Empire of the Vampire by Jay Kristoff – Review
Jayna
Solid story-telling, intriguing characters and plotline.
dark fantasy
Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
What in a Necromancer’s fever dream did I just read? I’m still not sure but I thoroughly enjoyed the whole thing. If you’ve got a thirst for something dark and…
War for the Rose Throne by Peter McLean – Series Review
Julia Kitvaria Sarene
A masterclass in grimdark fantasy. Spanning four novels, it delivers a gritty, emotionally charged saga of war, power, loyalty, trauma, and survival.
The Price of Faith by Rob J. Hayes – Review
For those who enjoy gritty, unflinching fantasy, it's precisely what makes this series stand out.
The Empire’s Ruin by Brian Staveley – Review
The inner conflict that comes with that was bleeding of the page, and addictive.
Last Winter Sun by G.R. Matthews – Review
Last Winter Sun by G.R. Matthews is a mix of dystopian novel, magic, orks and other beasts. The blurb says “A-Team meets World of Warcraft” and as someone who enjoyed…
Drown Deep by Phil Williams – Review
It has been a while since I read the first book, but from memory, this sequel is even bloodier than the first, if only a bit. However, it also had…
Third Semifinalist Review for SPFBO #10
Prepare for people you care about to suffer but always look out for moments of friendship, bravery from the least likely quarter as well as glimmers of hope. A great…
The Dark Feather by Anna Stephens
The Dark Feather by Anna Stephens delivers an epic conclusion to one of the best dark fantasy series I’ve read. This book has ripped out my heart and stomped on…
The Storm Beneath the World by Michael R. Fletcher
The Storm Beneath the World by Michael R. Fletcher is something I come across rarely—it’s utterly unique! I never thought I could care about “bugs”, but Fletcher managed to write…
The Last Fang of God by Ryan Kirk – SPFBO #9 Finals Review
Jennie Ivins
Title: The Last Fang of God Author: Ryan Kirk Publisher: Self-Published Genre: Dark Fantasy Format: Hardcover / Paperback / Ebook Release Date: April 26, 2023 Star Rating: 6/10 *Disclaimer* Everyone…
Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher
L. A. Young
The reason we decide to read any book can vary from school assignments to personal interests to recommendations. Then, there are the books that do not receive as much attention…