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?

Berserk Volume 1

#1 of 42 in Berserk

Berserk Volume 1
ByKentaro Miura

1990 • 252 Readers • 224 pages 4.3

The Blade Itself

#1 of 5 in The First Law

The Blade Itself
ByJoe Abercrombie

2001 • 2,088 Readers • 536 pages 4.1

A Game of Thrones

#1 of 6 in A Song of Ice and Fire

A Game of Thrones
ByGeorge R.R. Martin

1996 • 3,942 Readers • 819 pages 4.4