There are quite a few. 'The Bear and the Nightingale' by Katherine Arden is a contemporary dark fantasy that draws on Russian folklore. It has a young girl with the ability to see magical creatures. 'Red Sister' by Mark Lawrence is set in a harsh and magical world, following the journey of a young girl in a convent. 'The City of Brass' by S.A. Chakraborty, which takes readers to a richly detailed world of djinns and magic in a Middle - Eastern - inspired setting.
Well, 'American Gods' by Neil Gaiman is a well - known contemporary dark fantasy. It delves into the idea of old gods and new gods in America and the power struggles between them. 'Uprooted' by Naomi Novik is also a good one. It has a dark, enchanted forest and a young woman with a special connection to it. And 'Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell' by Susanna Clarke, which is set in an alternate England where magic is real and has a lot of political and personal drama.
One popular contemporary dark fantasy novel is 'A Darker Shade of Magic' by V.E. Schwab. It features a multi - dimensional London and a complex magic system. Another is 'The Night Circus' by Erin Morgenstern, with its dreamy and mysterious circus setting filled with magic and intrigue. Also, 'The Graveyard Book' by Neil Gaiman is great. It tells the story of a boy raised in a graveyard among ghosts.
Well, 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' by Sarah J. Maas can be considered in this genre to an extent. It has a dark faerie world and a complex romance. 'The Hating Game' by Sally Thorne also has some elements of a darker side in the relationship between the two main characters. They start off hating each other in a rather intense way which adds a bit of a dark edge to the romance. And 'The Unhoneymooners' by Christina Lauren has some darker moments within the story that add depth to the romance.
Some contemporary fantasy novels that are well - liked include 'Red Queen' by Victoria Aveyard. This book has a unique concept of a society divided by blood - red and silver - blooded people. 'Six of Crows' by Leigh Bardugo is also popular. It has a diverse cast of characters and a complex heist plot set in a fantasy world with magic and political unrest. And 'Uprooted' by Naomi Novik, which combines elements of Slavic folklore with a captivating story of a young girl and a powerful wizard.
One popular contemporary office fantasy novel is 'The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue'. It combines elements of fantasy with the modern office setting in a very unique way. The main character's long - lived experiences in different time periods, including those related to work and office - like situations, add a touch of mystery and wonder.
One popular dark fantasy novel is 'A Song of Ice and Fire' by George R.R. Martin. It has a complex world filled with political intrigue, magic, and a large cast of characters. Another is 'The Witcher' series by Andrzej Sapkowski. It follows the adventures of Geralt, a monster hunter in a dark and gritty world. 'American Gods' by Neil Gaiman also falls into this category. It explores the battle between old and new gods in a very unique and often dark way.
Some well - known dark fantasy novels include 'The First Law' trilogy by Joe Abercrombie. It presents a cynical view of a medieval - like world with a lot of violence and moral gray areas. 'The Lies of Locke Lamora' by Scott Lynch is also popular. It's set in a fictional city full of thieves and con - artists, with a touch of magic. And then there's 'The Dark Tower' series by Stephen King, which combines elements of westerns and dark fantasy in a unique and epic story.
One popular one is 'A Discovery of Witches' by Deborah Harkness. It combines elements of magic, history, and a passionate romance set in a modern, urban world. The story follows a witch and a vampire, and their relationship unfolds against a backdrop of a hidden magical society.
Well, 'The Dark Tower' series by Stephen King is a significant contemporary fantasy. It blends elements of Western, horror, and high fantasy. The story follows Roland, the last gunslinger, on his quest to reach the Dark Tower. 'His Dark Materials' by Philip Pullman is also a great one. It features parallel universes, daemons which are manifestations of one's soul, and a young girl named Lyra who embarks on a great adventure. And don't forget about 'The Giver' by Lois Lowry. It's set in a seemingly utopian society but has elements of a different kind of fantasy world where memories are controlled.
One popular dark fantasy adult novel is 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series by George R. R. Martin. It has complex characters, political intrigue, and a dark, gritty world filled with magic and danger. Another is 'The First Law' trilogy by Joe Abercrombie. It presents a cynical view of the fantasy world with morally grey characters. And 'The Lies of Locke Lamora' by Scott Lynch is also great. It has a con - man protagonist in a vivid and somewhat dark city - based fantasy setting.
Neil Gaiman is a very notable author in this genre. He has written works like 'The Graveyard Book' and 'American Gods'. V.E. Schwab is also well - known for her books such as 'A Darker Shade of Magic'. Erin Morgenstern, with her 'The Night Circus', has made a mark in contemporary dark fantasy.
Another work that could be considered in the vein of 'Coraline' - like dark fantasy is 'The Graveyard Book' also by Neil Gaiman. While not exactly the same as 'Coraline', it has that same sense of a young protagonist in a strange and often menacing world filled with magic and mystery.