2019 Books by Native Authors & Authors of Colour

2018 Books by Native Authors & Authors of Colour

2020 Books by Native Authors & Authors of Colour

A compilation of middle grade, young adult, new adult, and adult books written by authors of colour and native authors releasing in 2019.

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1	Natalie Tan's Book of Luck & Fortune by Roselle Lim (Goodreads Author) 3.47 avg rating — 9,182 ratings score: 396, 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
2	With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo (Goodreads Author) 4.17 avg rating — 88,979 ratings score: 373, 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
3	Opposite of Always by Justin A. Reynolds (Goodreads Author) 3.64 avg rating — 27,501 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
4	All of Us with Wings by Michelle Ruiz Keil (Goodreads Author) 3.29 avg rating — 890 ratings score: 271, 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
5	Race to the Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse (Goodreads Author) 4.03 avg rating — 5,995 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
6	The Weight of Our Sky by Hanna Alkaf (Goodreads Author) 4.19 avg rating — 5,564 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
6	Storm of Locusts (The Sixth World, #2) by Rebecca Roanhorse (Goodreads Author) 4.18 avg rating — 11,237 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
6	They Called Us Enemy by George Takei 4.42 avg rating — 50,799 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
9	When the Stars Lead to You by Ronni Davis (Goodreads Author) 3.70 avg rating — 1,705 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
10	Resistance Reborn (Journey to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, #1) by Rebecca Roanhorse (Goodreads Author) 3.70 avg rating — 8,649 ratings score: 195, 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
11	Kingdom of Souls (Kingdom of Souls, #1) by Rena Barron (Goodreads Author) 3.72 avg rating — 5,827 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
12	Whispers of Shadow & Flame (Earthsinger Chronicles, #2) by L. Penelope (Goodreads Author) 4.04 avg rating — 733 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
13	Dear Haiti, Love Alaine by Maika Moulite (Goodreads Author) 3.71 avg rating — 4,762 ratings score: 192, 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
14	The Warrior Moon (Ascendant, #3) by K. Arsenault Rivera (Goodreads Author) 4.12 avg rating — 684 ratings score: 191, 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	The Candle and the Flame by Nafiza Azad (Goodreads Author) 3.74 avg rating — 3,281 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
16	Internment by Samira Ahmed (Goodreads Author) 3.87 avg rating — 20,124 ratings score: 189, 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	Color Me In by Natasha Diaz (Goodreads Author) 3.82 avg rating — 3,067 ratings score: 177, 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
18	Full Disclosure by Camryn Garrett (Goodreads Author) 3.90 avg rating — 7,879 ratings score: 176, 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	The Love & Lies of Rukhsana Ali by Sabina Khan (Goodreads Author) 3.85 avg rating — 9,148 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
19	We Hunt the Flame (Sands of Arawiya, #1) by Hafsah Faizal (Goodreads Author) 3.87 avg rating — 106,524 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
19	Tell Me How You Really Feel by Aminah Mae Safi (Goodreads Author) 3.65 avg rating — 7,185 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
19	Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained (The Celluloid Closet Series, #1) by Brennen Tammons (Goodreads Author) 2.09 avg rating — 11 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
19	You Who Enter Here (Suny Series, Native Traces) by Erika T. Wurth (Goodreads Author) 4.09 avg rating — 58 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
19	The Race for the Red Dragon (Children of the Dragon #2) by Rebecca Lim (Goodreads Author) 4.31 avg rating — 26 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
19	Tied Up with a Bow by Maggie Blackbird (Goodreads Author) 3.96 avg rating — 25 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
19	Secrets of the Great Fire Tree by Justine Laismith (Goodreads Author) 4.07 avg rating — 15 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
19	Immersed in West Africa: My Solo Journey Across Senegal, Mauritania, The Gambia, Guinea and Guinea Bissau (Travels With Terry Book 1) by Terry Lister (Goodreads Author) 4.27 avg rating — 119 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	The Matchmaker's List by Sonya Lalli (Goodreads Author) 3.29 avg rating — 7,398 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
28	Unmarriageable by Soniah Kamal (Goodreads Author) 3.74 avg rating — 13,258 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
28	Profiles of Hope (The Celluloid Closet Series, #2) by Brennen Tammons (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating 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
28	Thanks to You (Thanksgiving #1) by Maggie Blackbird (Goodreads Author) 4.12 avg rating — 17 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
32	The Marriage Clock by Zara Raheem (Goodreads Author) 3.27 avg rating — 4,099 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
32	Wicked Fox (Gumiho, #1) by Kat Cho (Goodreads Author) 3.75 avg rating — 18,246 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
32	Redeemed (The Matawapit Family #2) by Maggie Blackbird (Goodreads Author) 4.35 avg rating — 20 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
35	Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia (Goodreads Author) 3.88 avg rating — 75,373 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
35	Watch Us Rise by Renée Watson 3.80 avg rating — 4,568 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
35	Sanctified (The Matawapit Family #3) by Maggie Blackbird (Goodreads Author) 4.47 avg rating — 17 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
38	The Girl King (The Girl King, #1) by Mimi Yu 3.57 avg rating — 2,273 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
38	The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates 4.06 avg rating — 117,260 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
40	The Bride Test (The Kiss Quotient, #2) by Helen Hoang (Goodreads Author) 3.81 avg rating — 180,448 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
41	Every Last Breath (Final Hour #1) by Juno Rushdan (Goodreads Author) 3.88 avg rating — 924 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
41	Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams (Goodreads Author) 3.85 avg rating — 155,276 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
43	Breaking His Rules by Aliza Mann (Goodreads Author) 3.66 avg rating — 124 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
43	The Affairs of the Falcóns by Melissa Rivero (Goodreads Author) 3.72 avg rating — 1,992 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
45	The Tiger at Midnight (The Tiger at Midnight Trilogy, #1) by Swati Teerdhala (Goodreads Author) 3.71 avg rating — 5,655 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
45	Lush Money (Filthy Rich #1) by Angelina M. Lopez (Goodreads Author) 3.72 avg rating — 961 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
45	A Woman Is No Man by Etaf Rum (Goodreads Author) 4.26 avg rating — 170,069 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
48	Descendant of the Crane by Joan He (Goodreads Author) 3.63 avg rating — 12,141 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
49	A River of Royal Blood (A River of Royal Blood, #1) by Amanda Joy (Goodreads Author) 3.80 avg rating — 4,450 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
50	Slay by Brittney Morris (Goodreads Author) 4.18 avg rating — 15,782 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
51	Black Leopard, Red Wolf (The Dark Star Trilogy, #1) by Marlon James 3.45 avg rating — 30,407 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
52	Ruse (Want, #2) by Cindy Pon (Goodreads Author) 3.73 avg rating — 1,101 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
53	How to Be Remy Cameron by Julian Winters (Goodreads Author) 3.92 avg rating — 1,450 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
54	Somewhere Only We Know by Maurene Goo (Goodreads Author) 3.65 avg rating — 6,468 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
55	Dealing in Dreams by Lilliam Rivera (Goodreads Author) 3.43 avg rating — 1,000 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
56	Patron Saints of Nothing by Randy Ribay 4.21 avg rating — 19,534 ratings score: 81, 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	The Beautiful (The Beautiful, #1) by Renée Ahdieh (Goodreads Author) 3.65 avg rating — 39,003 ratings score: 80, 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 Downstairs Girl by Stacey Lee (Goodreads Author) 3.96 avg rating — 40,198 ratings score: 79, 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	Nocturna (A Forgery of Magic, #1) by Maya Motayne (Goodreads Author) 3.57 avg rating — 7,722 ratings score: 77, 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	Dragon Pearl (Thousand Worlds, #1) by Yoon Ha Lee 3.83 avg rating — 12,169 ratings score: 75, 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	Don't Date Rosa Santos by Nina Moreno (Goodreads Author) 3.81 avg rating — 3,329 ratings score: 74, 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