best fantasy fiction of 2012

If you're a fan of fantasy fiction, you'll be delighted to know that 2012 was an incredible year for this genre. From epic tales to enchanting worlds, I present to you the best fantasy fiction novels of 2012 that captivated readers across the globe.

1. "The Blinding Knife" by Brent Weeks: This second installment in the Lightbringer series continued to enthrall readers with its intricate magic system and compelling characters. Weeks' writing is full of suspense, action, and political intrigue that will keep you turning the pages.

2. "The Wind Through the Keyhole" by Stephen King: As part of the acclaimed Dark Tower series, this novel takes readers on a mesmerizing journey with Roland Deschain. King's storytelling prowess shines through as he weaves a captivating tale set in Mid-World.

3. "Red Country" by Joe Abercrombie: Set in the gritty and violent world of the First Law Trilogy, Abercrombie delivers yet another gripping story with complex characters and morally gray decisions. "Red Country" combines elements of fantasy and Western, offering a unique reading experience.

4. "The Killing Moon" by N.K. Jemisin: Jemisin introduces readers to the world of Gujaareh, a land where dreams can heal or kill. With stunning prose and fascinating mythology, this novel explores themes of power, morality, and the cost of sacrifice.

5. "The City's Son" by Tom Pollock: In this urban fantasy novel, Pollock presents a beautifully crafted alternate London where street lamps are lit by imprisoned spirits. With imaginative world-building and a rich cast of characters, this book is a must-read for fans of urban fantasy.

To stay up-to-date with the latest fantasy fiction releases, I recommend visiting reputable websites such as Goodreads, where you can find user reviews, author interviews, and recommendations based on your personal reading preferences. Additionally, websites like Tor and Fantasy Faction also offer insightful articles and news about the fantasy genre.

Whether you're seeking epic adventures, magical realms, or thought-provoking themes, the best fantasy fiction of 2012 has something for every avid reader. Immerse yourself in these gripping tales and let your imagination soar. Happy reading!
Rebirth of the Great Hero Fiction
Rebirth of the Great Hero

[O Star Creation Award "Inheritance" Theme Season Entry] Might conquers, while virtue reigns. Choose the most challenging path, become the greatest hero. Be reborn in Hong Kong, use strength to gain dominance, witness heroes in a declining era. A crowd of a thousand on Kwun Tong Moon Wah Street:

257.33 Million words | 2022-09-21 11:36Update

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Ancient God King Fiction
Ancient God King

In the vast expanse of the Nine Heavens, there are nine rivers of stars illuminating the sky. Each star represents a martial destiny, and those who practice the martial arts can communicate with the stars, awaken their star souls, and become martial cultivators. Legend has it that the most formidable martial cultivator in the Nine Heavens can open a star gate with each breakthrough, connecting with a star, until they possess their own martial destiny stars in the nine realms, transforming into an ancient divine king that transcends heaven and earth. In the myriad of beings and countless realms, Qin Wentian smiles at the heavens. He intends to become the brightest star in the sky, shining above all.

634.27 Million words | 2021-05-17 17:13Update

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Cross-Realm WeChat Red Packet Group Fiction
Cross-Realm WeChat Red Packet Group

Chen Hao was just an ordinary student, with no money, no power, and no influence. But ever since he acquired a WeChat capable of connecting to the divine realm, his life has undergone a tremendous transformation. The territory is mine; treasures are mine; all the beauties are mine too. You dare not submit? Fine, I'll just fight until you do.

389.40 Million words | 2020-09-13 22:12Update

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Holy Light Warrior. Fiction
Holy Light Warrior.

As the last Holy Light Warrior in the world, Wen Yuan feels immense pressure. Purifying evil and awakening the lost lambs can be so annoying... Wait, lambs can be beautiful women? Just a moment, I'll be right there! ********************* (I guarantee that there will be surprises when

441.96 Million words | 2022-06-23 06:25Update

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Blood Battle Dimensions Fiction
Blood Battle Dimensions

The son of a mountain hunter in a rural village, after being struck by a meteor, unexpectedly gains an inexplicable inheritance. In an unexpected turn of events during a battle with a tribal community, he is transported to another dimension. How will he find his way back home? Amidst bloody conflicts, a slaughter frenzy erupts across continents. In order to fight for the mortals and cultivators, a path to dawn is finally carved out.

189.70 Million words | 2021-03-16 09:29Update

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The young boy who walked out of the coal mine. Fiction
The young boy who walked out of the coal mine.

The youth emerged from the coal mine! Swearing to overthrow the empire! Rectifying all unjust matters in the world! "I, Lin Tian, will definitely destroy you all with my own hands! Destroy you all!" In his nine-day journey, he fears no demonic body. On the path of the Yellow Springs, he mercilessly kills all living beings. A coal miner's youth, determined to become a generation's Fire

463.17 Million words | 2021-10-18 12:09Update

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The God of Thunder's Vengeance Fiction
The God of Thunder's Vengeance

Teenager Tang Xiao possesses the first demonic vein on the Celestial Vein Ranking—the Year Beast Bloodline. With the assistance of the Ancient Stone Tablet Spirit, he counterattacks forcefully, domineering across the continent, eventually becoming the Thunder Emperor, the Martial Saint. The Year Beast, known as the Martial Saint Clan, has been dormant for several years. Once it emerges, blood will surely stain the world! Readers who enjoy this

249.69 Million words | 2022-03-20 20:23Update

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The Medicine King in a Different World Fiction
The Medicine King in a Different World

The new book "The Great Yin and Yang Scripture" has been released! ... Pets are like emperors, only I am the extraordinary medicine king in a different world! Nie Kong, a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner, a max-level pharmacist player, possesses a game boss that is attached to a terminally ill child. From then on, this person, who was predicted to not live past eighteen, starts to become full of vitality. A miraculous journey of the medicine king begins...

115.54 Million words | 2020-07-15 21:57Update

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Devil's Island Fiction
Devil's Island

Having difficulty deciding on a new book, I'm not sure which one to start. I kindly request readers to evaluate and help me make a choice.

137.28 Million words | 2021-07-19 18:59Update

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Reborn as the Myth of Doppelganger Fiction
Reborn as the Myth of Doppelganger

Car accident took his life, miracle brought him back, but sadly, he was reborn into the incarnation of a wild and ruthless deity of a generation. He became the target of all forces, confronted with the pursuit of the outside world and the threat of the deity's consciousness, what should he do?

380.27 Million words | 2021-07-04 22:24Update

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Mythical Legends of Another World Fiction
Mythical Legends of Another World

Lightly brushing away the dust on the cover, Lin Feng anxiously opened the first page... "Pyromancer, one of the five elemental mages, is an extremely rare existence among warriors, renowned for their fire control abilities." ... A young Lin from the Lin family, wielding a long spear, set foot on the path of a warrior alone. This is a vast and mysterious world, a journey of the rise of the strongest in the starry sky. From the Tianwu Continent to the Douling World, breaking through the void, traversing billions of stars. With thrilling and compact plotlines, an exciting and captivating story, it's a masterpiece of epic proportions.

552.01 Million words | 2020-07-29 08:40Update

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The Alchemist of the Other World Fiction
The Alchemist of the Other World

In the past, he was a medicine dispensing boy, holding countless prescriptions to descend upon the alien realm. With unparalleled martial arts and wealth capable of rivaling nations, he dominated the alien realm. I ask, who can stop him?

377.07 Million words | 2022-04-23 02:05Update

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Rise of the Stone Age Fiction
Rise of the Stone Age

Lost in the wild, dreaming of a million years, Awakening as a primitive man, embracing the Stone Age, Laying the foundation of civilization amidst ruggedness and simplicity, At the end of the road, looking back, The vast universe now within reach in the starry sky. Mysterious Earth, boundaries abound, Rising in the Stone Age, venturing beyond Earth, Exploring the ancient secrets amidst the stars. Seeking beauty, a journey of endless twists and turns, Roaming freely through boundless dimensions, As I wake from the dream, is Earth still there? Or can I discover the truth and sing joyously, Laughing proudly in the vast expanse of the universe!

165.32 Million words | 2020-07-12 04:15Update

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Glory on the Green Field Fiction
Glory on the Green Field

The Road of a Hot-blooded Youngster's Search for his Father! A single goal from being the substitute completely changes his life path, as he starts wearing the jersey of the school football team and battles on the green field. Formidable opponents, the bustling city, and the naive campus life. The heart of the hot-blooded youth accompanies him on the journey on the green field, unafraid of any strong enemy. This story is purely fictional! Names are coincidental and purely accidental.

317.06 Million words | 2020-12-06 13:58Update

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The Legend of the Great Sorcerer Fiction
The Legend of the Great Sorcerer

"Richard Lethans? He is a lunatic, a masochist, scum, a madman who spews filth, a criminal who tramples on international law." This is the definition given by the Minister of the International Counter-Terrorism Force to Richard. And the person he refers to is a master of magic among the wizards, who invented the unprecedented spatial elemental attribute called 'Great Transcendence' and disappeared without a trace during the first experiment, leaving behind only the corpses of thousands of journalists...

271.32 Million words | 2021-11-25 15:08Update

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Invincible Dominance Fiction
Invincible Dominance

Zhang Yang, born with a deformed body, unable to become a martial artist, despised by everyone, but his fate changes with the ancient evil art "Devouring Spirit Technique"! Witness how this grassroots youth challenges the world, roams freely across the four seas, and cultivates the Devouring Spirit Technique, swallowing the world's martial bodies, devouring myriad forms of power, strengthening his own essence, and forging an unparalleled tyrannical physique! The new book, "Emperor Devouring Heaven," has been released, and it's my favorite Eastern fantasy novel to write, a hot-blooded, feel-good story that aims to bring excitement! Please show your support!

51.14 Million words | 2023-03-02 08:34Update

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The Martial Cultivation of the Void. Fiction
The Martial Cultivation of the Void.

The poor man in the mountain village, sitting on the stone stool at the doorstep, made a wish to the shooting stars. However, his final moments in this life were taken away by a meteorite from beyond the sky. When he opened his eyes again, he found that the world before him had undergone earth-shattering changes. With the concepts of primordial energy, cultivation

115.77 Million words | 2023-06-01 03:34Update

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The Nine Arrogant God Techniques of the Otherworld Fiction
The Nine Arrogant God Techniques of the Otherworld

Possessing unparalleled martial arts and wielding a world-defying divine weapon, a true man with pride can never bend so easily. Plots, schemes, relationships, brotherhood... A passionate struggle, a tender and heart-wrenching love. In a world full of formidable opponents, the smoke of war rises constantly! Will it be the rise of a genius or the comeback of a loser? Witness how Lin Xiaogrows step by step in this cutthroat world, until he reaches the peak!

240.55 Million words | 2021-12-03 13:54Update

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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."

110.86 Million words | 2023-02-12 11:53Update

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Do not ask when the mandarin ducks bloom. Fiction
Do not ask when the mandarin ducks bloom.

After a thousand years of waiting, she concealed her identity and appeared by his side, the disciple he had already forgotten. Forgetting her? No problem! She shamelessly ingratiated herself, not learning any skills but specializing in charming handsome men. Not loving her? No problem! She threw herself into his arms, unwavering in her devotion, determined to melt the icy master. Hoping to be together with one heart and one lifetime, how can the pair of mandarin ducks resist the conflicts of the Six Realms? In that year, he ruled the Demon Realm, embracing her in his arms, ensuring her safety for a hundred years. In that year, amidst raging wars, he protected her from behind

476.93 Million words | 2023-04-29 16:49Update

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