2026 Reading Challenge
Genres

Gritty Fantasy

Similar to epic fantasy, except heroes and villains can be hard to distinguish. The main characters are usually anti-heroes and have low morals. There is usually a high level of violence, intimacy, and profanity.

Gritty Fantasy Books

The Blade Itself (The First Law, #1)
Before They Are Hanged (The First Law, #2)
Last Argument of Kings (The First Law, #3)
The Lies of Locke Lamora (Gentleman Bastard, #1)
A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, #1)
Prince of Thorns (Broken Empire, #1)
A Feast for Crows (A Song of Ice and Fire, #4)
A Dance with Dragons (A Song of Ice and Fire, #5)
Best Served Cold
A Clash of Kings (A Song of Ice and Fire, #2)
A Storm of Swords (A Song of Ice and Fire, #3)
The Way of Shadows (Night Angel, #1)
King of Thorns (Broken Empire, #2)
Emperor of Thorns (Broken Empire, #3)
Red Country
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