boys as well as girls.
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