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The Ultimate List of Must-Read Fantasy Novels for All Ages

The magic of fantasy novels lies in their ability to transport readers to other worlds, where anything is possible. From dragons to enchanted forests, from powerful sorcerers to talking animals, fantasy novels offer an escape from reality, where the impossible becomes possible. In this blog, we'll look at the role that magic plays in fantasy novels and how it has evolved over time.

The History of Fantasy Novels

Fantasy novels have been around for centuries and have evolved over time. Early examples of fantasy novels can be traced back to ancient myths and legends. During the 19th century, fantasy novels became popular with the publication of works such as "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" and "Frankenstein." The 20th century saw the rise of high fantasy, a subgenre of fantasy that is set in a fictional world and features large-scale battles, complex political intrigue, and epic adventures.

The Three Celestial Knights: A Fantasy Legend

1. Reborn to Meet My True Love

In her past life, Emma lived a tragic life and was finally murdered by her fiance and half sister. Magically, right before her death she was reborn. She went back to five years ago, when the most terrible thing started. She remembered that she was ravished by turns, and later married Zachary with gratefulness. But Zachary was actually the one who asked men to ravish Emma... After she was reborn, she swore to make Zachary pay for what he had done! However, although she escaped from the violation, she met the Devil Lord, Simon with a pistol. She had to act as a hooker for she wanted to be alive. Emma thought meeting Simon was a bad luck, but she didn't know that this Devil Lord would protect her forever...

2. The King's Protector

In the world where humans are not alone on earth, living among magical creatures.. only one true King may unite all kingdoms. A prophecy exist where it states a human King will rise uniting all kingdoms, with the help of a powerful Protector from the North, a ruler Queen. No one knows who she is.. as the North never been ruled by a Queen. Will King Aidan Storm, the chosen one, a fearless and handsome human King from Storm Clan, fulfill the prophecy and find his Protector? Or will he choose the woman he loves? When the beautiful warrior Princess Aria of Beastia first laid eyes on King Storm, she could not understand why her heart flutters. She was tasked to kill him.. not love. Would she kill the man who gave her first kiss? Will he ever accepts her being the enemy of the human race? A Beastia has never fallen in love with a human before. It is impossible. To Beastia, humans are weak. To humans, Beastia are merciless beings that should be eliminated from earth. But.. after the Great War between kingdoms happened, will King Storm fulfill his destiny? Follow the story of war and romance.. and we shall figure out the answers.

3. You Should Not Pamper Me

"Your Highness, p-please forgive me... Don't feed me to the tiger..." In the Monster Coliseum, Yue Qianli, the Crown Princess, couldn't help trembling while a fierce tiger was approaching her. Yue Qianli was born in a noble family. After her father died, her uncle inherited everything and adopted her. Since then, she was bullied and tortured by her uncle's family. When she married the Crown Prince, she was framed by her younger cousin, then her husband sentenced her to death in the monster coliseum. The miracle came as a soul was reborn in Yue Qianli's body after she died. She was a modern military doctor, who was good at fighting and medicine. "Let's wait and see. The pain you inflicted on her will be returned ten times to you!"

Conclusion

Fantasy novels often feature strong and dynamic female characters, breaking away from traditional gender roles and stereotypes. This allows for a more nuanced and representative representation of women in literature and provides female readers with relatable and empowering role models.