Fantasy with a grim, mature tone featuring morally complex characters, violence, and dark themes.
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Morally grey protagonists who make questionable choices are the genre hallmark.
Grimdark subgenre has its own distinct readership. Abercrombie-fans are devoted.
Do not pull punches on consequences; dark fantasy readers want grit.
Magic with real costs (sacrifice, pain, corruption) adds depth.
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