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?

The Thirteenth Hour (The Cruel Gods, #1)

Planned book #1 of 2 in The Cruel Gods

43 Readers • 535 pages 3.9

Why this book?

Great worldbuilding, and I love the characters.

Merchants of Knowledge and Magic

#1 of 1 in The Pentagonal Dominion

2022 • 12 Readers • 530 pages

Why this book?

Incredible worldbuilding and realistic characters