High Fantasy

The Crimson Forest
Louise Damgaard
Category
Trigger Warnings
explicit sexual content, violence
Vanna is the only human on Silarani – an island ruled by a shapeshifting people. With no memory of her past or how she got to Silarani, Vanna is searching for the truth. Her only clues are the countless scars covering her body and her fighting abilities. Asher, King of the Forest Realm might be able to help her find the truth. The evil Mountain Realm is closing in on Asher’s realm, and he needs Vanna’s help in retrieving a weapon. But is Asher willing to risk her life to save his people?

Chronicles of the Spoke’N Sword: Part 1-Origins
E.Reeves
Category
Trigger Warnings
Violence, parental death, Blood, Gore, Horror, Swearing, cursing, and harsh language, Torture, Sexual Assault (Implied- not depicted), Kidnapping and abduction, Classism, Religious classism (fantasy based religions), Drug and Alcohol references
Before they were legends, before they became the renowned Spoke’N Sword Adventuring Company, they were nobodies—scraping to survive in a land ruled by dark magic, political intrigue, and monsters lurking in every shadow.
This is the beginning of their story—their backstory. From fractured origins and uneasy alliances, the choices they make will either set them on the path to greatness or send them spiraling into ruin.

The Queen Rises
Kristen Cipriano
Category
Trigger Warnings
violence, hand-to-hand combat, drowning, death, suicide, elements of war and battle, attempted rape, graphic language, alcohol use, sexual activities
In a dystopian Elven Kingdom where by law females can no longer have magic, Fiana gets caught doing something illegal by the worst male she can imagine. It’s a high stakes game of cat and mouse that leads to several unexpected consequences: life or death, betrayal and romance, and getting tangled in a web of secrets that makes it difficult to know who to trust. But the secrets aren’t all bad… in fact there may be potential to overthrow the King and restore magic back to the female elves.

Veins of Sapphire, Hearts of Steel
A.K. Neane
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Trigger Warnings
Explicit content includes: sex, sexual assault, gore, violence, self-harm, descriptions of mental health symptoms, and death. For a detailed list, check the book insert or visit the website.
In a world divided by power and magic, two princesses—one arranged alliance—are bound by fate and a love that could change everything.

Mars: Ambertide
A. L. Brown
Category
Trigger Warnings
Contains descriptions and allusions to abuse (various types), assault (various types), violence, gore, strong language, and death
How powerful is the mind? Is it strong because it can block out the darkest truths from our past? Or is it weak because outside influences can easily fool it? Question the validity of everything in search of the truth. As our found family of heroes grapples with their mourning, they become closer to death–literally. Stand by them as they navigate a new society as deceptive as the enchanting waters just offshore, and the rumored curses that plague and protect them.

Prince of the Dawn
Lucas Clendenen
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Trigger Warnings
Prince of the Dawn is a dark epic fantasy story. This novel contains depictions of explicit language, violence, violent death, torture, physical abuse, and mental abuse that some readers may find upsetting or triggering. Reader discretion is advised.
The realm is under the oppressive rule of Emperor Ilius the Betrayer. So great is his power that he has blotted out the sun and shrouds the realm in a solar eclipse. Despair is commonplace. Yet not all hope is lost. Young prince Garion Pelus Ro II hides among his people in the countryside of the conquered kingdom of Calideer, waiting for his chance to reclaim his throne. When destiny forces the young price to take action, he must rally his people into the light to fight for their freedom.

Knight of Heaven
Lucas Clendenen
Category
Trigger Warnings
Knight of Heaven is a dark epic fantasy story. Contains depictions of explicit language, violence, violent death, torture, ritual sacrifice, physical and mental abuse that readers may find upsetting or triggering. Discretion advised.
The rebellion against the Empire has begun in the small town of Hornsdale. With help from new friends, Garion struck the first decisive blow in freeing the people of the small town. Garion must now choose whether to lead the rebellion or rescue his mentor from certain death. While Garion struggles, Novin Ravenwing must make a choice that will force him to question his honor and the knight’s code. His decision will shake the very core of his life and the newly born rebellion.

Dance of the Shadow Walkers
Angelina Bruno
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Trigger Warnings
Sexual scenes, physical violence, death scenes, physical abuse, emotional abuse, kidnapping, mental health, depictions of rape, mentions of child abuse.
Nicodemus Crawford has lived a very secluded life. He’s always been a weird kid, who can talk to the dead and hunt demons. His parents are a pretty big deal; they’re the gods of Life and Death, and that means Nick has some big shoes to fill. When his powers become too much to handle Nick is brought to the world of Elementals. What happens when an ancient force is after him? How much can one control their destiny when the universe has already pathed a clear path for you?

Brace the Tide-Redemption Series Book 1
Avril N. Sun
Category
Trigger Warnings
Graphic violence & implied sexual activity
The Daezh killed her father and marked her for death. Now Nadhya, a water mage from small town Lyria, must assimilate into her new home of Allov, where they worship these transdimensional murderers. Fate brings her to three supernaturally adept allies, each harbouring deep scars inflicted by her enemies.
Banding together in their quest for vengeance, they enlist the aid of a wiley wizard, and Nadhya falls into a deep hole of enigmas. Will Nadhya get her revenge, or will her plan all fall apart?

The Guardian’s Speaker Volume One
Katharine Wibell
Category
Trigger Warnings
Violence, Racism, Slavery, Sexual Assault, Attempted Rape, Sexism, Death, Physical Illness, Bullying, Blood, Ritual Sacrifice
Set against the rich and brutal backdrop of Nordic myth, The Guardian’s Speaker is an adult novella series which serves as a dark odyssey through the nine realms.
