The Brothers Gwynne 22.1K subscribers · Feb 7, 2026

Tier List of the last 100+ books I read... |Fantasy, Historical-Fiction, Literary Horror, Classics|

  • Ranking · 79 books

Reviews79

Company of the WolfDavid Wragg
Loved it

This is probably the most underrated fantasy series out there at the moment. The Company of the Wolf is essentially Red Country, but I'd say a bit funnier, a bit more light-hearted.

DraculaBram Stoker
Loved it

This is a classic of Gothic romance/horror. It combines so many elements. It kind of invents vampiric lore, which I absolutely love.

Empire of the Damned for me did it kind of had everything that made Empire the Vampire an Agrade book, but it made it even better in my opinion. There were some bold choices and I'm definitely here for an author who wants to try something new.

EthosUnknown
Loved it

Ethos is a short story collection with a wide variety of wonderful authors. they really tackle some important themes.

GodsgraveJay Kristoff
Loved it

God's Grave is a book that needs to go alongside I'd say just above Empire the Vampire. It's book two of the Neveright trilogy and Mia Corvier goes Furiosa Maximus Desimus Meridius mode.

IliumDan Simmons
Mixed

I recently read Illium by him, kind of had the same feedback from all of his books. I think that they're a bit self-indulgent.

Jade WarFonda Lee
Loved it

This again does everything that Jade City did well, but it makes it even better. It amplifies the dynamics of relationships.

King SorrowJoe Hill
Loved it

I think King Sorrow is a book we're going to be talking about in 2030 years as like yeah I was there when King Sorrow came out and I experienced it. It was incredible.

Lion HeartsDan Jones
Loved it

This is a brilliant dog fiction book and I absolutely loved it. It was moving. It was powerful. It's my favorite of the tree.

Mad ShipRobin Hobb
Mixed

The mad ship is the best. It's the best of the live ships by far. I think it has some really incredible moments.

NeroConn Iggulden
Loved it

I think Connor Gooden is one of my favorite histo fiction writers. I don't think you can ever deny that his books are a great story.

NevernightJay Kristoff
Loved it

I would say it's probably my favorite or one of the best examples of a character goes to school. Jay Kristoff writes it so honestly so brilliantly.

PilgrimUnknown
Loved it

Really impactful, really powerful writing, especially in the horror elements. it succeeds in that.

The Killer AngelsMichael Shaara
Loved it

It is just a fantastic example of historical fiction, of how to write a battle, of how to write characters and get you invested and immersed in their story line.

The SonUnknown
Loved it

It's incredibly harrowing and powerful and his writing voice, his details, the details in between the lines of his story are what really get me.

The TerrorDan Simmons
Mixed

it's a brilliant story. It's quite a big book. I think maybe Dan Simmons is a writer who can be a bit self-indulgent at times.

Vinland SagaUnknown
Loved it

This manga is quickly becoming my favorite manga of all time. Vin Saga part three, volume three has to probably go above the terra.