10 Dark Fantasy Books for 2023
The realm of fantasy is an enchanting universe that knows no bounds. Within its vast expanse, you’ll discover high fantasy, where majestic dragons breathe fire and kingdoms bear names that dance on the tip of your tongue.
Yet, there exists another shade of fantasy, a darker hue that captivates with weightier essence. It unveils magical wars, otherworldly beings, and rulers tainted by corruption, where magic itself becomes a weapon of malevolence. Today, we present gripping narratives of dark fantasy, destined to whisk you away on treacherous journeys you won’t be able to resist. When mingled with romance… hot damn!
Prepare yourself for a book hangover. Below we’ve selected ten must read dark fantasy books, along with just one line to describe them!
10 Dark Fantasy Must Reads for 2023
Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake
In every generation on the island of Fennbirn, a set of triplets is born: all equal heirs to the crown and each possessor of a coveted magic — and they must fight to the death to become Queen.
What Lurks Between the Fates by Harper L Woods
The day the Veil shatters, unleashing the fae upon our world once again, a girl is saved by an unexpected ally.
The Ever King by LJ Andrews
When his enemy’s daughter unintentionally breaks the chains on the Ever, Erik makes her the unwitting pawn in his vicious game of revenge.
Foxglove King by Hannah Witten
In the ten years since her escape from a cult, she’s lived by one rule: don’t let them find you.
Fall of Ruin and Wrath by Jennifer L Armentrout
A woman must follow her intuition to safety or follow her heart to her downfall.
Queens of Moirai by Rhiannon Hargadon
Doomed to a dark destiny, she stares out a window and dreams of escape — but her fate is to be the Grim Reaper, an infamous slayer of men.
One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig
Elspeth Spindle needs more than luck to stay safe in the eerie, mist-locked kingdom of Blunder — she needs a monster… and she might just be one.
The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent
Human or vampire, the rules of survival are the same: never trust, never yield, and always — always — guard your heart.
