Top 25 Fantasy Books of 2022, According to O, The Oprah Magazine

One of the most exciting trends in fantasy has been the increase in opportunities for diverse authors to incorporate their cultural traditions and ideas into the genre. Decades ago, mainstream fantasy literature was often seen as the domain of white male authors influenced by European history. Despite the significant contributions of authors like Octavia E. Butler, Margaret Atwood, and Ursula LeGuin, much of the shelf space dedicated to fantasy was woefully homogenous, lending itself to the frequent dismissal of the genre as derivative.