
Even as a Ghost Story, I Have to Work Hard
即便成为怪谈也要努力工作
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- Ongoing
- Length
- 502k Words
- Genre
- Mystery
- Subgenre
- Mystery High-Concept
- Updated
- 28d ago
- English
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In a Reading Slump: Looking for Fresh, Original Stories That Make an Impression
Why Do Some Masterpieces on Tomato Novels Never Get Popular?
Someone, please explain this to me!!
I Can't Get Into Anything Anymore. What Do I Do? Please Recommend Something
For Discerning Readers: Excellent Writing and a Captivating Opening Are a Must
I couldn't get into several of the 9.9-rated ones. Ideally, the title itself should grab my attention. The opening is the most important part, so it really needs to hook me. I'm out of books to read 🆘, and I'm open to any genre.
Looking for Male-Oriented Novels with Natural Brotherhood, a Competent Male Lead, and No Female Lead
Looking for books like I'm a Total Newbie, So Why Isn't This Game Getting Harder? (No Player Response). Something with a fun ship to root for. The male lead should be smart and brave, with goals of his own and a buddy who helps him. Most importantly, I want a good plot, with just a little CP on the side.
This Veteran Reader Has Become Too Picky. Begging for Good Books 😭
Bring on Some Fresh New Premises. Don't Make Me Start Writing and Make You All Blush 🥵
Any recommendations for novels that'll really make me sit up and take notice? No brainless stories (🚨 Beware, red light warning from me ^_^). Am I allowed to say that?! Please recommend some gems worth reading two, three, four, five, six... times. I'm so, so, so, so, so desperate for something to read that I'm going crazy!
I've Been Using Tomato for Three Years, but Lately I Really Can't Get Into Any Books
I want books that really make me sit up and take notice!!!! Help me get over my reading slump, fellow readers!
I'm Stuck in a Filter Bubble, Help Me Out
Guys, share the books you think are good. Nothing old, I’ve already read those.
Underrated Novels That Are Surprisingly Perfect
Recommend some underrated novels that you personally think are great. Perfect plots, prose, and logic; no dumbed-down characters and nothing frustrating. Please choose carefully.
Horror Escape Infinite Flow: High IQ, High Combat Ability, Romance Optional
I'd like books similar to The Escape Game Is About to Begin. I like powerful duos who face life and death together, never let each other down, and aren't insultingly stupid
Looking for Male-Male or No-CP Male-Oriented Novels with a Little Romantic Chemistry
I've heard the brotherly bonds in male-oriented fiction are really fun to ship, and they're written with such passion. Then the female lead shows up and... So, are there any stories with two male leads written by male authors? Or no female lead, but still plenty to ship? Ideally with a clear pairing, not a messy free-for-all. Ancient or xianxia settings, and add a main...
Looking for Supernatural Mystery Stories Where the Author Ships the Couples Too
I want to read books similar to “Rules of Horror: Starting with the Zoo Rules.” I absolutely love zoo settings, and this one is so satisfying to ship. Please recommend similar horror-rule novels.
Any Stories Where the Protagonist Becomes a Supernatural Urban Legend? I Feel Like Tomato Has None of These
Looking for Books Like SCP: Lu Shen and Researcher Wu
Guys, SCP has been unsealed! Do you still remember God Lu from back then? Do you remember Researcher Wu and his wild imagination? It's time to bring the SCP world back to life!!!
Any Stories Where the Main Character Is a Containment Object? I Really Love Reading These
I want to read books similar to Sequence: Ascension to Godhood.
I'm Out of Books, Please Recommend Something
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So delicious! 🙏🏻 I really want to see how much material the author's brain is packed with. Like the food at Monster House, the proper nouns and world-building are so rich and complete that it's reassuring. The names are fitting, and the abilities are catchy and easy to understand. The protagonist, Indigo, is even more delicious!
At first glance, the ability system might seem a bit chaotic, but after reading a couple more chapters, you'll find the world-building is truly fascinating. There aren't many SCP-themed novels out there, and this author's writing is exceptionally excellent.
The world-building is novel, and some of the settings are really interesting. I was amazed by many innovative settings when I read "The Musician" before, and when I saw that the new book had started, I couldn't resist reading it right away after saving up a few chapters. It still has that familiar feel to it, and it's so good it's reassuring to read. 😳
The world-building is very novel, and the protagonist's personality is also very unique. In the early stages, the world-building might not seem very obvious at first, but after reading a couple of chapters, you'll find that it's a completely new and unique world. Facing a new and rare world, after reading a few chapters of Chanxia Light, you'll find that this world-building is very interesting.
I think this novel is quite good. The protagonist has a laid-back, easygoing personality, but possesses a strong sense of morality and justice. The writing style is also good; the descriptions of the protagonist are particularly well-done. The plot flows smoothly so far, with no logical inconsistencies. The boss appears quickly, and the main objective is relatively clear.
The logic is very strong. (Just a little whisper: Does anyone think the main character's TV-style head is cool? It's a heterosexual head, hehe 🤭) I hope this book becomes a hit... The concept is very novel; using colors to delineate areas and positions is something I've never seen before. The plot is logical and engaging, and the emotions are expressed perfectly.
Everyone's showing me this blue TV! I'm so happy reading about the heterosexual romance! Every book by this author—braised, stir-fried, and stewed green peppers—is so captivating! After reading just one chapter, I'm hooked, like I'm addicted! (What did you add to the story, author?) This Indigo Executive is so spirited! And Qi Shen (is he even human?)—These two are absolutely perfect!
It's so delicious! But sadly, not many people read this book. I hope the protagonist can eventually gather the others and blow up the higher-ups at the art studio to become the boss himself. Those higher-ups are really inhuman. I thought Cang Qing was dead, but he's still alive, even if it's in a different form. It's still not bad. I wonder if he'll be able to get a physical body later.
Absolutely delicious. The world-building might be a little confusing at first in the chapters, but you'll be completely captivated later on. Clicking into the author's profile revealed I'd already fallen in love with them—they're the author of *The Musician*, and their writing is even more detailed! I love it! No need to worry about being stared at for no reason or anything, the overall experience is very comfortable, and the alien-like appearance is so satisfying, hehehehehehe.
This is my first book review, and I've already written about chapter 49. It's quite good; I think it's a decent novel even within the ghost story/mystery genre. The writing style is a significant improvement over *The Musician*, and the character descriptions are still very strong. However, it might also be because the subject matter and elements suit my taste.