Looking for Stories with a Female Lead Who Calls the Shots, Stays Razor-Sharp, and Is Always Scheming 求女主掌握全局，极致清醒，无时无刻不在设局文

1. 151 穿 Transmigrated as a Treacherous Minister's Legitimate Daughter, She Plays the Part to Perfection 穿成奸臣嫡女，她本色出演 Garlic Bamboo Shoots蒜香竹笋Ancient Romance565k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book + Career-focused early on + Sweet romance + One-on-one romance + Both leads are devoted to each other] [Two-faced, ruthless minister's daughter × Wild, formidable iron-faced general] The ruler of the business world transmigrates into a book overnight, becoming the daughter of the treacherous chancellor. She throws her weight around and commits every kind of evil, with the label “vicious supporting female character” practically branded onto her. She's madly pursuing the 86.5kReads9.6Score11.3kShelves

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   This one feels so perfect!

2. 152 快 Quick Transmigration: Ding! Your Golden Finger Has Been Reclaimed! 快穿：叮！您的金手指已被回收！ Ran Qiqi冉七柒Ancient Romance511k WordsCompleted Spirit springs, portable pocket dimensions, yin-yang eyes, an irresistible charm… All kinds of golden fingers are essential to the protagonists who climb to the top of the world. Even when their road to success is paved with the peaceful lives of countless innocent people they’ve ruined. Yun Jiao is one victim of a golden finger. Her mission is to reclaim these golden fingers. And to take back the successful lives stolen by those so-called Children of Destiny. Before long, the ones left heartbro 13.3kReads9.2Score1.3kShelves

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   I've read it countless times; the writing is excellent, and the plot is intricately woven. The female protagonist, Yun Jiao, and the second protagonist, Shi Ran, are both highly skilled strategists, holding the fate of the world in their hands. Every story is wonderful. I especially love the world of the second book, where the woman disguises herself as a man to become the prince consort—it's like the bright moon in the sky, carefree and unfettered, truly "immortals in human form."

3. 153 长 Changhua Hall 长华殿 Yan Xixi晏西西Ancient Romance372k WordsCompleted [Two unhinged leads + ruthless pursuit + regretful pursuit + no getting back together] Everyone said Sheng Zhaoning was the most loyal dog at Wei Yi's side. She came when summoned and left when dismissed, as lowly as the mud beneath his feet. One night, after drinking, someone asked Wei Yi, “Do you really not like her?” Wei Yi looked as if he'd heard a joke. “She's just a dog. What makes her think I'd like her?” Everyone laughed. Outside the door, Sheng Zhaoning lowered her eyes and finally gave 13.8kReads9.1Score1.2kShelves

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   The female lead is the most powerful secret guard, intelligent and ruthless! Clever and resilient! The warmth of her youth made her loyal to him alone; even knowing it meant certain death, she would go through fire and water for his sake. His words, "Just a dog," completely broke her heart. She went to the capital, and when they met again, he broke down and went insane because of her words, "Your Highness, please have some self-respect."

4. 154 疯 The Mad Princess Marries a Powerful Eunuch 疯批公主她嫁了个高权宦官 Yin Yu尹玉Ancient Romance499k WordsCompleted {Devoted couple, two strong leads, historical setting, political intrigue, revenge, switched marriages, marriage before love} One is a spoiled and willful princess; the other, a ruthless and bloodthirsty minister. An unexpected marriage swap brings Feng Yuan and Jiang Yu together. Just as everyone waits to laugh at them after the wedding, they realize things are taking a strange turn. Feng Yuan knows full well that she must wear the false mask the world expects of her to hide herself even deeper 7kReads9.3Score956Shelves

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   It's really good! The female lead is smart, powerful, and doesn't feel resentful at all. There are tons of foreshadowing elements throughout the story, but the author perfectly resolved them all later on. [Kissing emojis]

5. 155 兵 Marching Out of the Ten Thousand Mountains to Reclaim Our Homeland and Expand Our Borders 兵出十万大山，复故土拓新疆 The Twenty-Five-Thousand-Li Long March二万五千里长征路Historical885k WordsOngoing Liu Yongfu went up the mountain to gather firewood. In a dream, an old man told him that he was a mighty general who should defend his home and protect his people. When he woke, he also had a new set of memories from the future. Liu Yongfu decided that, besides defending his homeland, he should find the Han people a place to settle, help them survive more than a decade of war and natural disasters, and fight against imperialism... [Some parts of this story take liberties with history, or happen 5.4kReads—Score385Shelves

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   The male protagonist is reborn to reclaim his homeland and build a Han Chinese world for the people.

6. 156 都 Since I've Transmigrated into the Qing Dynasty, Why Not Boldly Choose Kangxi? 都清穿了，不妨大胆点选康熙啊！ Midnight Stars深夜星辰Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted On the first day Shi Nanxi transmigrates into the Qing Dynasty, she learns that her elder legitimate sister, Shi Rongyue, is also a transmigrator. Shi Rongyue wants to escape her future as the Crown Princess, so she approaches Nanxi and offers to let her marry the Crown Prince while she marries the Fourth Prince. Anyone who transmigrates into the Qing Dynasty knows the history. The Crown Prince’s later years are miserable. Though the Fourth Prince eventually wins, he is only thirteen now and wil 18kReads9.2Score2.2kShelves

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   The elder sister, Shi Rongyue, orchestrated for the time-traveling heroine, Shi Nanxi, to marry the "destined to be deposed" crown prince, while she herself set her sights on the promising Fourth Prince. However, Shi Nanxi, well-versed in history, sneered: "The crown prince's glory is fleeting, but the Fourth Prince's ascension to the throne will take over a decade. Why not just seduce Emperor Kangxi and become his mother!" She feigned obedience while secretly plotting to seduce the emperor, rising from a sickly concubine's daughter to the most favored concubine, each step a fatal temptation of power and love!

7. 157 婉 No Tortured Romance for Me. This Heroine Cultivates the Path of Ruthlessness! 婉拒虐恋，女主我修无情道的！ Ran Qiqi冉七柒Ancient Romance531k WordsCompleted In pursuit of the Great Dao, Shi Ran accepted a trial involving endless cycles of tragic romance. They said that those who followed the ruthless path must first experience love, then be hurt to the depths of their hearts. Only after suffering the utmost torment could they see through love and passion, undergo life and death, and achieve true enlightenment! But Shi Ran thought, if he dies and I live, haven't we both experienced life and death? If I torment the male lead to the limit, can't I see 2.9kReads9.2Score342Shelves
8. 158 回 After the College Entrance Exam, I Used My Foresight to Become a Tycoon 回到高考后，利用先知成富豪 The Twenty-Five-Thousand-Li Long March二万五千里长征路Urban841k WordsCompleted By a twist of fate, Chen Feiyu returns to the day after his class reunion, held after the college entrance exam. Using his information advantage, he makes up for past regrets. From the start, he sets his sights on the Brazil World Cup to earn his first fortune, then uses his expertise and memories to grow his money in the stock market. He also keeps in touch with his high school crush and his senior from university, wins the hearts of both beauties, and becomes a winner in life! 2.6kReads—Score107Shelves
9. 159 他 He's a Fool, She's Loaded. What's It to You? 他人傻，她钱多，关你什么事 Mianmian Gao绵绵羔Ancient Romance206k WordsOngoing (A sickly but absurdly powerful heroine x a clingy, loyal, green-tea schemer of a hero who goes insane for her; two strong leads, both devoted only to each other, and plenty of sweet romance) Content warning: The story starts slow, then features a lot of political intrigue later on, so proceed with caution! The hero is genuinely an idiot at first, but he gets better. If that's not your thing, don't read. - She gets caught in a last-minute marriage swap, and the concubine still has her eye on the 109Reads—Score—Shelves

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   In this book, the female protagonist is wealthy, resourceful, and powerful, a master strategist! A complete female-dominated story.

10. 160 追 Pursuing You Is Like Taming a Hawk 追你跟熬鹰似的 I Took Great Pains我煞费苦心Modern Romance523k WordsCompleted [Sweet and Satisfying] [Brooding Boy x Martial Arts Girl] [Happy Ending] [Male Lead Is Crazy and Possessive] [Original title: Chasing You Is Like Taming a Wild Falcon] Quan Zhishui couldn’t understand why people from other schools beat up Wei Shixu every day, forcing her to rush in and save him from danger time and again. Later, she discovered that those people were being paid to do it. By Wei Shixu. “I’m done with you!” she said sternly, drawing a clear line between them. Wei Shixu grinned, utt 50.8kReads9.5Score7.5kShelves

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    This is absolutely amazing! I don't need to say much about Baboon's books, right? I highly recommend it!!!

11. 161 鲟 Sturgeon Returns to Ning'an 鲟洄宁安 Ren Enshuo任恩硕Modern Romance341k WordsOngoing A Republican-era tragic romance, a woman's coming-of-age story, and two male leads. A sharp-witted, falsely disguised shaman PKs a rebellious dragon who slays gods. A sudden heavenly fire destroys a city, and the revered Hu Xuan shaman is wrongly blamed and made a scapegoat. With a colossal lie, Ge Wangshu rides alone for a thousand miles to escort the orphan Eyun home. It seems like a sturgeon swimming upstream to return to its birthplace, but in truth, it's the start of a journey with no retu 170Reads—Score166Shelves

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    The writing is excellent, and the subject matter is fresh. The first book is a Republican-era romance with a focus on female growth and patriotism. The second book is a small-town literary work, a long-awaited reunion, and will be published in print.

12. 162 锁 Locked Glaze 锁琉璃 Jiang Chengyu C江承钰CAncient Romance36k WordsCompleted Locked Glaze 433Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a historical romance novel for female protagonists. The female lead is always clear-headed and has an extremely strong sense of purpose! 1: Palace intrigue and power struggles ❤️ The seemingly innocent but actually cunning female lead is born a slave girl, yet she possesses the appearance of a phoenix. The matriarch not only doesn't kill her but also spends a fortune cultivating her and building her reputation, successfully sending her into the palace. The young emperor falls in love with her at first sight 💘 and immediately makes her empress 👑 To protect the secret of her origins and her power, she constantly plots to use external forces to overthrow her enemies, almost destroying the harem. However, the emperor loves her to the bone and simply cannot bring himself to punish her, not even to the point of neglecting her. 😍 The most divine part is the final, deathbed confession. The emperor already knew the female lead was originally a slave, and he knew she was ruthless and a bloodthirsty killer, but he was only grateful that he was the emperor and could help her. He also longed to be protected by her unconditionally just once 😭 Super tear-jerking! 2: Ancient Chinese romance novel with a strong female lead 🌹 A noble princess from a powerful family is forced into a political marriage with a prince, but the prince's heart belongs to another, and he plans to use her and her family for a purpose. After collapsing in the rain, the female lead awakens and immediately leads her family to ally with the prince who is her husband's enemy, protecting her family and killing the male lead, her enemy 👍 In the process, she meets a mysterious spy, and the two are drawn into a complex relationship while still lucid, super addictive and sweet ✌️ Both are excellent works with smooth logic and novel plots 😍

13. 163 凤 The Phoenix Rules the World: Husbands, Kneel and Hear My Decree 凤临天下：夫君们跪下听旨 Qingxiang Zimo青葙子墨Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted In the middle years of the Dayin dynasty, imperial authority has waned, border troubles are mounting, and the court and the martial world are tangled together. Shen Jinghong, eldest legitimate daughter of the Duke of Zhenguo’s household, grew up training alongside her father, Shen Zhan, a great general who commands a powerful army. She is versed in military strategy and skilled in medicine and poison, and secretly controls the martial world intelligence network known as the Netherworld Pavilion. —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Who understands?! The ultimate reborn female protagonist power fantasy novel! In her past life, her entire family was murdered by her scumbag half-sister. After being reborn, Shen Jinghong goes into overdrive—taking control of the Netherworld Pavilion, building a secret guard, tearing apart scheming women in the inner palace, stirring up trouble in the imperial court, and even the wolf king of the grasslands submits to her! #AncientRomanceRebirthPowerFunNovel #PoliticalIntrigueNovel #StrongFemaleProtagonistRiseUp #PhoenixDescendsToTheWorld

14. 164 她 After She Ascends the Throne, She Takes a New Husband, Leaving Her Ex to Weep 她登基后换了夫，新夫不见旧夫哭 Rabbit Purple Moonrise兔紫月上Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted (Power! It's a woman's second face! She loves it!) (1V2 + advancing the nation through technology + two men competing for her, only to end up regretting it) Lu Jichen: He is an ill-omened man. On the day his elder brother got married, they smeared dog blood all over his face and locked him in a cellar. Later, she brought him out, washed his hands, let him sit at the table, fed him, and paid for his education. Wei Chiyuan: He is the young lord of an aristocratic clan; she is a young widow. One sc 17.2kReads9.3Score2.1kShelves

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    In this book, the female protagonist is reborn into ancient times, and she is incredibly clear-headed. She understands why there is such a strong preference for sons over daughters in ancient times and knows how to fundamentally change this situation. She truly is trying to change things from the ground up. And she does so with high intelligence, without actually lowering the intelligence of the ancients.

15. 165 恶 Am I the Villainess? But They All Love Me 恶女吗？可是他们都爱我呢 Little Fish Jerky o小鱼冻干oAncient Romance401k WordsCompleted [A Truly Wicked Villainess + Male Rivalry + Green Tea Seduction + A Viciously Beautiful Heroine!] Shen Ruozhu struck a deal with the System and transmigrated into the story as a highborn young lady who died early. In the original story, she was the legitimate daughter of the esteemed Chancellor. But after the heroine, the daughter of a minor fifth-rank official, arrived in the capital, she caught the eye of many men. Who would have thought that the heroine would later set her sights on Shen Ruoz 3.1kReads8.7Score447Shelves

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    [True Villainess + Rivalry + Green Tea Seduction + Female Lead a Femme Fatale!] Shen Ruozhu made a deal with the system and transmigrated into the body of a noblewoman who died young in a novel. In the original story, she was the legitimate daughter of a high-ranking official, but as the daughter of a fifth-rank official, she attracted the attention of many men after arriving in the capital. Unexpectedly, the female lead even fell for her own brother, and Shen Ruozhu used many vicious methods to stop her. Later, when the truth came out, her entire family met a tragic end. Shen Ruozhu slightly curled her lips, smiling faintly, "Does being a villain mean a bad end?" But she was indeed a truly wicked woman. The Crown Prince, second only to the Emperor, seemed only willing to bow to her. The brilliant and aloof scholar? But now his savior was her. The spirited young prince also seemed to be in love with her. She, Shen Ruozhu, was the most noblewoman in the capital, a woman of exceptional status. Anyone who dares to be disrespectful in her presence will face her wrath and ruin! Warnings: 1. Both the female lead and the system are genuinely evil (including but not limited to [thinking][admiration] engaging in various misdeeds, stealing favors...). The system has limited appearances and can basically be ignored! 2. A vicious, manipulative, and scheming female lead! 3. She pretends to be a manipulative woman to seduce men, and may have some intimate and ambiguous interactions with them. If you mind this, please do not read. Born to be everyone.

16. 166 暮 At Dusk, the Child Returns 暮时子归 Ren Enshuo任恩硕Modern Romance333k WordsCompleted [Print edition now available] “Did you know Lin Daiyu is supposed to be paired with Sun Wukong? Nuwa arranged this ‘wood-and-stone bond’ as the destined match of the Goddess of the Xiao River and the Great Sage Equal to Heaven.” Xiao Xiang has had enough of drifting around and wants to go back to her hometown and live off her family. But the place is a complete mess, and there's nowhere for her to stay. Then there's that crafty Great Sage with eight hundred tricks up his sleeve, constantly makin 154Reads—Score—Shelves
17. 167 雪 Spring Brewed in Snow 雪酿春 Jiang Chengyu C江承钰C44k WordsCompleted Snow-Brewed Spring 325Reads—Score—Shelves
18. 168 穿 I Transmigrated Into Death Row and Clung to Powerful Men, Now the Villains Are Killing for Me 穿进死牢抱大腿，恶人们为我杀疯 Sparkly Fat Tangerine闪闪胖橘Ancient Romance585k WordsCompleted [Villain-Focused + All Characters Are Villains + Mutual Healing + Male Leads Are Devoted + Happy Ending] Yun Ji transmigrates. Other people transmigrate into princesses, noblewomen, or junior sisters of immortal sects. The moment she opens her eyes, she’s a death-row prisoner, locked in a cell and poisoned. Supposedly, in three months she’ll be subjected to a heavenly lightning execution, struck dead by eight hundred bolts. Yun Ji: “Cool.” * She has four cellmates. None of them are doing well. O 16.3kReads9.1Score2.8kShelves

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    The female lead in this book is amazing—so clear-headed and intelligent, she uses everyone around her to her advantage, and she's incredibly goal-oriented. A heads-up: there are five male leads, and it's a Cthulhu-esque cultivation world story.

19. 169 快 Quick Transmigration: The Target of Her Mission Turns the Tables on the Supporting Actress 快穿：女配被攻略对象反攻略了 Jiang Kongkong姜空空Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Quick Transmigration] [System] [Revenge] [Putting Scumbags in Their Place] [Conquest] [No Fixed Couple] [Supporting Female Characters Turn Their Fates Around] After office worker Qiao Zhiyin unexpectedly died of sudden cardiac arrest, she received a transmigrate into a book System. If she could change the fates of the female supporting characters in the stories, she would earn the chance to be reborn. World One: The heroine's love-struck best friend × the heroine's domineering CEO brot 16.9kReads8.5Score864Shelves

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    In this book, the female protagonist is very clear-headed; every step she takes is meticulously planned. Good hunters always appear as prey, and this book perfectly embodies that – an extremely clear-headed luring of the enemy deep into her trap.

20. 170 底 The Rise of a Scheming Woman from the Bottom 底层心机女的逆袭之路 I Love Pomelos1995我爱吃柚子1995Modern Romance1.7M WordsCompleted [Please support the new book, A Scheming Bad Girl in the Nineties: Climbing Her Way Up in Hong Kong's Richest Families] Jian Yao moved effortlessly among all kinds of handsome men. She seemed to be playing along, but in truth she treated them as stepping stones into high society. Getting close to men brings misfortune. Loving yourself is what matters, and having money makes it easier to love yourself. This is the story of a woman from the bottom of society fighting her way up. She is determined 1.7kReads8.7Score165Shelves

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    🌟First book: Leaning towards a dark theme, the female lead is extremely lucid, with a touch of madness. 🌟As the title suggests, she's a cunning beauty who controls everything. (She climbs the social ladder through men ⚠️ If you don't like this, please don't read!) Without men in her heart, she's a god when she draws her sword!

21. 171 被 I'm the One in Chains, but I'm the Real Hunter! 被囚禁的我，才是真猎人！ Please Remember to Drink Plenty of Hot Water请注意多喝热水Modern Romance372k WordsCompleted [A madly powerful male lead + possessive love + a black-hearted schemer pretending to be prey + a groveling chase] Yan Ling has a gold chain clasped around her ankle. When she tries to escape, Gu Hanhui yanks her back by the chain. Clinging to his arm, she cries and begs, “N-no, please let me go! Let me go!” “If I let you go, who's going to let me go?!” Gu Hanhui is nearly insane. “Do you love me? Do you love me?! Say you love me!!” “I love you! I love you! Hanhui, let me go...” System: As if sh 43Reads8.6Score—Shelves

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    This is a must-watch! The female lead is always alert and cleverly keeps the male lead on his toes. The plot is so satisfying to watch!

22. 172 驸 My Consort Took a Concubine, So I Cast Him Off; He Rebelled, So I Became Emperor 驸马纳妾我休弃，驸马造反我称帝 Paper Tiger纸老虎Ancient Romance541k WordsCompleted [Signed for publication] [A noblewoman and a transmigrated woman join forces to contend for the throne. Strong female lead, ensemble cast, political intrigue, no romance] Yuan Xuan was born to be a pawn. For the sake of the realm, she lived as a man and served as crown prince for over a decade. When her younger brother was born, Yuan Xuan returned to living as a woman and became a discarded pawn. Abandoned by everyone, she had no one left who didn’t want her dead. Less than a year into her marri 15.3kReads9.5Score2.8kShelves

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    Both are books about paper tigers. The first one is a political intrigue novel, mainly about the female protagonist seizing power and mutual assistance among women. The second one is more famous, the top female-oriented cultivation novel, and the first and best cultivation novel I ever read.

23. 173 快 Quick Transmigration: The Male Lead Always Seduces Stunning Beauties 快穿之男主总在勾引绝色美人 Lin Heyingnian临禾盈年Fantastical Romance190k WordsOngoing [Love at First Sight + No Groveling + All Male Leads Are Faithful + Feel-Good, No Angst + Everyone Falls for Her + Rivalry Among Suitors + 1vN/1v1 + Quick Transmigration + A Touch of Mary Sue] World One: Elite Academy, the Tortured Heroine in a Groveling Ex-Wife Story, 1v2 The male lead tormented me and hurt me. Then he died. They buried him deep. After the heroine of an old-school angst novel gains peerless beauty, the aloof top scholar descends from his pedestal for me. The supreme ruler of a 1.6kReads—Score102Shelves

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    This book is perfect; the female lead's character is simply unique!

24. 174 杀 You Killed Me and Stole My Marriage? Reborn, I Tore the Marquis's Estate Apart 杀我夺亲？重生后我把侯府扬了 Qing Yu青与Ancient Romance407k WordsCompleted [Legitimate Daughter vs. Powerful Minister] Bonus chapters complete Between the two of them, they have 3,600 schemes and wiles / Household and palace intrigue, political machinations Meng Zheng died a bloody, brutal death in her previous life, without ever understanding what had happened. Over a marriage alliance, the woman she thought was her own mother locked her up, poisoned her until she was mute, and broke her arms and legs. Given another chance, she knew how to read the situation and plan 2kReads8.0Score247Shelves

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    This female protagonist is extremely intelligent, always calculating every step ahead, never suffering a loss, and always seeking revenge.

25. 175 末 The Apocalypse Ambassador Travels the World 末世大使，全球旅行 Come See the Ending进来看结局Sci-Fi & Apocalypse310k WordsOngoing (Not a DIY system) The apocalypse arrives. While everyone else awakens powers like fireballs and lightning, Jiujiu awakens a travel check-in System. Every time she checks in at a tourist attraction, the System gives her a blind box of local specialties. All she wants is to earn enough points to trade for a permanent lie-flat card. But all of humanity mistakes her for carrying out some inscrutable "global salvation plan." And so, a slacker who only wants to travel is forced to embark on a journey 168Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female lead's problem-solving abilities are phenomenal! No romantic partner, just her career and her dog!! The female lead is young, but who says a strong female lead has to be an adult?! There aren't many authors who dare to create a "world map" anymore! [Crying][crying]

26. 176 疯 The Mad Dark Moonlight Becomes Everyone's Darling, and the Powerful Men Fight Over Her 疯批黑月光成团宠，大佬们抢疯了 Sweet and Sour Lychee Pork酸甜荔枝肉肉Modern Romance398k WordsOngoing [Career-obsessed, unhinged black-moonlight heroine] [Self-interest above all] [Everyone's favorite] [Rivalry among men] [Feel-good entertainment-industry story] In her first month in prison, Jiang Yue met a man who said, "Want your freedom? Pretend to be my younger sister and help me get revenge." The Jiang family's long-lost biological daughter had been bullied to death, and Jiang Jin wasn't willing to let it go. The next day, Jiang Jin signed a settlement agreement and took her home to the Jia 319Reads—Score109Shelves

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    Every character in this book has flaws; there are no perfect characters. Her rival, An Ran, is vain and impatient, the powerful figures each have their own selfish motives and dark sides, and the female protagonist is equally ruthless. There's no one unconditionally protecting her; she must anticipate and resolve many crises on her own.

27. 177 快 Quick Transmigration: The Cannon Fodder Supporting Lady's Guide to Self-Rescue 快穿逆袭：炮灰女配自救指南 Wei Zhi谓止Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Complete] All female characters are chaste, all male characters are chaste, and there is no rivalry between women. [Fast/Slow Transmigration, Everyone's Favorite, Harem Showdowns, Intense Push and Pull, Scheming Beauty, Training Men to Heel] The female characters get more of the spotlight. (Reversal) World One: From caged slave to queen of the Golden Triangle (✓) The white-moonlight female supporting character is sold to the Golden Triangle? A gorgeous canary expertly reads people's hearts and 2.2kReads8.9Score185Shelves

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    "Because scum like my husband and I should torment each other, not hurt an innocent person." They exploited each other from beginning to end.

28. 178 校 The Campus Heartthrob Is Flawed, but He's Not for Sale 校草全瑕，但不出 Mouse to the Eighth Power鼠的八次方Modern Romance429k WordsCompleted [A fragile little flower who's actually a female ghost + a handsome but puppy-like campus heartthrob + reborn + college + high summer] [A painful coming-of-age campus romance: it's time to make the male lead suffer] Jian Wuxia is the heroine of a painful coming-of-age campus romance. She goes through it all: a car accident, dropping out of school, rumors, bullying, and the death of a friend. She doesn't care. As long as the male lead loves her, that's enough. Her love moves the heavens, and Jian 2.3kReads9.4Score400Shelves

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    This revenge game, sometimes it feels very satisfying, but sometimes it feels very sad: the male protagonist's experience is less than one-tenth of what the female protagonist went through.

29. 179 冷 The Ice-Cold Empress Dowager Shines Like a Star 冷面皇太后她星光璀璨 Xing Xingxing行行星Modern Romance225k WordsOngoing [Ancient-to-Modern Transmigration] [Entertainment Industry] [Fake Heiress] [Golden Finger] [Two Strong Leads] When Xing Yuan, empress dowager of the Great Sheng, opened her eyes again, she had become a C-list actress from the Chu family, despised by everyone in the family and told by the entire internet to get lost. Her birth parents favored their adopted daughter, her older brother was convinced she was crooked, and there was no place for her in the entertainment industry. But now, everything w 7Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A powerful female protagonist transmigrates from ancient times to the present + a satisfying entertainment industry story + a true heiress seeking revenge + no romance brain 😎 She doesn't forgive her biased parents, nor does she show mercy to her adopted daughter. After transmigrating, the Empress Dowager's only focus is on her career and revenge. She plays her game in the entertainment industry with equal success, and even the most devoted male lead has to take a backseat until she reaches the top.

30. 180 快 Quick Transmigration: The Host’s Max-Level Comeback 快穿，宿主满级逆袭 A Glutton饭桶一个Modern Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Quick transmigration, one fixed male lead and a 1v1 romance, strong female lead, satisfying comeback story] Qing Wu was bound to a System and transmigrated through three thousand worlds. Where was the promised wealth? The success? She transmigrated into the vicious female antagonist in someone else’s story, a cannon-fodder character with barely any screen time, or even a random passerby. The System was unreliable, so she’d have to handle everything herself. The chosen one? The heaven-bless 6.6kReads8.7Score503Shelves

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    Quick transmigration + sweet romance + strong female protagonist's comeback [Added to bookshelf]. The female protagonist is intelligent and has a firm grasp of the situation [Already added to wishlist]. "I'm just an unknown nobody, so I'll arm myself with knowledge, strengthen myself with martial arts, reverse my fate, and become the protagonist of my own life!!!" In different dimensions, there will always be someone silently following me [Please follow].

31. 181 黑 The Black Lotus's Guide to Revenge 黑莲花的复仇指南 Li Yuzhi李与知Modern Romance132k WordsOngoing [One-on-One Romance + Both Pure + Equals in Strength + Revenge + Extreme Twists] To take revenge, she turned herself and her child into pawns and married Gu Wei, a man with immense power. But no one knew that the person who should have been by her side on their wedding night was never supposed to be him. At the wedding, her stepson Gu Yanbai smiled as he raised his glass. The luxury watch on his wrist caught the light with a cold gleam. It matched perfectly with the fragment left beside the bed —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    It's visibly clear to the naked eye that the female lead is growing and becoming more intelligent.

32. 182 恶 The Villainess Awakens and Slaughters Her Way Through the World, Defying Heaven 恶人女主觉醒杀疯天下毁天道 It's Yangyang是羊羊呦Ancient Romance296k WordsCompleted Content warning: The heroine is a madwoman who holds grudges and is ruthless. (The story is entirely fictional. Don’t take it seriously, and it doesn’t represent the author’s values.) Only after being reborn for the third time did Ye Sangning learn that she was merely an NPC in a game, doomed to die the same miserable death in every life. Her loving parents, devoted older brother, and infatuated fiancé were all targeted by the woman chosen by the System. After that woman appeared, everyone who h 13.7kReads9.1Score1.4kShelves

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    This brings me to the book I just finished reading today. The female lead is absolutely insane. Heaven, driven by its own selfish desires, repeatedly caused her to be betrayed and die tragically. In response, she destroyed the entire world, making Heaven and the world pay for her destruction. She started plotting this whole scheme when she was only five years old—truly amazing!

33. 183 白 The White Lotus Villainess Is Forced into Love by Her Boyfriend's Friends 白莲恶女，被男友兄弟们强制爱了 Zhu Changyu祝长余Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Fake siblings, turning a gay man straight, best friends turning against each other] Ming Zhi won over the four best friends of her boyfriend, Luo Qi. All because he slept with her best friend. The two people Ming Zhi had trusted most in her previous life teamed up to kill her. After she is reborn, she sets out to take revenge: Ming Zhi assumes the identity of the Lu family's long-lost daughter. Lu Jingzhou, her best friend's protector in her previous life, becomes her “big brother.” The dignifi 19.7kReads8.3Score2.8kShelves

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    It's super good, I'm not kidding. I read it from beginning to end, and the first book isn't even finished yet 😢

34. 184 错 I Picked Up a Secret Admirer’s Script by Mistake and Flirted with the Venture Capital Tycoon, Every Day 错拿暗恋剧本强撩，风投大佬每天 YYR05311Modern Romance343k WordsOngoing Only 120 days remain before Shen Nianwei loses the 30 million yuan trust fund her late mother left her. Then, as if things weren’t bad enough, her original investor pulls out and disappears, leaving her workshop with its funding cut off. Driven to desperation, Shen Nianwei takes her investment proposal to Gu Shixing, senior partner at Obsidian Capital. He gives her a cold look and sends her packing with a single line: “Obsidian doesn’t invest in sentiment or slapdash operations.” That is, until 3Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Finally found a money-making novel that doesn't make you stupid, I'm recommending it with tears in my eyes. The female lead isn't a naive and innocent girl, nor is she a love-struck fool who relies entirely on the male lead for protection. She owes three million, her trust has a 120-day countdown, and her stepmother wants to take over her workshop. Everyone thinks she's doomed. She finds the male lead's high school journal filled with drawings of her profile, and without a word, she starts relentlessly pursuing him, calling him "husband"—you think this is just a typical contract-based pursuit? No. She's pursuing him as an investment, calling him "husband" for thirty million, calculating the return on investment at every step. What's even more amazing is the male lead, who says "I won't invest in a shoddy operation," but then works through the night to finish a contract, transferring five million to her account at dawn. No words of concern, no declarations of loyalty, just actions speak louder than words. I watched the scene where she livestreams herself proving her skills and refuting plagiarism accusations three times—she doesn't win by crying, she crushes the other party with patent certificates and timeline evidence. The twist that her unrequited love turned out to be a misunderstanding completely stunned me; the female lead was speechless on the spot, the most explosive scene in the entire book. But what truly captivated me was that the relationship between the two characters after the death of the socialite felt even more real than during the "unrequited love" phase. The entire story is utterly simplistic, with the money-making plot and the romance seamlessly interwoven. I wholeheartedly recommend it to every seasoned reader tired of overly romantic stories.

35. 185 深 A Desire Too Deep to Escape 深欲难渡 You Gongyu尤宫羽Modern Romance501k WordsCompleted [Transmigrate into a book as a black-lotus heroine + everyone is emotionally and physically jaded + adult love, lust, and grudges + fighting to win her over] Shi Shuyi transmigrates into an old-fashioned tragic romance novel as a cannon-fodder female supporting character. After the original male and female leads break up, the original Shi Shuyi steals three months of love meant for someone else, only to end up with her family destroyed. The man she once loved deeply, Fu Shiyan, watches coldly. 44.6kReads9.1Score4.7kShelves
36. 186 国 The Nation’s Movie Emperor Has a Secret Crush on Me 国民影帝暗恋我 Fragrance of Wine for Ten Miles十里酒香Modern Romance2.6M WordsCompleted Word is that national heartthrob Yu Qianfan has someone he secretly loves? Fans: “No, I don’t believe it! He loves us!” Word is that the person Yu Qianfan secretly loves is Queen Li? Fans: “Li Jin? No way! Those two don’t get along. This rumor is definitely false!” During a variety show game, Yu Qianfan put his hand on a lie detector. Host: “I heard you have a secret crush. Is it Li Jin?” Li Jin shot him a cold look. Yu Qianfan answered, “No.” Zap! The red lights flashed, and the alarm blared. L 13.7kReads9.5Score1.9kShelves

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    I read all sorts of books, and these few all feature exceptionally clear-cut, intelligent female protagonists. They're all highly rated novels, and each has a romantic partner. If you like strong female leads, this is for you. These books are absolutely amazing, no arguments allowed. Personally, I highly recommend books 1 and 4; they're mind-blowing! We're Chinese, so let's read them!!

37. 187 让 They Wanted Me to Be a Sacrificial Stepmother, but I Chose to Make My Own Way 让我当炮灰主母，我偏另谋高枝 Ji Yun霁妘Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Historical Romance / Household Intrigue / Sweet Romance / The Male Lead Is Head Over Heels] In Ruyi's Beloved Concubine, the heir apparent Xie Yunzhix is a brave and formidable warrior, always dashing across the battlefield in fine clothes, with no one able to stand against him. Sadly, he is only a supporting character. The story opens with him in a vegetative state, leaving behind three adopted sons. Xu Qingyi discovers that she has become the foil to the beloved heroine of a sweet romance. On 136.5kReads9.4Score20.4kShelves

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    This is definitely the one! The female lead has a family to support and plans every step of the way carefully! Plus, her eldest son has an exceptionally high IQ.

38. 188 爱 An Unruly Love Slave: Only the One Who Tied the Knot Can Untie It 爱奴难驯，解铃还须系怜人 Jiaojiao Cat蕉蕉猫Fantastical Romance251k WordsOngoing [Mad Master and Servant] [Mutual Domestication] [Ensemble Cast] [A Fateful Game] When her older sister disappeared, Ming Yin claimed her sister's slave for herself. She liked him, but she didn't know what kind of affection it was, so she tormented him again and again, then saved him again and again, tying an inescapable bell around his ankle. And Shen Bailian loved being possessed by her. He willingly offered her his ribs as a weapon, all just to make her smile. Until the Three Realms fell into 829Reads—Score106Shelves

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    This one is pretty good.

39. 189 全 Global Zombie Outbreak: The Evil Seeds Descend 全球尸变，恶种降临 Qianjiu Xi千酒夕Sci-Fi & Apocalypse322k WordsCompleted [Apocalypse + Survival + Zombies + Human Nature + Powerful Male and Female Leads] When he wakes up, the entire world has been struck by a bizarre virus. Everyone infected turns into a highly intelligent killing monster. The once-bustling campus instantly becomes a living hell. Here, honesty, friendship, kindness, and everything else have ceased to exist. He only wanted to lie low and survive, but from the start he is locked in a room full of monsters. He thinks certain death is inevitable, but u 11.2kReads9.1Score977Shelves
40. 190 快 Quick Transmigration: The Scheming Woman's Comeback Handbook 快穿：心机婊逆袭手册 Ling Shijiu零施酒Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Quick transmigration + no moral compass + self-serving heroine + semi-immersive + no fixed pairing + Mary Sue stories + inexplicable love at first sight] Content warnings are in the author's notes. In countless fictional worlds, there is always a “scheming bitch” side character. She loves the male lead, opposes the heroine, and tries every trick in the book, yet still fails to win the male lead's favor. All she can do is watch the leads end up together. They refuse to accept it. They won't give 23.7kReads8.6Score1.4kShelves

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    Quick Transmigration Guide! Scheming Villain! Refined Self-Interest! Love at First Sight! The female lead is cunning, resourceful, stunningly beautiful, ruthless, and decisive. Anyone who gets in her way is dealt with swiftly. She's incredibly clear-headed; men are merely tools for completing her missions, their affections ultimately transforming into her cultivation. The male leads are all love-struck at first sight, but in the relationship, they're in a subordinate position, believing themselves to be powerful hunters, when in reality they're the prey being manipulated. A truly satisfying female-centric story! A few of my favorite sub-worlds: My Cousin is Bright and Charming: My cousin, the emperor, is in love with my cousin. Initially, he restrains himself, but upon learning of her arranged marriage, he replaces all the other women with unattractive ones, making himself the center of attention amidst a sea of ​​green! The Crown Princess Has Someone Else in Her Heart: From their first meeting, I knew she had someone else in her heart, yet I remained clear-headed and succumbed to her desires, constantly jealous and scheming to make her see the true face of her supposed lover, ultimately winning her heart! The young lady wants to be the emperor: The male lead is a warlord in a chaotic world, so she'll take him into her grasp, make promises to him, get him to do her work, and help him sit on the highest throne! Did her elder sister do something naughty today?: He knows her wickedness, her ruthlessness, knows she's one of his own kind, yet he still can't extricate himself and is successfully manipulated! The eldest princess is deeply loved: She's the aunt, she loves the late emperor, and he takes her place, gradually digging the late emperor out of her heart! The little palace maid is insecure and craves love: Two yandere personalities tug at each other's throats, testing and manipulating each other!

41. 191 重 After I'm Reborn, the Legitimate Daughter and the Jerk Ex Tear Into Each Other While I Rule the World From Behind the Scenes 重生后嫡女渣男互撕，我执棋天下 Water Clock刻漏Ancient Romance239k WordsOngoing A reborn heroine seeks revenge and builds a business, sweet on the outside but ruthless within. She refuses to be confined to the inner quarters as a parasitic vine clinging to others for support, and calls out the deep-house wives for being "all show on the outside, rotten within," redefining what it means to be a noble lady. The male lead appears only briefly. This is a slow-paced revenge story about breaking hearts, and a true tale of girls helping girls. The characters I write all act accord 65Reads—Score—Shelves

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    In her past life, a scumbag poisoned the female lead to climb the social ladder. In this life, the female lead rises from an orphan working in a pharmacy to a powerful figure, bringing prosperity to the people. Later, the male lead is captivated by her actions and proposes marriage. She refuses to be a confined woman in a wealthy household, a parasitic vine clinging to power. She exposes the ugliness of the life of a wealthy woman, redefining the concept of "gold on the outside, rotten on the inside." This is a true "Girls Help Girls" story, a female-centric mutual aid narrative. The female lead's help isn't purely altruistic; it's an exchange of value. The characters aren't inherently evil; their actions are driven by self-interest. Finally, the second female lead enlightens the female lead, revealing that mutual aid is indeed an exchange of value. The female lead matures, learning to be self-reliant when poor and generous when successful. The second female lead also realizes she can't live solely for her family's interests, ultimately forming a business alliance with the female lead—not just a friendship in the conventional sense. Even minor characters have their own lives, not merely serving the protagonist. This is a slow-paced, psychologically complex story about a reborn, revenge-driven, business-minded, and seemingly ruthless female lead. Note: I'm not good at writing slice-of-life romance, so the male lead has limited screen time, and this is still ongoing.

42. 192 谁 Film and TV Crossover: Who Says You Have to Grovel to Win Someone Over? 【综影视】谁说攻略就得舔？ Little Wei Wenshu小魏文舒Female-Channel Fanfiction408k WordsCompleted Newly rated [Film and TV Crossover + No Simping + Guided Romance + Standalone Pure-Love Stories or Career-Focused Stories with No CP] This is a self-indulgent story written to satisfy my own tastes. The modern arcs focus mostly on pure romance, while the historical arcs are mostly about careers. Tasker Lin transmigrates through time and space to help people fulfill their wishes, occasionally helping the System absorb the love points of the Chosen Ones as energy. (Some arcs are immersive, others 11.8kReads8.9Score466Shelves

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    I especially liked the Meng Yanchen segment.

43. 193 上 Last Season's Palace Intrigue Champion Is Now Ruling from Behind the Curtain 上一届宫斗冠军，现在垂帘听政了 The Visitor Sings of Yantai来者歌燕台Ancient Romance322k WordsOngoing [No System] [Political Intrigue with an Ensemble Cast] [Ascends the Throne] [Serious Drama] Xie Jin transmigrates, and before she can even celebrate becoming the champion of palace intrigue, she realizes she's become the previous champion! With his dying breath, the young emperor personally places the Imperial Seal in her arms. Xie Jin looks down at herself. The three-year-old crown prince is hugging her leg, drooling all over her sleeve. Good news: No more serving in the emperor's bed! Bad new 1.9kReads—Score157Shelves

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    There are no cheat codes; the official system is well-structured; and each character in this ensemble piece has their own unique arc.

44. 194 穿 I Transmigrated to the Zhou Dynasty, Helped Wu Zetian Summon Great Figures, and Built a Golden Age 穿越到武周朝代，我帮武则天召唤大佬们创盛世 Bring Me a Vat of Luosifen来一缸螺蛳粉8k WordsCompleted I transmigrated to the Wu Zhou dynasty and helped Wu Zetian summon great talents to create a golden age. 517Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Looks good, looks good 17

45. 195 反 The Villainess’s Triumph 反派恶女的凯旋 The Back of a Cat's Head猫的后脑勺Historical353k WordsCompleted She is the Senate’s spear and the Republic’s shield. She walks among mortals, and all the heroes of the world pale in her presence. She is the greatest conqueror in history, revered and beloved by her people, while her enemies fear her and regard her as a cruel demon... 118Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    The first book features a female supporting character who awakens to power; she's incredibly charming, cautious, intelligent, and calculating—a truly captivating read. The second book features a female lead who is a wicked and somewhat eccentric woman. The third book features a female lead who transmigrates to another world and becomes ruthless in her pursuit of power. Even when weak, she is patient, cautious, and a master of drama.

46. 196 我 I Saved the Grand Princess, and Now She Wants to Marry Me [Dual Female Leads] 我救了长公主，她要和我成亲【双女主】 Bring Me a Vat of Luosifen来一缸螺蛳粉8k WordsCompleted I saved the Grand Princess, and now she wants to marry me [Two female leads] 309Reads—Score—Shelves
47. 197 一 One Man, One Minister 一人臣 All of You, Get Out of My Sight都给朕退下Ancient Romance88k WordsCompleted In everyone’s eyes, Ji Ya was a brutal, debauched empress. To the great general Mo Lengzun, she was also a scheming, selfish, and sinister villain! But none of them knew she was terminally ill and had little time left... Everything she did was for the people of Donghao. Even as she died, everyone still hated her... 254Reads8.8Score—Shelves

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    A short historical romance. The female protagonist schemes against the male protagonist from beginning to end. From their first meeting to their growing acquaintance, understanding, and love, the story unfolds. The female protagonist is an empress, but after learning she has a terminal illness, she begins to meticulously plot, gradually making the male protagonist despise her, hate her, rebel against her, and ultimately kill her. All this is to ensure the smooth transfer of the throne to him. She is not driven by love, but simply by her attraction to the male protagonist's ambition and talent. In the end, to ensure his successful ascension to the throne, she offers up her own head…

48. 198 破 After Going Bankrupt, I Was Forced to Become a Big Shot 破产后我被迫成为大佬 Shen Siyan沈寺言Modern Romance523k WordsCompleted [One-on-one romance + powerhouse + secret identity + strong male lead, even stronger female lead + everyone dotes on her] The Xing family went bankrupt, turning the balance of power on its head. Before the bankruptcy, Xing An was a pampered heiress. Afterward, she became a fallen dog anyone could kick around. But no one knew she was the one pulling the strings behind it all. … A deadly program that strikes fear into the hearts of every hacker. Xing An: I was this close to cracking it. I’m not a 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The female protagonist relies entirely on her own strength to gradually grow stronger and conquer the world, eventually standing at the top of various powerful figures. Many of these figures in the book are her partners, and some are even people she personally trained.

49. 199 疯 The Unhinged Female Protagonist Kills People Every Day in Quick Transmigration Worlds 疯批女主她每天都在快穿世界杀人 Love Girl, Write Love Girl爱女文爱女文Modern Romance112k WordsOngoing The heroine has the highest combat power!!! She cuts her way through the entire world. [No CP + Quick Transmigration + System + Decisive and Ruthless + Villainess + Lots of Female Characters + Female Awakening + Invincible] On the day murderer Chen Lingshuang is arrested, she binds herself to the Evil-Punishing System. Her goal is to cleanse evil, and Chen Lingshuang thinks this is right up her alley. And so begins her journey with the System, punishing evil in world after world. A village of hu 1Reads—Score—Shelves
50. 200 女 The Female General Forces the Empress to Marry Her [Two Female Leads] 女将军逼迫女皇娶她【双女主】 Bring Me a Vat of Luosifen来一缸螺蛳粉6k WordsCompleted The Female General Forces the Empress to Marry Her [Two Female Leads] 689Reads—Score—Shelves

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