What are your favorite dark fantasy books?Answer

Fantasy spans the spectrum from lighthearted fun to kick-you-in-the-teeth realism. When done right dark fantasy explores themes that are often taboo or emotional. Exploring these dark themes in fantasy offers a safe space to explore concepts like these in a new world without the limits of our own reality. What dark fantasy books do you recommend to other readers?

Blood of Elves

#1 of 7 in The Witcher

Blood of Elves
ByAndrzej Sapkowski,Danusia Stok(Translator)

20 • 1,211 Readers • 320 pages 3.9

The Malazan Empire Series

The Malazan Empire Series
ByIan C. Esslemont

2017 • 4 Readers • 3,408 pages 4.5

The Gunslinger

#1 of 7 in The Dark Tower

The Gunslinger
ByStephen King

1982 • 2,064 Readers • 238 pages 3.6

A Game of Thrones

#1 of 6 in A Song of Ice and Fire

A Game of Thrones
ByGeorge R.R. Martin

1996 • 4,203 Readers • 819 pages 4.4

Interview with the Vampire

#1 of 13 in The Vampire Chronicles

1976 • 1,220 Readers • 346 pages 3.8