In taking the best parts of Rothfuss and Abercrombie, Z.B. Steele has crafted a story that will sit tall atop any reader’s best-of list at the end of the year.

The Source of Strife is a dark fantasy about power, survival, and sacrifice, as Dinnie must choose between freedom and saving a world that wants to use her.

First book of a fresh new fantasy series that weaves in beautiful renderings of idyllic relationships with a deep exploration of trauma and injustice.

In the third book in Pacts Arcane and Otherwise, we see Kamira at the helm of Kaighal facing new threats, political and demonic, within and beyond the borders.

The Mother lied. The Mists are her weapon, not her enemy. As Aldin flees with hope, eleven orphans rise, ready to forge a legend that could end her reign.

Tower Dungeon by Tsutomu Nihei reminded me just what manga is capable of. Beautiful, heartfelt, and teeming with adventure, I highly recommend this one.

A SUPERB new entry in sci-fi horror by all means. This chonky boi delivers on all fronts - action, emotions, tons of drama, and multiple twists & turns.

Pick this on up, a pleasurable quick paced tale that is difficult to turn the lights off on. A swashbuckling low magic ride that I didn’t realize I needed.

Scarred ranger Laoch and fallen elf Sura face a rising darkness as soul-magic secrets shatter faith and crown alike. Ancient evils stir, and here be dragons.

In true spirit of the Secret Projects, Brandon Sanderson delivers yet another unique experience in the space age of the Cosmere with Isles of the Emberdark.

Master Sergeant Poey Targe fights to keep his planet safe, but doing the right thing has a cost. An action-packed novella setting up the Sanguine Stars series.

Cadets Kat and Lee dream of adventure, not saving the galaxy. But a mission gone wrong reveals a secret that may cost them their future and their hearts.

With Protector, Peloquin ups the ante on the story of the Hunter of Voramis and further cements him as one unstoppable killing machine worth rooting for.

The il'Drach Empire is evil but holds back planet-sized vampiric horrors. A mad god wants it gone. Rohan tries to stop him. Who will win? Take a guess.

If you want a dark fantasy novella that gut punches you in less than 50 pages, look no further. Riley has crafted a gritty story that leaves you feeling raw.

A TRULY BEAUTIFUL story that reminded me of The Alchemist by Paolo Coelho and why I fell in love with it. A WONDERFUL debut that I can't recommend highly enough!

Hemlock & Silver is a fun, heartfelt retelling of a classic we all know (and maybe love?) that was a joy to read. Even to someone outside their normal genre.

In the second part of Pacts Arcane and Otherwise, the ruthless quest that blends magic, action, politics and conniving, continues with some rather surprising twists.

To save her daughter, Queen Daelyn may sacrifice her Queendom. As war brews, Elara must face dark secrets, rising enemies, and a fate she never chose.

I'll simply say this in all honesty - dark fantasy doesn't really get better than this GEM of an indie series. With Book 3 due soon, now's the time to dive in!