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Best Opening Hooks for Fantasy Novel: Start Your Adventure on the Right Page

A great fantasy novel begins with a captivating opening hook that transports readers to a world of wonder, magic, and limitless possibilities. Whether you're a seasoned fan or new to the genre, finding the perfect fantasy novel with an enticing opening hook can be both exciting and challenging. Thankfully, we've compiled a list of some of the best opening hooks that are sure to ignite your imagination and keep you flipping pages late into the night.

1. "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss:
   "It was night again. The Waystone Inn lay in silence, and it was a silence of three parts..."

   In this masterpiece by Patrick Rothfuss, the author sets the stage with an intriguing atmosphere that immediately draws readers in. The promise of secrets and mysteries to be unveiled is simply irresistible.

2. "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin:
   "We should start back," Gared urged as the woods began to grow dark around them. "The wildlings are dead."

   George R.R. Martin plunges readers into a world of political intrigue and danger right from the very first sentence. With this opening hook, readers are instantly hooked by the foreboding threat beyond the Wall, leaving them hungry for more.

3. "The Eye of the World" by Robert Jordan:
   "The Wheel of Time turns, and Ages come and pass, leaving memories that become legend..."

   Robert Jordan's epic fantasy series kicks off with an opening hook that sets the tone for the entire saga. This grandiloquent and enigmatic line captures the essence of a world rich in history and sets the stage for an epic journey.

4. "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" by J.K. Rowling:
   "Mr. and Mrs. Dursley,
Turns out I'm a second-generation demon. Fiction
Turns out I'm a second-generation demon.

When Li Xianyu turned twenty, he received an inheritance from his father - his beautiful, youthful great-grandmother who was only eighteen when she died. Li Xianyu: "Great-grandmother, how come you are so young?" Great-grandmother: "Because I died when I was eighteen." Li Xianyu: Σ(っ°Д°;)っ

546.03 Million words | 2022-06-12 06:36Update

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Mischievous Monkey Fiction
Mischievous Monkey

There are always some people in this world who are brave, fearless, stubborn, even stubborn, unrestrained, proud, and arrogant. Even in desperate situations, they never compromise. They would rather die than lose. PS: The book and TV series are already in preparation...

254.86 Million words | 2021-06-25 07:44Update

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Mysterious Immortal Fiction
Mysterious Immortal

The mysterious Heaven's will, the extraordinary immortals and Buddhas, are they real? Or are they fake? Li Huowang is trapped in confusion, unable to distinguish. But what confuses him is not only these. There is also himself, he's sick, very sick.

217.31 Million words | 2021-07-12 08:16Update

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Supreme of a Lifetime Fiction
Supreme of a Lifetime

In this life of mine, I care not for the past and seek not the future. I only yearn for passion and pursue righteous vengeance, defeating heroes from all clans and proudly laughing at gods and demons!

444.05 Million words | 2022-10-20 02:35Update

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Infinite: The Ultimate Battle Power Fiction
Infinite: The Ultimate Battle Power

The protagonist Jun Wudao escaped from the (mysterious power) and arrived at the fantasy training space for new recruits, becoming an outstanding new soldier. The first six volumes are about time-traveling in movies or animations, and starting from the seventh part, they enter the new recruit base, where they will engage in earth-shattering battles triggered by the competition for resources. Not only do they compete for resources in the world of the story, but there is also a possibility of entering into actual warfare in the vast universe. In the real

308.98 Million words | 2021-11-12 11:05Update

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The brave warrior is called Evil Dragon. Fiction
The brave warrior is called Evil Dragon.

Long ago, on the Silver Continent, there existed a legend of a fearsome dragon. Towering above all, it possessed the power to devour the heavens and earth, its breath spewing endless flames. All trembled in fear, even the gods powerless against its might. Yet, among humans, there arose a hero who wielded the sword of justice, slaying the dragon and saving humanity. Alice Doveford, the contemporary hero of the Dragon Slayer clan, ventured alone into the deadly Dragon Forest and arrived at the Dragon Fortress. However, what she beheld was... "Um... Your Majesty, the hero, if it's not too much trouble, could you provide me with an escape route?" smirking, the contemporary dragon, Dolank, said, "Um, would you care for some tea?"

547.92 Million words | 2023-02-12 12:20Update

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A thousand charms Fiction
A thousand charms

In a world rampant with demons and monsters, where human hearts are inscrutable, she stands alone, her path ahead uncertain, light and darkness intertwined. On the endless journey to immortality, should she remain in this mortal realm, captivating as a thousand temptations, or return to the distant side of the sea, back to the solitude of her origins? "You could be a little more graceful," he said. "How do you mean?" she asked. "Bathe in fragrant incense, wear elegant makeup, and think about how I will slay all of you, then laugh," he replied. "Oh," she nodded. I beg you, please don't ask me to write a summary anymore. I'm shedding tears as I roll away...

191.60 Million words | 2021-07-13 22:04Update

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Breaking through the clouds in battle. Fiction
Breaking through the clouds in battle.

Fight strong enemies, contend with numerous talents, stand alone at the pinnacle of the world. I laugh, cutting through the vast sky. I go wild, with clouds surging and wind howling across the earth!

334.54 Million words | 2023-01-02 21:58Update

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Nine Heavens War Emperor Fiction
Nine Heavens War Emperor

Synopsis: [Entry for the 5th Star Creation Award] "I want the heavens and earth to be in my grasp, and the sun, moon, and stars to follow my will!" A person who was sealed away from ancient times has now appeared in the present world. Inside him are countless divine restrictions. He comes from the previous era, emerged from the sacred mountain of gods in the ancient times. Cultivating the Way of Transformation, mastering the eight winds of origin, forging the five sounds of heaven and earth! Faced with numerous talents and geniuses

197.77 Million words | 2020-07-10 07:05Update

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Monster Hunter Fiction
Monster Hunter

The seed of magic has just sprouted, and various beliefs in religion abound. Mysterious wizards hide in remote places. From the ancient city of Anlobis in the ruins civilization to the Rebirth Mountains in Zezhou, there are traces of witches, relentless pursuit, gigantic beast carcasses, terrifying green-faced creatures, and the slaughter of futuristic machinery. A bizarre and mysterious journey is about to unfold. Meanwhile, by the artificial lake in the Thorn Academy, a pseudo-study genius holds a fishing rod without a hook, planning how to cheat on exams. Suddenly, the fishing line trembles violently, and he catches a country dog... "What the hell? Nowadays even dogs can time-travel?"

423.96 Million words | 2022-05-15 13:58Update

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Only I am the Divine Lord. Fiction
Only I am the Divine Lord.

Savage Continent, destroying heaven and earth, experiencing a millennium of rise and fall, enduring storms and tempests. Who can now challenge the sky, covering it with a single hand, feet firmly planted on the earth, causing the ground to shake and mountains to tremble, establishing a new world and home, surpassing the accomplishments of a thousand years and shaping the future. Chen Mo, a transmigrant constantly oppressed, bullied, ridiculed and laughed at. With unwavering perseverance and immense willpower, step by step, he accomplishes great feats. The enemy forever being his own trial stone, forging his physique, sharpening his will, cultivating his unparalleled sovereignty, causing all directions to bow at his feet, everyone submitting to him. There is no need to look back and see who cursed and ridiculed you. He firmly believes: rather than being mocked and scorned by others, rather than having others trample upon you, rather than letting others bring you pain, it is better to be the one who does all these to others. Without arrogance, the youth is not presumptuous. Without passion, youth is futile.

51.72 Million words | 2020-08-11 08:50Update

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Supreme Holy Sky Fiction
Supreme Holy Sky

What? You're also a warrior? Fine, then face my Five Elements Illusion Vanishing Spell! What? You know divination too? Alright, then experience the Celestial Nirvana Secret Technique! What? You're also proficient in immortal arts? Well, I forgot to mention, I'm also a supernatural being... But, as a time traveler who has lost their memories and been considered worthless for a millennium, I must admit the pressure is truly immense. A creation of the Moon Sword, a member of the Jiangsu Writers Association, three completed novels with guaranteed writing skills, regular updates, please bookmark it.

210.81 Million words | 2020-10-13 09:40Update

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Harem Reborn: Queen's Scheme Fiction
Harem Reborn: Queen's Scheme

After being implicated in a plot to harm the heir to the throne and being sent to the cold palace, someone wanted to ensure she never saw the light of day again, offering her a cup of poisoned wine to send her to the afterlife. Just before her death, she finally learned who was responsible for her downfall, and why she had been favored for six years without any offspring. Filled with hatred, she was forced to drink the poison but unexpectedly, her soul did not perish; she was reborn six years earlier, welcoming the imperial edict inviting her to serve the emperor. Ultimately, she could not escape her fate of entering the palace and unavoidably became the favored concubine among three thousand. Even if she was cautious and careful with her words and actions, the loneliness of the deep palace was like walking on thin ice! However, this time, she would not repeat the same mistakes. The history of being used as a pawn was about to be rewritten! And yet, there was a man with a strong physique who demanded her body every night—did he have even the slightest bit of love for her? Even if he didn't, it didn't matter because someone else willingly offered their devoted affection. With the imperial power in her hands, she vowed that those who had harmed her and her child would not be spared! She would make them pay back twofold! Recommended novel: "Imprisoned Immortal" http://www.k.com/book/.html

527.34 Million words | 2021-02-13 11:03Update

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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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Unrelenting calamity Fiction
Unrelenting calamity

Born to be righteous, defying the heavens. Nine transformations of the heart, enduring ten thousand calamities to temper the body, revolving the wheel of destiny. With the demonic physique, the demonic blade, and the demonic resolve, treading on heavenly slopes and earthly grounds, transcending the ultimate, enduring the eternal cycle of calamities. [Many readers have provided feedback, so let's keep writing...]

331.12 Million words | 2023-01-06 16:46Update

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Picking Stars Fiction
Picking Stars

There is no battle Qi magic here, only the pinnacle of cultivation called Star Yuan. A die-hard astronomy enthusiast from Earth is transported to the continent of the Stars by a shooting star. Despite originally being powerless, he gradually discovers that his seemingly useless astronomical knowledge is the key to cultivation in this world. "The sun in the stars never moves for thousands of years? What a joke, who told you that?" Can Chuge's appearance break the religious restrictions on human thought? What kind of impact will his astronomical knowledge have on the cultivation system of the Star Continent? As the path opens, embark on this journey of plucking stars together. (PS: At least two updates per day, if there's one less update, the chapter will be shorter by one centimeter.)

93.09 Million words | 2022-04-16 12:39Update

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Mermaid World Fiction
Mermaid World

The protagonist, a biologist, encounters a breakthrough that allows him to enter the underwater world of mermaids while trying to seek justice for his mother's death. Falling in love with a mermaid princess, can he help the mermaid tribe escape human capture and regain their freedom? Faced with numerous challenges and evil forces, will he be able to overcome them and fight for love and justice? The mysterious and unpredictable ocean world is filled with endless possibilities.

203.58 Million words | 2020-10-05 07:24Update

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Master of Creation Fiction
Master of Creation

The heavens and earth are a prison, immortality is the goal. At the end of cultivation, there is unexpectedly destruction... A powerful expert in the Immortal Realm returns to his youth, slaying formidable enemies, reversing Yin and Yang, shattering the heavens, wielding the supreme power of creation, and achieving unrivaled strength!

371.00 Million words | 2023-04-01 07:48Update

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The strong always stay strong. Fiction
The strong always stay strong.

The ancestors of the Zhao family once said: With my supreme martial arts as the foundation and with myself as the fulcrum, I can move through the vast expanse of time! Martial arts is the path of the strong. Countless years later, the Zhao family is on the brink of destruction. Zhao Peng carries an indomitable heart of a strong warrior, but he is born humble, a natural weakling, subject to scorn and disdain! He carries the hope for the revival of the Zhao family, aiming to reach the pinnacle of martial arts and stand at the peak of eternity! For the sake of his own righteousness, he would rather be enemies with the entire world! He wants to let all beings in heaven and earth know what it means to encounter a stronger enemy, that the strong always prevail! Readers' group: [Please provide the name or any specific content you want to include in the readers' group.]

493.16 Million words | 2020-10-23 22:28Update

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Ruling for eternity Fiction
Ruling for eternity

A young man reborn from the chaos graveyard, watch as he steps upon the unknown pinnacle step by step. Is attaining godhood the ultimate goal? When he stole the glory of the gods, only then did he realize it was all a deception!

451.26 Million words | 2022-12-31 09:16Update

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