How to Become a Dark Lord and Die Trying

by Django Wexler:

Equal parts time‑loop fantasy, dark comedy and D&D‑style conquest, this one throws you into the mind of Davi, someone who’s tried and failed to “save the kingdom” hundreds of times, so now decides to be the Dark Lord instead. The premise is wild, the voice is sarcastic and fun, and if you like your fantasy with a heavy dose of irreverence, this will hit the spot.

The tone leans hard into pop‑culture jokes, snarky narration and sex‑and‑violence excess, which some readers found distracting or too heavy. Also, the time‑loop setup begins strong but then fades into the background, so if that was your main draw, you might feel a bit short‑changed.

In short: a wild ride, best for readers who love genre‑twisting, cheeky fantasy and don’t mind leaning into the absurd. If you prefer a more grounded, subtle fantasy, you might want to tread carefully.