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New to reading GrimDark book genre. What is one that I have to read?

New to reading GrimDark book genre. What is one that I have to read? What book or what series is a must read. Usually I am a fan of high-fantasy and epics.

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u/22244244 — 11 days ago
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Look for book recommendations, bored of certain tropes and concepts, details below!

Greetings! I've become more aware of my preferences as I've read, so I am seeking new recommendations!

These aren't hard requirements, so it's ok if not everything matches.

Things I like reading:

  • Dungeon crawls and tavern brawls
  • Medieval or Renaissance settings
  • Grotesque monsters
  • Gallows humor
  • Quicker pacing
  • Reluctant Hero trope
  • The Quest trope

Things I am not as interested in reading:

  • The Chosen One trope
  • World-ending evils
  • Large scale battles
  • Shallow antagonists
  • Excessive politics
  • Slow burn stories
  • Sexual violence
  • Science fantasy

Series I've recently read:

  • Blacktongue Thief - favorite, boring prequel
  • The First Law - they're perfect
  • Bloodsworn Saga - Stellar
  • Devil's - Loved it
  • The Witcher - high highs, low lows, too slow
  • Fallen Gods - solid start, lull in the middle, the end was too large battle focused
  • Songs of the drowned - good characters, a bit too slow
  • The Lot Lands - fun, but lost steam
  • Shadow Saga - good start, lost steam
  • Night Angel - reading, fun but have concerns

Thanks in advance for your recommendations!

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u/nat1dangit — 11 days ago

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u/AutoModerator — 11 days ago
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Starting an art project: Gender swapped Primarch Collectors Cards, 80s synth style.

As a new artist on here, I welcome feedback on my art. I'm doing the entire range of Primarchs, and there is a template emerging for what a "collector's card" looks like which I'm trying to refine exactly what it should look like. Besides being a love letter to the 80s, Oldhammer, and early editions of Grimdark wargaming, I wanted to do something fun that shows how the old school has influenced the younger generation of enthusiasts.

u/BolterAndLace — 6 days ago

What are you watching/playing/reading?

A weekly automated post for all members to discuss the Grimdark you're consuming lately, to talk, share, and review.

Unleash Hell!

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u/AutoModerator — 4 days ago
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Love Moore, but it's been really cool to watch this character grow without him.

u/Most_Read8138 — 7 hours ago