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Best Fiction Novels of 2021: Discover the Must-Reads

Are you on the lookout for the best fiction novels to dive into this year? Look no further! We have compiled a list of the most captivating and highly acclaimed works of fiction that have graced the literary world in 2021. Whether you are a fan of thrilling mysteries, heart-wrenching love stories, or thought-provoking sci-fi adventures, this compilation has something for everyone's reading preferences.

1. "Klara and the Sun" by Kazuo Ishiguro:
Immerse yourself in this spellbinding tale set in a dystopian future where artificial intelligence becomes increasingly lifelike. Written by Nobel Laureate Kazuo Ishiguro, "Klara and the Sun" explores themes of love, humanity, and the essence of being. Ishiguro's lyrical prose and deeply emotional storytelling will leave you pondering long after you turn the last page.

2. "Project Hail Mary" by Andy Weir:
From the acclaimed author of "The Martian" comes another gripping sci-fi adventure. "Project Hail Mary" follows the journey of an astronaut who awakens from a coma with no memory of who he is or what his mission entails. This captivating story combines elements of mystery, suspense, and scientific ingenuity, making it a must-read for fans of hard science fiction.

3. "The Push" by Ashley Audrain:
Prepare to be enthralled by this psychological thriller that explores the complexities of motherhood. "The Push" delves into the life of Blythe, a woman struggling to come to terms with her daughter's disturbing behavior. Ashley Audrain's debut novel is a gripping and chilling tale that delves into the darker aspects of family dynamics.

4. "The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue" by V.E. Schwab:
Immerse yourself in this hauntingly beautiful tale of a young woman named Addie LaRue, who makes a Faustian bargain to live forever but is cursed to be forgotten by everyone she meets. V.E. Schwab weaves a mesmerizing story that spans centuries, exploring themes of love, identity, and the power of memory.

5. "Of Women and Salt" by Gabriela Garcia:
Gabriela Garcia's poignant debut novel offers a powerful exploration of family, heritage, and the resilience of women across generations. "Of Women and Salt" traces the lives of five women from different backgrounds and time periods, interweaving their stories with themes of immigration, addiction, and personal liberation.

To stay up to date with the latest and greatest fiction novels, consider exploring reputable book review websites such as Goodreads or BookPage. These platforms provide valuable insights, recommendations, and reader reviews to help you make informed decisions about your next literary adventure.

Remember, the world of fiction is vast and ever-evolving. These novels represent just a taste of the incredible stories that authors have shared in 2021. So grab a book, lose yourself in its pages, and embark on a journey you won't soon forget. Happy reading!
Imperial Consort's Escape Is Inevitable. Fiction
Imperial Consort's Escape Is Inevitable.

"What? A group of women doing what in bed with a man? Wait, did I just time travel? And I ended up directly on the prince's bed? Damn it, you've devoured me as soon as I arrived! Watch me leave you! So you already have your beloved green plum, your childhood sweetheart. If the person you love isn't me, then it doesn't matter. Let's part on good terms. Go and have a bunch of idiotic sons with your beloved Miss Biao! I wish you all the best! Best wishes to your whole family!! Alright, I'm leaving now~~ Can I allow you to escape, woman?"

185.45 Million words | 2020-12-19 18:36Update

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Love Leaves No Trace Fiction
Love Leaves No Trace

Xiao Han, on the verge of turning thirty, reluctantly chooses to go on a blind date after being introduced by an acquaintance. On the way, he encounters Lu Wu Wei, who is irresponsible after knocking down an old man. Seeing an injustice, Xiao Han steps in to help, only to discover that Lu Wu Wei is actually his blind date...

437.05 Million words | 2021-12-19 22:31Update

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Ghost Husband Domineers My Life Fiction
Ghost Husband Domineers My Life

Apart from being able to see ghosts since she was young, Qiao Anan always thought she was ordinary. So ordinary that she didn't have a boyfriend for years. Until one day, she had a wet dream and woke up to find that she had lost her virginity. From that day on, she has been pursued by the male ghost. And her high-and-mighty boss has also set his sights on her...

345.94 Million words | 2021-11-06 23:56Update

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Female bounty hunter Fiction
Female bounty hunter

Xia Chu was feeling a bit down at the beginning of summer. She used to be a promising police cadet, but suddenly found herself transported to another era, where she had to disguise herself as a man and work in a brothel. A murder case presented an opportunity for her to showcase her abilities, and she accidentally ended up in the yamen (government office). Well, if she couldn't become a police officer, being a constable was still a way to indirectly fulfill her dreams. She excelled at performing autopsies, investigating cases, and using her reasoning skills to catch criminals. However, while she was adept at handling crime investigations, how would she handle this unexpected love that had suddenly entered her life?

405.89 Million words | 2023-02-28 15:59Update

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The Ghost Emperor's Alluring Mad Queen. Fiction
The Ghost Emperor's Alluring Mad Queen.

Golden spy crossed over and became the unloved legitimate daughter, Hua Yingmei, in the mansion of General Hengnan. What? Divorced before marriage? Aunt mistreatment? Arrogant illegitimate daughter? Even a clay figure has its temper, not to mention the fearless Hua Yingmei. Dare to provoke her, one person comes, she takes care of one, two people come, she takes care of a pair! When the once weak and timid Hua Yingmei appeared proudly before everyone, when the former ignorant fool shone brilliantly, who narrowed their eyes and lost their heart, and who regretted not making the right choice?

106.02 Million words | 2021-09-03 11:30Update

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The Shining Fiction
The Shining

Jack Torrance, who was fired from his job at a school for alcoholism and violence, takes up a winter job as the caretaker of the Overlook Hotel. He, along with his wife and son, is left in charge of the hotel, which is closed off due to heavy snowfall. His son Danny possesses supernatural abilities, allowing him to see ghosts in the hotel that others can't see, and communicate with a black chef who shares the same abilities. However, Jack's personality changes drastically in the isolated and desolate environment, and he is gradually driven insane by the hotel's ghosts.

598.16 Million words | 2023-01-17 07:12Update

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Transmigrated as a Scumbag and Bombarded by Ex-boyfriends Fiction
Transmigrated as a Scumbag and Bombarded by Ex-boyfriends

Female Poisonous Respectable Star Mist fails to ascend and transmigrates ten years later. However, to her astonishment, the original owner turns out to be an incredibly scumbag woman who has accumulated countless debts of peach blossoms. She looks at the handsome male number one, number two, number three... number seventeen, who have all been scammed by the original owner, and her head starts to ache. The little emperor invites you to enjoy the flowers, will you go? Star Mist: "Goodbye!" The next second, her mansion is surrounded by a massive army, with thirty thousand cavalry blocking all exits and taking her family hostage. Star Mist: "Fine, I'll go." Swoosh! Her genius cousin stabs her from behind, driven by love and hatred, trying to take her life. Star Mist: "..." After defeating her cousin and the little emperor with poison, she escapes. Life is so damn difficult. Who would have known that as soon as she leaves the house, she is stopped on the street by a handsome little milk dog who accuses her with despair: "Running away from me again? You heartless woman who made me sad and cry!" Star Mist: "I've lost my memory." "Don't give me that, I know you too well! Trying to pretend to have amnesia and avoid us, brothers?" "Huh? There's another brother? That's too much to handle, goodbye!" --- Luckily, the big brothers she took in the previous life can still help her hide. Star Mist sighs, "Ah Jin, as a super scumbag woman, how can I survive under the bombardment of her scammed and insane ex-boyfriends?" Emperor Jin: "Hehe, Master, what do you think of me?" Star Mist: "!!!" The backyard is also on fire, gotta run away...

461.60 Million words | 2022-02-22 00:55Update

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Moonlit Night in Jiangcheng Fiction
Moonlit Night in Jiangcheng

New Release: Falling into the Dust, I Became His Lover. In the midst of a stormy love triangle, I was pushed into the middle of the road by my best friend who not only stole my boyfriend but also caused me to be hit by a car. Oh well, I crossed over and became a young lady in a mansion during the Republic era. Becoming a young lady was great, but I was forced to marry into the general's house and became the envied General's Lady. On our wedding night, Jiang Biwei held a knife and threatened the man undressing in front of her, 'Believe it or not, I will kill you with one slash!' Shen Yijun raised an eyebrow and teasingly said as he pinned her against the wall, 'Go ahead, give it a try.' When her true love showed up, Jiang Biwei packed her belongings and attempted to elope. Shen Yijun, sitting in the living room, casually warned, 'If you dare run away with this wild man, I will chop up your whole family and feed them to the dogs!' So, should Jiang Biwei leave or not? Amidst assassination attempts, she risked her life to shield him; in the midst of a war, she braved mountains and rivers to deliver Western medicine; he broke into the stronghold of the mafia for her, setting fire to a Japanese warehouse. Jiang Biwei never imagined that she would fall in love with this man, who was sinister, mysterious, and loved to show off his strength. Shen Yijun was also amazed at himself for falling in love with a woman who was fierce, clever, and always causing trouble. When the moon was dark and the wind was high, 'Uncle Shen, you are robbing the cradle and taking advantage of me!' General Shen chuckled, 'Mischievous girl, they say age is just a number, you'll understand soon.' The female lead is not naive and sweet, but rather sweetly and tenderly teasing, funny and silly, and has a happy ending.

68.52 Million words | 2021-10-06 01:44Update

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Dimensional Trade Scoundrel Fiction
Dimensional Trade Scoundrel

Reporter: "Mr. Qin Tian, may I ask what was the initial intention behind establishing the Interstellar Trade Group?" Qin Tian: "Can I say it was to conceal the existence of the dimensional translocator? Well, I understand. It was created in order to uphold world peace and justice, for the progress of society." Reporter: ... Watching the world transformed by the dimensional translocator, Qin Tian smiled faintly and instinctively said, "The greatness of a merchant cannot be measured by money!" Please support in any way~~~~~~

235.77 Million words | 2020-07-07 00:35Update

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Boss is too arrogant: Honey, let's get married. Fiction
Boss is too arrogant: Honey, let's get married.

"Husband, they say I am a calamity to men, what do you think?" "Of course, let's see when you take your clothes off." "Husband, they say I am not worthy of you, what will you do?" "Of course, I'll turn off the lights." "Husband, you are shameless." "Hmm? There are even more shameless things..." And then, thud, against the wall, thud thud thud. The next day, the little woman was sore and pain in her waist, she instigated her little babe, "Son, sleep with your father tonight!" The little dog immediately held onto the

310.65 Million words | 2021-09-29 13:20Update

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Dominate the world. Fiction
Dominate the world.

No, no! Since I have become an emperor, I must have a full harem with three thousand beautiful women. But why do these men care about my grand plan? I never expected this! How can the ladies in the harem compete with these heroes from all walks of life? It's tragic, really tragic. However, there is a more powerful solution - which is to collect them all.

34.10 Million words | 2022-10-04 18:32Update

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Arrogant Farm Girl's Daily Husband Training Fiction
Arrogant Farm Girl's Daily Husband Training

Sick and bedridden mother! Thin as a rail little brother! What a bunch of exquisite family members! It's all useless. And now, out of nowhere, there's a husband who could be tall or short, round or flat, ugly or beautiful, nobody knows. This is a big deal. If she doesn't marry, she'll only be waiting to die. If she does marry, she feels somewhat unhappy. As a modern person, she inexplicably traveled through time and had her marriage arranged by someone else. No matter how she thinks about it, it doesn't sit well with her. However, if she changes her mindset, she realizes that she actually gained something. Not only did she become an unparalleled expert overnight, but she also has fertile land and an arrogant spiritual pet as her companion...

540.93 Million words | 2020-09-25 14:50Update

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The Empress Returns Fiction
The Empress Returns

Three times the plum blossoms bloomed, he guarded her for a lifetime. In her previous life, she faithfully protected his territory, but in her reincarnation, she took away his empire with a heavy heart. In their past life, he betrayed her, so in the future life, she would never be the slightest bit connected to him. Luckily, she had Dubin, who gave her a lifetime of companionship and love. I, Nicholas Xi, am back again, hahaha!

200.27 Million words | 2021-03-19 07:11Update

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The Plot of the Concubine Fiction
The Plot of the Concubine

Yan Lingyue was the cherished princess of the King of Beiyuan, who went through the devastation of her nation, only to be reborn as the legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister of the Great Zhou Dynasty. She was forced into marriage, destined to marry a fool? However, Zhou Ziyu, although mentally challenged, was exceptionally handsome and the beloved Ninth Prince of the Great Zhou. Seeking revenge, she donned a red dress and turned him into her foolish husband. In the depths of the palace, she played the role of a clever woman, fighting against the treacherous princess, and manipulating him to turn the Great Zhou upside down. Pretending to be a fool, he deceived her heart. It turned out that he was not truly foolish! This is a story of a pampered female protagonist versus a loyal male protagonist, where love and power are evenly matched!

34.59 Million words | 2022-05-19 04:14Update

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Proud Crazy Dad Fiction
Proud Crazy Dad

Eight years ago, he was expelled from his family due to his rage disorder and ended up in Su City. He ended up in prison out of guilt for violating Chen family's eldest daughter. Eight years later, he transformed into the God of War in the North, with immense power and astonishing wealth, returning forcefully to ease his guilt. Only to discover that the woman he had harmed had given birth to a lovely daughter...

305.84 Million words | 2022-02-15 07:20Update

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My Divine Chef: The Fairy Behind Fiction
My Divine Chef: The Fairy Behind

Transmigrated into a beggar? And transmigrated while sleeping? Su Jin laughed at herself, this was probably the most absurd transmigration in history. Wearing armor, her once black hair turned white, but for whom? She gave her true heart, why did he repeatedly push her into the dark abyss? Whose smile blinded others? Imprisoning him in an irresistible love? Cutting off ties with her brother, never to meet again? Who claimed to have exhausted everything in the world, yet repeatedly pushed her into the dark abyss? Who was it? Standing silently behind, silently sacrificing for her happiness, finally sacrificing his life for her? With the unveiling of the venomous curse, a mysterious master, and unexpected assassinations, the enigma of her identity becomes even more elusive. In the end, who will be with her for eternity, reigning over the world! Subscribe and dominate!!!?

385.81 Million words | 2022-12-01 16:57Update

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Don't Run Away, Chief Wife Fiction
Don't Run Away, Chief Wife

She loved him deeply but fled due to a misunderstanding. Seven years later, she returned with two children, hoping to live a quiet life. Unexpectedly, she found herself lost and confused. When they met again, he stood behind her and uttered words that sent chills down her spine—"Seven years of playing around, isn't it enough?" In the past, she had always taken the initiative, but now... it was his turn to win back her heart! How fortunate to meet you, Gu Sheng, in the most beautiful moments of life.

543.37 Million words | 2022-12-14 19:19Update

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Ex-wife is hard to find. Fiction
Ex-wife is hard to find.

A person who loved each other for two years left her. When they meet again, they become enemies. Due to a misunderstanding, he gets to know her. He believed she was the woman who approached him, so he constantly teased her and observed her. In order to survive, she had no choice but to cooperate with him and endure his twisted demands. She had to withstand the torment from her former lover. Even so, she gritted her teeth and persevered, too proud to cry. But in the end, when she learned the truth, tears flowed. What does her feelings even matter?

132.61 Million words | 2020-11-07 21:43Update

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The Farmer's Wife in the Long Worker's Family Fiction
The Farmer's Wife in the Long Worker's Family

Tian Xiaoman accidentally traveled back in time and became a young wife in ancient times! Her husband, Liu Dacheng, has a crippled leg and a scarred face. He works as a laborer for the landlord's family in the village. Her stepson, Shuanzi, is four years old but seems mentally slow. Her mother-in-law and eldest brother-in-law's family are difficult to get along with. She herself has a bulky figure and just barely meets the average appearance standards. Their family is so poor that they can only afford wild vegetables and coarse grains. What's even worse is that she has already married, but everyone knows that she eloped with someone else, tarnishing her reputation...

105.82 Million words | 2020-08-20 10:57Update

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Crisis in Despair Fiction
Crisis in Despair

My dear friend disappeared without a trace on the eve of graduation, leaving me perplexed. Determined to uncover the truth, I joined the police force as a detective. Many years later, when my long-lost friend unexpectedly resurfaced, our relationship had already turned hostile. Engaged in deceit and power struggles, we unknowingly fell into a whirlwind of chaos, both mentally and emotionally. Who would emerge as the ultimate victor in the end?

197.74 Million words | 2020-08-15 08:14Update

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