Best Fantasy Fiction Novels of 2012: Unleash Your Imagination Are you a fan of the fantastic? Do you yearn for magical worlds and epic adventures? Look no further! In this article, we will take you on a journey into the realm of fantasy fiction, specifically focusing on the best novels released in 2012. Whether you are a long-time devotee of the genre or a newcomer looking to dip your toes into the magical pool, these fantastic works are guaranteed to enchant and captivate you. 1. "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green: While not strictly a fantasy novel, this heart-wrenching story of two teenagers battling cancer has resonated with millions of readers worldwide. Green's exquisite writing and relatable characters make this a must-read for anyone seeking an emotional and thought-provoking experience. 2. "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern: Step into a world where a mysterious circus appears only at night, showcasing extraordinary performances that defy imagination. Morgenstern weaves a tale of love, magic, and destiny, creating a sensory feast for readers. This enchanting debut novel is a true gem of 2012. 3. "The Blinding Knife" by Brent Weeks: For those craving action-packed adventures filled with magic and political intrigue, Weeks' "The Blinding Knife" is a perfect choice. This second installment in the Lightbringer series continues the story of the Prism, a powerful sorcerer leading a fractured world towards an epic confrontation. 4. "The Raven Boys" by Maggie Stiefvater: Join Blue Sargent and the Raven Boys on a quest to uncover the secrets of an ancient Welsh king in this thrilling urban fantasy. Stiefvater's richly atmospheric prose and complex characters will have you hooked from the first page, making this novel an excellent addition to your reading list. 5. "Red Country" by Joe Abercrombie: Abercrombie's gritty and darkly humorous style is on full display in this standalone novel set in his First Law world. "Red Country" blends western-inspired elements with fantasy, following a group of mismatched characters on a violent and thrilling journey of revenge and redemption. While these five novels represent just a fraction of the incredible fantasy fiction released in 2012, they are undoubtedly some of the best and most beloved by readers. To explore the full spectrum of fantasy novels published that year, we recommend checking out renowned websites like Goodreads or Book Riot, where you can find comprehensive lists and reviews. So, if you are ready to embark on a thrilling adventure, lose yourself in a world of magic and wonder with these fantastic novels from 2012. Whether you prefer heart-wrenching tales, enchanting circuses, political intrigues, quests for hidden treasures, or dark humor, there is something for everyone within the pages of these magnificent works of fantasy fiction. Happy reading!
The Sacred Realm, where both literary and martial pursuits thrive, where exquisite poems and songs can be transformed into magical techniques, and where mighty holy beasts and invincible divine weapons exist. White Cangdong, who carries the brilliant literary heritage of Earth spanning thousands of years, transcends to the Sacred Realm, where every word and every sentence can be turned into unparalleled treasures, gradually climbing to the pinnacle of the path of the saints.
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[Star Creation Award Season 1 Entry] In the True Martial Continent, numerous races coexist, and heroes rule over their own territories. Countless unparalleled geniuses emerge one after another in this era filled with legendary colors, vigorously competing for the honor that belongs to the strong, pursuing immense power that can move mountains and overturn oceans. A young man named Luo Cheng emerges from adversity, relying solely on a three-foot blade in his hand to traverse through thorns and thistles, breaking into this vast and extraordinary martial world, and unfolding his own legend!
351.81 Million words | 2020-07-29 10:05Update
This is a story about a modern person who travels back to ancient times, to a completely mundane and realistic world, and gradually rises to power with the ability to attribute all data. "My Life of Attribute Cultivation" is a fantasy novel meticulously created by Rolling Kai, providing real-time updates of the latest chapters of "My Life of Attribute Cultivation" and offering ad-free reading.
240.23 Million words | 2023-05-13 08:08Update
A young boy with above-average talent, determined to enter the holy land of martial arts and pursue the pinnacle of martial arts. However, facing intense competition in the assessment and being oppressed by the children of influential families, how can this ordinary boy establish himself? The inheritance of the sect is strictly kept secret, and the core techniques are never passed on. In a world where martial arts inheritance is so rare, even if one enters the martial arts school and sect, learning top-level martial arts is not easy. A small magic cube from the divine realm unfolds a world of the strong. If you want to learn martial arts, learn only the most cutting-edge ones. If you want to choose a profession, choose something that others do not know. A clash of passion, a competition of geniuses, the brilliance of a three-foot spear, spanning thousands of miles, attaining the pinnacle of martial arts, standing above all! Cang Jian has already completed two works, "God of Thieves Incarnate" and "The World of Warcraft Tower: Winds and Clouds in a Parallel World." All are completed, and the quality is guaranteed. Please rest assured and collect them.
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In a future year, the people of Hua Nation discovered and named the "Pangu Star Territory" as the interstellar migration wave began. Over a century has passed, and humanity still struggles on that vast and magical continent, with the flame of humanity seemingly extinguishing at the slightest blow. Two years ago, Xi Ze, driven by dreams (or temporarily insane), volunteered for military service. Two years later, Xi Ze's misfortune turned into an opportunity, and he soared to new heights! "My journey lies in the vast sky of the star territory. Whether obstacles have two legs or four hands, I will crush them all beneath my military boots!"
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In the spirit realm of Zhenling Continent, where talents shine and geniuses compete, a single shout from a king can make stars fall, while the flick of an emperor's hand can cover the sky. Born humble, a youth named Xiaoye obtained an ancient inheritance, and from then on, he soared to the pinnacle of martial arts, overwhelming countless enemies, shattering the limits of the world. The battlefield knows no rival, where genius blood flows like an ocean and formidable talents tower like mountains. Xiaoye advances step by step, ascending to the summit, until there is no one left in the world who dares to claim superiority. We martial artists are unyielding, decisive in our killing, indulged in the satisfaction of revenge. We will slay every enemy in this world! (For those who collect, vote, or sponsor, you will succeed in confessing your love, transform from an academic underachiever to a top student, become a legend from a loser, and even find money on the street. Yes, it's that magical! Group number: )
1,361.34 Million words | 2022-11-05 10:41Update
[A thrilling novel, highly recommended] Cultivating the Heaven-Defying Technique, I stride across the mortal realm, vowing to ascend the heavens with my swordsmanship! When I laugh, the world laughs. When I rage, the world falls at my blade! The peerless swordsman, born with the Heavenly Transformation Secret Technique, rebelled against tradition from the very beginning, defying the heavens in his path. In the eyes of others, martial arts meant reaching the Seventh Realm of the Spirit Dao, condensing their spiritual power into a sea, forming the Primordial Golden Pill, breaking the Yin and Yang, and transcending into sainthood! But the Heavenly Transformation Secret Technique reached the realm of the Divine Dao in nine levels, expanding the limits of the spiritual sea, constructing the supreme golden pill, shattering Yin and Yang, ascending to the seat of an esteemed being, and charging towards the heavens! With every step, he defied the heavens, standing out from the crowd! The peerless swordsman, with a sword in hand, is unbeatable throughout the world! He is the one and only heaven-defying monarch, resolute in his judgments to kill all who deserve it! He is also the master of all realms, the first Swordmaster in history that transcends time and space!
1,325.14 Million words | 2023-01-14 19:33Update
On Hailanxing, in addition to spiritual power, some spirit warriors also possess a superpower called "Heart Link." Heart Link originates from the human soul, with thousands of different types. Its form and abilities are constructed based on the human soul itself. Unexpectedly, Su Sheng crossed over and brought with him an extraordinary soul, along with a strange progress bar. Three years passed, then another three years, and finally, the Slaughter System was activated!
162.17 Million words | 2020-08-22 12:31Update
The new work by Xiao Shu, following "Taoist in the World of Jin Yong", is here. Reincarnating into this world, becoming a monk, can he truly detach from emotions and cut the thread of affection with his enlightened sword? As he cultivates martial arts, aspiring to be the greatest in the world, can he truly reach the level of the countless geniuses in this world, shining like stars in the night sky? Being unbreakable like a diamond, despite being entangled in the mortal world and surrounded by flowers, can he truly remain pure and uncorrupted? "A Monk in Another World" tells the extraordinary life of a monk. VIP Group: [group link]. Common Group (Prasana Temple): [group link].
622.20 Million words | 2023-07-02 00:40Update
Liu Qian, a college youth who enjoys reading books and playing games, is lured into a parallel world and embarks on an extraordinary and exciting journey~
105.40 Million words | 2020-09-21 10:11Update
Danshu, it is also a creation. Profound alchemists can use the elixir to enter the Dao, exterminate lives with the elixir, and possess unfathomable abilities. When the elixir emerges, the colors of the heavens and earth change, suppressing an entire region. Fang Jingyu, in search of transcendence, coincidentally reincarnates as a teenager after being secretly plotted against. In this lifetime, relying on supreme alchemy techniques, Fang Jingyu rises in a dominating manner, crossing a thousand miles, soaring through the sky with invincibility, crushing the heavens, and achieving the title of the Alchemist Emperor of Creation.
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Lu Zhou had hoped to awaken his golden finger and soar to the sky after crossing into a parallel world. However, to his surprise, before he could even take off, he had already landed. The golden finger turned out to be useless skills like carving, tea art, and painting. Helpless, Lu Zhou could only choose to become a salted fish. But then, after selling his first painting, someone cried and begged for his autograph. A newly-promoted master, who refused to reveal their name, said, "If it weren't for Senior Lu's help, I would never have been able to break free from the shackles of my cultivation level. Senior Lu is my guiding light!" A certain cultivation realm expert declared, "If you want to oppose Senior Lu, you'll have to step over my dead body first!" Another cultivation realm expert from a different place exclaimed, "Senior Lu treats worldly wealth like dung, truly a role model for us all!" Lu Zhou replied, "...I'm not like that! I don't have such abilities! It's all nonsense!"
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Li Sen, once one of the top powerhouses in the human realm, had his physical body annihilated by the powerful Purple Gold Thunder Tribulation during his transcendent tribulation, forcing him to be reincarnated and start his cultivation anew. With the experience of thousands of years of cultivation and his sharp intellect, the reborn Li Sen embarks on a legendary journey. Witness how Li Sen, after seizing a new body, aims for the boundless sky, treading the pinnacle of martial arts, ultimately dominating the three realms and six paths, defying the heavens to become a saint and enjoying eternal life! ... Official Ice Road QQ group number: [please provide the QQ group number], welcome to join.
292.63 Million words | 2022-10-28 20:31Update
In a distant purgatory, all beings are imprisoned, struggling for survival. One day, in the eternal darkness of the netherworld, a young boy blessed with divine power glimpses the upper realm, where there is...
106.66 Million words | 2022-06-29 19:51Update
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
Lu Jing crossed the Great Pestilence and became a young man of a prestigious clan who was about to enter a new family. This world is full of oddities, and Lu Jing started off as a despised son-in-law, unable to return to his own family, with a gloomy and uncertain future. However, after thoroughly studying the "Book of Changes," he unexpectedly unlocked the destiny of "Seeking Good Fortune and Avoiding Disaster"! Everyone has a destiny! From then on, Lu Jing began to accumulate destiny, gaining opportunities and growing stronger. "Seeking Good Fortune and Avoiding Disaster": Fiery Gold Destiny, predicting and balancing fortune and misfortune, gaining benefits from both auspicious and inauspicious events. "Human Immortal": Emperor Purple Destiny, reborn with a drop of blood, neither dying nor perishing! "The Figure of the Great Emperor": Emperor Purple Destiny, comprehending any cultivation method at a glance, seeing through any supernatural power at a glance. "The Fury of a Commoner": Bright Yellow Destiny, within seven steps of the enemy, the inner energy and physical strength greatly increase. "Extraordinary Talent in Cultivation": Bright Yellow Destiny, greatly speeding up the practice of martial arts and spiritual cultivation. "Handsome Man": Orange Destiny, becoming more and more beautiful as time goes by. In this year, there is a wine-guest in the north who subdues monsters and demons, shaking the world for thirty years; in the south, an old dragon falls into the mortal realm, hoping to ascend to the Gate of Heaven once again. In this year, the Daoists on Taoshan Mountain spend their days in meditation; the defying disciple of the Thunderous Monastery wields a Zen staff, having already created an equal village long ago. In this year, Master Confucius has long ascended to the Gate of Heaven, studying for forty-eight years, his knowledge surpassing the mortal realm. And it is also in this year that Lu Jing becomes a despised son-in-law, worrying about how to cultivate martial arts, refine his spiritual energy, and accumulate destiny to survive this cold winter. W
184.41 Million words | 2021-05-18 20:59Update
The joy of battling against the heavens knows no bounds.
379.73 Million words | 2021-07-10 23:15Update
Flesh, supernatural powers, immortality, becoming immortal, eternal life, five realms. How can a humble creature step by step open the door to eternal life? Within the heavens and earth, lies the structure of the flesh, the mystery of supernatural powers, the freedom of immortality, the power of becoming immortal, and the hope of eternal life. Countless new and extraordinary treasures, a brand new world, sects of the immortal path, humans, demons, gods, immortals, monsters, kings, emperors, the love and hate, grievances and entanglements of the mortal world, the battles and magical powers of the immortal path, all in "Eternal Life". Following the masterpieces of "Fengben Shidao," "Black Mountain Demon," "Dragon and Snake Tales," and "Sun God," comes another stunning work. "Shenji Camp" official voice entertainment channel: YY voice channel [ ], hoping everyone can come and show their support, increasing the number of online participants.
502.52 Million words | 2022-09-06 17:11Update
【The Hottest Internet Novel of All Time】With the palm, I shatter the heavens and earth; with the sword, I cleave through the realms; in this world of countless mortals, I, the Asura, rise as the most arrogant! Once the pride of heaven, I was framed and abandoned by petty men. Falling into the mortal realm, my talent awakens. I, Chu Feng, vow to fight my way back to the heavens and reclaim what is rightfully mine! Though the world sees me as an Asura, little do they know, I transcend the Asura and become the God of War! （To read the Extra Stories of the God of War, please follow the "Kind Bee" WeChat Official Account: Support Club of the Benevolent Bee）
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There are two things in the world that can deeply move people's hearts: one is our lofty moral standards, and the other is the dazzling starry sky above our heads - Kant. When Xule shifted his gaze from those words and saw the countless stars behind the dust for the first time, he was not moved. On the contrary, he was furious: How could anyone stand these stars shining so brightly outside the sky of the Great Region? Being dazzled by these lights every day, one would probably become like those wild cats in the mine, dumbstruck by the headlights! So Xule gave up his dream of becoming an esteemed female warship commander's assistant officer and began to fall, fall, and fall under the influence of gravity. He became a poor boy from a remote town, a pitiful man who sold his body, and a male nanny engaged in tedious work... In this grand era, he showed his teeth, squinted his eyes, and smiled foolishly, enveloped in an inexplicable radiance, step by step, heading towards an unknown destination. ... Xule, a citizen of the East Forest District, left from a desolate half-abandoned planet, with some strange and peculiar knowledge in his mind, and a power in his body that no one in this world had ever come into contact with. He was not chaotic, but contentedly entered this most boring yet most interesting world. The life of a transient traveler must be fascinating.
342.82 Million words | 2022-01-03 06:11Update
Crossed over to another world and reincarnated 499 times, the 500th time was as a son-in-law who came knocking on the door? Possessing extremely low talent, and constantly looked down upon by others? Ha, when I fulfill my mission and unlock the abilities from my previous 499 lives—trust me, everyone present here is trash!
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