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Some stories are about love and the way that love shapes the choices and decisions each character makes. These stories force that love into something else, something different. The books on this list take that love and make it something…
Some stories hold secrets, others pull you in with obsession, all pique your curiosity keeping you immersed in their world. The books on this list are dark not because of the atmosphere.. They’re dark because they contain forbidden knowledge, buried…
Some stories pull you in slowly, something slightly strange that keeps pulling your attention back to it. The books on this list aren’t dark because of what is in the forefront. They’re dark because of what is watching from the…
Growls and Grimm Review of Weyward by Emilia Hart Review of Weyward by Emilia Hart Historical Fantasy | Magical Realism and Fantasy | Women’s Fiction “The connections between and among women are the most feared, the most problematic, and the…
Fantasies That Leave a Mark Some stories have moments that transform the world around the characters, these reads leave their mark on what these stories ultimately become. These are stories where people have to challenge themselves, adjust to the world…
Fantasies Beyond Good and Evil Book List Most stories have clear lines between good and evil, these reads go beyond that line. These are stories where people have to make a choice, see beyond what is in front of them,…
Fantasy Books That Feel Like an Obsession, Not a Phase Not every story shows obsession as a phase, sometimes, it is at the heart of the story. These are stories where people can’t let go of magic, knowledge, duty, or…
Moody Fantasies for Readers Who Want Atmosphere Over Action Not every fantasy story is driven by battles, quests, or constant movement. Some stories linger because of the worlds they create, the quiet moments between characters, and the feeling of inhabiting…
Review of The Legend of Syn by Katie Gaskin Epic Fantasy | Romantic Fantasy | Slow BurnBook 1 of 4 Legend of Syn Series “Nearly twice as tall as any man near him, this king had skin like a moonless…
Magic can change a world, but it’s the consequences that make a story linger. The books on this list aren’t dark because of the magic they contain. They’re dark because of the choices their characters make and the cost that…