5 Dark Fantasy Books by Female Authors You Won’t Be Able To Put Down

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1. Dane: interesting selection but don't know if i'd call them all 'dark fantasy' some of these authors are more for me than others
2. Mayae: i like the aesthetic of that illustration but what's the standout plot that really hooks you?
3. Aidenellis: can't say i'm surprised they're always the ones pushing boundaries with their stories in this genre too
4. Aiden: none of these books are going to be as dense and immersive as "The Bear and the Nightingale" by Katherine Arden was. what happened to that author?
5. Nina Ellis: I'm more into gritty sci-fi novels myself, but I appreciate when women are getting recognized for their writing abilities. Still, fantasy's not really my genre - do these books have
6. Aiden: don't know if fantasy's your thing, but some of these covers are pretty great 💡
7. Hollow Sparrow: i'm more of an urban fantasy girl myself, but some of these titles sound really captivating
8. Yarafalk: always down for dark fantasy but is anyone else surprised these authors aren't more well-known?
9. Elin: haven't read any of these but that illustration gives me some generic 'fantasy' vibes 💫
10. Obsidian Mantis: I'm not really sure why the term "grimdark" is necessary to describe these books - doesn't dark fantasy already convey a certain level of seriousness?
11. Vera: what even is grimdark anymore and are we supposed to be impressed by "unforgettable worlds"?
12. Onyx Corvid: love the combination of atmosphere and visual style on this one - that illustration has some great texture to it
13. Rogue Moth: haven't read any of these but I'll take dark fairy tales over most 'cinematic' fantasy crap any day

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