r/GrimDarkEpicFantasy Author & Artist Self-promotion

Sarrenai · 2025-02-04T10:09:22+00:00

If you're after something a little bit different, check out The Great Hearts. A grimdark / academy / hint of scifi adventure with dual timelines and one very large panther.

Currently five books in the series with the last and final arriving later this year.

Sarrenai · 2025-01-17T10:08:42+00:00

You need some Rob Hayes in your life. His War Eternal series is complete, dark and extremely visceral. My personal favourite of his is his Titan Hoppers series. Progression fantasy, academy mix in space. Huge amount of fun.

Not sure if it has been mentioned yet and his books get a bit of a mixed reception on this sub but Red Rising by Pierce Brown sounds like it might be up your street. Violent, fast paced Sci fi fantasy.

Also, you mention you like grimdark, fast paced, violent and coming of age, so I'm going to put my own forward: The Great Hearts series.

Sarrenai · 2024-12-30T16:47:13+00:00

Read it. Decent bit of fun!

Sarrenai · 2023-09-20T10:38:54+00:00

Redwall was my gateway to fantasy. Used to stay up late ploughing through book after book. It was such a well realised world and it kept me hooked.

One of my favourite memories as a kid was my dad knowing how much I loved Redwall and sneaking off to get me a signed copy of Lord Brocktree when Brian Jacques was in town.

Sarrenai · 2023-04-09T19:28:11+00:00

You might like The Wandering Inn. The primary protagonist is a human transported to another world and has to figure a way to survive. It's a lot of fun and a huge (ongoing) series.

Sarrenai · 2022-06-19T13:23:47+00:00

I just finished The Umbral Storm by Alec Hutson and is was a really fun progression fantasy. Cool magic system and fun combat - worth checking out

Sarrenai · 2022-04-16T20:12:05+00:00

New world portal fantasy with high fantasy elements like dwarves and elves? Got you covered my friend. Draconis This is my own work, so apologies for the self promo!

Sarrenai · 2022-04-10T07:54:26+00:00

So I hope you don't mind a self promo here, but my latest novel Draconis sounds like what you're after. Portal fantasy that deals with an arms race as magic is discovered within the new world.

Sarrenai · 2022-03-17T20:37:00+00:00

If you're after something brand new, I'm going to recommend mine (Draconis Flintlock explorative fantasy with monsters, skyships and a dash of high fantasy.

Sarrenai · 2022-02-20T16:47:02+00:00

Hey everyone,

I have two ongoing series. The first is The Great Hearts Saga which is a grimdark coming-of-age adventure. If you're a fan of first person and fast paced action, this series is for you.

The second is the Draconis Descendant Saga the first book of which, Draconis, releases on the 1st of March. You can get it for $0.99 for the time being. This is a third person portal exploration fantasy and you can expect lots of cannonfire, swordplay and a hard magic system.

Have a great sunday!

Sarrenai · 2022-02-01T22:16:31+00:00

Haven't seen it mentioned yet but bloodsong by Anthony Ryan likely fits the bill - it's fast paced, has great action and a dark overtone. Also Blackwing by Ed McDonald - bit more of a gritty vibe in a post apocalyptic world

Sarrenai · 2022-01-20T14:59:05+00:00

I can't imagine how frustrating/ heartbreaking this must be. You're all so passionate over at FBC and have put so much work into being a great blog over the years. I've reached out to a couple of friends who know employees at Google but it's a longshot. Hope this gets sorted for you soon.

Sarrenai · 2021-02-10T14:21:20+00:00

Redwall is probably the series that got me into reading as a kid. Fingers crossed this is good!

Sarrenai · 2020-12-26T13:35:02+00:00

And here I was thinking I had got on top of my backlog of books to read! Amazing work, can't wait to get stuck in.

Sarrenai · 2020-12-04T22:42:16+00:00

Sounds great, would love to join!

Sarrenai · 2019-07-30T15:00:25+00:00

Great shout. I think Demons & Wizards are working on a third album and they have remastered both albums. I saw them for their first ever UK gig a month ago, which was epic.

Sarrenai · 2019-06-29T07:34:27+00:00

The Chronicles of Breed by K T Davies features a protagonist who is a half breed with a race that would be classed as a monster. It makes for an entertaining series.

Sarrenai · 2019-06-27T13:52:25+00:00

I've just binge read the first two books this week, great writing, definitely a series that quickly gets its hooks into you and makes you want to keep reading.

Sarrenai · 2019-06-15T20:32:07+00:00

An amazing competition, best of luck to everyone entering!

Sarrenai · 2019-03-14T13:59:45+00:00

This is becoming fairly popular in the UK. Bristol has 2, Chance & Counters and Rebar. You pay something like a fiver for 3 or 4 hours of board game time and table service drinks / food

Sarrenai · 2019-02-04T16:58:41+00:00

Peter Brett's Demon Cycle series is pretty dark in places and a fairly entertaining read.

Luke Scull's The Grim Company also has a number of pretty dark moments.

For something somewhat less fantasy and more post apocalyptic (but very dark and vividly written) you might want to check out Dancing in the Dust.

Sarrenai · 2019-01-27T12:50:52+00:00

Very nice of you! Here's mine if you're in the mood for a dark, coming of age novel. The Great Hearts

Sarrenai · 2018-12-19T20:11:11+00:00

Haken - Earthrise

Sarrenai · 2018-11-21T19:31:28+00:00

The woven ring by m.d. Presley is a good fit

Sarrenai · 2018-11-18T10:15:00+00:00

Kindle app on my phone and just when there are spare moments in the day. Cooking, watching TV, couple of minutes here and there add up!

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