light fantasy

Light fantasy novels usually referred to a kind of literary work that mainly used fantasy elements, but the plot was relatively relaxed and humorous. The setting of such novels was usually fantasy or science fiction, but they often included fantasy elements such as magic, elves, dragons, etc. The plot often used young readers as the main characters to show the readers a world full of imagination by telling stories about adventure, friendship, love, and other topics. Compared to the traditional serious fantasy novels, light fantasy novels were usually more relaxed and humorous, and it was easier to attract the interest of young readers.

Light fantasy novels can vary greatly in word count. Generally, they can range from around 50,000 to 100,000 words. Novellas in the light fantasy genre might be on the lower end, around 20,000 - 50,000 words. However, some epic light fantasy works can exceed 100,000 words and go up to 150,000 or more.

The 'Overlord' light novel is also excellent. It tells the story of a powerful wizard who gets transported to a different world and has to build his own kingdom there. The world - building, the characters, and the strategic elements in the story are all top - notch.

One of the best is 'Sword Art Online'. It combines virtual reality gaming with a fantasy world filled with danger and adventure. The characters are well - developed and the story has many twists and turns.

The 'Harry Potter' series can be considered a classic in the fantasy genre, though it may not be strictly a 'light novel' in the traditional sense. It has magic, wizards, and a richly detailed world. 'That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime' is also among the top. It tells the story of a man who is reincarnated as a slime in a fantasy world and gradually builds his own empire. And 'No Game No Life' is about two siblings who are transported to a world where everything is decided by games.

'The Hobbit' is also a great light fantasy novel. It tells the story of Bilbo Baggins' journey with dwarves to reclaim their homeland. The world - building is magnificent, and Tolkien's writing makes it accessible and enjoyable for a wide range of readers. There are interesting creatures like hobbits, dwarves, elves and dragons, which add to the allure of the story.

One great Japanese fantasy light novel is 'Sword Art Online'. It's set in a virtual reality MMORPG world where players are trapped and must fight to survive. The story has great character development and exciting action scenes. Another is 'Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World'. It follows Subaru as he is transported to a fantasy world and has the unique ability to return by death, which makes for a very engaging plot. And 'Overlord' is also popular. It tells the story of a powerful wizard who gets trapped in a game world as his character and rules over his territory.

There are many great authors in the field of fantasy light novels, but one often considered a top figure could be Reki Kawahara. He is well - known for 'Sword Art Online' which has a huge fan base and has made a significant impact on the fantasy light novel genre.

One great dark fantasy light novel is 'Overlord'. It follows the story of a powerful wizard who gets trapped in a virtual reality game world and has to navigate through a land filled with various races and power struggles. The world - building is excellent, with a detailed hierarchy of power and interesting magic systems.

Word count is important in light fantasy novels as it influences the marketability. Publishers often have specific guidelines regarding word count. If a light fantasy novel is too long, it might be more difficult to sell as it could be costlier to produce. On the other hand, if it's too short, it might not seem like a substantial enough story. For instance, a novel that is only 30,000 words might be considered a novella rather than a full - fledged novel and may not be as appealing to some readers.