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Graceless Heart by Isabel Ibañez: Renaissance Italy Meets Dark Fantasy

Isabel Ibañez's adult debut blends Renaissance Florence with forbidden magic, immortal families, and dark romance. A sculptress kidnapped by beautiful monsters must navigate political intrigue between the Medici and the Pope; but can atmosphere overcome uneven pacing and inconsistent romance?

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3rd February 2026 7 min read

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An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir: A Brutal, Beautiful Fantasy

Sabaa Tahir's brutal Roman-inspired fantasy follows slave girl Laia and reluctant soldier Elias as their fates collide in an empire where defiance mea...

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2nd February 2026 • 6 min read

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King of Ravens by Clare Sager: A Dark Fae Romantasy You Need to Read

A dying woman. A fae king of death. A bargain that binds them. Clare Sager's dark romantasy retells Hades and Persephone with Welsh mythology, enemies...

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31st January 2026 • 5 min read

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Wednesday Wildcards: Fantasy Academy Picks (Week #3)

This week's Wednesday Wildcards is all about magical schools and deadly academies. From fae universities where vampires bite in the corridors to monst...

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28th January 2026 • 6 min read

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Nirwest by Manuel Vittorio Ottoboni: A New Voice in Italian Epic Fantasy

Discover Nirwest, the epic fantasy debut from Italian author Manuel Vittorio Ottoboni. Mysterious marks appear on bodies, commanding dark missions and...

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26th January 2026 • 5 min read

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Best Epic Fantasy Series: 6 Must-Read Recommendations for Fantasy Fans

Discover the best epic fantasy series with our expert recommendations. From grimdark masterpieces like The First Law to classic adventures like The Wh...

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25th January 2026 • 11 min read

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Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang Review: a dark academia fantasy that bites (spoiler-free)

A sharp, spoiler-free look at Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang: dark academia fantasy with an industrial magic system, ruthless university politic...

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24th January 2026 • 4 min read

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5 Trending Fantasy Books You Need to Read in 2026

Discover five trending fantasy books dominating 2025. From dark fae romantasy and Hades & Persephone retellings to cosy fantasy and paranormal YA, fin...

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22nd January 2026 • 7 min read

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Wednesday Wildcards: Random Book Picks (Week #2)

Five random fantasy picks with maximum variety - from grimdark Chinese poetry magic to cozy cat shelter chaos. No theme, just vibes.

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21st January 2026 • 6 min read

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The First Law Trilogy by Joe Abercrombie: The Grimdark Fantasy Series That Changed Everything

Joe Abercrombie's First Law Trilogy delivers morally grey characters, brutal combat, and dark humour. Meet the barbarian, the torturer, and the wizard...

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21st January 2026 • 6 min read

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The Incandescent by Emily Tesh Review: A Brilliant Dark Academia Fantasy

A sapphic dark academia fantasy from Hugo Award-winner Emily Tesh. Follow Dr Walden, Director of Magic at an elite British boarding school, as she bat...

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19th January 2026 • 5 min read

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