Quite new to reading recreationally. I would appreciate some medieval fantasy book recommendations. Please read the body.

I am a bit of a medieval nerd and, as aforementioned, am looking for medieval fantasy books.

I would prefer them to be more adult and rather grim/ depressing and quite dark. I'm not a fan of super happy books, I dont mind a happy ending, so long as it's got that level of grim realness and hardship. Would also love some good world building, doesn't have to be LOTR level, but I don't want Warhammer cliché, I love Warhammer but wouldn't really like to read a book set in that universe.