Once they find each other and the truth, they set to face Eze Ochichiri, the man who rules the Kingdom of Nri. AmayoĬome for the cover, stay for the story of two goddesses who believe they are humans. You meet a doctor who is extremely gifted and has the ability to compute multiple problems in less than a second. Omni is one of the best Sci-fi comics out. 1: The Doctor Is In-Devin Grayson, Alitha E.

I’m just waiting for the volumes to be available so I can binge read. Jemisin -Far SectorĪrguably one of the best Green Latern’s in a long time. Girl Of Flesh And Metal-Alicia EllisĪ teen gets into a terrible accident and is forced to live with a metal arm that has a deadly mind of its own. The Bone Shard Daughter-Andrea StewartĪnother title that has heavy fantasy elements, this book is for those who love emperors, magic and revolution.

Set at a magical university in the south, our protagonist discovers a secret that changes her life forever. Perhaps more fantasy than sci-fi, Legendborn is a modern retelling of King Arthur. The story is timeless because you can’t tell if this story could be in the past, present or future but what you will discover is a family who does everything they can to survive despite what the father of their home did. Nophek Gloss-Essa HansenĪ funky space opera that deals with grief and exceptionalism and revenge while taking a wild ride throughout space. If you are ready to dedicate some time you need to get your hands on this series. The Road Of Resistance-Chase Bollingĭescribed as a read for those who love the shows Power and Game Of Thrones, this trilogy is a roller-coaster ride where world-building is essential. This is another anthology of short stories from Mr. Futureland-Walter Mosleyĭystopian, crime and sci-fi all rolled into one. Dive into African spirituality and mysticism amd challenge your imagination. I think it’s important to read and consume Black literature from writers throughout the African diaspora and one of the best ways to do it is to read an anthology. Dominion-An Anthology Of Speculative Fiction From Africa And The Africa Diaspora

Whether you enjoy hard sci-fi stories or sci-fi mixed with fantasy, this list has you covered. It’s only fair to highlight Black and POC authors for #NationalScienceFictionDay because let’s face it, lack of diversity is still an issue in the Sci-fi and fantasy genre.īut don’t worry, here’s a list of sci-fi (and fantasy) reads that you are sure to enjoy. For National Science Fiction Day, expand your library with this diverse reads that will take your imagination on a journey.

Girl of Flesh and Metal by Alicia Ellis