the best science fiction and fantasy of the year

Are you a fan of mind-bending science fiction or epic fantasy tales? Look no further, as I unveil the best science fiction and fantasy novels of the year! Whether you're seeking thrilling adventures in outer space or immersive journeys through magical realms, these acclaimed authors have woven captivating stories that are sure to transport you to new dimensions.

1. "Dune" by Frank Herbert: This timeless science fiction masterpiece continues to captivate readers with its intricate world-building, political intrigue, and a powerful narrative that explores the complex relationships between religion, politics, and technology.

2. "The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue" by V.E. Schwab: Delve into a beautifully written fantasy tale about a young woman who makes a Faustian bargain for immortality but is cursed to be forgotten by everyone she meets. Schwab's vivid prose and enchanting storytelling will leave you mesmerized.

3. "Axiom's End" by Lindsay Ellis: Embark on a thrilling journey of first contact with extraterrestrial beings in this debut novel. Ellis combines science fiction and political intrigue to explore themes of trust, communication, and the repercussions of the unimaginable.

4. "The City We Became" by N.K. Jemisin: Set in a contemporary urban fantasy world, this novel introduces us to a New York City that comes alive with its own consciousness. Jemisin's unique blend of fantastical elements and social commentary makes this a must-read for genre enthusiasts.

5. "Network Effect" by Martha Wells: Following the adventures of the beloved AI protagonist, Murderbot, this action-packed science fiction novel explores themes of identity, autonomy, and the meaning of freedom. Prepare for a wild ride filled with humor, heart, and magnificent world-building.

To explore further, you can visit trusted websites such as Goodreads, where you can find comprehensive lists of the best science fiction and fantasy novels of the year. Additionally, websites like Tor.com and Fantasy Book Review provide insightful reviews and recommendations for fans of these genres.

Immerse yourself in these spellbinding novels, and let your imagination soar to new heights. Happy reading!
All my disciples are gifted with the potential of emperors. Fiction
All my disciples are gifted with the potential of emperors.

Novel search free, providing the author's classic novel "All My Disciples Are Emperor-level Talents". Latest chapter available for reading, timely updates without pop-up ads. Welcome to enjoy the novel. As everyone knows, there is an absolutely insolvable force in the Southern Region, the Grass Court. Among them, the eldest disciple is the Sword Saint of the Southern Region, a master of swordsmanship. The second disciple is the Eternal Empress, who leads an era. The third disciple is the reincarnation of the Demon God, suppressing the Nine Hades. The fourth disciple is a great Confucian scholar of this era, as well as the God of Literature, descending to the mortal realm. ... Lu Changsheng: Me? I'm nothing special, just their master.

197.65 Million words | 2022-07-03 23:19Update

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Human desire Fiction
Human desire

Drinking the world's sorrow as if it were medicine, Dreaming with a bone-dry blade in the mortal realm, Who can smile at the origins of calamity? The fairy's trail fades, her feathered robe floats away. If one could measure the human heart, How much desire would flow? Little Bai possesses a pair of mystical eyes, Not only can they see the swiftly passing and the distant, but also peer into the true side of a person's heart. In the midst of deceit, innocent Bai matures, If one can see through others' desires, They can achieve what they desire in their heart. What do you desire? Reading note: If you strongly dislike elements such as fantasy and wish fulfillment, please don't read or comment. I won't deliberately write or omit these elements! I will write about human matters as they are. The content of this book may be absurd, but my attitude is serious! Don't laugh, and don't indulge in fantasy! I also welcome your support for my other two novels, "Divine Wanderer" (Book ID) and "Ghost Stocks" (Book ID).

171.50 Million words | 2021-09-25 12:55Update

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Futian Clan Fiction
Futian Clan

In the Eastern Divine Land, there was an imperial lineage, where saints and sages passed down their teachings in sacred sects. Numerous powerful vassal states stood proudly, and the land was plagued with chaos for thousands of years. However, during such tumultuous times, a supreme genius known as Ye Qingdi and the Great Emperor Donghuang emerged, overthrowing the imperial authority, commanding the saints and sages, and subjugating the vassal states. Thus, the Eastern Divine Land was united under their rule! Yet, to everyone's astonishment, Ye Qingdi suddenly died, and all statues of him were destroyed. He was erased from the world and became a forbidden taboo. Since then, only the Great Emperor Donghuang was revered in the Divine Land. Fifteen years later, in the city of Qingzhou in the Eastern Sea, a young man named Ye Futian embarked on his legendary path...

844.89 Million words | 2020-09-04 10:45Update

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Supreme Blade Fiction
Supreme Blade

That year, the barefoot monk of Futo Temple shattered the mountains with a single finger, turning them into eternal rivers. That year, the sword-wielding gentleman crushed the city walls into fragments with a handful of straw. That year, the scar-faced soldiers of the border galloped through the battlefield, raising clouds of dust in their wake. That year, the reckless playboy mounted his horse backward, exuding a captivating charm. The tavern was bustling with noise, and the storyteller was unusually busy. Many years later, a young man sat slurping spicy instant noodles, listening to tales of these heroes' past. And his own story begins with a celestial maiden who came to him in a dream, willing to travel thousands of miles just to warm his bed, wash his clothes, pass on her skills, and bear his child. It starts with him pondering what kind of mark he should leave on this world. This is a tale of an invincible sword hidden in one's heart, a story of challenging the world with unparalleled sharpness. This is an exciting story! (↓↓↓↓↓↓Dream Cup voting link, crucial for the author, thanks to all readers↓↓↓↓↓)

72.39 Million words | 2020-09-12 21:32Update

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Heavenly King's Demon Decree Fiction
Heavenly King's Demon Decree

The character is Sun Wukong, the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, but the story is not "Journey to the West"... Also, what's the relationship between Wu Cheng'en and the Six-Eared Macaque?

7.46 Million words | 2022-01-31 10:37Update

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Purple Spirit Continent Fiction
Purple Spirit Continent

Lonely in the world, reincarnation has turned into clouds in the previous life. Encountering a remarkable mentor, remnants of knowledge enter the mind. Diligently cultivating since youth, amidst the clash of darkness and light, the Purple Spirit is born, becoming extraordinary. Inherently talented, becoming a

2,383.00 Million words | 2020-07-23 21:21Update

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The Vampire King's Fleeing Concubine. Fiction
The Vampire King's Fleeing Concubine.

The first person I saw when I woke up was a vampire, with his melancholic eyes that were both terrifying and mesmerizing... After discovering the truth, nobody could willingly stay by his side... But... where could I escape to? Maybe we had to wait until both sides were exhausted to realize... Even without the previous entanglements, we were destined

404.29 Million words | 2021-08-08 14:40Update

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Nine Heavenly Emperor Fiction
Nine Heavenly Emperor

Originally an ordinary boy from the mountains, he unexpectedly encountered a great upheaval and found himself trapped in a complex situation. Through a series of unpredictable events, he unraveled the mystery of his identity and skillfully maneuvered between various powerful forces. By combining unparalleled bloodlines, comprehending the laws of the heavens, and wielding an extraordinary divine weapon, he achieved the status of the supreme holy emperor

195.51 Million words | 2022-11-20 11:39Update

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The Peerless Strategy Consort Fiction
The Peerless Strategy Consort

She is a high-end killer codenamed from the modern world, but she reincarnated into the body of the ugly and unchaste sixth princess of a southern kingdom. Intelligent as she is, with agile and sharp skills, no one can stop her. Conspiring and calculating are nothing to her. Marching into battles further enhances her prestige within the military. She effortlessly takes the enemy

50.32 Million words | 2023-03-19 10:35Update

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Nine Realms Sealing Sovereign Fiction
Nine Realms Sealing Sovereign

Chu Tian, an ordinary college student, stumbled upon a world of cultivators by chance. Witness how Chu Tian, with his mortal body, turns the cultivator realm upside down.

84.58 Million words | 2020-10-10 02:47Update

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The male god and you are not in the same dimension. Fiction
The male god and you are not in the same dimension.

Cheng Yue, a small grandmother in the entertainment food section of the Bilibili platform, enjoys cooking in her spare time. She occasionally records a video and uploads it online. Gradually, she has gained a small group of fans, with around a hundred comments on each of her videos. However, one day, a popular user submitted a video in the food section, and it was featured on the homepage for a day. Curiosity got the better of Cheng Yue, and she clicked on it. In the video, she was still herself, but her voice was different... Damn it, just listening made her mouth water. (?﹃?)

154.46 Million words | 2021-04-15 06:22Update

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Dragon Seal Blood Soul Fiction
Dragon Seal Blood Soul

Respect in the world is not true respect; only the emperor of the nine heavens is the true king. A thug and a brick. Handsome guy, I'll take a shot. Beautiful woman, I'll damn well capture. Genius, I'll still capture. A lifelike dragon imprint, a mysterious and tragic background. Mother, where are you? Who has made my life so desolate? On the path of cultivating immortality, countless obstacles abound. If someone blocks me, even if it's a buddha or a true immortal, I'll kill them. "Dragon Imprint Blood Soul" QQ group, Mad Child is with you.

267.70 Million words | 2021-09-02 13:56Update

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Canglan's Oath Fiction
Canglan's Oath

After numerous hardships and calculations, the people of the Demon Realm have finally awakened the Demon Lord who had been asleep for tens of thousands of years. They hoped that he would lead them to conquer the heavens, rise to power, and rule over the Five Elements and Three Realms. However, they gradually realized that they had thought too much. This former Demon Lord, while indeed awe-inspiring and possessing boundless divine powers, seems to have some issues with his mind! Constantly changing his mind, speaking incoherently, and talking to himself day and night, what is wrong with him? Xiao Lanhua said, "He's not ill, he's just a jerk... can't stand to see others doing well." Dongfang Qingcang replied, "I just can't stand to see you doing well." Xiao Lanhua remained silent.

25.76 Million words | 2023-01-23 18:53Update

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Invincible Special Forces in the Three Kingdoms Fiction
Invincible Special Forces in the Three Kingdoms

Ace Special Forces unfortunately fell and returned to the chaos of the Three Kingdoms at the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty... In an era where the strong ruled and killings ran rampant, warlords only sought to conquer and kill, treating lives like weeds. If you want to survive, rely on wisdom, strength, beauty, wealth to secure your survival chip! Zhao Xing, who is possessed by Yang Zhijun - a tenant farmer, an orphan with a widowed mother, poor and destitute, what will he use as his survival chip? You don't want to deceive others, but others deceive you; I have no intention of killing, but others want to kill me... Since it is an era where the strong prey on the weak, then be a righteous and iron-blooded man! Kill Zhang Yang and take over Shangdang, defeating Dong Zhuo in the west, capturing Lu Bu and obtaining the Red Hare... I don't want the realm to be divided into four, so I will conquer the world with my eight-foot iron spear! From the north of Liaodong to the south of Jiaozhou, as the mighty army passes, watch Yuan Shao, Liu Bei, Cao Cao, and Sun Ce turn to dust... With me, Zhao Xing, how can the Three Kingdoms be restored to the Jin Dynasty? Witness the Zhao family's one million iron army sweeping across the world, shining brightly in the land of China! Keywords for the novel: Invincible Special Forces that returned to the Three Kingdoms.

228.01 Million words | 2022-03-29 01:12Update

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God of War: Devouring the Heavens Fiction
God of War: Devouring the Heavens

Duan Chen, once seen as a talented prodigy by everyone, was held back at the age of twelve due to his meridians, becoming the target of constant bullying. In the midst of despair, his fate changed forever with the appearance of a light mark... Heavenly scriptures, divine artifacts, what

494.57 Million words | 2020-08-26 01:02Update

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Super Warrior Academy Fiction
Super Warrior Academy

Reborn back to the past, gifted with a system, facing the impending invasion of dark space by alien creatures, the protagonist enters the Super Warrior Academy. Chaos, humor, slaughter.

344.90 Million words | 2022-04-18 23:56Update

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Twin Asura Kings Fiction
Twin Asura Kings

Life and death. Yin and yang. Black and white. Good and evil. God and demon. Capital and temple. Corona and eclipse. Light and darkness. All choices in the world are dualistic. Regardless of which path you choose, as long as you reach the extreme, you will become an unparalleled powerhouse. However, there was a young man who, against all odds, chose a path that no one dared to tread, walking between gods and demons in defiance of their anger. Why did he make such a choice? Can he withstand the wrath of the heavens and reach the end? What kind of world lies beyond the door that he sees after pushing open the sighing wall that had been sealed for many years? Witness all of this in "Twin Asura King."

144.80 Million words | 2021-10-15 05:35Update

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Savage Temple Fiction
Savage Temple

The ancient god race, dormant for billions of years, resurges and stirs restlessly; the first peak race in the universe, the demon race, has boundless ambition, full of determination; the mysterious soul race refuses to be left behind, making frequent moves; the vampire race, human race, barbarian race, and other peak races in the universe are also powerful and waiting for their opportunity; a storm of blood and slaughter

221.43 Million words | 2021-01-31 21:54Update

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The Throne of the Ten Thousand Races. Fiction
The Throne of the Ten Thousand Races.

The Heavenly Dao is shattered, and the Blue Star falls into decline! With numerous races standing and heroes rising, this is an era of strong competition! Coming from the Blue Star, wielding magical skills, stepping onto the magnificent stage, battling the heavens and the earth, slashing through all obstacles... - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - (Throne of the Myriad Races Group: 59759358, readers and friends are welcome to join!)

44.93 Million words | 2022-06-27 22:32Update

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The Crimson Eyes: Twin Gems Fiction
The Crimson Eyes: Twin Gems

This is the world of Zhandou. The meeting of two young hearts brought them closer. She, with a beautiful appearance and a meticulous personality, gave all her tenderness to her; she, cruel and bloodthirsty, icy and aloof, but only sweet to her smile. She is named Najie Xitan, and she calls her Najie; she is named Aisidesi, and she calls her Ais. As time passes, the cruel reality repeatedly erodes their beliefs from their youth. How can she, who seeks faith, redeem the darkness within her? Will their love-hate relationship be a beginning or an end?... This summary is inadequate, please use your imagination. Welcome to join the story.

28.23 Million words | 2022-01-16 19:07Update

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