The Riyria Revelations series is fantasy at its finest it’s clever and entertaining, and it’ll hook you right in. The plot revolves around the exploits of two unlikely heroes, a thief and a mercenary, who stand in the way of a global conspiracy. The quote that warns us to be careful with our vows appears in Rise of Empire, the second installment of Sullivan’s high fantasy series, The Riyria Revelations.

The moment you do, fate starts conspiring to shove them down your throat.” Reaper’s Gale by Steven Erikson FUNNY QUOTES FROM DARK FANTASY BOOKS Rise of Empire by Michael J. Keep an eye on the books, too, because you might find your next great read on the list!

Malazan Empire is not precisely Disneyland, and it would be difficult to spend time in such a bleak world if Steven Erikson didn’t know how to crack a joke.īut, before we get to our list of funny fantasy book quotes (and before you ask, “Where’s Pratchett?”), please keep in mind that comedic fantasy books are not included.įor this one, we’re sticking to (mostly) dark fantasy novels. We at The Rockle love the multi-volume grimdark epics just as much as the next guy, but we especially enjoy them when they include a healthy dose of humor. The genre is better known for its sword fights, dragons, geopolitical warfare, dark plotlines, and exhausting quests for stuff that’s probably cursed anyway.īut the best fantasy authors manage to slip in some insightful and funny quotes in their books. True, most of us don’t read fantasy for the laughs. Even the darkest and most violent fantasy books have their comedic moments.

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