Spring Breeze and the Sea

Looking for That Bittersweet, Satisfying Feeling, but Not a Truly Angsty Story

It can't be a truly tragic story! I want something where the hero misunderstands the heroine, she leaves, and he has to suffer while trying to win her back. Or where other people know the heroine is awful and unfaithful, but still fall in love with her despite their conflicted feelings. I love melodramatic misunderstandings that make your throat feel tight. They're so satisfying.

Looking for Something Truly Excellent. It’s Been Ages Since I Found One

I came to Tomato Novel just to read Slay the Gods. Since finishing it, I haven’t found anything else worth reading. Lately, I haven’t felt much like reading.

Recommend Some Good Books with Basic Common Sense

No school or academy settings, school beauties, goddesses, empresses, harems, male-male pairings, saintly heroines, teams where one person drags along several deadweights, or characters who act less than human and look for someone to own them.

New Writers Are Getting Better and Better

Any Stories Where the Leads Are Physically Drawn to Each Other and Can't Help Getting Close?

Underrated but Incredibly Good Books

Have you read any obscure but amazing books? Click into this topic and share them with everyone!!! Print books are welcome too.

I’ve Lost All Desire to Read 😭

Novels Where the Male Lead Falls in Love at First Sight

Please recommend some books for your poor child X﹏X May all the handsome men and beautiful women 💃💞 stay happy forever ⊙∀⊙! May everyone who recommends books enjoy happiness every year and have everything go their way.

Only New Books: Works by Newbie Authors

Writing as a newcomer isn't easy. Please recommend other newcomers to me. I'll read their stories carefully and leave comments. I respect every newcomer who puts in the effort, because I'm a newcomer too. Let's help each other out!

Any More Sophisticated Romance Novels?

No love at first sight, online romances, or lightning-fast relationships!! The writing must be good, no beginner-level amateur prose!! The protagonists need to have brains. Do not give me angsty romances!!!

Are There Really No High-Quality Women’s Fiction Books Anymore?

Looking for books similar to "Quick Transmigration: The Charming Beauty of a Villainous Cannon Fodder". I’m so frustrated. Some quick-transmigration authors really don’t understand what quick transmigration means, and drag a single arc out for a hundred chapters. I hope someone can recommend some fast-paced, high-quality stories with no romance. No number one...

A Little Angst! Just a Little! Nothing So Sad It Tears Your Heart Out!

A little angst! Just a little! Nothing so tragic it makes your heart ache! I want angst mixed with sweetness, and sweetness mixed with angst! But not so sweet it makes your teeth fall out, either!

Stories Where the Male Lead Has a Secret Crush, Makes a Move, and Gets His Wish

The Female Lead Leaves Without a Word, and the Male Lead Both Loves and Hates Her. They Reunite Years Later and Rekindle Their Romance

Looking for the Ultimate Second-Chance Romance!

I want a story where the female lead breaks up with the male lead, returns to the country years later, and asks to get back together. He’s been thinking about her all this time too, but he’s rather tsundere.

I’ve Been in a Reading Slump for Six Weeks 😭😭 Any Good Reads? Please Save Me 😭

Give Me Some Romance Sweethearts Rated 9.5 or Higher

Any Original Stories? I’m Sick of These Same Old Popular Plots

Recommend some fresh, original fantasy novels. No mainstream tropes, no lousy rebirth stories, no urban novels where the protagonist shows off and bumps into a beauty around the corner, and no apocalyptic stories with superpowers or a System. Are there any fantasy novels outside those categories? Ideally, something with a fresh premise and theme.

Looking for Campus Stories, I’m Kind of Picky

Youthful Campus Romance, Great School Stories

Everyone who clicked in, you won’t be disappointed. Leave your reading lists here so we can recommend our favorites to each other!

Bad Endings! Bad Endings! Bad Endings! Bad Ending Aesthetic! No Mindless Angst! Great Writing, Please!

I want that beautiful-but-tragic kind of romance, the sort that makes your heart ache as you cry!! Short stories, please. Thanks, everyone!

New Books Only! The More Underrated, the Better!

Any new book will do. I’m open to anything, especially books that haven’t gotten much attention. It’s hard being a new author, so let’s not leave them writing to an empty room, okay?

Has Everyone Noticed That Tomato Has Added So Many New Books? The Quality Is Really OK 👀

Reading New Books, Especially Hidden Gems with No Hype

Come in and review each other’s work. Even if you haven’t signed a contract, you can still recommend other people’s books, then talk about your own.