what is the average word count for a fantasy novel

The average word count for a fantasy novel can vary greatly depending on various factors such as the subgenre, target audience, and publishing guidelines. However, as a general guideline, most fantasy novels tend to have a word count ranging from 80,000 to 120,000 words.

When it comes to the world of fantasy literature, readers are often captivated by epic tales filled with intricate world-building, complex characters, and richly established storylines. Some of the most beloved fantasy novels of all time include J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy, George R.R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" series (known for inspiring the TV show "Game of Thrones"), and J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" series.

J.R.R. Tolkien, a renowned English writer, is considered the father of modern fantasy literature. His epic high fantasy novel, "The Lord of the Rings," has become a classic in the genre. With its vast world of Middle-earth, detailed lore, and memorable characters like Frodo Baggins and Gandalf, it has captured the imagination of millions of readers worldwide.

Another notable author in the genre is George R.R. Martin, whose "A Song of Ice and Fire" series has gained immense popularity, especially due to its adaptation as the hit television series "Game of Thrones." Martin's complex storytelling, morally gray characters, and intricate political intrigue have made his novels a must-read for fans of adult fantasy literature.

J.K. Rowling's "Harry Potter" series introduced a generation of readers to the world of fantasy. With its magical school of Hogwarts, endearing characters like Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, and Ron Weasley, and a powerful battle between good and evil, Rowling's novels have become a global phenomenon.

If you're looking for more fantasy novels to dive into, some other highly recommended titles include Patrick Rothfuss's "The Name of the Wind," Brandon Sanderson's "Mistborn" series, and Robin Hobb's "Assassin's Apprentice."

To find these fantasy novels and explore a vast collection of books in the genre, popular online bookstores like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Book Depository can be great resources. Additionally, websites such as Goodreads and Fantasy Book Review offer suggestions, reviews, and rankings, helping readers discover new authors and series to delve into the captivating world of fantasy literature.
Dragon Yuan Fiction
Dragon Yuan

Soul World, a realm of fantasy and wonder, where families multiply and sects tower, with powerful figures emerging one after another, and experts abound. Wang Sheng, the ace sniper, transmigrated into the world of souls, where he unexpectedly collided with the most insignificant carp spirit, becoming a useless individual who was mocked by everyone. I came here to kill, not to be ridiculed by all of you. Since I can turn a sparrow into a phoenix, watch me as this carp leaps over the Dragon Gate. When I stand on the clouds, I will look down upon the multitude of beings below.

501.36 Million words | 2021-05-03 02:50Update

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My Beloved Campus Belle Fiction
My Beloved Campus Belle

A regular high school student followed an old man who claimed to be the world's top killer to learn kung fu. By chance, he also obtained a bottle of elixir which endowed him with various superpowers. From then on, he embarked on an irreversible path. What? I have to seek revenge for this old man? What? A gorgeous and sexy beauty as my roommate, and a fashionable and stunning policewoman? Okay, for the sake of my innocence, I'll go!

316.84 Million words | 2022-05-14 13:34Update

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The Frost and Fire Sorcerer Chef Fiction
The Frost and Fire Sorcerer Chef

The Seven Peerless Divine Blades. The Sigh of the Ice Snow Goddess - Morning Dew Dagger. The Roar of the Flame God - Sunfire Dagger. The Gentle Whisper of the Freedom Wind - Proud Sky Dagger. The Melody of the Awakened Earth - Eternal Life Dagger. The Ever-changing Hexagram of the Divine Mechanism - Primordial Jade Dagger. The Dawn Light that Penetrates Heaven and Earth - Holy Radiance Dagger. The Curse of Eternal Hell - Soul Devourer Dagger. These are the Seven Divine Daggers, also the seven magical staves that possess the powers of ice, fire, wind, earth, space, light, and darkness. Most importantly, they are also the protagonist's - Kitchen Knife.

548.68 Million words | 2022-03-10 23:55Update

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Emperor's Curtain Fiction
Emperor's Curtain

The countless corpses kept piling up until the last person fell. Except for the figure standing at the highest point, silently facing away from everything, blood dripped and splattered from his slender fingertips, like beautiful petals of death in full bloom. Until that moment...

454.62 Million words | 2022-11-04 06:44Update

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God of Thunder, the Overlord Fiction
God of Thunder, the Overlord

In the depths of the jungle, fierce beasts roamed. With the cold season upon them, it was time for the hunters of Tiger Cliff Fortress to stockpile food. A young boy quietly emerged among the hunters, rising to become a talented archer. It all began with the Star Python Record passed down by his grandfather...

303.66 Million words | 2022-05-23 04:40Update

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Nine Revolutions to Seal the Demon Fiction
Nine Revolutions to Seal the Demon

Gu Yan: I am originally kind-hearted. However, I have been falsely accused of being a little demon by evil people and have been issued a celestial-level kill order. Since the whole world wants to be my enemy, then I might as well become the big demon in your hearts. A sword gleams coldly, shining upon Divine Zhou, and from now on, I will never turn back from cultivating demonic arts. Today, I leave with resentment and humiliation, but one day I will return to wash away the shame with revenge! Peach Blossom Island (QQ Group with a thousand members): We respectfully welcome Your Excellency!

107.57 Million words | 2023-06-14 03:20Update

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Reborn as the Lord of the Tower to Ascend the Heavens Fiction
Reborn as the Lord of the Tower to Ascend the Heavens

After a lifetime of arduous cultivation and being possessed by a divine being in a past life, he fortunately received the protection of the heavens. With his soul traveling through time, he returned to his body from a hundred years ago and obtained the legacies of two invincible beings. Can the youth challenge the heavens and defeat the onslaught of the chaotic demon? Can he fulfill the unfinished mission of the Tower Master and become the new master of the Tower of Heaven? Everything is unknown.

503.26 Million words | 2020-11-26 20:22Update

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Cooking Wine Conquers the World Fiction
Cooking Wine Conquers the World

【Synopsis】: "Hu You! Huyou?" - A contracted work by the Qidian First Editing Group. The name is not great, and the person is not a good guy either. Originally a doctor roaming the rivers and lakes, who was constantly chased by urban enforcement officers, he unexpectedly rose to fame and became a renowned general in a different world. Good guy? Bad egg? Righteous leader? He is a cunning hero in a chaotic world! These controversies about him have never ceased. His past lovers all call him a scoundrel. His followers claim that he learns from both ancient and modern times, loves the people like his own, and gains reputation through virtue. His enemies, however, say that he is crafty and cunning, and attains fame through calculated schemes. However, virtue has its own standards, and character has its own wisdom. Who is the sage, the wise man, the hero, and the valiant? Throughout history, victors prevail and losers fall; matters are seldom black and white, and future generations will be the judges. The latest masterpiece from Jiangnan Yimeng - "Brewing Wine and Conquering the Land."

549.54 Million words | 2023-01-28 15:21Update

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The Art of War and the Universe Fiction
The Art of War and the Universe

The divine soldiers depicted in paintings, unmatched in battle. The heroic figures in paintings, renowned throughout history. The monstrous creatures depicted in paintings, causing a stir in the world. The beautiful women in paintings, captivating nations and cities. With a stroke of the brush, the dusty earth writes the stories of stars and moons. Pointing into the sky, ink splashes across rivers, seas, mountains, and rivers. Under the stroke of destiny, heaven and earth are brought to life!

192.88 Million words | 2020-12-23 21:23Update

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And Test the World Fiction
And Test the World

At the top of the vast mountains, a game of chess awaits two players, while only one supreme ruler can control the world! In a chaotic and turbulent era, talented individuals emerge. She, with her carefree and free-spirited nature, struggles between her homeland and the martial world. He, skilled in strategy and calculation, wavers between the world and his beloved. Passionate kings aspiring for dominance, ethereal knights striving for worldliness, and a beautiful and noble princess skilled in intrigue... A struggle for supremacy among six kingdoms, where heroes vie for victory. Love and hatred entwined, debts and favors offset. Which holds greater importance, love or dominion over the world? How will they navigate through the entangled strands of fate and complete this game on the vast mountain, testing the world...

57.90 Million words | 2020-07-11 18:10Update

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The Strongest Martial Arts System in History Fiction
The Strongest Martial Arts System in History

Ye Li crossed over to the Divine Continent, a realm of supreme cultivation, and transformed into a giant panda. By chance, he obtained the most powerful martial arts system in history. Faced with a wayward system and fellow transmigrators, what kind of collision will occur between martial arts and cultivation? Everything will be revealed here! This story is purely fictional. Any resemblance to real-life events or characters is purely coincidental.

58.73 Million words | 2023-03-30 20:23Update

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Throne of Thieves Fiction
Throne of Thieves

I am a thief. In this world of competing sects and complicated families, the treasures, elixirs, and advanced combat techniques they cherish are all within my reach. Doubt my strength? Underestimate me as a waste? With a cold-blooded skill that grants oo% critical damage, I inflict double the harm. With stealth, I come and go without a trace, leaving you completely unaware of my presence. Geniuses? Freaks? They are all stepping stones for me! (A fantasy work by Nian Yushui, please enjoy. QQ group: , Sina Weibo: Author Yushui, thank you for your support!)

37.02 Million words | 2022-12-25 03:31Update

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The Legend of the Wandering Soul Fiction
The Legend of the Wandering Soul

An awakened soul with enhanced intelligence, it is a fragment of the godking's spirit, possessing a mage as it travels the land in search of lost memories and powers. This is the story of the lowest existence among undead, an incomplete soul of a god, reclaiming everything that belongs to it. This is the second installment of the Undead Legends series, guaranteed to be complete. This novel is first released on k.com and new chapters are unlocked every week from Tuesday to Thursday. The page currently doesn't display the unlocked chapters, but they are indeed being released regularly. Please click directly to read or access the unlocked chapters from the table of contents.

311.92 Million words | 2023-02-14 18:03Update

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The Gambling Overlord of the Three Realms Fiction
The Gambling Overlord of the Three Realms

Black and White Impermanence Soul Collector, Yama's Book of Life and Death, Supreme Old Lord's Pill Furnace, Jade Emperor's Emperor's Pei, Great Sage Equalling Heaven's Golden Cudgel, Under the Seat of the Tathagata Buddha, the Great Kun Peng of the Heavenly Realm back then, the most renowned gambling star True Lord, who with astonishing gambling skills won immense wealth across the three

18.58 Million words | 2020-07-05 23:39Update

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Twin Demonic Cultivators Fiction
Twin Demonic Cultivators

A mysterious "Heaven's Wrath Sword," an unparalleled master, arrives at a continent known as Jiuzhou and possesses the body of a newborn baby. Mysterious soul techniques, formidable energy, originating from ancient mythical beasts. The veil of mystery over this continent slowly unveils... Note: This book is not a harem, purely fictional, please restrain Taoist priests from entering.

169.90 Million words | 2022-08-05 03:53Update

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The God of Slaughter in the Three Realms. Fiction
The God of Slaughter in the Three Realms.

In a world where martial arts reign supreme, the emergence of the intellectual brain sets Fang Yan on the path to defying the heavens. He refines unparalleled divine artifacts and exterminates ancient divine veins. His cultivation reaches the state of an invincible golden body, merging all methods into one. He ascends the nine-tiered ladder of heaven, slaughtering all formidable beings. He kills countless gods in the sky, becoming an immortal legend that can never be extinguished...

143.54 Million words | 2022-05-21 23:21Update

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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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Xin Mo Wu Fiction
Xin Mo Wu

Qingfeng never thought he would get a tattoo, as he didn't have any prejudice against it. However, he was still a model student. Qingfeng also never expected that getting a tattoo would grant him such power and that he would possess the legendary Ninth-Grade aptitude. Furthermore, Qingfeng never imagined that he would become a coveted target, like the meat of Tang Monk. Although he had no four disciples, all the demons and monsters in the world wanted to consume him. Even more unexpectedly, Qingfeng was willing to take the risk of being cooked, but what on earth was a First-Grade tattoo? He was promised a Ninth-Grade aptitude! Qingfeng never, ever anticipated that he would become a ruthless killer, inv

145.47 Million words | 2020-07-23 02:23Update

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Crazy Data Eyes Fiction
Crazy Data Eyes

Ming Xiao looked at the dense enemies in front of him, his eyes locked on each one of them. With a gentle wave of his left hand, the treasure fell like a storm, "Another treasure acquired." This is the story of a boy from a mountain village who, by chance, obtains a pair of data eyes that can digitize all information, and thus embarks on the pinnacle of life. A new book by a new author, this book has already been

528.04 Million words | 2021-12-29 19:30Update

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Cloudscape Fiction
Cloudscape

Clouds float in the picture, blood stains the rivers and lakes, the sky is silent, holding the world in hand. In the chaos of the beginning, the great world is divided into two poles... The world is divided into East and West. The East is the continent of dynasties, ruled by four major dynasties. The West is the continent of sects, led by

584.44 Million words | 2023-04-13 09:58Update

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