I wish there was more representation of disabilities and chronic illness in fantasy, science fiction and action genres.
Not just a side character with 30 seconds of screentime. An important character that doesn't just exist to further the storylines of other characters. I want a character that doesn't get "cured" or healed. A character that stays disabled and/or chronically ill. A character that isn't afraid to ask for help. One that doesn't think they're a burden and doesn't try to hide their disability/ chronic illness.
I want to see how it affects them, not just know they're disabled/chronically ill and it jist never gets mentioned again. I don't mean it should be their entire personality but being disabled and or chronically ill can affect many parts of life.
I just wish there was more representation of disabilities and chronic illness that shows every part of it. Especially in fantasy and science fiction it's lacking.
The Empyrean (aka Fourth Wing and Iron Flame) by Rebecca Yarros. The main character Violet has a chronic and is based on the authors experiences with EDS. It includes representation of bracing/wrapping joints and adaptive saddle so she can ride her dragon more comfortably/securely. Are they the best books out there??? No. But they are enjoyable imo when you mood for something easy on the brain.
Sixteen Souls and Twelve Bones by Rosie Talbot (aka Merrowchild). Charlie the protagonist is a leg amputee iirc. I havenât read the books but Iâve met Rosie a few times and sheâs lovely.
Thereâs also a book sat on my tbr chair that I canât for the life of me remember what itâs called that has a deaf protagonist attending a magic school.
