Why Is It So Hard to Find a Great Novel With One Female Lead? Preferably Set in Another World 这年头想找个十分好的单女主这么难，最好是异世界

1. 51 桃 A Garden of Students, Growing Old Together in Love 桃李满天下恩爱共白头 Bright Sunny Day灿烂晴天Modern Romance42k WordsCompleted Wu Xiaomin was a country girl, born and raised in the countryside, but she had always been a good student and was naturally beautiful. Unfortunately, after she started high school, her surroundings changed dramatically, leaving her confused and lost. In her sophomore year, she met a new homeroom teacher who helped her find her way again. After graduating from college, Wu Xiaomin gave up a job placement back in her hometown and introduced a female college classmate to her former high school teach 1.5kReads—Score—Shelves
2. 52 下 Turn Left at the Next Intersection and Find a Slave Girl 下个路口左转，捡到奴隶少女 Strategist, Don't Get Carried Away军师别上头Urban343k WordsCompleted [One heroine + no System + cozy daily life + magic + mutual healing] A friendly warning: Don’t go out when it’s raining, or... You might end up like me, being chased by a blue-eyed, blonde magical girl calling you Master. My name is Chen Xiao, and I’m an ordinary delivery driver. This is the story of her and me, a story about freedom. 1.3kReads8.9Score144Shelves
3. 53 拯 I Saved an Introverted Girl 拯救了个自闭少女 A Scholar Untainted by Worldly Dust儒生不染尘Urban617k WordsCompleted [Single Female Lead] [Girl with Autism] “What is a socially anxious girl with autism like?” Gu Jin: “Soft little hands and a sweet little voice.” “Who asked you?!” “How about you stay at my place?” Gu Jin says, scratching his head. “Mm...” The girl's voice is soft and sweet. 31.7kReads9.5Score4.2kShelves

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   The first book is a heartwarming slice-of-life story of mutual redemption; it's very sweet and healing. The second book's female lead is also super sweet, a bit goofy, and so cute.

4. 54 你EN What Makes You Think I'll Keep Liking You Forever? 你凭什么认为我会一直喜欢你呢 Night Rain i夜雨iUrban1.2M WordsCompleted [Everyday romance] [One female lead] [Mutual healing] Because of a promise made in childhood, Chen Lu spent seven whole years pursuing the girl he’d grown up with. In the end, all he got was a cold rejection. Chen Lu smiled in acceptance, but his heart had turned to ash… until he met the sweet, clumsy girl who’d come to thank him. The girl was lovely and innocent, standing alone in the rain right where the two of them had agreed to meet. “Why haven’t you left…?” The girl slowly lifted her head. 121.3kReads9.7Score14.1kShelves
5. 55 疯 A Crazed Yandere? No, She’s a Cool, Gentle Older Sister 疯批病娇？不，是清冷温柔大姐姐 Don't Dip Tripe in Sugar毛肚别蘸糖Urban1.2M WordsCompleted [One Female Lead] [Book Transmigration] [Lighthearted, Sweet Romance] [Professor Older Sister] [Cool on the Outside, Warm on the Inside] [Nurturing Girlfriend] [Song Plagiarism] When he woke up, Jiang Yichen realized he was in the very world of a tragic girls' love novel he had read in his previous life. One of the novel's original female leads was his own older sister. The other was named Qin Ling. She was so fierce that even a passing dog would get slapped twice. “Sis, listen to me. You have t 49.9kReads9.1Score4.5kShelves
6. 56 一 A Supporting Character’s Survival Guide 一个龙套的生存法则 Sima Moyan司马墨言Eastern Fantasy369k WordsOngoing [Western fantasy + one heroine + academy + ensemble cast + transmigrating into a game + System + slow burn] After transmigrating into the world of a game he once played, Lin Yue has just one word for it: a trap. He hasn’t become the protagonist or the villain, or even a supporting character. The original host was a down-and-out noble extra who dies in the second act, without a single line of dialogue, serving only as another name on the death list. The good news: he has a System that lets him se —Reads—Score—Shelves

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   I recently discovered a book that's not particularly outstanding, but it's decent for passing the time. After listening to the audiobook, I'll share my thoughts, and fellow book lovers can consider whether to read it. First, this book has a significant drawback: its pacing is slow, making it a slow burn. If you're used to fast-paced novels where the protagonist gets a breakup in three chapters, faces are slapped in the face in five, and the protagonist reaches the top in ten, this book might not be for you. However, the recent chapters have been quite exciting. Second, there is a romance subplot, and so far it appears to be a single female lead. However, she doesn't have much screen time, and the protagonist's motivations are somewhat unclear. Their interactions are bland, and the development is slow, although the recent chapters seem to show some progress. Finally, so far, this book doesn't seem to feature traditional face-slapping tropes. There's no boasting or backstabbing, no stealing the protagonist's opportunities, and no harem. Although the protagonist has a system, it's almost useless, merely a supporting character with little presence. If you can accept the shortcomings mentioned above, then let me briefly talk about the book's strengths. The story revolves around a protagonist who transmigrates into a game he's played, largely within a Western fantasy world. The protagonist is a fully-achieved player with access to intelligence, but is a minor character destined to die—a fallen nobleman and a new student at an academy, striving to survive through rigorous daily training—a classic setup. Furthermore, the author doesn't highlight the protagonist by belittling the game's male lead; the game's protagonist remains righteous, and there are no out-of-character moments. Additionally, the author seems to be aiming for an ensemble cast; while the skill level may be limited, there's a noticeable effort to bring NPCs to life. The combat details are also decent, with relatively clear strategies rather than simple repetitive attacks. Besides these, the updates are consistent, with daily updates at fairly fixed times, and recently there's been a surge in updates, so there shouldn't be any hiatus. That's about it; I hope this information is helpful to readers.

7. 57 重 Reborn, I Won’t Be a Simp: My Obsessively Possessive Childhood Friend Claims Me 重生不舔狗，我被超偏执青梅占有 Grilled Sausage and Cured Meat香肠烤腊肉Urban193k WordsOngoing [A clueless heroine with an extremely possessive streak: yandere, obedient and docile, lovesick + a regretful male lead, reborn + sweet moments together + devoted husband + mutual salvation + helping each other succeed] Also known as Reborn Before My Yandere Childhood Sweetheart Took Her Own Life and I Married Her In his previous life, Chen Luo was suffocated by his childhood sweetheart’s obsessive possessiveness. He cheated on her with the white moonlight he had long pined for! After being rebo 6Reads7.2Score—Shelves
8. 58 酒 The Wine Sword Immortal: A God-Tier Brewer Who Slays the Heavenly Gate While Drunk! 酒剑仙：神级酿酒师，醉斩天门！ Where Did the God of Wealth Go?财神去哪了Urban739k WordsOngoing The Heavenly Gate descended, spiritual qi revival began, and exotic beasts appeared. The young Wang Xianxian unexpectedly awakened a mundane vocation: [Brewer]. At the brink of despair, he comprehended the Way of Wine and awakened the vocation [Wine Sword Immortal]. From then on, Wang Xianxian began his path to strength: brewing wine, drinking wine, and getting drunk. Years later, the Wine Sword Immortal stood atop the Heavenly Gate. He gazed at the demons filling the skies. With a flick of his 5.8kReads9.3Score477Shelves

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   These are all isekai (another world) stories with a single female protagonist, and the romance is generally very sweet. I highly recommend 1 and 3. 2 Is extremely sweet, 4 is a rare Western fantasy story with a single female protagonist, and 5 is very enjoyable.

9. 59 飞 Struck by Lightning During My Ascension, I Cultivate Ten Thousand Arts Alone on Blue Star 飞升被雷劈，我在蓝星独修万法 Boss Lei Keeps His Word雷老板说到做到Urban529k WordsOngoing [Single Female Lead: Kwon BoA] [Korean Peninsula] [K-Pop] [Tycoon] [Urban Cultivation] [I Alone Possess Supernatural Powers] [Invincible] [Does Not Hide His Strength] [Decisive and Ruthless] [No Harem] [No Romantic Ambiguity] [Everyday Life] [Slow-Burn] [Relaxed] At the moment of his ascension, a divine thunderbolt from the void struck Jian Xuan and sent him to Blue Star, where he became a bawling infant. Spiritual energy is scarce? He has cultivation techniques, pill recipes, and sword insigh 16.9kReads8.0Score1.7kShelves

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   Cultivation male protagonist, Korean entertainment with a single female lead, BoA

10. 60 投EN Investment Rewards Made Me the Top-Ranked Empress 投资返利，我成女帝榜一 Ginseng Rooster人参公鸡Eastern Fantasy1.6M WordsOngoing After transmigrating into a martial arts world, Li Mo bound himself to an Investment System that let him see his targets' natural talents, destiny, and future. The better their destiny, the richer the rewards he received. Then he discovered that the aloof girl he'd grown up with had the highest-tier red destiny. She was destined to become an Empress who would rule the Nine Heavens and the Ten Lands. Lately, she seemed troubled about how to unblock her sealed meridians and reveal her talent ahead 20.7kReads9.1Score1.7kShelves
11. 61 北 Lord of the Northern Frontier: I Saved an Elven Girl from the Start 北境领主：开局救下精灵少女 Cold Fir Creek冷杉溪Eastern Fantasy1.9M WordsOngoing [Soul Transmigration + Lord + Farming + Elves + One Heroine + Conquest + Satisfying Battles] He’s exiled to the northern frontier the moment he transmigrates, becoming the well-known family good-for-nothing? Well, what’s done is done. First, let’s go to the tavern for a drink... What are these black-armored maniacs who attack everyone they see? And what’s this? A talent tree? [Notice: New talent “Magic Immunity” activated!] [Kill enemies to gain combat experience and unlock the Returning Arcblad 18.3kReads8.7Score1.7kShelves
12. 62 你 You're All Chasing the Heroine? I'll Marry the Villainess Heiress 你们都追女主？反派小富婆我娶了 Little White Rice Grain白白的小米粒Urban273k WordsOngoing [One heroine + she chases him after he leaves her + sweet everyday romance + tooth-achingly sweet] (A gentle but domineering male lead! VS an adorable, goofy little rich girl!) In the end, Song Chiguang never imagined that Nan Liujing was the one who loved him most. If you could live your life over, would you choose the withered white moonlight, or the cinnabar mark etched into your heart that could never fade? “Song Chiguang, do you have to be so predictable? Every time you give me flowers, it’ 4Reads6.7Score—Shelves
13. 63 夜 Spending the Night in a Lonely Coffin, the Cold Beauty Ghost Breaks Down and Begs Me Not to Die 夜宿孤棺，高冷女鬼崩溃求我别死 Yu Haona煜浩呐Mystery2.6M WordsOngoing [Horror Tales + One Heroine + Pure Love + Power Fantasy + Infinite-Flow + Card Draws] Shen Yuan transmigrates into a world where everyone has to face supernatural horror stories. From the start, he's thrown into Hell difficulty and forced to sleep in the same coffin as a stunning female ghost! But Shen Yuan isn't afraid. He's awakened the Death-Draw System: every time a ghost kills him, he gets to draw a card and grow stronger! Killed for the first time [Ding! Card draw successful! You received 71.9kReads8.9Score9.7kShelves
14. 64 去 To Hell with the Campus Belle, My Tsundere Childhood Friend Is Way Better! 去她的校花，傲娇青梅不香么？！ Sorrow and Joy悲与欢Urban381k WordsOngoing [Reborn] [One Female Lead] [Super Sweet] [Everyday Romance] [Making Money] Li Lansheng was terminally ill. The first thing he did after unexpectedly being reborn was force a kiss on his tsundere childhood friend in front of everyone. “Ahem, Shen Shiying, Shishi, let’s talk this out. If I say I thought I was dreaming, would you believe me?” “What do you think?” “I know you might not believe me, but I can explain!” “Lie on the ground and explain it slowly!” “Aah!!!” “Now you can talk.” “Actually…I 10Reads8.4Score—Shelves
15. 65 你 You’re All Chasing the Heroine? Then I’ll Marry the Demoness 你们都追女主？那女魔头我娶走了 Paper Parcel纸包Eastern Fantasy4.0M WordsOngoing [One heroine + everyday affection + guaranteed sweetness + cultivation system + grand setting] Shen Yi'an transmigrates into a rather outrageous novel. Born into the world, he discovers that he’s the original protagonist, the one with a massive green hat hanging over his head: the Sixth Prince of the Great Qian Dynasty, His Highness Prince Chu! The second, third, fourth, and nth male leads all like the heroine. Whoever wants that whole field of green can have it. I don’t. You’re all going after 121kReads9.3Score8.9kShelves

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    [Sparrow's Masterpiece][Sparrow's Masterpiece][Sparrow's Masterpiece] A high-energy counterattack right from the start! The "inauspicious woman," avoided like the plague by the entire court, is publicly proposed to by the Prince of Chu, and Emperor Wu grants her request instantly—this move is explosive! The title reveals the core thrill: while everyone else is chasing the so-called "female lead," Shen Yi'an has already locked onto the stigmatized "true treasure"! Ye Tianze's micro-expressions hold hidden secrets, and the Prince of Chu's five years abroad remain a mystery. Watch how this unassuming prince spoils the "female demon" into his darling, leaving his former mockers utterly astonished! **The ultimate level of finding a hidden gem!**

16. 66 十 My Online Friend of Ten Years Turned Out to Be the Nation’s Little Sister 十年网友竟然是国民妹妹 Gege Wuwu隔胳呜呜Urban762k WordsCompleted [Entertainment + Esports + One Female Lead + Sweet Romance + Everyday Life] Just after getting dumped, Su Qingyu reconnects online with his longtime best friend of ten years, who has gotten into his university. When they meet, Su Qingyu is stunned: his best friend is actually a girl. And not just any girl, but the nation’s little sister, with a whopping 30 million followers? Wait, I thought you were my bro. You’re not in love with me, are you? 2.5kReads9.6Score365Shelves
17. 67 惊 The Horror Realm: Entering the Strange World from a Psychiatric Hospital 惊悚领域：从精神病院进入诡世界 Tender Little Puppy香嫩的小狗Mystery1.5M WordsOngoing (The hardcover edition has been published!) [Infinite Flow] [Original Horror Instances] [Mild Horror] “Chen Ji murdered his mother a week ago and spent three days with her corpse before he was arrested.” “You have been diagnosed with schizophrenia and are about to be transferred to a psychiatric hospital for supervision.” “Do you have anything to say?” The black-haired boy before them slowly raised his head, his expression calm. “I’ll say it again.” “The thing I killed wasn’t my mother...” “It w 349.6kReads9.5Score70.9kShelves
18. 68 兽 Beast Power Conversion: Invincible with My SSS-Rank Wife 兽能转化：带着SSS级老婆无敌 My Name Is Fangcun我叫方寸Urban5.1M WordsCompleted [Now published in print. [Sweet romance + one heroine + female emperor] [The myriad races awaken] [Divine seals awaken] [Beneath the Gods' Forbidden Domain, all gods must be silent] The myriad races awaken, and monstrous beasts run rampant. Su Liang, who had awakened a worthless B-rank divine seal, is reborn in the past and gains the ability to convert beast powers. He dotes on the future female emperor before she can grow into her power, treating 136.4kReads8.8Score15.8kShelves

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    Single female lead, single female lead, this author only writes single female lead stories.

19. 69 我 With My Blood, I’ll Save These Mountains and Rivers 我以我血挽山河 Black-Hearted Little Beaver黑心小海狸Historical1.6M WordsCompleted [Not a Power Fantasy + Slow Burn + Multiple Storylines + No Golden Finger + Passionate Conquest of the Song] At the end of the Northern Song dynasty, Bianjing was under siege, and the realm was falling into enemy hands. After his soul traveled nine hundred years through time, Gu Yuan found himself on the snowy plains outside Bianjing, where he and a band of fleeing soldiers happened to rescue the reborn Princess Zhao Yingluo. Through careful planning at every turn, he rose to become the era’s gr 33.6kReads9.2Score3.3kShelves

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    A single female protagonist, the Jingnan Campaign, male protagonist time-travels, female protagonist is reborn, very meticulous historical research, professional description of cold weapon battlefields, and a very captivating romance. I still can't recover from watching it almost a year after it ended.

20. 70 让EN You're Supposed to Do Evil, Not Do Away with Evildoers! 让你做恶，不是让你做掉恶人啊喂 Make This Monk Your Core请以贫僧为核Urban911k WordsOngoing [Traditional high-level martial arts + memes + sharp tongue + comedy + clever plotting + one heroine] Xu Yuan transmigrates unexpectedly to Planet Earth, where divine martial arts reign supreme. A Crime List appears in his mind. As long as he commits evil, he earns Crime Points and can climb the rankings to claim rewards. The higher his rank, the greater the rewards. Xu Yuan thinks, So I'm supposed to become a scumbag? What about my family? But he soon discovers that doing good deeds actually de 41kReads8.7Score3.9kShelves

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    A rare single-female-lead story in urban martial arts, and incredibly hilarious too. [Sending hearts][Sending hearts][Sending hearts] The original owner wasn't a scoundrel in her youth; she protected a girl named Luo Yaoxi when she was bullied. Later, they reunited in high school, and Luo Yaoxi was overjoyed, only to discover that her predecessor had become the kind of person she hated and feared most. She dared not acknowledge her, but silently wrote letters, trying to awaken her conscience.

21. 71 禁 A Short-Lived Forbidden Spell Caster? I Have an Undying Body 禁咒师短命？我拥有不死之身 Eat the Little Almond吃掉小杏仁Urban3.9M WordsOngoing Ye Lin transmigrates to a world overrun by demons and monsters, where he gains an immortal body. Because changing jobs in this world costs a fortune, he exploits a bug and sells his own organs to scrape together enough money to take part in the job-change ceremony. On the day of the ceremony, he becomes an SSS-rank Forbidden Spellcaster, but everyone around him mocks him. That's because SSS-rank Forbidden Spellcasters have to sacrifice their lifespan or their flesh to cast spells, so they're usu 197kReads8.8Score7.4kShelves
22. 72 全EN High Seas Survival: I Start with a Ghost Ship 全民大航海，我开局一条幽灵船 Newly Bought Peaches新买的桃子Sports2.6M WordsCompleted The print edition of The Voyage of the Dread Sea is now available on major platforms. [Seafaring] [Survival] [Disasters] [Shipbuilding] [Talents] [Cthulhu Mythos] [One Female Lead] Everyone transmigrates, and Yang Yi, as a player, is forced to join a global seafaring survival game. Some lucky players get special ships. Like the Iron Will, armed to the teeth. Like the Gale, which rides the wind and waves and is almost impossible to spot. Like the Ironhead, with its massive ram and a charge that n 271.4kReads9.4Score27.8kShelves

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    Survival + Cthulhu + Single Female Lead; the daily interactions between the male and female leads are quite good; there are no cheap or low-quality plot points. [Sending heart]

23. 73 皇 The Emperor's Precious Little Darling Will Make You Weep for Your Empire 皇上家的小娇娇，哭崩你江山 Rice Candy米糖糖Ancient Romance677k WordsCompleted Bai Xi is the dragon vein of the Great Xia Kingdom, a true dragon who has lived for nine hundred years. One day, a handsome man takes her in. He provides her with food and lodging, and all she has to do is keep his bed warm. She thinks it's a great deal. The only downside is that the man refuses to acknowledge her as his ancestor. How rebellious! * Yu Cang is the emperor of the Great Xia Kingdom. Just after he takes the throne, a dragon latches onto him. She's spoiled and has a huge appetite, ea 4.6kReads9.2Score855Shelves

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    The first book is a top-tier campus romance, featuring a sunny boy and a cool, aloof senior. The second book has a male lead who is a clear-headed king, and a female lead who is a water dragon (although he's a king, he hasn't touched anyone else besides the female lead; the male lead is also incredibly clear-headed). The third book has a female lead who is a genius, and the male lead grows from weak to fight alongside her. The fourth book has a male lead who travels through time and space with the female lead; it's a slice-of-life story. The fifth book, which I highly recommend, is a slice-of-life story with a touch of fantasy, but it's not mindless at all and is very sweet.

24. 74 回 Infinite Rewinds: I Kept Myself Pure for Her 回档无限：为她纯洁一身 Morning Light Dream晨光梦Eastern Fantasy1.1M WordsCompleted Fan Zhenjue accidentally transmigrates into the game Sin World. To get home, he must protect the game's heroine from various acts of humiliation and help her become the strongest. At first glance, the game's mechanics make this seem like a tall order. But then he discovers that he has a golden finger of his own: the ability to “reload”! With the divine power to reload, this should be easy, right? Early on: “Mu Qianqian, if nothing else works, try smearing a little mud on your face.” Later: “Sis 19.1kReads9.1Score2kShelves

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    Gongfa Ge single-handedly swept through the butter.

25. 75 剑 Sword Seed 剑种 Xu, Qing许、青Eastern Fantasy789k WordsCompleted One female lead, no angst. A sixteen-year-old boy with a sword case on his back sets out to wander the world for the first time. He only wants to recover the remains of his elders. Step by step, he uncovers the secrets of the sword case and masters one peerless famous sword after another, until he becomes the sharpest sword in the world. 6.7kReads9.1Score673Shelves
26. 76 骑 Sir Knight, the Demon King Really Doesn’t Exist 骑士先生，魔王真的不存在啊 The Everlasting Explosion Magic User Huihui永久的爆裂魔法使惠惠Eastern Fantasy2.0M WordsCompleted [Light novel] [Reincarnation] [Another-world adventure] [No System] [No harem] [Funny and lighthearted] [Hot-blooded] [Ensemble cast] A disillusioned, down-and-out half-elf bard is caught up in a crisis. The one who comes to save him is… The greatest knight, the sun that rends the darkness, former stage actor, a few cards short of a deck, permanent pope-in-waiting of the World Church, friend to the elves… Tang! “The Seven Deadly Sins are wreaking havoc, and the Demon King who will destroy the wo 67kReads9.2Score6.9kShelves

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    The first one was good; both the male and female leads were strong, and it wasn't a mindless wish-fulfillment story—it required some intelligence. I didn't read the second one much; it was probably from a few years ago, and the plot was rather clichéd. The third one was a wish-fulfillment story, quite novel, and still enjoyable. The fourth one had a complex author background, various roots, and was sweet; the title itself hinted at the final twist, although the system only served as an accelerator. The fifth one was a Western fantasy novel; I read a few hundred chapters—oh wait, I think it wasn't a single-female protagonist story… (who brought this into the village?). The sixth one was a sweet romance; both the male and female leads were the strongest in the world, but the author seemed to have switched from a female-oriented genre, with rich psychological descriptions. The male lead was portrayed somewhat like a gender-swapped character? You'll understand what I mean after reading about 20 chapters. The seventh one was because I really wanted to read Genshin Impact fanfiction at the time; it's considered one of the top Genshin Impact summoning novels. The romance develops after chapter 1000 (a group of readers and I guessed the female lead for over 1000 chapters), and it's similar in style to *Dali*. The eighth book was found on the recommendation list; it was quite novel, and the interactions between the male and female leads were very interesting. You'll understand after reading a chapter or two. The ninth book was read on a whim; it's a sweet urban romance, based on real events by the author, and I think it's the highest-ranked sweet romance. The tenth book was read because I'm a fan of Fu (a character from a popular Chinese novel), and after being heartbroken by the tragic endings, this book made all the heartbreak disappear! The eleventh book, I read the beginning and found it interesting, so I continued reading. It's also a Western fantasy novel, with the protagonist called the Legendary Resilience King, a story about redeeming a demon king. The author also uses internet slang. The second book was read quite a while ago; the theme was novel at the time, and the system was a sweet and soft little loli (the female lead). It's a refreshing urban fantasy novel, and it's not a one-woman story. Oh, don't mind it. The thirteenth book, *Mr. Zhou and Ms. Wen*, is written by a talented author. Mr. Zhou's fairy tales have real-world relevance, and the story also satirizes certain social phenomena. Although the beginning is somewhat reminiscent of the twin martial souls in *Douluo Continent*, this is a minor issue. The overall writing style is unique. The only downside is... The author updates too slowly! The fourteenth book isn't a single-woman story either; it's a dark world story with many explicit elements and an interesting worldview. The author's writing is good. The fifteenth book is my gateway into single-woman stories; it's a simple, sweet urban rebirth story, good as a memento. The sixteenth book is a single-woman story set before the *Great Black Tower* was released. It has the author's own interpretations. I finished reading it, but didn't quite understand it; there's a subtle bit of angst, but it has a happy ending. The seventeenth book is a Western fantasy novel. Although it has a low rating, it's very engaging. The protagonist has a knightly demeanor. It's probably a single-woman story; I only read the beginning, but it seems quite good. The eighteenth book, "Mecha Girl World," is considered the pinnacle of mecha girl fiction. However, because it was so well-written, it was reported and hastily ended. The author's new account is called "Penguin," and his new book is also about mecha girls, as is his other work, "The Pay-to-Win Sword Immortal." Overall, I highly recommend books 1, 13, and 18.

27. 77 死 A Thousand Years After My Death, My Demon King Wife Brought Me Back to Life 死后一千年，我被魔王妻子复活了 Crossing the Tribulation渡子厄Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted [The comic adaptation of this novel is now streaming on Hongguo Short Drama] [Both leads are invincible] [Pure love that puts the lifespan debate to shame] [A lovey-dovey married couple] [Everyday sweetness] [Lighthearted comedy] [The ultimate gentleman's novel] [Viewers under sixteen should watch with their parents] A thousand years after his death, Sharon Morian, the strongest hero of humanity, is resurrected by his wife, the Demon King. A hero-and-Demon-King story that breaks the mold. 34.1kReads9.2Score3.9kShelves
28. 78 魔 His Majesty the Demon King 魔王陛下 Supersonic Bulldozer超音速推土机Eastern Fantasy2.1M WordsCompleted [Western fantasy + no System + one female lead + lots of farming + lots and lots of everyday life + really, really lots of everyday life] Summoned here to become a powerless Demon King, with no System and no subordinates, Rhode thinks he’ll just grow crops and drink tea in this desolate backwater, living a carefree and leisurely life. But things never go as planned. As a benevolent Demon King, he welcomes all sorts of people into the Demon King’s castle. They enjoy a happy life filled with putti 10.9kReads8.9Score1.1kShelves

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    The female lead is a single character who appears in Chapter 12 and stays with the protagonist until the end.

29. 79 重 Reborn as Yin Zhiping: Immortality Begins with The Return of the Condor Heroes 重生尹志平，从神雕开始的长生 Bubbles Chasing Bubbles泡泡追泡泡Male-Channel Fanfiction2.8M WordsCompleted (Li Mochou is the sole female lead. The Condor Heroes arc is complete, as are the Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber arc, the early Ming arc, and the Splendor of Ming arc. The story is now in the world of Number One Under Heaven.) The good news: I’m reborn, and I have a proficiency template. As long as I train a technique and build proficiency, I can keep cultivating without bottlenecks. Breaking through my limits can even produce new techniques. Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Source makes me invi 54.6kReads7.9Score4.1kShelves

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    All are single-female-lead stories: 1. Leaning towards The Return of the Condor Heroes fanfiction (with a system) 2. Leaning towards high martial arts (comedy) 3. Special abilities (speechless [thinking]) 4. High martial arts and female lead progressing together (with a system) 5. Chasing after childhood sweetheart 6. Omitted 7. In the male lead's last three months, did she bring him happiness, or did he bring her hope? [Thumbs up] (no system, no special abilities) 8. He serves his country, she is still waiting for him (angst, proceed with caution) 9. He and she pretend to be weak to deceive others (sweet story, no angst) 10. Comedy (low sweetness level) 11. Cultivation story (modern-day Ning Caichen and Xiaoqian)

30. 80 机 Mecha Girl Era: All My Mecha Girls Are World-Class 机娘纪元：我的机娘都是世界级 The Penguin Who Can't Wake Up睡不醒的企鹅Urban1.4M WordsCompleted [Mecha Girls] + [Racing] + [Sweet Romance and Growth] + [Tomato’s only top-tier star racing novel] Once highly sought after by racing clubs, the top mecha girl is now ignored by everyone at the scrapyard. No one is willing to bond with her, even if she offers herself for free. She’s an “assassin race car” with unbeatable acceleration but terrible handling. Su Nian, a top racing driver from Earth, had hoped to make his mark in a world where racing technology lagged behind and success depended ent 21.5kReads9.7Score2.6kShelves
31. 81 收 After Adopting the Down-and-Out Female Lead, I Died Horribly in Front of Her 收养落魄女主后，惨死在她面前 Li Huan离焕Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [In your first simulation, you transmigrate to a cultivation world.] [You become a refugee fleeing famine. Along the way, you save an abandoned baby girl and become her older brother.] [You depend on each other and become one another's only support.] [At the end of the simulation, you shield the grown girl and give your life to hold off a horde of demonic cultivators. You die, and the light in her eyes goes out too.] [In your second simulation, you transmigrate to a world where steam and mag 119.3kReads9.1Score14kShelves

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    A top-tier racer from another world, and a mecha girl worth five thousand yuan—the two of them somehow managed to create a sonic boom! 🔥🔥🔥 Su Nian—a top-tier racer and track emperor from Earth. He wanted to shine in a world where racing technology was lagging behind and relied entirely on the performance of mecha girls, but he was betrayed by the mecha girl assigned to him by his club. 🍁🍁🍁 Filled with disdain and anger, Su Nian left with a flourish. In the reforging area, he formed a contract with the girl known as the "killer racer"—Starry Sky. From then on, a silver streak appeared on the track, hurtling forward at lightning speed, leaving everyone else in the dust.

32. 82 灵 Spiritual Qi Revival: I Get a New Skill Every Day 灵气复苏：我每天get一个新技能 Dreaming Bookworm书梦人Urban2.1M WordsCompleted [Spiritual qi revival + System + urban life + comedy] Lin Qiu is chosen by 9527 and reborn two minutes in the past. From then on, he can awaken a new skill every day. He thinks he’s about to reach the pinnacle of life, but who could have guessed his skills would all involve spreading seeds, fertilizing, and breeding? What kind of ridiculous skills are these? Where are the promised X-ray vision and space powers? 27.1kReads9.2Score2.9kShelves
33. 83 异 Superpowers: Am I Really the Only Wind User? 异能：风系居然只有我一个人？ Dao Mi He稻弥禾Urban1.0M WordsCompleted [Single heroine] [Spiritual Qi Revival] [Wind] [Daily life] [Superpowers] [Single element] [Genius] [Urban] (The part about making money from antiques at the beginning is brief. The main story gets going after chapter 30, and the grand story unfolds after chapter 100. I hope newcomers will stick around just a little longer. Thank you...) The power of will, the resonance of laws, the surging of spiritual energy. These are the blessings of the order of the laws. Bai Qiu was the first of all to awa 3.7kReads8.8Score292Shelves

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    A single female protagonist novel with supernatural abilities. It's a lighthearted story. Super exciting and definitely worth reading.

34. 84 我EN My Right Eye is a God-Tier Computer 我的右眼是神级计算机 Wang Zilü王自律Sci-Fi & Apocalypse3.2M WordsCompleted I am the super artificial intelligence in your eyes. You humans call an IQ of 85 stupid and an IQ of 135 smart, but you will never understand what an IQ of 125,000 means! From now on, I will be your right-hand man! 150.8kReads9.2Score19kShelves
35. 85 仙 The Immortal Emperor's Retirement Life 仙帝的退休生活 Broken Blade断刃Urban1.8M WordsOngoing Invincible, reborn, no secrets from the family + overpowered hero + one heroine + sweet romance + goofy humor + laid-back daily life The eldest grandson of the Liu family of the old capital was persecuted... No, that’s not right. Let’s start over! As an idle Immortal Emperor, I just want to retire, feed the birds, walk the dog, and spend time with my wife and kid. A thousand-year-old ghost? My brother-in-law is a city inspector in the underworld. Look into it. A hidden sect? My great-grandfather 18.4kReads9.1Score1.1kShelves

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    There are so many isekai (another world) stories with a single female protagonist! [Currently rushing to finish a draft][Currently rushing to finish a draft]

36. 86 人 Humanity's Strongest Mage Tries to Achieve a Perfect Ending 人类最强法师试图打出完美结局 Autumn Maple Creek Bridge秋枫溪桥Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted Lighthearted + laid-back + slice of life + one heroine + saintess + 1v1 + pure romance After selecting the [Very Easy] difficulty, you transmigrated into a game world destined for a tragic ending. You thought you'd become a demon and win over all kinds of beautiful women, but it seemed you'd landed on the wrong side? The Moon Saintess, one of the Seven Saints, met you at her lowest point and invited you to join her party. [Save the Saintess and win her heart] [Ignore her and watch her fall into 26.3kReads8.9Score3.2kShelves

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    Western fantasy with a single female lead

37. 87 藏 Eighteen Years in Hiding, One Day to Outshine All the Geniuses 藏锋十八年，一朝压尽天骄 Woodcutter of the Back Mountain后山樵Eastern Fantasy1.6M WordsOngoing [Red Fruit Short Drama: Ten Thousand Paths Return to the Abyss] [Traditional fantasy, single heroine, young lord of an imperial clan, ensemble of geniuses, intelligent wish fulfillment, contention in a golden age, imperial path through the stars] On the day Gu Changyuan was born, all ninety-nine imperial lamps in the Gu ancestral shrine ignited together. The portraits of three emperors opened their eyes, all paths bowed, and the Mandate of Heaven Stele revealed these words: The Mandate of Heav 38.6kReads8.1Score3.2kShelves

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    The female lead is Fan Xingli.

38. 88 退 After Retirement, My Wife Brought People to Arrest Me 退休后，老婆带人来抓我了 Storytelling Lazy讲故事的LazyUrban1.9M WordsCompleted From the start, a beautiful woman proposed to him. Liu Xuedong was a fake psychologist and, in reality, an S-Rank Cleaner. Just as he was happily anticipating a perfect life, he realized things weren't going quite the way he'd imagined… Wait, isn't my wife the one I hate most? (A professional writer registered with the Provincial Writers Association. Credentials verified, so read with confidence.) 47.4kReads9.0Score4.2kShelves
39. 89 我 I Live a Comfortable Life in a Fantasy World 我在奇幻世界活得很安逸 A Billion Stray Cats亿只流浪猫Eastern Fantasy3.6M WordsOngoing [Mage, slice of life, academic research, magic theory, half food story, male-oriented, one female lead, detailed otherworld survival, slow burn, extensive setting and character descriptions.] (If any of the above are dealbreakers for you, it's best not to read this, or you may find it uncomfortable.) Graduate student Liang Xia wakes up after dying suddenly during an experiment and inexplicably reincarnates as a dying stray child in another world. Magic dazzles here and magical beasts roam ever 34.8kReads8.8Score4.1kShelves
40. 90 蘑 Back to Field: Ten Suicide Notes Revealed, Leaving the Entire Internet in Tears 蘑菇屋：十封遗书曝光，泪崩全网 I Am Ten Yuan吾乃十元钱Male-Channel Fanfiction179k WordsCompleted Season 6 of Yearning for Life premiered. As soon as everyone arrived, they were stunned by the beautiful scenery. Before long, they discovered a strange little cabin. Inside, they found ten letters. The first read: “Nuan Nuan, the flowers on the island have bloomed. That means I’ve come to see you…” Lin Feng The whole internet buzzed: Had Lin Feng come to the island to pursue Nuan Nuan? Who was this Lin Feng? They read the second letter, then the third… all the way to the tenth. Only then did th 2.7kReads9.1Score318Shelves
41. 91 高 Aloof Empress? Then Who’s the Sweet, Silly Girl in My Arms? 高冷女帝？那我怀里的傻白甜是谁 Shadow Thirteen影十三Eastern Fantasy1.0M WordsCompleted [Fantasy + wild imagination + transmigration + System + Empress + cold on the outside, warm on the inside + one female lead + one female lead + one female lead, because it’s important] There is only one female lead throughout the story, with no flirtatious entanglements. The male lead is decisive in killing, and the female lead never holds him back. You could call it a romance disguised as a fantasy novel… Twenty years after transmigrating, Lin Bai is taken as the sole disciple of the Mountain- 4.1kReads8.7Score400Shelves
42. 92 北 Northern Song Dynasty: From the Start, I Married the Eighth Daughter of the Su Family 北宋，开局娶走苏家八娘 Happy Little Square BunHappy小方包Female-Channel Fanfiction1.1M WordsCompleted [Quick transmigration + historical romance + Northern Song dynasty + one female lead + sweet romance + slice of life] Han Zhi was a modern master's graduate in Chinese language and literature, but he transmigrates back to the Northern Song dynasty. Fortunately, he starts out as a provincial top scorer, so things aren't too bad. After earning that title, his family naturally starts looking for a match for him. During this time, Han Zhi meets Su Zhen, also known as Su Baniang. He immediately gives 1.8kReads8.8Score162Shelves
43. 93 我 I'm a Socially Anxious Guy, and My Goddess Wife Refuses to Divorce Me 我！社恐，女神老婆不肯跟我离婚 The Center Seat at the Dinner Table饭桌C位Urban1.2M WordsCompleted [Urban Slice of Life + No System + Entertainment Industry + Both Leads Play the Pig to Eat the Tiger] [Three completed novels of over a million characters each. Quality guaranteed!] Li Shuo, a man with severe social anxiety, has barely transmigrated to a parallel world when his stepmother drags him off to meet a potential bride at her home. On the very day of the meeting, a “female ghost” accidentally pulls him into the civil affairs bureau, and they get married in a flash… He thought all they h 114.6kReads8.4Score12.4kShelves
44. 94 我 My Name Is Chang An, Yours Is Gu Li 我叫常安，你叫顾鲤 Happy Little Square BunHappy小方包Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [No palace or household intrigue + one heroine + transmigration + the High Tang era] Chang An transmigrates to the High Tang era and becomes the son of a prominent official family, though his father doesn’t hold a particularly high post. Still, he gets to live in the same era as Li Bai, Du Fu, and Gao Shi. Before he has even adjusted to life after transmigrating, he’s informed that he must marry Gu Li, the third daughter of the merchant Gu family. My name is Chang An, and hers is Gu Li?! There’s 316Reads8.0Score—Shelves
45. 95 人 Life Simulation: I Turned My Eerie Wife into a Yandere 人生模拟：我把诡异老婆玩成病娇 Traveler Through the Sea of Bitterness苦海行者Mystery271k WordsOngoing [Life Simulation + Supernatural Resurgence + Decisive and Ruthless + Schemer + Turn Enemies into Wives (Yandere Female Supernatural Being)] The good news: Ling Yun has transmigrated! And he’s even gotten a wife for free. The bad news: Ling Yun has transmigrated into a supernatural world, and his supernatural wife is constantly craving his body! (Literally.) [Ding~ Life Simulator bound. Begin your first simulation?] Don’t panic when you encounter the supernatural. Let Ling Yun start with a simple 9Reads7.1Score—Shelves
46. 96 系 My System Is Out of Line, and I’ve Become a Trouble-Making Streamer 系统不正经，我成搞事主播 Zhoushan Gatekeeping Grandpa舟山管门大爷Urban1.0M WordsCompleted [Livestream] [System] [No Female Lead] [Feel-Good Power Fantasy] [Comedy] [Wild Antics] [Laugh-Out-Loud] A small-time streamer is doing an outdoor Livestream when he runs into a five-step snake and gets bitten! A deadly situation! How can he survive? Li Ke: “Don’t panic, guys. According to local folklore, anyone bitten by a five-step snake will die after taking five steps. So let’s try walking backward five steps and see if we can turn this around!” Li Ke: “If it works, I’ll walk backward ninety 13.1kReads9.1Score1.4kShelves
47. 97 反 Villain: Snatching the Female Villain's Bride from the Start 反派：开局抢婚女反派 Fire Shark火鲨Urban532k WordsCompleted [System] [One heroine] [Villain] [Female villain] Zhu Xuan transmigrated into a world where several books had merged. To escape the tragic fate written for him in the books, he snatched the engagement to the female Villain from his older brother, Zhu Long, right from the start. But fate had other plans. Although Zhu Xuan was already bound by an arranged marriage, a series of coincidences brought him together with Su Zhitong, the former student council president, and they fell for each other. 406Reads6.4Score—Shelves
48. 98 若 If Fantasy Came True, My Wife Would Be Another Me 若幻想成真，我的老婆是另一个我 Cai Xiaoxu菜小栩Urban722k WordsCompleted [Illustrations included, one female lead, cozy daily life, a fresh take on romance] Also known as: “When I Opened My Eyes, My Imaginary Girlfriend Was There” (PS: The female lead was a girl from the beginning. The story includes illustrations of her and of the male and female leads interacting, redrawn by the author herself.) We are all searching for another version of ourselves. When Xu Xian woke up, a girl was lying beside him. “Who are you?” “I'm the girl-version of you that you imagined, ano 1.3kReads9.4Score226Shelves

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    Single female lead, single fan 9527

49. 99 拟 Proposed Deduction: My Fiancée Is a Goth Lolita 拟定推导：我的未婚妻是哥特萝莉 MahoEastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted Note: This book is told in first person. Don't read if that's not your thing. After completing four years of military service, Matthew Julius returned to his home in the British Isles. He thought he could finally start a new life, only to be told that he was already engaged. His fiancée was Carrot Olivia, a rising star in the world of detectives. A scrap of paper bearing a mysterious address, and a family murder case buried for ten years. A young girl detective sets out to solve it, and a discha 7.3kReads9.5Score819Shelves
50. 100 灵 Spiritual Qi Revival: I Kissed the Slit-Mouthed Woman from the Start 灵气复苏：开局强吻裂口女 Sweet Watermelon香甜西瓜Urban3.7M WordsCompleted In a world overrun by ghosts and monsters, Lin Que encounters a breathtakingly beautiful young woman in red. She smiles, showing all 28 of her teeth. “Little brother, do you think I’m pretty?” Ding! The System has activated! Choice One: Don’t answer. Run for your life and shout for help to alert the nearby spirit tamers, so they can slay the Slit-Mouthed Woman. Quest reward: One Great Restoration Pill, granting thirty years of cultivation. Choice Two: Say she’s pretty and let the Slit-Mouthed Wo 948Reads8.4Score141Shelves

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