Kong Yu Returns Late

Stories with Fresh Plotlines and a Good Moral Compass

It can have a romance pairing or not. I want something that doesn’t follow the same old formulas people have been writing for years, but instead brings something fresh. No brainless, illogical comedy, and no mindless romance driven by hormones. Also, no protagonist with tons of Systems and golden fingers who is extremely...

Nurturing Promising New Books, No Older Books Please

No old books, please. I want to see which new books have potential! Anything the poster has liked or commented on has potential. Give them a try!

How Long Does It Take for a New Writer to Make It? I’ve Been Writing for 54 Days

54 days. I finished my first book on day 45: 320,000 words, writing for 8–12 hours a day. I’m now planning my second book, but nobody’s reading the first one anymore. Is it really that bad? Am I just someone with no talent? (sobbing)

Modern Romance

Highly rated completed novels with around 900,000 words.

Looking for Highly Rated, High-Quality Modern Romance Novels

Underrated, High-Quality Reads!

I’ve read 90% of the books on the recommendation lists. I’m looking for lesser-known, high-quality stories with good writing. Male- and female-oriented novels are both fine, any genre or setting, ancient, modern, or fantasy. Short, medium-length, or long works are all fine, whether ongoing or complete.

Looking for Showbiz Novels, Super Sweet!!!!!!!!!!

Super sweet!!!!

In a Reading Slump: Recommend Something Sophisticated, Not Cliched or Cheesy

Looking for Books With a Cool, Aloof Heroine and a Gentle Male Lead

Please, everyone, bring out the best books you've been saving for last. I'm almost numb from reading. Check the title carefully before recommending something! Check the title carefully before recommending!

Looking for Stories with Subtle, Consistent Characterization, No Idiot Plots, and No Saintly Female Leads

Looking for books similar to *Bound by Spring*. Any genre is fine, as long as it’s good.

Any Fresh, Original Reads? I’ve Seen Too Many Showbiz Novels Lately and I’m Tired of Them

Maybe western fantasy? I haven't read much in that genre. Any recommendations? Are there any good ensemble-cast stories? I love close, mutual friendships! I'm looking for something fresh, and I do have a bit of a female-lead bias.