Grimdark

[close] For readers of fantasy who are looking to find a partner or small group to read and discuss with! We run several fun ongoing challenges and discussion topics. Come join us! :) 2026 Addendum for authors: We have never and will never sell Buddy Reads to authors. This is a group for Buddy Reading at reader discretion. Disregard any and all suspicious emails that claim otherwise, pretending to be group moderators. This has become a growing problem in the past year.

[close] "A Game of Thrones," "The Blade Itself," and "Prince of Thorns" are all part of the gritty and politically complex fantasy genre known for its mature themes, morally ambiguous characters, and intricate world-building. New Fantasy books (post 2025) by male authors of similar calibre will be added to this group, so other's with similar taste's needn't meander through mediocrity to find them. I've left a synopsis of my 3 favourite titles so you know what to expect; "A Game of Thrones" is the first book in George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series, a high fantasy epic known for its intricate political maneuvering, complex characters, and high stakes. "The Blade Itself" is the first book in Joe Abercrombie's The First Law series, a gritty fantasy known for its dark humor, morally grey characters, and realistic depiction of war and violence. "Prince of Thorns" is the first book in Mark Lawrence's The Broken Empire series, a dark fantasy known for its brutal world, morally ambiguous characters, and focus on power struggles.

[close] Brother of the Tome is a book club for men who love sci-fi, fantasy, and grimdark tales, historical and political as well. From Warhammer 40k’s brutal battles to Dune’s cosmic intrigue, we dive into stories of grit and glory. Join us for monthly reads, rowdy debates, and brotherhood through books.

[close] Official GoodReads group of the WH40K Book Club voxcast! All WH40K Black Library fans are welcome to join.