Apricots Beneath the Flames of War

#Exceptional Writing: High-Quality Novels You’ll Read from Start to Finish!!

Books with writing like Mantou's.

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!

Patriotism and a Grand Vision!!

I'm looking for patriotic romance novels where both leads love their country and the story has a grand vision.

Looking for Books That Feel Especially Realistic

Close to real life.

Authors Nowadays Can't Write Unless There's Showing Off and Face-Slapping, or Someone Getting Mocked

Please, no brain-dead protagonists. I just want someone normal with at least a little common sense.

Looking for High-Quality Power Trip Stories with Smart Characters

Any New Books? I'll Give Them Five Stars!

I want to read books like *Myriad Transmigrations: After Turning Into a Phone, I Enjoyed Every Perk*. Support new writers and let’s keep each other going. This similar title is actually my own book, so if you can, please give it five stars too ≥﹏≤

Are All the Books With Sane Values Gone? The Recommendation Lists Are Full of Sociopaths

Can we get some normal recommendations for once? My standards are low: just decent values and sensible logic. Don’t recommend things like *Criminal Law* or *The Diary of a Madman*…

Looking for Straightforward Historical-Era Stories, No Reckless Shenanigans

Something that fits the historical setting fairly well, without going too over the top. 🌸

Looking for Fast-Paced Stories, I Cannot Keep Reading These Dragging Plots

For Middle-Aged Readers: Smart Characters, No Goody-Two-Shoes, Decisive and Ruthless, Highly Rated

Urban, System, reborn, fantasy, or gaming novels are all fine, as long as they’re good, the characters are smart, and there’s no saintly protagonist. Bring out any books on your shelf that fit the bill!

I Want a Smart Protagonist Who Plans Ahead and Controls the Whole Situation

Books That Feel Close to Real Life

Any recommendations for good books that feel especially close to real life?

Strong Knowledge Base, Any Topic Is Fine

Looking for books like *Gourmet Food: Starting with Running the Bear's Prison Canteen*.

A Satisfying Story, But With Logic. It Shouldn't Just Be Endless Showing Off and Face-Slapping

Genuinely Skillful Historical-Era Novels, No Villains or Black Markets

Quiet and Engaging, Best Read with Some Thought

I've read most novels already.

Any Novels Where Every Chapter Is Absolutely Amazing?

A scheming male lead

Recommend a Novel That's a Good Read. There Are Too Many Books and I Don't Know What to Pick...

An Invincible Story With a Smart Protagonist Who Kills Decisively, Isn't a Do-Gooder, and Doesn't Meddle

Looking for a Badass Urban Power Fantasy With a Ruthless Protagonist, Not a Do-Gooder

An invincible urban power fantasy with a protagonist who isn't a bleeding heart.

Every Twist Leads to Another, and It Gets Better the More You Read

Two Strong Leads, Sound Values, High Intelligence, and a Story That Never Gets Boring

Any Well-written Contemporary Romances with a Sensible Plot and Sound Values?

Modern romance novels with good writing.