Tag Archives: grimdark

INTERVIEW: IGOR LJUBUNCIC, AUTHOR OF THE LOST WORDS

Posted on June 27, 2014 by Bookwraiths

How long have you been a fan of the fantasy genre? I guess since I was ten or so. The moment I picked up The Hobbit and got hooked for life. Who is your favorite author in the genre? Uh-oh, … Continue reading →

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THE BETRAYED

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Bookwraiths

The Betrayed by Igor Ljubuncic  Genre: Fantasy -Grimdark Series: The Lost Words #1 Publisher:  Self Published (April 1, 2012) Author Information: Website  Length:  384 pages My Rating: 3 stars The Betrayed is a grimdark fantasy that impresses in its scope, themes and ambitious … Continue reading →

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THE IRON WOLVES by ANDY REMIC

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Bookwraiths

The Iron Wolves by Andy Remic Genre: Fantasy — Grimdark Series: The Rage of Kings #1 Publisher: Angry Robot (December 31, 2013) Author Information:Website | Twitter Length: 457 pages My Rating: 3 out of 5 stars. The Iron Wolves is … Continue reading →

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KING OF THORNS (THE BROKEN EMPIRE #2) by MARK LAWRENCE

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Bookwraiths

King of Thorns by Mark Lawrence Genre: Fantasy – Grimdark Series: The Broken Empire #2 Publisher: Harper Voyager (April 25, 2013) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 597 pages My Rating: 3 out of 5 stars. THE SOCIOPATH IS AT … Continue reading →

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Why Grimdark Isn’t For Me!

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Bookwraiths

Like the headline boldly announces and the picture clearly illustrates, everything is cooler when it is grimdark, which seems to mean lots of amoral, ultra-realistic killing and maiming will even make the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turles badass. Well, I’ve pondered … Continue reading →

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Fantasy Violence: Too Realistic or Not?

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Bookwraiths

Many reviewers believe fantasy has become too violent, too ultra-realistic in that violence. Many of those critics point to Mark Lawrence’s series The Broken Empire as a prime example of their premise. Since Emperor of Thrones was released today, I … Continue reading →

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