For Fans of The Expanse – James S. A. Corey
Readers who love The Expanse’s blend of political tension, gritty realism, and found-family starship crews will immediately connect with the gyre-powered vessels of Formaria.
The Anchorite, the Chalice of Amaranth, and the sprawling underground echo the high-pressure conflicts and ancient mysteries that define Corey’s universe. Fans of deep conspiracy arcs and rising cosmic threats will find that same addictive energy here.
For Fans of Empire of the Vampire & Empire of the Damned – Jay Kristoff
If you’re drawn to Kristoff’s blend of gothic worldbuilding, religious corruption, immortal horrors, and sweeping lore, then the underground realms of Formaria will grip you from page one.
Like Kristoff’s Gabriel de León, characters such as Kathryn Stryker and Kalbrayeth Lyander fight on the edge of madness, faith, and violence. The oppressive atmosphere of the Immuratum, the ancient magi-tech of the Formarians, and the rising cosmic threat echo the same blood-dark tone and epic thematic weight that define Empire of the Vampire. Fans seeking dark fantasy filled with haunting imagery and explosive revelations will find a perfect match here.
For Fans of The Shadow of the Gods (Bloodsworn Saga) – John Gwynne
Readers of Gwynne’s Bloodsworn Saga—rich with mythic creatures, shattered gods, brutal warfare, and desperate journeys—will connect with the Fromryr’s endless war and the ancient forces lurking beneath Formaria.
A Tale of the Fromryr mirrors Gwynne’s sharp blend of visceral combat, deep character bonds, and world-shaking consequences. The gyre ships, abyssal monsters, corrupted forests, and political fractures in A Tale of the Fromryr echo the same intense energy and folklore-infused dread that make The Shadow of the Gods a modern favourite.
For Fans of The Bladed Faith – David Dalglish
If you enjoyed Dalglish’s fast-paced rebellion fantasy—filled with assassins, masked heroes, oppressive empires, and high-octane conflict—this series offers a fresh but equally gripping experience. A Tale of the Fromryr mirrors Dalglish’s blend of sharp magic systems, resistance movements, and characters forced to choose between survival and revolution. The Fromryr’s fractured alliances, the Church’s authoritarian control, and the rising threat of ancient powers create a narrative loaded with tension, action, and rebellion.
Fans of The Bladed Faith will be drawn to the explosive battles, tight character focus, and momentum that drives A Tale of the Fromryr forward.
For Fans of The Poppy War – R. F. Kuang
Fans of The Poppy War will recognise the powerful interplay of trauma, war, sorcery, and moral ambiguity that drives A Tale of the Fromryr. The world of Formaria—fractured by conflict, shaped by ancient magic, and haunted by impossible choices—resonates strongly with Kuang’s vision of a nation pulled apart by both internal and external horrors. Kathryn’s psychological struggle and Lyander’s encounters with eldritch forces mirror Kuang’s unflinching approach to character, consequence, and the cost of power.
Readers who seek dark military fantasy with emotional depth and political complexity will feel at home here.
For Fans of The First Law Trilogy – Joe Abercrombie
If you enjoy grimdark fantasy filled with flawed heroes, sharp dialogue, and brutal consequences, A Tale of the Fromryr delivers. Characters like Kathryn Stryker, Brazier Veranquis, and Lyander walk the same moral tightrope as Abercrombie’s creations.
Every alliance comes with hidden costs. Every victory comes with a price. The series embraces the messy, violent, human side of war.
For Fans of The Witcher Saga – Andrzej Sapkowski
Readers who enjoy The Witcher’s blend of folklore, monster-hunting, and heavy moral ambiguity will be drawn to the surface-world narrative.
Lyander’s encounters with demonic incursions, malformed sorceries, and haunted forests echo Sapkowski’s grim atmosphere. Political tension, cursed magics, and layered mythology give this series a similar sharp, grounded feel.
For Fans of Malazan Book of the Fallen – Steven Erikson
A Tale of the Fomryr will appeal to readers who crave massive worldbuilding, ancient civilisations, interlocking plotlines, and danger on a cosmic scale.
The Gyre Gates, the Formarian dead networks, the vast underground nations, and the eldritch power of the Immuratum all echo Malazan’s archaeological depth and sprawling conflicts. Fans of intelligent, demanding fantasy will find plenty to dive into.
For Fans of Warhammer 40,000 (Black Library)
If you love the brutal fusion of gothic sci-fantasy, militaristic tension, ancient machinery worshipped like relics, and a constant battle against corruption, A Tale of the Fomryr is a natural fit.
Gyre ships, magical ice engines, abyssal horrors, and civilisation-shaking conspiracies all carry the DNA of 40K’s dark, baroque energy. Readers who enjoy hybrid fantasy-sci-fi worlds will be hooked.
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