The top self-published books that we have read at Fantasy Book Review, in no particular order. (Or they were self-published when we read them.)
Faithless – Graham Austin-King
“An utterly dark, unique, well-written, and deeply engaging grimdark story” – James Tivendale
Richard Nell – Kings of Paradise
“Kings of Paradise is a brilliant book, and I expect it catch fire in the fantasy community as word-of-mouth spreads.” – Adam Weller
A Threat of Shadows – JA Andrews
“A fun fantasy with some well-placed twists.” – Lee Sibbald
Senlin Ascends by Josiah Bancroft
“A beautifully written, highly engaging page-turning masterpiece.” – James Tivendale
Darklands by ML Spencer
“I really have no idea how it’s going to play out, which is rare and always nice. Ultimately, in Darien We Trust.” – Richard Nell
Aching God by Mike Shel
“It is a thrilling, dark, cleverly written debut novel which deserves all the attention it can get.” – Timy Takacs
The Sword of Kaigen by ML Wang
“The Sword of Kaigen feels like several books in one, combining breathless action with a deep understanding and exploration of the human condition.” – Adam Weller
Kurintor Nyusi by Aaron Michael Hall
“An enjoyable, well-paced fantasy for those who love multiple point-of-view narratives and in-depth worldbuilding.” – Rosalyn Kelly
Trial of Stone by Stone by Andy Peloquin
“The perfect novel for fans of multi POV epic fantasy in the vein of Brandon Sanderson and John Gwynne.” – Michael Gruneir
Battle Spire by Michael R. Miller
“Battle Spire is like Hard Boiled and Die Hard wrapped up in a grandiose and extravagant fantasy game. Instead of Chow Yun-Fat or Bruce Willis to save the day, we have Jack…” – James Tivendale
Paternus: Wrath of Gods by Dyrk Ahston
“Recommend for those who love mythology and for those who love a great action story, one which is building up to have a spectacularly EPIC finale.” – Rosalyn Kelly
Symphony of the Wind by Steven McKinnon
“We flat out loved it.” – Emma Davis
The Grey Bastards by Jonathan French
“Recommended for fans of gritty, filthy, and visceral battle scenes mixed with a richly developed cast of non-human protagonists.” – Adam Weller
Death March by Phil Tucker
“Highly addictive, imaginative, and entertaining, this series is level 50 awesome.” – Adam Weller
Sufficiently Advanced Magic by Andrew Rowe
“LitRPG excellence that is highly recommended.” – James Tivendale
Art of War: Anthology for Charity by Petros Triantafyllou
“This could be the finest fantasy anthology around.” – James Tivendale
The Written by Ben Galley
“A little gem, unpolished certainly but with such potential.” – Lee Sibbald
The Theif Who Pulled On Troubles Braids
“Well paced, balanced and genuinely interesting and exciting” – Lee Sibbald
Where Loyalties Lie by Rob Hayes
“Piratical grimdark mastery, superbly written, with utterly engaging characters.” – James Tivendale
The Woven Ring by MD Presley
“The Woven Ring is one of the most thought-provoking and one of my overall favorite reads of the year.” – Adam Weller
Orconomics by J Zachary Pike
“Pike has crafted a refreshingly original novel that has a lot to say, and does a damn fine job saying it.” – Adam Weller
We Ride the Storm by Devin Madson
“Madson has crafted a complex and immersive story that catapults the reader through a gripping series of adventures and doesn’t let go until the final electrifying pages.” – Adam Weller
Hero Forged by Josh Erikson
“It’s action-packed, creatively imagined, and one of the most genuinely funny books I’ve read in ages, with real heart lightly hidden beneath the humour.” – Emma Davis
The Mirror’s Truth by Michael R Fletcher
“For those who enjoy long walks through hellish landscapes whilst reflecting on the nature of sanity and truth… You can do no better than the world of Manifest Delusions.” – Adam Weller
Cage of Deceit by Jennifer Anne Davis
“An exciting, absorbing political fantasy experience.” – James Tivendale
Those Brave, Foolish Souls from the City of Swords by Benedict Patrik
“An exquisite and detailed fantasy gem.” – James Tivendale
The Nation of Madness by Jeffrey Hall
“The conclusion is both exhilarating and sad, with difficult choices yielding devastating consequences.” – Adam Weller
Winter’s Reach by Craig Schaefer
“A stunning dark fantasy narrative with all the double-crossing, deceit, blackmail and political chaos you could hope for.” – James Tivendale
The Silver Mask by Christian Ellingsen
“A well-written flintlock and alchemy fantasy novel infused with a healthy dose of social pomp and political intrigue.” – Lee Sibbald
City of Shards by Steve Rodgers
“Fans of worldbuilding will rejoice at this coming-of-age story filled with some clever twists.” – Adam Weller
The Thousand Scars by Michael R Baker
“Incredible pacing, high energy battles, and quirky dialogue that will keep you turning pages long in to the night.” – Michael Gruneir
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