Grimdark
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City of Kings by Rob J. Hayes (Book Review)
One of the first fantasy books I ever read was David Gemmell’s Legend. Legend is the story of a siege and a retired hero who comes ... -
God of Broken Things by Cameron Johnston (Book Review)
An outcast magician must risk his body and mind to save the world from horrifying demons… In Cameron Johnston’s first book, The Traitor God, professional survivor ... -
Kings of Paradise by Richard Nell (Book Review)
Warning: this review may contain spoilers! Oh, goodness, this book. I’m going to say a few things about it, but lest this get lost in the ... -
Holy Sister by Mark Lawrence (Book Review)
This final volume in Nona Grey’s ninja-nun exploits carries the reader away at hunska speed through the world of Abeth, a breath-taking pace that has you ... -
Chasing Graves by Ben Galley (Book Review)
“This is your lot now. Save us from your witty jibes and smart remarks. You’re dead. Hurry up and get used to it.” The moment I ... -
Never Die by Rob J. Hayes (Book Review)
The Good: Awesome Asian-inspired anti-heroic fantasy (say that five times fast) with a cast of unusual suspects thrown together in the spirit of Marvel’s Guardians of ... -
The Gutter Prayer by Gareth Hanrahan (Book Review)
The Good: A line-up of the usual suspects with a plot as thick as thieves, complete with Warcraftian worldbuilding and Lovecraftian lore, making for a truly ... -
The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang (Book Review)
The Good: One of the most badass and brutal POV characters I have ever had the pleasure of reading, worldbuilding that rises up around the reader ... -
The Queen of Crows by Myke Cole
Spoiler Warning: Because The Queen of Crows is the second book of a series, this review contains unavoidable spoilers for book 1, The Armored Saint. While ... -
Priest of Bones by Peter McLean
The Good: Colourful characters, grimdark gangsters and good ‘guys’ (and girls!) with grit, and a page turner of a plot packing plenty of pace and punchy ...
