Angst Novels Rated Above 9.0 9.0以上虐文

1. 251 惹 The Trouble-Making Disciple 惹祸的徒弟 Autumn Winds Sweep In寒枫袭来Ancient Romance555k WordsCompleted Because of natural disasters, the people of Liangcheng in Tianguo suffer from severe hunger. With no choice but to leave their hometown to survive, they head for the prosperous capital. A mother and son cling to each other as they make the arduous journey of a thousand li. By the time they reach the outskirts of the capital, the unfortunate mother is on the verge of death from hunger. Looking at her young son, she hopes some kindhearted person will take him in so he won’t starve to death. After 1.7kReads6.9Score103Shelves

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   I recommend this one.

2. 252 瞻 [Behold the Green Ravine] 【瞻彼淇奥】 May Wealth and Joy Come Your Way来财来乐儿Ancient Romance173k WordsCompleted “You have your path, and I have mine.” That year, he was the man she was willing to give up her surname to marry. At first, everything went too smoothly, so much so that it sometimes felt like a dream. It wasn't until a bucket of cold water was thrown over her that it began to feel real. After that, the road ahead was full of hardships… 29Reads—Score—Shelves

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   A tragic love story depicting power struggles and intrigue. [Crying]

3. 253 值 No Return Before the Year’s End 值岁无还期 May Wealth and Joy Come Your Way来财来乐儿Ancient Romance332k WordsCompleted Who understands the struggles of two lonely souls hidden beneath the splendor of the capital? Their hometowns are obsessions, their memories are shackles. For two people steeped in hardship, even living a decent life has become an impossible dream... They warm each other in boundless loneliness, becoming one another's only support. The road ahead is bitterly cold, but thankfully, though life is hard to endure, they have each other to walk beside them, somehow making it through one difficult stre 25Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 254 重 Reborn as a Concubine in the Su Household 重生之我在苏府当小妾 Shangguan Loves to Drink Water上官爱喝水Ancient Romance377k WordsCompleted Nontraditional rebirth + women's self-rescue + psychological healing + original poetry + metafiction Don't let the title fool you. The original title was Dawn's Clear Light. Rebirth is the ultimate act of self-rescue. A profound story that is both heartbreaking and healing. Zheng Ming awoke after transmigrating, only to become the concubine of a powerful minister. She navigated the storms of political rivalries and stirred the winds of change across the realm, believing she was carefully plan 241Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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   Try this new book. Don't be put off by the title; this is a hidden gem. The author's writing is mature, with original poetry deeply integrated into the plot—not the artificially sweetened kind. The female protagonist transmigrates into the body of her own concubine, only to find the plot completely collapsed. The political intrigue is exceptionally well-written, intricately linked, requiring critical thinking. The story is so realistic it's heartbreaking; the process of female awakening is grounded in reality, full of blood, sweat, and tears. This book wears the skin of a web novel, but its core is serious literature. The emotional intensity is layered, not gratuitous, and its values ​​are very positive. It has a powerful aftertaste; you'll need several days to recover after finishing it. Readers who enjoy in-depth writing should definitely check this out.

5. 255 嫁 After She Married, the Mad Emperor Seized Her by Force 嫁人后，被疯批皇帝强取豪夺了 A Penguin Who Has to Write Every Day每天都要码字的企鹅Ancient Romance320k WordsCompleted [Coercive Possession + Later Revenge on the Scoundrels + Obsessive, Unhinged Hero + Groveling Chase + No Reconciliation + Second Male Lead Wins] Chu Huaiyu personally offered Lu Zhaoxue to the Crown Prince, using her as bait to frame Chu Siheng. After ascending the throne, Chu Huaiyu imprisoned Lu Zhaoxue deep in the palace, using his favor as a pair of shackles. Night after night, they were entangled in the palace. Biting her earlobe, Chu Huaiyu whispered, “Zhaoxue, do you hate me? Hate me if y 13kReads8.1Score609Shelves

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   This book is extremely heart-wrenching.

6. 256 蝼 The Ant’s Desperate Last Stand 蝼蚁的绝境反杀 I Didn't Know Yesterday昨天不知道Modern Romance121k WordsCompleted “I’ve always been so cautious. The boldest thing I ever did was chase after you. And now you actually dare to act like this? Tell me, just how awful are you people?” She prodded her ex-husband’s blood-smeared face with the tip of her knife, puffing out her cheeks and pouting as she complained. Ex-husband: “You two were put in the wrong places. Su Qing is far more qualified to be Mrs. Fu, while you should stay obediently in your cage!” The White Moonlight: “Sharing a man with trash like you would 110Reads8.5Score—Shelves

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   "Top-Tier Romance" features supporting characters who are not mere plot devices. The ensemble cast and counter-attack scenes are both incredibly engaging. With its high IQ, high EQ, amazing plot twists, and logical storytelling, it surpasses 99.9% Of romance novels. This book is absolutely divine; it will exceed your expectations. The writing style, concept, plot, emotions, and humanity are all top-notch and unparalleled. "Love?" Will make all other romance novels pale in comparison!

7. 257 宴 The Evening Glow Cannot Outshine Shen Shijin 宴晚照不尽沈时烬 Zi Hongdong紫红东Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Yan Wan was once the head of her family’s business. For various reasons, the company went under and her family fell into ruin. As she prepared to end both her own life and her mother’s, a man stopped her just in time: Shen Shijin, Yan Wan’s “almost brother-in-law.” But her twin sister had died in a car accident, and Shen Shijin demanded that Yan Wan live by his side as her sister’s replacement. Later, Yan Wan discovered that her sister’s accident was not as simple as it seemed. She returned as a 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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   [Buy this one without hesitation, quality is consistently high and reliable] ⭐⭐⭐ This is the only good new book I've read recently, packed with exciting moments and a very novel plot. 💐 You'd be missing out if you didn't read it, highly recommended! (♡⌂♡)

8. 258 行 Late in the Day 行止晚 Zhi Er织尔Ancient Romance138k WordsCompleted [Devoted love + emperor and empress + tragic palace romance] 145,000 readers gave it top ratings, and countless readers cried their way through it! The year’s breakout historical romance, a heartache readers can’t forget. A clear-eyed, sweet empress VS a proud emperor whose love never wavers. Born into the imperial family, how can everything ever go as you wish? May we remain together forever, and may I keep you safe and at peace. A gentleman’s word is his bond. In a daze, I saw the moon rise. 25.7kReads9.6Score3.3kShelves

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   A feast of heart-wrenching stories is coming! My darlings, today I have to strongly recommend a few novels that will break your heart. Each one is a tear bomb, so those with weak tear ducts should proceed with caution!

9. 259 我 I'm Already in the Late Stages of Cancer, So What's Wrong with Going a Little Crazy? 我都癌症晚期了，疯一点怎么了 Han Dabai韩大白Modern Romance525k WordsCompleted Original title: I’m Already in the Late Stages of Cancer, So What’s Wrong with Going a Little Crazy? Lin Qian, hailed as the most eligible young lady in the capital, was gentle, refined, elegant, and proper. She could read at three, write poetry at five, was exceptionally well-read, and excelled at music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. Everyone who met her praised her without end. Lin Qian had been raised from childhood on the principle: “At home, obey your father; after marriage, obey your 20.8kReads9.4Score2.2kShelves
10. 260 他 He Lives in Heaven 他住在天堂里 Paper Eighteen纸十八Modern Romance174k WordsCompleted [Signed for print publication] [He has loved her in secret for ten years, tragic ending + male lead dies of cancer + tearjerker campus romance] “The girl I’ve loved for ten years got married. I personally placed her hand in her future husband’s. The last time I called her by name was at her wedding.” Jiang Chi 690Reads8.4Score188Shelves
11. 261 温 Miss Wen's Rules for Secretly Loving Someone 温小姐的暗恋法则 Bubble Coffee气泡咖啡Modern Romance365k WordsCompleted [The print edition is now available] [A false gentleman who's truly scheming × a resilient, well-behaved girl] [One-on-one romance + both leads' first love + mutual secret crush + secret crush comes true] Among Ningcheng's wealthy young heirs, Wen Shiyi is easy to overlook. Her family isn't influential, she's quiet and reserved, she doesn't drink or go clubbing, and even the time she gets home at night is strictly regulated. In other words, she's a boring good girl. * Jiang Hechuan, on the other 15kReads8.8Score5.8kShelves

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    [Pretending to be gentle but actually cunning X Resilient obedient girl] [1v1 + both are virgins + mutual unrequited love + unrequited love becomes real] 💘The ultimate unrequited love from school uniform to wedding dress! When he recognized her trembling handwriting at his book signing, the secret feelings he'd harbored throughout his adolescence were suddenly revealed—he had treasured every illustration she'd secretly slipped into his textbooks for fifteen years, even turning her forgotten doodles into architectural models. "You're in the corner of all my design sketches, just like you were on the title page of every one of my textbooks back then." This mutual unrequited love, spanning 5475 days, held so many heart-wrenching details: the ever-present coffee candy on his desk, the little bear in her picture book always wearing an architect's hat, and the love letter blurred by rain the year they graduated, one that no one dared to give to him. On a stormy night, she finally discovered a hidden compartment in his study, an entire wall covered with her crumpled and smoothed-out sketches from her student days. The latest wedding dress design sketch had the words, "This time, please let me personally place the veil on your head."

12. 262 长 The Blood Curse of Immortality 长生血咒 Guan Tangzi观棠子Ancient Romance531k WordsCompleted [The mystery of immortality + palace intrigue at its peak + battlefield schemes + devastating romance + dynastic upheaval] This is an intense political romance full of heartbreak. Get yourself emotionally prepared before reading! Twist after twist! Every character is clever! The plot is logical, the foreshadowing is rich, and the emotional impact lingers. It took me three days to recover after finishing it! Princess Yongzhao carries unusual blood, making her the most precious “medicine” in the 32Reads8.8Score147Shelves

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    Trust me!!! This book! Just finished! Not a mindless angst novel! The plot isn't clichéd, there are no mindless cheat codes or transmigration systems, and the male and female leads aren't superhuman beings. The story is grand in scale, involving the unification of the Tanzhao Dynasty, the Western Huang Empire, and the twenty-three northern tribes. In the story, Yin Chengji, Yin Chengrui, Emperor Zhaoming, Xiao Linghui, Liu Qingqi, Chen Qingyan, Imperial Physician Jingyan, Empress Dowager Yuanling, Princess Xiyuan, and many others are all supporting characters, but each has their own origin and destiny. Around chapter 60, the tear-jerking and exhilarating moments become frequent, getting more and more addictive as you read on. I cried a lot myself, basically finishing the second half of the book in tears! The logic is sound, there are many foreshadowing elements, and the last few epilogues are also excellent, perfectly resolving every plot hole. Highly recommended!!!

13. 263 百 Happy Hundredth Birthday 百岁生日快乐 Chuan Shenyan川慎言8k WordsCompleted Happy 100th Birthday 26Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It looks good and it's useful.

14. 264 我 I Want a Complete Family 我想要个完整的家 Chuan Shenyan川慎言18k WordsCompleted I Want a Complete Family 64Reads—Score—Shelves
15. 265 校 Aftereffects of a Campus Romance 校园恋后遗症 Chuan Shenyan川慎言6k WordsCompleted The Aftereffects of a School Romance 27Reads—Score—Shelves
16. 266 肖 Xiao Er’s Boat (Two-Book Set) 肖洱的船（全二册） Zhou Xiaojiu粥小九Modern Romance291k WordsCompleted They first met in the height of summer. The innocent, lively Xiao Er became someone Nie Kai could never forget, quite by chance. When they met again, she had transformed from the sunflower-bright “Little Ears” into the aloof, cold “Phantom Asura” her classmates talked about. With a secret purpose of her own, she quietly drew close to Nie Kai, the dazzling transfer student at the center of everyone’s attention. He had a fiery temper but a soft heart, with a focused, bright gaze. She was cold by n 99Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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    These are all books I've kept hidden away, they're all really good 😍

17. 267 岁 The Years Have Slipped Into Twilight 岁月忽已暮 Green Song绿亦歌Modern Romance166k WordsCompleted [Campus Romance] [Mutual Secret Crushes] [Coming-of-Age Feelings] [Happy Ending] When the prodigy Jiang He was sixteen, she followed the boy she liked, Jiang Hai, to San Francisco to study. Together, they won an outstanding award in mathematical modeling, conducted experiments, and wrote papers. Just as Jiang He thought they could keep working together in perfect harmony, a girl named Tian Xiatian appeared and slowly drew Jiang Hai's attention. Heartbroken, Jiang He went to Boston to pursue a ma 2.7kReads9.4Score570Shelves
18. 268 拾 Gathering Memories of Jiangnan, Jing Muwan 拾忆江南景慕晚 Qi Yingjia齐楹嘉14k WordsCompleted Gathering Memories of Jiangnan, Admiring the Late Evening 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is so heartbreaking! It's a happy ending, but it's still incredibly tragic. In the end, Gu Jingshen didn't live to see the year he and Su Wan got their marriage certificate, but Su Wan changed the deadline for him. He died on the very day he became her husband, and so did she. This is an extremely tragic novel; I cried my eyes out, sobbing uncontrollably in bed.

19. 269 星 The Galaxy Falls Into My Arms 星河落下入怀中 Sunrise over the Starry River日出星河Marriage & Romance42k WordsCompleted The Galaxy Falls into My Embrace 198Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The rating is too low. This story is really... I'm crying so hard! [Almost crying][almost crying]

20. 270 一 Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star 一闪一闪亮星星（屈楚萧、张佳宁领衔主演同名剧小说） The Little Forest That Counts Stars数星星的小森林Mystery112k WordsCompleted Lin Beixing, a seasoned young woman on the brink of thirty, misses out on the romantic future she dreamed of when her boyfriend, Zhan Yu, calls off their wedding. Her work and personal life soon descend into chaos. Whether it was fate's favor or a prank by the old man who runs the time machine, Lin Beixing unexpectedly returns to the age of eighteen. Senior year is already a grueling journey, but Lin Beixing plans to retake the college entrance exam, leave Zhan Yu behind, and live for herself th 2kReads9.3Score423Shelves

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    The ultimate tragic ending: the female lead only learns of the male lead's love by going back in time. The male lead's love is so deep and silent that "even the gods couldn't bear to let his love be buried in the past, so they arranged one reunion after another to make up for one regret after another."

21. 271 向 Always Coldhearted, How Could I Ever Speak of Deep Love? 向来凉薄，何言情深 A Little Nutty神经西西Modern Romance39k WordsCompleted The day Lu Yanqian jumped to her death, Huo Jincheng was lost in a world of wine and lights. She loved him, giving everything she had without hesitation. He hated her, destroying everything without hesitation. Later, in a life without her, he grew used to being alone. Through the long years, he had no one but himself to walk beside him. I once thought loving you was only an act, but it turned out I was already incurably ill, loving you to the bone. Lu Yanqian, I regret it. 2.7kReads8.2Score114Shelves

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    I cried while reading it; it's a really good short story.

22. 272 爱 Loving You Is My Death Sentence 爱你是我的死罪 User39191049用户3919104913k WordsCompleted Loving you is my mortal sin. 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Even more enjoyable than watching Korean dramas, these short videos get you hooked in three seconds.

23. 273 做 I've Been a Joke for Three Years, and You Still Won't Let Me Leave with Dignity 做了三年笑话，你还不让我体面离场 Yun Qi Mu Zhi云栖木枝32k WordsCompleted After three years as a laughingstock, you still won't let me make a dignified exit 19Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is so touching, absolutely amazing!!!

24. 274 斯 The Eighth Year of Si Nianyu 斯念雨的第八年 Gai Er Ding盖儿丁Modern Romance110k WordsCompleted This is the eighth year I've loved you. You rejected me so completely that I carved your name into the deepest part of my heart and locked it away. When I opened the door to greet a new day, you suddenly appeared outside, waving at me. "Hello, Gu Siran." Fate can be so cruel. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I really like the female lead's personality; she's neither arrogant nor humble. The male lead loves her deeply and doesn't deliberately flirt with other female supporting characters to provoke her. Both the male and female supporting characters are good people; there are no villains. I highly recommend the female lead's character; I hope every girl doesn't lose herself in love.

25. 275 风 The Dashing Yang Ge's Daily Life in Another World 风骚阳哥的异界日常 Old Gong's Palace老宫的宫殿Eastern Fantasy149k WordsOngoing War God: My dear Yang, that's a heaven-grade technique! You can't wipe your nose with it! Qin Yang: Fine! Then I'll switch to an earth-grade one... War God: xxx!!! You little bastard!!! Martial Saint: Brother Yang, interested in taking a concubine? Qin Yang: What?! What do you take me for? Martial Saint: My younger sister is the dynasty's number-one beauty, and she's always admired you! Qin Yang: So that's how it is, brother-in-law! You see me as your future brother-in-law! Emperor: Qin 1Reads—Score—Shelves
26. 276 余 I'll Spend the Rest of My Life Waiting for You 余生只待你 Young Master Liangye公子凉夜Urban128k WordsCompleted In high school, Bai Zhi and Lin Yu became classmates. Back then, Bai Zhi was rebellious and willful, a troublesome student who gave her teachers headaches. After an encounter in a downpour, Lin Yu saw through her pain, and the two became close friends. They were accepted into the same university and promised to start there together. Before they could enroll, Lin Yu learned that Bai Zhi was the daughter of the mastermind behind a kidnapping case that had once shocked the entire city. He had been 2.1kReads9.6Score327Shelves

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    They're all beautiful, but I'm still heartbroken.

27. 277 寂 The Lonely Spring in an Empty Courtyard Comes Late 寂寞空庭春欲晚 Fei Wo Si Cun匪我思存Ancient Romance172k WordsCompleted A duet of flute and reed instruments brings about a tangled romance in a golden age. In the spring of the eighteenth year of the Kangxi reign, the emperor traveled to Baoding for a hunting expedition. That night, Nalan Rongruo, a palace guard who had accompanied the emperor, heard him play “Moonrise” on an iron reed. From a spot far from the camp, someone played along on a flute. Nalan recognized the flutist as Linlang, his cousin, who had been taken into the palace. He could not help showing hi 1.3kReads9.3Score226Shelves
28. 278 戒 Withdrawal 戒断反应 Fish Doesn't Speak鱼不语Modern Romance50k WordsCompleted When Jiang Shan was sixteen, she made a wish to be with Jiang Ye and marry him someday. When Jiang Ye was twenty-six, he made a wish to be with Jiang Shan and marry her someday. Heaven answers the prayers of the faithful, so both Jiang Shan’s and Jiang Ye’s wishes came true. The only thing was, Heaven missed the part about how long it was supposed to last and forgot they wanted it to be forever. 8.2kReads8.9Score821Shelves
29. 279 桃 Peach Blossoms Fall to the Mortal World 桃李落凡尘 Water Leaves No Trace水不留痕Ancient Romance191k WordsCompleted Peach Blossom, the leading actress of the Li family opera troupe, and Li Guo'er, its martial-role actress, are chosen by a wealthy merchant. Their fates twist and turn as they struggle to survive in turbulent times, amid love and passion, family and country, and the ups and downs of life... Three parts of life are fate, and seven parts depend on how you make yourself. Even ordinary people can achieve great things. 282Reads8.7Score—Shelves
30. 280 姑 Fox Whispers of Guyao 姑瑶狐语 Sun Peiran孙培然Ancient Romance25k WordsCompleted Qing Yi, the most adorable little fox spirit on Mount Guy Yao, has one greatest wish in life: to cling to Brother Wei Yan forever. She always slacks off when cultivating. She can be happy for three days after growing a second tail, and doesn't mind much when it shrinks back to one. After all, her black fox big brother, with a beauty mark at the corner of his eye, is there to bail her out. When a peach tree spirit pesters her, her brother swishes his paw and cuts it into several pieces. When she 5Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A masterpiece of angst has arrived.

31. 281 未 Unspoken Longing 未言心盼 Sun Peiran孙培然Two Female Leads31k WordsCompleted Two female leads, everyday life, BE, told entirely through dialogue. BE: please don’t read if you dislike it. Jiang Xinpan, a Chinese teacher, rents a place when her school dormitory is renovated, and falls in love with her landlady, Yu Weiyan. The story draws on some of my own life experiences and is a novel I wrote for myself. It’s very short, written purely for love. The style is extremely restrained, with lots left unsaid; it only presents parts of the full story. 27Reads—Score—Shelves
32. 282 掌 Dust in the Palm 掌间尘 Sun Peiran孙培然Historical19k WordsCompleted Dust in the Palm —Reads—Score—Shelves
33. 283 我 My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Definitely Wrong 我的青春恋爱物语绝对有问题 The Southeast Wind Plays the Northern Wind东南戏北风Urban151k WordsCompleted [Urban Sweet-and-Bitter Romance] · She is your childhood sweetheart, the girl you fell for when you were young and still figuring out your feelings. She loves you deeply, and the bond in her heart means more than anything. . The other is a perfect campus beauty, elegant and wealthy. She is the moonlight in your heart, and more than that, she supports your dream of living off a woman. . Life is one battlefield after another. How will you fend them off? . What should I do? This is so hard to choos 2Reads—Score—Shelves

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    See? See? If you don't cry after reading more than twenty chapters, I'll give you a thumbs up.

34. 284 他 He Kept Summer Hidden 他藏了夏天 Shi Qingyao十清杳Modern Romance210k WordsCompleted That night, the young man slowly bent down, bracing his hands on his thighs so he could look her in the eye. It was as if he were declaring that they stood as equals in matters of the heart. Keeping his voice low, he asked, “Senior, I like you. Do you like me?” Ji An raised her hand to stroke Xu Linxi’s cheek and softly ordered him, “Close your eyes.” Xu Linxi trembled, then obediently lowered his lashes. Ji An’s lips curved into a smile. She placed both hands on either side of his face, rose on 8.7kReads9.1Score2.1kShelves

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    #💥🔥Highly rated angst-filled novels, the kind that will make you cry buckets!! ①I admit, the authors' writing is excellent, which makes the stories even more heart-wrenching! I highly recommend these five books!! They'll make you cry so much, perfect for reading late at night, perfect for losing weight, you'll spend half a day reading one, and you won't be able to get over it for six months!! Life is full of ups and downs, and tragic endings are the norm!!!

35. 285 怪 You're Too Dazzling! 怪你太耀眼！ Sweet Melon甜甜的瓜Modern Romance375k WordsCompleted The print edition is now available. [Happy ending, both leads devoted to each other + healing + secret love becomes mutual] [Sunny girl X hearing-impaired boy] Jiang Er was killed by a tractor. Jiang Er was reborn. The bad news: she's now a high school sophomore with more resentment than a ghost. The worse news: Fu Tinghan, the not-so-familiar husband she'll have in the future, is in her class. In their previous life, they were married for two years, yet remained strangers. An arranged mar 39kReads9.4Score6.7kShelves
36. 286 暗 Secret Sweet Talk 暗哄 Zhu Yanzhi祝言之Modern Romance251k WordsCompleted She was a girl with aphasia who came first in every exam but couldn’t speak. He was the school’s notorious troublemaker and top student. When they first met, he coaxed her into saying his name, gently encouraging her to speak one step at a time. From school uniforms to wedding dresses, from young love to growing old together. Though they went through many trials along the way, they ultimately found hope again and ended up together. Gu Weiyi once said that Jiang Zhining had spent seven years tea 1.7kReads9.2Score242Shelves
37. 287 爸 My Parents Divorced, So I Chose to Leave Them Behind 爸妈离婚，我选择放弃他们 Virtuous Wen有德的文7k WordsCompleted My parents divorced, and I chose to give up on them —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A sad story... They divorced me and didn't want me anymore. I suffered so much, living as a dependent. Fine, I don't want you either.

38. 288 大 The Imperial Consort of the Great Sheng Dynasty 大盛皇妃 Shu Yiyu书亦娱Ancient Romance1.4M WordsOngoing Ensemble cast + revenge + black lotus heroine + not both virgins + high-IQ palace intrigue rising to political power struggles + tragic romance + alternate history + love rivals The palace is the main battleground: beneath its dazzling, extravagant facade are witty, charming daily moments and a brutal core of deadly conflict. Palace secrets are portrayed in meticulous detail. Some content may be upsetting. A bad ending. If you enjoy it, please leave a five-star review. Ling Longxiu was born to a 684Reads—Score102Shelves

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    Ratings are not yet available, but some readers have reportedly been driven away by the emotional intensity. It's a palace intrigue novel featuring a complex love triangle, traditional palace power struggles, and some mind-bending elements. The female protagonist cleverly uses schemes to achieve multiple goals while seeking revenge. Have you ever seen a palace intrigue novel where both men and women are involved in the conflict? This story depicts the tragedy of ancient feudalism, showcasing the brutality of court struggles and the complexities of human nature. Each character is well-developed, with their own goals and principles. It's not a virgin story; the female protagonist experiences a tumultuous love triangle with both the male and female leads.

39. 289 安 An Yu's Wall 安屿的墙 Lupi鲁皮Modern Romance388k WordsCompleted (Slow-burn romance / Secret Crush + Regret + Modern Romance + Long-Distance Love + Youth) Tang Yu'an and Su Yan, a love that missed its chance for four years. When Su Yan had a secret crush on Tang Yu'an, another man entered her life, and Tang Yu'an learned how to use people through that man. In the end, fate gave them another chance, only for everything to fall apart again the morning after a tender night together. Will Su Yan and Tang Yu'an ever make it to the end together? No one knows. 47Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I hope this story is worth rating... If it weren't for the contract, the author might have deleted it...

40. 290 拿 You Treat My Mother-in-Law Like She’s Nothing? I’ll Make You Get Lost 拿丈母娘不当妈，我让他滚蛋 Mulan Says木兰说Modern Romance231k WordsCompleted He called her "mother-in-law" at every turn, and she thought he treated her mother so well. She never imagined that in private he called her mother a country bumpkin and ordered her around. If Ye Ya had come home any later from work, she would have missed the sight of her mother kneeling before that scumbag. He dared treat his mother-in-law like she wasn't family? Then he could get lost. Ye Ya took her mother away in the middle of the night, but they were in a car accident, and her mother died. 41Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Just one more book review away from a 9.0...

41. 291 烬 Ashen Bones Summon the Netherflower 烬骨引幽花 Vampire TUTU吸血鬼TUTUAncient Romance61k WordsOngoing Her spiritual root shattered and her dantian destroyed, Su Fuyue was cast out of her sect and plunged into the abyss. The Netherworld Pendant awakened, and she was reborn with a Chaos Spiritual Root and supreme demonic arts. The humiliation of yesterday and the pain of today will be repaid a hundredfold tomorrow! In this life, she will wield the blade, never again be a bird in a cage. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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42. 292 傅 Mr. Fu, Your Wife Has Run Off Pregnant 傅先生，太太带球跑了 Carrot and Cabbage胡萝卜大白菜Modern Romance489k WordsCompleted She was his little shadow, always trailing after him. Until she turned eighteen, she had only one goal: to marry him. Then he mistook her for the one who had hurt the woman he cherished, and destroyed her family. She spent three years in prison, and when she got out, he continued to torment her. Only when the truth finally came to light did he regret it... But she was gone forever… 188Reads—Score—Shelves
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    Super cool! [Cool]

45. 295 强 Forced Love! The Mad Big Shot Falls for Me and Begs Me to Marry Him 强制宠爱！疯批大佬真香后求亲亲 Cheese-Tossed Stars芝士拌星星Two Male Leads822k WordsCompleted [Two male leads + ABOE + transmigrate into a book with a System + reborn + villain goes dark + forced love + devoted couple + emotional push and pull] Straight-laced, catlike alpha × crazy, snake-like enigma After dying suddenly, Shen Zhiren bound himself to a System and became a cannon-fodder alpha in a badly concluded novel. While completing missions, Shen Zhiren fell in love with the villain he spent every day with. The villain was a distant, beautiful flower on a high peak, but with Shen Zhi 14.2kReads9.4Score2.6kShelves
46. 296 血 Crimson Neon: The Tenth Shattered Pregnancy 血色霓虹：破碎的第十次怀孕 Yang Xinsheng杨新生Marriage & Romance23k WordsCompleted Blood-Red Neon: The Tenth Broken Pregnancy —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The misery is beyond your imagination! [Requesting more updates!][Learned something new!][Requesting more updates!]

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    This is so heart-wrenching! The best part is yet to come!

49. 299 雪 Xue Wutong 雪梧桐 Xun Bai荀柏710k WordsCompleted [Republican-era ensemble cast + love of country + two powerful leads + older man/younger woman + sweet romance + pursuit of love + powerful man bows his head + heartbreaking angst + bad ending] In the Republican era, Nanjing was home to two renowned romantics. I do not believe in Buddha, but I would kneel at every temple in Nanjing if only Heaven would give me back my wife. Zhou Qingshi, courtesy name Changyu, was the eldest son and eldest grandson of the Zhou family, and ninth in birth order. 374Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    The villain's deep affection and emotions are truly heartbreaking.

50. 300 和 After Our Divorce, the Heir Who Hated Me to the Bone Went Mad 和离后，厌我入骨的世子疯了 Stars and Seas星辰大海Ancient Romance11k WordsCompleted I was betrothed to the Duke’s household from childhood. When I came of age, I married Shen Yan, who suffered from a mental disability. For the three years of our marriage, he hated me to the bone. He wouldn’t even let me touch him, let alone share his bed. That is, until he met my cousin. In her presence, he was as docile as a puppy and gave her all his affection. Again and again, he shoved me away in annoyance. I understood: he loved her. And I was tired, too. I no longer wanted to look after h 23Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Giving your heart and soul in love will only result in heartbreak in the end. [Crying][crying]

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