Dark Fantasy : top book in the genre

The life of Hilara Kar’yen is simple and predictable. She follows traditions, lives with her father, and has a fiancé chosen by the Winds. It seems that nothing could change her ordinary yet serene future. Nothing—except her father’s death. And the debtor’s bracelet. The bracelet that will lead her to a castle—to a man with eyes as black as the night itself. To a man from the lineage she was taught to fear and despise. Just a simple deal: live in the castle, help out, take care of the sick brother—and the debt will be gone. Two turns of the Winds—and the girl will be free to return home. But... will she?

A risky experiment robbed Surtaz of any chance at a future worthy of his talents. Once one of the top graduates of the magical academy, he miraculously survived, was accused of necromancy, and narrowly escaped execution—only to be cast into exile. Thus began Surtaz’s journey down a path toward a great destiny, shaped by another’s will and the blood of distant ancestors.

Savage dog-headed beasts have invaded the city of Dnipro. But the Night of the Gods is ending, and the ancient power of Perun begins to stir. Perun — the Slavic god of thunder and war, a fierce counterpart to Zeus or Thor — chooses Illia as his vessel. Illia must embrace this divine force and face the inhuman threat head-on. Yet amid the chaos, he discovers something unexpected: love. Set against real Ukrainian landscapes, this myth-infused fantasy blends epic battles, ancient legends, and a hero’s journey shaped by destiny. All character names are fictional, and the myths — drawn from diverse, sometimes contradictory sources — are carefully woven into the story’s fabric to create a rich and immersive experience.

Life broke her before she ever had the chance to discover who she was. Despair. Pain. Silence before the final step. But instead of an end — he appeared. Mysterious. Dangerous. Unexplainably powerful. He offered no rescue. Only the truth… and a war that had already begun. In the darkness, a power awakens. And her choice will change everything.

— You look like autumn. Just as red-haired and sad. — Nadar looks away and, hiding his hands in his pockets, prepares to leave. — Don't come here. This is my place. And don't cross my path again, better safe than sorry... — I'll gladly avoid you, except we study at the same university, in the same program! — Not for long. You probably won't stay here long. Over the past three years, my mom and I have changed several places of residence. And now, just as new opportunities for my mom and prestigious education for me appeared on the horizon, everything plummeted into an abyss. Almost straight to hell. The sons of Lucifer are to blame for everything, along with the mystery that I found myself at the center of.

The Isle of Dreams once again opens its shores to the world’s finest warriors — for the heart of Princess Lia is at stake! Brave knights, noble lords, and even one infuriatingly self-assured foreign prince are ready to fight for her hand. But among them appears a mysterious fighter in a silver mask. His skill is too sharp, his arrivals too sudden, and his secrets far too many. Who is he — the princess’s secret protector, a cunning rival, or someone playing his own dangerous game? And why is it that he stands in the way of every man who dares come near Lia?