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10 best new dark fantasy books for fans of The Witcher and Game of Thrones

Polygon

Polygon

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July 9, 2026

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10 best new dark fantasy books for fans of The Witcher and Game of Thrones

Read stories of heists, magic, monsters, and morally gray characters.

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