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!
【Fantasy epic, a must-read for all!】An otaku from Earth reincarnates into a parallel world, attaining supreme divine skills and crushing all obstacles on his path. Unleashing the power of the awakened sea, cultivating the dragon veins, forging the Earth Pill, and even transforming into a celestial infant... He dominates across myriad realms and galaxies. P.S. Regular updates guaranteed, feel free to bookmark! Reader Group: Author's custom tag: Transcending Noble Families, Dragon, Iron, and Blood.
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Young Hong Yu, unwilling to be ordinary, refines his soul in the Milky Way, cultivates his body in chaos, dominates the eight directions, reigns over heaven and earth, and steps onto the pinnacle of martial arts, trampling upon the geniuses of all realms! The new novel "Sovereign of Burning Heaven" has been released! http://chuangshi.qq.com/bk/xh/.html?sword=Sovereign of Burning Heaven Ask the heavens with a smile, who will compete with me? My fists shatter heavenly-grade elemental weapons, my feet trample upon divine-level magic tools, my physical body can break the sky, and my eye techniques are astonishing, capable of defying the heavens! I roam the universe, sweeping across the eight wastelands, unmatched by anyone! I hold the entire multiverse in my hands, refining the heavens with the God's Tower! I am the only one, the Undying Martial Emperor!
534.22 Million words | 2021-08-20 16:53Update
The ancestral teaching of Daxu is: when it gets dark, don't go out. The elderly and infirm of Daxu's Canglao Village found a baby by the river and named him Qin Mu. They endured hardships and raised him. On this dark night, darkness shrouded Daxu, and Qin Mu stepped out of his home... Let's become an antagonist swaying in the spring breeze! The blind man said to him. Qin Mu's path as an antagonist is rising!
591.19 Million words | 2023-01-24 01:22Update
What to do when unexpectedly transported to a world as a little fairy? Strive to cultivate immortality and refuse to become a dish on someone's plate.
83.31 Million words | 2021-02-25 12:18Update
He is a mysterious and cunning scoundrel. A chance encounter brings him to her. Since then, poison has seeped into his heart, and he will never let go! He said, "Let heaven and earth be witnesses, and let the sun and moon be the matchmaker. I offer you the vast rivers and mountains as a betrothal, promising you a lifetime. I offer my lifeblood as a guide, exchanging it for your safety and well-being! Whether you live, I will protect you with eternal peace of mind. Whether you die, I will destroy heaven and earth, enter the underworld, and even the falling flowers will not be in vain!" ****** She said, "I have no ambition, only wanting to protect myself. Yet my enemies seek to kill me, and I will annihilate them!" She said, "All I desire is the well-being of my family, yet the country is about to collapse and my family will perish. I will put on armor and fight against the enemy!" She said, "My greatest wish is to be with Yunmo in this life and the next. Yet if heaven wishes to destroy me, then I shall seal it off!" In a crimson robe, she captivates the world, staining his heart with ink as he drunkenly smiles at her. ****** Excerpt One: Someone was engrossed in eating... "Yuer, is this dish delicious?" Yunmo asked. The woman held a chicken leg, making smacking sounds... "Yuer, do you want to keep eating like this forever?" Yunmo wagged his fox tail. The woman picked up a chicken bone, making a crunching noise... Yunmo elegantly reached out and pointed to his cheek, "Yuer, show me, from now on, I'll cook for you every day." The woman raised her head in confusion, looking at the bashful expression on the man, and suddenly understood. In Yunmo's charming eyes, she put down a silver ingot and left gracefully... Food expenses and a certain man: ... Gongzi An has written a new work, with his usual indulgence, warmth, and passion. Welcome to join the ride! Recommended previous work: "Indulging in the Peerless Poison Doctor" - urban fantasy, strong male and female, limitless warmth and passion!
438.53 Million words | 2022-04-18 10:33Update
[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
Captain Tang Feng, the captain of the Ghost Army, had limited talent and his own strength was stagnant. One day, when the entire Netherworld was in chaos, he found a turning point in his destiny. Countless top-grade bloodlines were at his disposal, and after careful selection, he finally chose the most suitable top-grade divine beast bloodline, the "Eight-Claw Demon Blade," and entered the cycle of reincarnation... He was reborn!
293.50 Million words | 2021-03-02 17:56Update
The Heavenly Realm, with countless races standing tall, is full of exceptional talents. When a warrior is enraged, mountains and rivers crumble; when a king is angered, the heavens and earth tremble; when a saint is furious, all living beings are annihilated. A thousand years ago, Yun Chen, a peerless genius, mysteriously fell from grace in the Nine Heavens Grand World. A thousand years later, Yun Chen is reborn in the Heavenly Realm, regaining his past life's memories. With exceptional innate talent, he obtains the supreme heritage, cultivates unparalleled divine abilities, slaying the strong, extinguishing kings, and punishing saints. Eventually, he ascends to become the eternal Saint King of all ages.
115.33 Million words | 2021-04-14 20:21Update
Vast universe, endless races! Magnificent battle techniques, ten decisions in the sky! Ancient solitary surname, top 100 battle rankings! In my name, I step on the stars! One day in the year, when humans first set foot on the planet Neptune, what they saw was a war sword and a standing corpse! !! I have already finished the old book "The Supreme Throne of the Doomsday" with over three million words, and I have never stopped updating. I guarantee my integrity! !!
1,379.17 Million words | 2020-07-20 06:59Update
In the Tianwu Continent, martial artists are respected. Earth's young boy Qin Yang is reborn, possessing the body of a poor-born youth. With the mystical bond to the lucky Grand Wheel, he embarks on an extraordinary journey. Technique manuals, miraculous elixirs, divine weapons, and the laws of enlightenment... As long as his character is good, he can obtain them all!
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"Your Majesty, things are not looking good, all our heavenly soldiers and generals have been defeated! Sun Wukong is about to come up!" "Your Majesty, there's a turning point! The prison god Chu Hao is beating up Sun Wukong, even the other demon kings have been crushed!" "Your Majesty, the prison god suddenly stopped...he ran away!" Emperor Jade was excitedly patting the dragon's flank, "What's going on?" "Your Majesty, it's time for the Rooster hour." "He...has finished work..." Emperor Jade's mouth twitched, his eyes filled with despair, "Retreat, regroup tomorrow..." "Your Majesty...tomorrow, the prison god is on vacation." Emperor Jade roared, "Bring him back! As the prison god of the Heavenly Court, he must fulfill his duties!" Celestial General Tai Bai stammered, "Your Majesty, the prison god says...he says...are you teaching me how to do things?"
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Introduction: Chu Feng had the privilege of being selected as a beta tester for the world's first virtual reality game, "Immortal Demon". He embarked on a three-month game experience. Just as he was engaged in a three-day and three-night battle with the Demon Empress Tang Shishi, he suddenly received an official notification... The beta test was over and he needed to actively seek death to return to reality. "Damn it, I've been playing for three days and nights and was about to win, and now they tell me the beta test is over..." Chu Feng's mentality collapsed. Since he couldn't kill the Demon Empress, he decided to give her a sneak attack. After learning that she despised men, Chu Feng dropped his sword. Tang Shishi pierced his chest with her blade, and with his last ounce of strength, he gave her a fierce slap across the face before falling into a pool of blood. Returning to reality, Chu Feng felt pleased. Although he couldn't kill the enemy, he still managed to tarnish her heart. Just as he was preparing to wait for the game to reopen so he could rampage, a cold-looking woman broke through the void and appeared before him... Chu Feng: "???" Written by Meng Meng Da Zhong Meng Tong, "Before I Die, I Kissed the Empress" is a free full-text reading work published by netizens. Recommended link: [link]
47.29 Million words | 2020-08-27 18:55Update
【New Book Release: Dragon Emperor of the Myriad Realms! Stay tuned...】Struck by a meteor, a former waste becomes a genius. Fate is forever altered... Don't submit? I'll make you kneel and sing "Conquer"! Proficient in alchemy and artifact forging. I am the reincarnation of the Great Emperor of the Demonic Heaven, here to deal with geniuses and dissenters!
472.82 Million words | 2023-05-22 22:03Update
The vast land of the Azure Continent stretches out endlessly. Ancient sects dwell in the ten ancient territories, while an otherworldly immortal path stands tall above the azure heavens. Ancient demon gods rule over the abyss of darkness, creating countless glorious chapters. In this vast world, a young man named Lin Xun emerges alone from the mining prison, mastering spirit runes and connecting with the ancient past, embarking on a legendary path unseen in both ancient and modern times.
998.05 Million words | 2021-07-01 00:27Update
【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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Possessing the Pearl of Heavenly Poison, carrying the Blood of the Evil God, cultivating the power to defy the heavens, a generation of evil gods, reigning over the world! [Add WeChat Official Account: Mars Gravity]
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This is a world where scholars possess the power of heaven and earth. With talent in their possession, poetry can kill enemies, verse can destroy armies, and articles can bring peace to the world. The scholar wields his brush, discussing military strategies on paper; the successful candidate uses his words to defeat enemies, his speech becoming literature; and when the top scholar becomes furious, his words become swords. When the sage arrives, he condemns with his words and writings, able to execute individuals and judge unjust emperors, single-handedly opposing an entire nation. At this time, the holy academy holds the position of literary authority, while the ruler controls official positions. The ten nations are in conflict, foreign tribes are watching closely, and demons are causing chaos. At this time, there is no flourishing Tang poetry, no prosperous Song lyrics, no innovative articles, and no new saints in a century. A nameless scholar from a humble background, after enduring a blow to the head, carries with him the immortal poems and astonishing literary works, embarking on the path to greatness. -------- Newcomer, new book, in need of collections, recommendations, and clicks. Seeking support!
767.94 Million words | 2022-11-23 21:24Update
Discussion Group: In the story, the protagonist is transported to a fantasy world and becomes the chief of a clan. The focus is on depicting the fantasy world from a family perspective, with activities such as cultivating spirit fields and raising spirit fish. The aim is to develop various family industries and support the elder members to become protectors, while inspiring the younger generation to excel in the sacred halls of learning. It is not a typical action-packed fantasy, but rather revolves around improving the family's industries, including finances, facilities, servants, generals, clan members, guests, and relatives. The intention is to provide a fresh perspective on the "stereotypical" fantasy world.
594.56 Million words | 2022-08-24 03:59Update
Li Tianming laughed himself awake from his dream. The pets in his house turned out to be the legendary primordial chaos beasts. His family's chicken was an 'Eternal Hell Phoenix' that consumed the sun as its food. His black cat was a 'Primordial Chaos Thunder Demon', which refined the world with thunder and lightning. Even his cockroach possessed a trillion indestructible clones, known as the 'Eternal Life Creature of the Myriad Realms'... From then on, he commanded ten ancient primordial chaos beasts, transformed into the first and most powerful chaos deity, traversing the heavens and realms, conquering the boundless divine domain. All living beings, gods, and demons in the myriad realms trembled and shuddered at his crawling and rolling.
1,108.43 Million words | 2021-01-04 05:34Update
Lin Sanjiu's boyfriend is gentle, wealthy, handsome, and devoted only to her. All her friends envy her good fortune, but deep inside, Lin Sanjiu is filled with fear and unease. After a shocking twist, the truth is revealed, and with it begins a terrifying and hopeless journey. The apocalyptic hell, unveiled by those close to her, is now roaring towards her. Every month brings a new apocalypse, sudden death scenarios, unknown friends, unknown enemies, unknown environments, unknown journeys. Amidst constant threat of death, Lin Sanjiu utilizes her intelligence and strength to struggle for survival, growing in adversity, and advancing with unwavering determination.
704.85 Million words | 2022-06-30 09:26Update
A speck of dust can fill the sea; a blade of grass can sever the sun, moon, and stars. With a snap of the fingers, the heavens and earth are overturned. As heroes arise and countless tribes stand tall, saints compete for dominance, causing chaos and shaking the world. Who will rule in the vast universe?! A young boy emerges from the wilderness, and everything begins from here...
658.80 Million words | 2022-02-11 01:05Update
