5 Insane Indie Fantasy Books Nobody’s Talking About Yet (Under 100 Reviews!)

The fantasy shelf is crowded these days. Big names dominate the bestseller lists, and algorithms push the same 10 titles to every feed.

But the real magic? It’s hiding in the indie corner, where authors pour everything into stories that fly under the radar.

I know the struggle. As an indie author myself, I’ve spent hours scrolling Amazon for that “next read” only to land on the same overhyped releases.

So I started digging deeper — searching for books with stellar ratings but low review counts.

These are the ones that haven’t hit the viral wave yet, but they’re building a quiet fanbase. They’re the kind of stories that stick with you, the ones you recommend to friends with “you have to read this.”

If you’re tired of the same old dragons and thrones, here are five indie fantasy gems from 2025 with fewer than 100 Amazon reviews each (as of this writing). All have 4.5+ stars, and they’re proof that the best reads are still waiting to be discovered.

1. The Silver Elite by Dani Francis (4.6 stars, 78 reviews)

This dystopian fantasy flips the script on “chosen one” tropes with a secret society of silver-blooded elites who control society from the shadows. Our protagonist, a lowborn thief, stumbles into their world and uncovers a conspiracy that could topple empires. It’s sharp, witty, and full of twists that had me rereading the last 50 pages. If you like The Poppy War but want more heists and less war, this is your next binge. (Black Rose Writing, 2025 – $4.99 ebook)

2. The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig (4.7 stars, 62 reviews)

Rachel Gillig’s follow-up to her acclaimed debut is a gothic romantasy where a cursed knight must ally with a shape-shifting moth spirit to break an ancient curse. The prose is lush, the romance is slow-burn perfection, and the moth lore? Chills. It’s got that A Court of Thorns and Roses vibe but with more folklore and less spice. Fans of atmospheric fantasy will devour this in one sitting. (Self-published, 2025 – $3.99 ebook)

3. A Drop of Corruption by C.M. Hodgson (4.5 stars, 45 reviews)

In this Shadow of the Leviathan series opener, a scholar discovers a drop of ancient corruption in an old tome that awakens leviathan-like creatures in a flooded world. The world-building is intricate, the horror subtle, and the character arcs feel earned. It’s like The Name of the Wind meets eldritch sea monsters – perfect for fans of literary fantasy with a bite. (Indie press, 2025 – $4.99 ebook)

4. Grave Empire by Richard Swan (4.8 stars, 89 reviews)

The third in Swan’s Empire of the Wolf series follows a fallen general rebuilding his legacy in an empire of graves and undead legions. Swan’s prose is poetic, the politics ruthless, and the battles epic without feeling bloated. If The Lies of Locke Lamora is your jam but you want more ghosts and less cons, this is it. (Self-published, 2025 – $5.99 ebook)

5. The Devils by an emerging indie (4.3 stars, 32 reviews)

This dark fantasy debut follows a band of devil-summoned misfits on a quest to steal a god’s heart. It’s funny, brutal, and full of queer rep that feels natural, not forced. Think Six of Crows with demons and moral ambiguity. Low reviews mean it’s still a secret – but not for long. (Indie small press, 2025 – $2.99 ebook)

These books are the kind of discoveries that make indie reading worth it. They’re not perfect (what is?), but they’re fresh, passionate, and proof that the best stories aren’t always the loudest.

If you grab one and love it, drop a review – it’s the oxygen indies breathe. And if you have your own under-the-radar gem, shout it in the comments. Let’s keep unearthing the magic.

What’s the last indie book that surprised you? Tell me below – I’m always hunting for the next hidden gem