What makes a good fantasy novel? Obviously, the answer varies from reader to reader. Everyone has their own preferences. While there aren’t any hard-and-fast rules, there are some things that elements that attracts readers and make the story interesting. Let’s take a look at a few of them: An Emotional Connection with Readers What separates an average fantasy novel from a great one is that readers should be able to develop an emotional connection to the story and characters. The story should be able to “evoke” emotions in its audience. Quality fantasy novels are known to be emotional rollercoasters. There are ups and downs; twists and turns. That’s what makes the story interesting. Unique Characters Each character brings something new and unique to the story. They all have a story to tell but are somehow connected to the main characters. The amount of characters in the book is entirely up to the author. One thing to remember is that even though the characters are fictional, a goo...