Mary Kassel is a Senior Lists Writer at Screen Rant and a contributor to the site's Reviews section as well. Kassel studied film and television in college and emphasizes theory and analysis in their work. Additionally, they focus this analysis on intersectionality and the experience of artists from all walks of life.
Fantasy is often characterized by magic, mythical creatures, and the forces of good triumphing over evil, but this isn't always the case. Plenty of dark fantasy books are so gruesome and grim that they could be considered part of the horror genre as well. This doesn't mean that the story won't end somewhat happily for the characters, but it does mean that more gore and difficult situations will be described than in a typical fantasy novel.
King has often imbued his horror works with elements of sci-fi and fantasy, and this has only added to the chilling atmosphere he's fostered in his writing. At this point in his career, King is well-established, so he can experiment even more with form and genre, stepping further into fantasy than he has in the past.
8 His Dark Materials Written by Philip Pullman Close The protagonist of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials series, Lyra, might begin the story as a young girl, but that doesn't stop the plot from putting her in intense and dangerous situations. While the books might be meant for younger audiences, the antagonists in the novels will stop at nothing to get their way, including experimenting on children.
Roshani Chokshi is better known for her children's literature, with The Last Tale of the Flower Bride being her first foray into adult fiction. However, Chokshi proves that she's more than capable of weaving a tale that connects with older audiences, as the central relationship between Indigo and her husband is enormously compelling.
5 Gallant Written by V.E. Schwab V.E. Schwab has written many great works of contemporary fantasy, and her style has always leaned toward the mysterious and dangerous within her story's imagined worlds. Though Gallant isn't her most popular book, it's one of the most unique and blends horror elements into its narrative seamlessly. Olivia Prior returns to her family home, the titular Gallant, after many years to find that the place calls to her, but not everything is as it seems.
There are several stories within the story in House of Leaves that can be difficult to keep track of, especially since none of the multiple perspectives are reliable narrators or experts in their field. However, this makes reading House of Leaves an exciting challenge for the reader to piece together the information Mark S. Danielewski provides and uncover why certain aspects of the story are withheld.
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