Jul 3, 2022 · We give you, in no particular order of preference, Grimdark Magazine’s where to start reading grimdark list. The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang. This is a book that gets under your skin, and it left me equal parts haunted, transfixed, and overwhelmingly glad my standardized testing days are behind me. Read the full review here. About the book

Aug 27, 2022 · Here I’ve compiled a list of ten excellent standalone novels we think grimdark fans will love, presented in no particular order. These standalone novels also represent a good cross-section of authors who are creating some of the most exciting new work in grimdark.

4 days ago · The home of grimdark fantasy, sci-fi, and horror. Books, comics, movies, and more!

Jun 26, 2017 · With grimdark TV shows like A Game of Thrones, The Last Kingdom, and Vikings popular as all hell at the moment, we’re seeing plenty of people asking about where to start to get into books with that same gritty grimdark fantasy feel.

Jul 15, 2024 · What exactly is grimdark fantasy and science fiction? We present a definition of grimdark capturing the inculsivity of the subgenre.

Dec 26, 2024 · Throw in massive, sentient war ravens and a goblin horde comprised of the most gruesomely terrifying creatures in a fantasy world, and you have my favorite grimdark novel in years. Read our review of The Daughters’ War by Christopher Buehlman.

Apr 17, 2020 · Nate prefers his coffee black, bitter, and cold and enjoys stories of a similar sort. He’s a lover of all things grimdark, and a few of his favorite novels include Beyond Redemption, Best Served Cold, and Prince of Thorns.

Dec 16, 2022 · With another year pretty much done, it's time for the Grimdark Magazine review team to pick their favourite dark and grimdark SFF reads of 2022!

Our team review a broad range of books starting with grimdark and dark fantasy, through to cyberpunk, sci-fi, space opera, military SF, and even horror. There are reviews here for almost any type of book you could possibly want, so get stuck in!

Apr 13, 2021 · Grimdark shows viewers characters who stand up and fight even when there is no light at the end of the tunnel and portrays imperfect characters perfectly brought to life. So what does the future look like?