The horror is the best part of the fantasy genre! Always some dark mystical stuff going on. Evil sorcerers. Walking skeleton soldiers. Ancient curses. Love that stuff.
I didn't realize how much I needed Fantasy Horror in my life until I read Hellmouth by Giles Kristian. I'd recommend The Empire of the Wolf series by Richard Swan. It doesn't start that way but by book 3 it is full Eldritch Lovecraftian goodness.
Nice recommendations! I loved The Ocean at the End of the Lane and Shadows of the Short Days. I’m excited to read The Helm at Midnight and Certain Dark Things at some point.
Yay! I've read "Shadows of the Short Days" on you recommendation. I'm a Horror reader and usually avoid Fantasy but I absolutely adored it! No kidding in how dark it gets! I wish I could find others like it because I have no interest in the "traditional" Fantasy settings with knights etc.
always happy to see love for the haunting of tram car 015! ❤ and i've been wanting to read the helm of midnight for ages. this'll put it higher up on my TBR.
Swashbucklers looks like something I would love. Adding to TBR! Saving this video for when my no-buy challenge is over. I've been on the hunt for dark fantasy
So many great recommendations! I want to check out all of them. Have you read Stephen kings dark tower series? To me, that is the ultimate horror/ fantasy mash up
Great list, Rachel. Love to see my two favorite genres mashed together. I'd add Aching God by Mike Shel. Definitely more epic fantasy than horror, but it takes seriously how frightening a world with monsters and eldritch gods would be. It has some very chilling moments and concepts.
Devil's Night Dawning sounds the most interesting of these. Dark fantasy is its own subgenre but it is not as popular or prolific (sadly) as its "parent" genres, fantasy and horror. The majority of the fiction I have found has been novel series based on role-playing games such as the Ravenloft setting for D&D and White Wolf's World of Darkness and mini-series or trilogies within another series, such as The Haunted Lands trilogy (and companion anthology) within the Forgotten Realms setting or The Nagash Trilogy in Warhammer's Time of Legends I also have a stand alone Forgotten Realms novel called The Depths of Madness and The Arthas novel from World of Warcraft. The Arkham Horror novels (as well as the game) could qualify as a historical/period dark urban fantasy, but that might be a stretch. Of course, I am always on the lookout for more.
Great video, I am really looking to read some fantasy this year so this hit the spot. I love Neil Gaiman and agree that he fits more into the Dark/Urban Fantasy genre than Horror. I love Serial Killer novels so The Helm Of Midnight sounds excellent. Fantasy with zombies, yes please. Thanks for the recommendations. I would recommend King Rat and Perdido Street Station by China Mieville. A totally unique blend of fantasy, horror, sci-fi and weird fiction. Also any of Clive Barker's dark fantasy novels.
I read a fantasy/horror novella this month and I really loved it, Prosper's Demon by KJ Parker. It's about demons and possession from the perspective of a surly exorcist. It's a series too and will pick up its sequel Inside Man soon! That one is from the perspective of a demon I think. Thanks for the recs as always
Thank you Rachel! "The Haunting of Tram Car 15" sounds interesting to me. May I ask you please... there is another book by the same author, "The Master of Djinn," said to be the first book in a 2-book series. Should I read "The Master of Djinn" before reading the other book? I don't want to miss anything that might continue from the first book. Great recommendations as always, thank you again! 📚
I read his prequel short story, A Dead Djinn in Cairo (written after the novel) and loved it, and then read the novel. I haven't read Tram Car yet, and didn't feel I was missing anything. But I think it was written before the novel, so Tram Car is probably the logical starting point. It's only 144 pages. (Dead Djinn is even shorter, at 47 pages, and the audio book is excellent.)
think about the only thing I read that might qualify as fantasy/horror is koko by peter straub it was so long ago I'm not even sure if that author is still around
I appreciate this video, but I can't help getting distracted by your beautiful background...Pet Sematary and The Exorcist are two of my favourites.😅 Swashbucklers sounds awesome!
Shadow of the short days sounds great. If you like this blend, you’ll like Between Two Fires. I would consider it a horror book set in a traditional, medieval fantasy backdrop in this world (France specifically) and it’s kind of an ‘end of days’ story where demons are taking earth back. It’s beautifully vile. Highly recommend
think about the only thing I read that might qualify as fantasy/horror is koko by peter straub it was so long ago I'm not even sure if that author is still around⚛😀
I found The Vagrant Trilogy by Peter Newman interesting. It’s a dystopian fantasy with horror elements, maybe not too scary to a hardcore horror reader, but definitely worth looking into.
I read the first book and thought it was a genuinely unique world. The protagonist was really interesting. I always wanted to get the other two but they seem to go in and out of print.
I definitely think that it's good to suggest fantasy books to people based on what they like to read. I'll give different suggestions to a romance reader than to a lit fic reader... As someone who loves both horror and fantasy, I'm adding some of these to my list!
I really wish there was more of a crossover between the genres. Sci-fi horror is a thing but even then, I feel like I struggle to find many books there, it mainly seems to be movies.
Thanks for the recomendations. I've only read a couple of the ones you have mentioned but they were great. Have you considered Science Fiction books for Horror Readers? Hyperion by Dan Simmons would be my first thought.
As often when I listen to your reviews I am reminded of books I have read in the past. The Rivers of London series by Ben Aaronovitch and one I think you will like because, the writing is so good A Madness of Angels by Kate Griffin. Both are by British authors set in London and have creepy elements.
@TheShadesofOrange it's a genre I've never found. I love fantasy. It's so creative. High fantasy classic fantasy always loved that stuff. But I also love horror. I'd like the same sort of creative thoughts that invented races of elves and dwarves and orcs to apply to a terrifying story.
As a fantasy and horror fan that’s constantly looking for combos of thoes two genres I feel like this video was made for me
Yay!
The horror is the best part of the fantasy genre! Always some dark mystical stuff going on. Evil sorcerers. Walking skeleton soldiers. Ancient curses. Love that stuff.
I didn't realize how much I needed Fantasy Horror in my life until I read Hellmouth by Giles Kristian. I'd recommend The Empire of the Wolf series by Richard Swan. It doesn't start that way but by book 3 it is full Eldritch Lovecraftian goodness.
I just finished book 3... I really enjoyed it. That trilogy will very likely make an appearance if I do a follow up video
Dead Sagas by Lee C Conley
Godless Lands by Sean Crow
Faerie Tale by Raymond E Feist
Night Watch by Sergei Lukyanenko
All horror/fantasy blends
Thanks for all these Recs
I still need to read Swashbucklers. It sounds right up my alley.
We love reading (and writing) epic fantasy that has a dark tone or twist to it. Your video inspired a Christmas gift. 😉 Thank you!
Nice recommendations! I loved The Ocean at the End of the Lane and Shadows of the Short Days. I’m excited to read The Helm at Midnight and Certain Dark Things at some point.
Interesting video. I definitely prefer Fantasy to Horror, but I don't mind horror elements in my fantasy.
This is definitely a list I needed! Read a few books this year but kind of in a slump. Hopefully these books help.
Thank you for this video, Rachel! You've made me want to check out The Helm of Midnight. 🖤
I still need to read Swashbucklers. There are a few of these books that I definitely need to read.
It's a fun one
Yay! I've read "Shadows of the Short Days" on you recommendation. I'm a Horror reader and usually avoid Fantasy but I absolutely adored it! No kidding in how dark it gets! I wish I could find others like it because I have no interest in the "traditional" Fantasy settings with knights etc.
So glad you enjoyed it!
I consider Coraline by Neil Gaiman as a dark fantasy novel.
always happy to see love for the haunting of tram car 015! ❤ and i've been wanting to read the helm of midnight for ages. this'll put it higher up on my TBR.
I feel like Tram is so underhyped
The Cairo stories are all so good!
Swashbucklers looks like something I would love. Adding to TBR! Saving this video for when my no-buy challenge is over. I've been on the hunt for dark fantasy
It's a fun one! Good luck on your challenge
As usual, fantastic recommendations!! Added quite a few to my Wishliet.
Great recs!
Put a few of these on my TBR. I love both fantasy and horror.
So many great recommendations! I want to check out all of them. Have you read Stephen kings dark tower series? To me, that is the ultimate horror/ fantasy mash up
I still need to read that one
Great list, Rachel. Love to see my two favorite genres mashed together. I'd add Aching God by Mike Shel. Definitely more epic fantasy than horror, but it takes seriously how frightening a world with monsters and eldritch gods would be. It has some very chilling moments and concepts.
Ooo I still need to read Aching God
Devil's Night Dawning sounds the most interesting of these.
Dark fantasy is its own subgenre but it is not as popular or prolific (sadly) as its "parent" genres, fantasy and horror. The majority of the fiction I have found has been novel series based on role-playing games such as the Ravenloft setting for D&D and White Wolf's World of Darkness and mini-series or trilogies within another series, such as The Haunted Lands trilogy (and companion anthology) within the Forgotten Realms setting or The Nagash Trilogy in Warhammer's Time of Legends I also have a stand alone Forgotten Realms novel called The Depths of Madness and The Arthas novel from World of Warcraft. The Arkham Horror novels (as well as the game) could qualify as a historical/period dark urban fantasy, but that might be a stretch.
Of course, I am always on the lookout for more.
Great video, I am really looking to read some fantasy this year so this hit the spot. I love Neil Gaiman and agree that he fits more into the Dark/Urban Fantasy genre than Horror. I love Serial Killer novels so The Helm Of Midnight sounds excellent. Fantasy with zombies, yes please. Thanks for the recommendations. I would recommend King Rat and Perdido Street Station by China Mieville. A totally unique blend of fantasy, horror, sci-fi and weird fiction. Also any of Clive Barker's dark fantasy novels.
Love reading your recommendations
I read a fantasy/horror novella this month and I really loved it, Prosper's Demon by KJ Parker. It's about demons and possession from the perspective of a surly exorcist. It's a series too and will pick up its sequel Inside Man soon! That one is from the perspective of a demon I think. Thanks for the recs as always
I started Prosper's demon, didn't end up liking it as I hoped. Maybe the sequel will be better :)
Thank you Rachel! "The Haunting of Tram Car 15" sounds interesting to me. May I ask you please... there is another book by the same author, "The Master of Djinn," said to be the first book in a 2-book series. Should I read "The Master of Djinn" before reading the other book? I don't want to miss anything that might continue from the first book. Great recommendations as always, thank you again! 📚
I read his prequel short story, A Dead Djinn in Cairo (written after the novel) and loved it, and then read the novel. I haven't read Tram Car yet, and didn't feel I was missing anything. But I think it was written before the novel, so Tram Car is probably the logical starting point. It's only 144 pages. (Dead Djinn is even shorter, at 47 pages, and the audio book is excellent.)
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wow another great mix of stuff i already read and liked and stuff i hadnt heard of that i am probably going to enjoy, thanks again
watersnakes is awesome!
Oh yay!
think about the only thing I read that might qualify as fantasy/horror is koko by peter straub it was so long ago I'm not even sure if that author is still around
I would also recommend The Blacktongue Thief by Christopher Buehlman.
I’m definitely interested in Shadows of the Short Days
I appreciate this video, but I can't help getting distracted by your beautiful background...Pet Sematary and The Exorcist are two of my favourites.😅 Swashbucklers sounds awesome!
Haha I've gotten quite proud of my collection
I always enjoy your book comments😊
Aching god by Mike shel is a pretty good horror/fantasy blend (the crpg group of adventurers in another world kinda fantasy)
I really need to read that one
Shadow of the short days sounds great. If you like this blend, you’ll like Between Two Fires. I would consider it a horror book set in a traditional, medieval fantasy backdrop in this world (France specifically) and it’s kind of an ‘end of days’ story where demons are taking earth back. It’s beautifully vile. Highly recommend
Appreciate the rec
Dresden files has some horror in it as well
think about the only thing I read that might qualify as fantasy/horror is koko by peter straub it was so long ago I'm not even sure if that author is still around⚛😀
Have you read the Southern Reach Trilogy by Jeff VanderMeer? That's probably my favourite horror flavoured fantasy
Only the first one
Great topic for a video!
I watch your videos and pretty much just add everything to my TBR list. 😂
I found The Vagrant Trilogy by Peter Newman interesting. It’s a dystopian fantasy with horror elements, maybe not too scary to a hardcore horror reader, but definitely worth looking into.
I read the first book and thought it was a genuinely unique world. The protagonist was really interesting. I always wanted to get the other two but they seem to go in and out of print.
I definitely think that it's good to suggest fantasy books to people based on what they like to read. I'll give different suggestions to a romance reader than to a lit fic reader...
As someone who loves both horror and fantasy, I'm adding some of these to my list!
Yes I love approaching genres from different genres
I really wish there was more of a crossover between the genres. Sci-fi horror is a thing but even then, I feel like I struggle to find many books there, it mainly seems to be movies.
Yeah it seems more popular in movies
Dread Nation by Justina Ireland is fun one with zombies in the background
Ooo good one!
Have you read a Clive Barker’s book before.
Yes I've read Weaveworld and Hellbound Heart
@@TheShadesofOrange I haven’t read Hellbound Heart yet, but I just finished The great and secret show and Cabal, really imaginative work.
What a great video!! Thank you 😊
Shadows of the short days sounds fantastic 😍
It's so good!
Thanks for the recomendations. I've only read a couple of the ones you have mentioned but they were great. Have you considered Science Fiction books for Horror Readers? Hyperion by Dan Simmons would be my first thought.
I'm working on that list... and I'm actually reading Hyperion right now
Hamilton's Night's Dawn trilogy is sort of hard scifi mixed with horror/fantasy.
My library has Swashbucklers on Audio!
As someone who likes all of those genres... I might have to stick around.
Yay!
I’m a fantasy reader who wants some horror in my books.
Haha that also works!
Check out Steven Demogorgon book.
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue is something that I think would appeal to horror, fantasy, and romance fans.
My husband went to ski in Colorado and I made him take the forgotten island haha
Nice!!
Simon R Green has lots of horror elements in his fantasy books.
Oh yes! That's a good one!
As often when I listen to your reviews I am reminded of books I have read in the past. The Rivers of London series by Ben Aaronovitch and one I think you will like because, the writing is so good A Madness of Angels by Kate Griffin. Both are by British authors set in London and have creepy elements.
I need to read those
If you haven’t read Future Home of the Living God, I really think you should
I still need to read it!
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Im looking for something that will terrify me to the very core of my soul. But its intelligent.
I find dark fantasy never gets too scary
@TheShadesofOrange it's a genre I've never found. I love fantasy. It's so creative. High fantasy classic fantasy always loved that stuff. But I also love horror. I'd like the same sort of creative thoughts that invented races of elves and dwarves and orcs to apply to a terrifying story.
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