how long should an urban fantasy novel be

When it comes to urban fantasy novels, the ideal length can vary depending on various factors. However, there are some general guidelines that can help determine the suitable length for an urban fantasy novel. 

The length of a novel is usually measured in word count, and urban fantasy novels typically fall under the broader category of fantasy fiction. Fantasy novels, including urban fantasy, tend to be longer compared to other genres due to the extensive world-building and intricate plots involved.

On average, urban fantasy novels range from 80,000 to 120,000 words. This word count allows for a sufficient exploration of the fantastical elements of the urban setting, the development of complex characters, and the weaving of intense plotlines.

It's important to note that this range is not set in stone and there can be exceptions on both ends. Some urban fantasy novels may be shorter, around 60,000 words, particularly if they are part of a series where shorter individual books are preferred. On the other hand, certain authors may write urban fantasy novels that exceed 120,000 words, providing readers with a more expansive and immersive experience.

When determining the length of an urban fantasy novel, it's essential to consider the pacing and engagement of the story. It should be long enough to fully explore the urban fantasy elements and provide a satisfying reading experience, but not excessively long that it becomes tedious for readers.

If you're looking for recommendations in the urban fantasy genre, here are a few popular novels: 
1. "Storm Front" by Jim Butcher (The Dresden Files series)
2. "City of Bones" by Cassandra Clare (The Mortal Instruments series)
3. "Moon Called" by Patricia Briggs (Mercy Thompson series)
4. "Neverwhere" by Neil Gaiman
5. "A Discovery of Witches" by Deborah Harkness (All Souls Trilogy)

Additionally, websites like Goodreads and BookBub can provide comprehensive lists and reviews of urban fantasy novels, allowing you to explore a wide range of options and discover new authors and titles.

Remember, the length of an urban fantasy novel should ultimately serve the story and provide readers with an enchanting journey through a captivating urban landscape.
The Age of Light Fiction
The Age of Light

The destiny of civilization, destruction and resurrection, an endless cycle enveloped by darkness, amidst boundless ruins, only one person walks alone.

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Bringing the Naruto System to a Different World. Fiction
Bringing the Naruto System to a Different World.

In the Divine Wind Continent, the cultivation systems mainly consist of Dou Qi, Illusion Arts, and Magic. Rentina Yutianbo was originally a fan of Naruto but accidentally crossed over into a different world. To his surprise, he discovered that he possessed a Naruto system within his body. What? You can use Dou Qi! My physique is not weak either! Watch my Shadow Dance Leaves! What? You can use Illusion Arts! I happen to have the original Sharingan of all Illusion Arts! Watch my Tsukuyomi! What? You can use Magic! I know Ninjutsu! Watch my Fire Style - Great Fireball Jutsu!

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Above the sky Fiction
Above the sky

"I don't care about how people in this world live, whether they have enough to eat, warm clothes to wear, or dreams and hopes. I am indifferent to their love and hate." "However, if one wishes to ascend to the heights of the heavens, it requires a complete advanced industrial system, a set of related research institutions, state-of-the-art materials science laboratories, and a grand government that can coordinate all departments. It needs countless citizens who are free from worry about their clothing and food, and millions of intellectuals who contribute their minds. It requires tens of thousands of different supporting manufacturers to supply the best components." "In short, it requires an affluent world, a great civilization to accomplish it." - Ian A world reborn from ruins. An era on the verge of its end. A group of prisoners fighting for wealth and power on the earth. A young boy gazing up at the sky. Prisoners gaze out of the window of destiny, most of them fixated on the dirt. Only one looks up at the stars.

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Supreme War God Fiction
Supreme War God

The Divine Martial Continent, where the strong are revered and warriors possess a natural martial soul. The interaction of the five elements: wood, fire, earth, metal, and water, is a delicate balance. Ice and fire are incompatible, yet when the golden scales meet the clash of ice and fire, a dragon is born. With the appearance of an ancient ice crystal and the arrival of a flame saint's body, a legend that shakes the entire universe is born. As a young man from Earth, Li Lingtian traverses the Divine Martial Continent and possesses the body of a genius youth. However, his talent turns into waste, akin to a phoenix stripped of its feathers. A stroke of misfortune turns into a blessing as he obtains the Heavenly Reincarnation Art, allowing him to rise with an unstoppable force. With the power of the heavens and earth, he surges forward, ultimately becoming the Supreme War God.

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The Taoist who emerged from the abyss. Fiction
The Taoist who emerged from the abyss.

In the year of 10,000 AD, the "Undying Emperor" Goth Lethings established the Immortal Dark Dynasty, which lasted for 13,000 years, accumulating an immortal divine power. With supreme strength, they opened the Abyssal Passage, casting a shadow over everything, bringing all under the rule of the Dark Dynasty. Lin Gust, the last Taoist on Earth, transmigrated into the grandson of the Crimson Grand Duke, Chet Gust IX. He was the last grandmaster of Taoism in this fantastical world, the sole survivor of the Dharma-ending era. In this world of fantastical Qi battles, he was the last Taoist. He was a descendant of nobility, a deep-abyss Taoist.

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The Bloody Girl's Journey of Lily Fiction
The Bloody Girl's Journey of Lily

When I woke up, the whole world had changed. Being transformed into a girl wasn't the issue, but the fact that the protagonist faints at the sight of blood - what will happen during that time of the month? It's not like becoming a girl means being revered by everyone, with the ability to control everything under the halo of yuri and have all the beauties as my harem. The favorability ratings are so high, yet it's so difficult to bring them into the harem. I used to be in control, a "top" who could conquer anyone. But how did I end up being killed by my period? I want to overcome my fear of blood, master powerful magic, and truly become the master of the harem. - Xiao Han Yu Well, this time I'll let you be on top. What do you think about this?... (omitting a passage unfavorable to the protagonist) You're still too inexperienced. - "Harem Language" PS: This is not mindless cuteness; some seemingly unreasonable aspects are foreshadowing. It's been signed, with daily updates and occasional bursts. PS: The protagonist is a little "seme," not "uke." Mutual love between tops is the most loving after all. Although there are fewer moments where I'm on top due to various reasons, they still exist. After all, teasing the adorable protagonist is quite entertaining. It seems like I've revealed something, but oh well, don't pay too much attention.

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Transcendence: The Rebellious Consort Fiction
Transcendence: The Rebellious Consort

Summary: She is the sales director of a famous cosmetics company in Z country, but unexpectedly crosses over with the help of an ancestral ring. When she wakes up, she realizes she has traveled back in time. "Am I a noble daughter of a noble family? Will I rule the world?" "Marriage? Who will be my husband?" "The Crown Prince?" Oh, not bad! Maybe I can become a queen. "Is the sedan chair ready? Wait, who am I marrying?" "The foolish prince?" Is God playing a joke on me? Can't I have some fun? Well, since I'm here, I'll make the best of it. Dear readers, if you think "The Rebellious Princess Consort from Another Era" is good, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ groups and on Weibo. Read the latest chapters of "The Rebellious Princess Consort from Another Era" without pop-ups. Read the full text of "The Rebellious Princess Consort from Another Era." ...

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Zhuge Kongming Crosses the Boundaries of Different Worlds. Fiction
Zhuge Kongming Crosses the Boundaries of Different Worlds.

The brilliant Zhuge Wuhou, who possessed extraordinary wisdom akin to that of a supernatural being, failed in his attempt to manipulate the stars and prolong his life. As a result, he witnessed the fall of stars upon the historical battleground of Changban, but his unwavering loyalty and spirit remained unextinguished. Through a twist of fate, he traversed into the Tianyuan Continent, a realm separate from his own, and fused with the body of a somewhat naive child. And thus, all rules were reversed! Witness how this military advisor, who excelled in astronomy, geography, the arts of divination, and various schools of thought, navigates and dominates in this foreign land! By altering fate through star manipulation, he will forge a new legend!!!

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The Rise of a Commoner in the Martial Arts System Fiction
The Rise of a Commoner in the Martial Arts System

The hungry can't satisfy their hunger, the cold can't protect themselves. The common people are despised like wild grass, but they are like a fire that cannot be extinguished, always sprouting with the spring breeze. Although I, Li Ye, have no decent clothes or food, and lack talent and virtue, my passion and efforts will never cease. Noble families, aristocratic clans, royalty, and martial arts sacred places... What do they matter? If one day I can achieve great ambitions, I dare to laugh at Huang Chao for not being a true man! (As a new writer and with a new book, I need your support. If you find it appealing, please click, recommend, bookmark, rate, comment, upvote, reward, and promote. Every little action is a favor to me.)

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The Wild Savage God Fiction
The Wild Savage God

Tushan stretches for thousands of miles, reaching heights of ten thousand feet, blocking the passage between the Western Wilderness and Cloud Island; West of Tushan is the desolate wilderness where countless savage tribes and savage beasts reside... Well, the synopsis is terrible, and the book title is even worse, "Falling in Love with Me: The Stupid, Cute, Domineering, Huge Rooted, Savage God Village Chief, and the Secret History of His Romantic Affairs as a Young Wife who Leased Fishponds" - this title truly embodies the essence of this book...

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Proudly overlook the darkness Fiction
Proudly overlook the darkness

Kindness is synonymous with weakness, sympathy is a sedative for the defeated, cruelty is inherent to human nature, and darkness breeds within the depths of light.

591.48 Million words | 2020-11-20 17:17Update

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Immortal Lord Fiction
Immortal Lord

The Nine Gods' Shuttle represents the pinnacle of the nine peak divine arts. In his previous life, Guo Lin gathered two of them and became a dominant force. However, in a sudden and unexpected great battle, he perished and his soul crossed over five thousand years ago. Misfortune could be a blessing in disguise. Guo Lin discovered that within his soul space, there lived a half-naked goddess. On the golden cloth that barely covered the most vital parts of the goddess, there was a supreme divine technique engraved. In order to cultivate the divine technique and reclaim the nine lost Shuttles scattered across the continent, the first thing he had to do was to remove the only cloth on the goddess. Both simplified and traditional versions of the book have been published, and the quality is guaranteed. Please rest assured and enjoy reading, and don't forget to click "bookmark" to show your support. If you find "The Immortal Supreme God" enjoyable, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ groups and on Weibo!

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The Ant's Counterattack Fiction
The Ant's Counterattack

Although ants are tiny, they still have a strong desire to become powerful. "I am an ant, Nangong Tianling. I don't want to be a pawn of the Demon King. I want to make a comeback." "I am an ant, Ma Tianshu. As someone without strength, I was forced to leave my hometown to work for the Black Cloth Men. No, I will make a comeback." "I am

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The Incarnation of the Master Thief Fiction
The Incarnation of the Master Thief

The new book "Martial World" has been released, with a direct link to purchase. Please collect and vote for recommendation. What is the most painful thing in life? What is the happiest thing in life? The most painful thing is to endure numerous hardships and setbacks, only to see everything fall apart overnight. The happiest thing is to achieve success without doing anything, becoming extraordinary overnight. Zhou Jian experienced both the most painful and happiest things in his life within a single day. The pain came from his virtual thief profession account in a world simulation game being "lost" by the system. The happiness came from the reason for losing the account: the virtual thief in the game came into the real world and became a manipulable master thief. In short, this is a lighthearted novel filled with themes of acting weak but being fierce. The protagonist is a righteous and upright teenager, occasionally being a little evil as forced by the wicked author... PS: There is absolutely nothing to lose by reading this book. If one day you also learn how to become invisible, you can refer to it on how to become rich and successful using that ability.

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Crazy Upgraded Bugs Fiction
Crazy Upgraded Bugs

Ancient Yu has transformed into a bug, but fortunately, not just an ordinary bug, but a mysterious and powerful Soul Devouring Bug. From then on, his life became challenging as he had to work two jobs alone, constantly cultivating and ascending not only himself, but also his bug form in order to survive in this vast and magnificent world filled with Qi.

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Seven demon husbands forced their way in: Princess, please take responsibility! Fiction
Seven demon husbands forced their way in: Princess, please take responsibility!

The world says that the Star Princess is arrogant, extravagant, and ruthless, and yet she has an ordinary appearance and no talent or virtue. But who knows that this princess who has never seen the world but has been maliciously slandered is actually the renowned host of the Rainbow Tower in the martial world. With the memories of two lifetimes, she is reborn, only to be burdened with the fate that brings disaster. She reluctantly steps into the mortal world again with a weary heart. When the princess, who was once infamous and hated, transforms into an unparalleled goddess, the world finally realizes that rumors are like diseases and calamities, causing immense harm. It's too late for regret. But... Spiritual Master, why didn't you tell me earlier that unlocking the fate of the doomed star would lead to seven lines of marriage fate? The seven black spade flowers, each one not easy to address, how can they be severed? The Spiritual Master smiled and replied, "Instead of blocking, it's better to let it flow. Since it's fate, we might as well accept them all." Northern Star muttered, "This is nonsense."

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The mountain has trees, oh, trees have branches. Fiction
The mountain has trees, oh, trees have branches.

Would you like to be the person she loves but unable to be with her every day? Or would you rather be the person she doesn't love, but can protect her until old age? She was born as a despised catastrophe, but was taken in by a gentle master, completely unaware of her destiny of being used. "Do you want her dead, or do you want me dead?" Her voice trembled as she cut her own wrist with a knife. The current dust memory destroyed all her understanding, leaving her lost. Where should she go from here? The spring heart should not compete with the flowers; a inch of yearning corresponds to an inch of ash. Should she choose Zi Ran, her gentle and accompanying senior apprentice-brother, or Bai Li Xuan

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The Revered Rebirth Fiction
The Revered Rebirth

An extremely sharp work, featuring a powerful persona from the world of cultivation. Despite losing all powers, they stir up a storm in a foreign land. Continuing the writing style of the author's previous book, this work is even more progressive and refined. The plot unfolds smoothly and exhilaratingly, with an improved pacing. Definitely worth a read. (Editor's comment from Sanjiang) The new book "Invincible World" has been released!!!

128.10 Million words | 2021-04-03 01:25Update

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Wolf Blood Detective Fiction
Wolf Blood Detective

During a trip to a fishing village, the renowned monster hunter Rogan, who is wanted by the Empire, becomes embroiled in a bizarre and mysterious case. Three sacred artifacts that seal the ultimate power of the bloodline, a dormant soul that has slumbered for a hundred years – who is attempting to awaken the Blood King? Is it the thirst for the revival of the bloodline? Or is it the machination of a

243.62 Million words | 2023-01-31 13:38Update

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The Legend of Dragon Abyss Ascending to Godhood Fiction
The Legend of Dragon Abyss Ascending to Godhood

A legendary sword and a mysteriously origin gemstone, their existence brought unparalleled disaster to the young boy's family. Surviving against all odds, the boy embarked on a path of revenge. Forgotten stories, cataclysms of heaven and earth, the loss of loved ones and friends, the intangible burden borne by his tender shoulders. Baptized by blood and fire, he embarked on a treacherous journey, slashing through thorns, in pursuit of the ultimate path of strength...

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