Trying to Find a Masterpiece With a Strong Female Lead and No Romance on Tomato Novel. Hilarious, You’ll Never Find One 在番茄里面找女强无CP神作，笑死找到死你都找不到

1. 151 黑 A Scandal-Plagued Star Lands in a New World Where Men and Women Are Equal 黑红女星穿到了女男平等的新世界 Wild Rabbits Don't Eat Carrots野兔不吃萝卜Modern Romance500k WordsCompleted [Female-centered] [No romance] [Mirror universe] [Feel-good fiction] Jiang Zheng woke up one day to discover she'd arrived in a world where women were the dominant sex. Wait, nobody told me being the dominant sex would be this great! “Big Sis is just an innocent grown-up girl!” “The dream girl of 900 million men!!!” “Those boys are so scheming, always trying to seduce my Big Sis.” “Big Sis is straight. Girls are naturally carefree, so don't read too much into it.” “I wish I could be Big Sis's co 8.4kReads8.8Score1.4kShelves
2. 152 丑 The Ugly Man Rules the World: I'll Pamper All the Pretty Boys 丑男霸世：娇娇美男我来宠 Listening to a Thousand Sounds from a Boat千籁听舟Modern Romance561k WordsCompleted [Female-oriented + Beauty Standards Reversed + 1vN + Male Love Rivals in a Shura Field + Female Gaze + Extremely Lustful Heroine + All Male Leads Are Virgins] I was tired of having nothing to read, so I wrote the story I wanted myself. Yu Fu is stabbed to death in broad daylight, then transmigrates to a strange world after dying. Not only is the ratio of men to women skewed here, but people’s ideas of beauty and ugliness are the exact opposite of what she knows. The standards for men are especia 5.7kReads8.9Score658Shelves
3. 153 和 After Transmigrating to a Matriarchal World with My Ex-Boyfriend, He's in for It 和前男友穿越女尊后，他惨了 Little Happiness小小幸Ancient Romance237k WordsCompleted [Women’s supremacy + Female-centered + 1vN + All male leads are virgins + Ensemble of women + Passionate] Born into poverty, Chen Zhaozhao dropped out of elementary school and worked her way up to opening a restaurant. She even supported a handsome college student. She put him through school all the way to his doctorate, only for him to push her off a cliff and send her to her death. Who would have thought heaven would take pity on her? She transmigrated into a matriarchal world as Qin Zhao, the 13.5kReads9.3Score2.5kShelves
4. 154 惊 What?! Who Writes a Tragic Romance Where the Male Lead Gets Tortured? 惊！谁家虐文虐的是男主呀 Yao Sui Bu Zhi He Nian尧岁不知何年Ancient Romance664k WordsCompleted 8.7kReads9.0Score1.1kShelves
5. 155 在 Writing a Male-Leads-Only Story in a Gender-Equal World 在女男平等的世界写大男主文 Mushroom King蘑鲜大王Modern Romance517k WordsOngoing [A story within a story + forum posts + author’s daily life. The author has no romance. The friends’ group has a teasing-younger-brother storyline and a girls’ love storyline. Weak men are weeded out, but women are stronger and live longer. There are more women than men, and the future belongs entirely to women.] [Women can bear children, through three methods: parthenogenesis, reproduction between two women, or reproduction between a woman and a man. Women monopolize gender-neutral terms.] [T 5.9kReads8.4Score1.3kShelves
6. 156 万 The Universal Heartthrob Aura Has Been Overhauled into a Little One's Aura 万人迷光环爆改成了幼崽光环 Goji Berry and Jujube Tea枸枣红杞茶Fantastical Romance887k WordsOngoing May 14, 2026. The first day of ratings. Archive record. [Yan Wu, no CP. The original male and female leads of each small world occasionally have CP] [Quick Transmigration Bureau · Top Secret Files] Number: 520 Host: Yan Wu Mission type: Universal heartthrob Mission status: Suspected deviation Excerpts from mission records [World A · Overbearing CEO] Host: There's a loose eyelash on your eyelid. CEO: Thanks. Want some wontons? System: ??? [World B · Prince] Host: Your window isn't shut all the wa 20.1kReads8.9Score2.2kShelves
7. 157 我 Could I Really Get Canceled in a Rules-Based Horror Game? 我还能在规则怪谈里塌房不成？ Xi Yao喜杳Mystery2.2M WordsOngoing [Infinite-Flow + Rules-Based Horror + Horror Game + Strong Female Team + A Group of People With Questionable Sanity] Just before their debut, the group Shili belonged to was betrayed by a bandmate, who framed them for bullying. Their debut fell through, while the bandmate won netizens’ sympathy and relaunched her career to great success. To this day, Shili’s social media accounts are still flooded with abuse from the other girl’s rabid fans. As luck would have it, in the third year after the com 64.4kReads9.6Score7.6kShelves

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   The first book needs no introduction; the title speaks for itself. The second is a protagonist-development story with a clear growth path and character arc. The author writes an excellent ensemble cast, where each character has their own growth trajectory and unavoidable circumstances, skillfully portraying each character and allowing the reader to truly appreciate their charm. The plot structure is also solid; even knowing the general flow, you can't help but keep reading. The third book is also a protagonist-development story. I really enjoy this kind of story where a small-town student, a test-taker, combines talent and hard work to rise through the ranks. The writing and plot are wonderful; reading it is like drinking tea, with a lingering aftertaste. The fourth book is already quite famous; I believe everyone can tell at a glance whether there's a romantic pairing—idols can't fall in love! Of course, those who survive in the infinite flow genre are all strong, so of course, they're all strong women ૮₍ˊᗜˋ₎ა There's nothing wrong with either the writing or the plot; each character has their own distinct personality. The fifth book, as the title suggests, has a feel reminiscent of earlier novels. The protagonist is ruthless and single-mindedly devoted to his path, making it perfect for readers who prefer hard-working, emotionless protagonists over those with natural talent. The sixth book, well, all I can say is... Kill, kill, kill...

8. 158 全 Survival for All: The Top-Ranked Girl Never Watches Where She’s Going 全民求生，榜一她总是不看路 Sigh of Fufeng扶风叹Sports701k WordsOngoing Humanity on Blue Star was dragged into a survival game, and everyone collectively lost their minds. Who can relate? It’s just some lousy game, but it expects us to figure out skills on our own. It gives us a blueprint and expects us to gather materials and make things ourselves. If I could do that, would I be earning just 3,500 a month?! It was supposed to be a road survival game, but now it’s forcing us to learn stuff! Where’s the one-click learning button? Where’s the one-click crafting button 15.4kReads9.4Score1.6kShelves

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   I'd like to mainly talk about the third book. She updates it rather slowly, on and off, but the writing is very good.

9. 159 铁 Iron Skull! She’s Practically Unkillable! 铁脑壳！她有点打不死了！ Three Big Blooms叁大朵Modern Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [No romance + goofy heroine + comedy + academy leveling + competitions + stats panel + game + comeback face-slapping] Take a look. This tough, broke, quirky craft enthusiast is Yu Hao. By sheer coincidence, she maxes out her physical stats. From then on, she takes a delightfully shameless path where even the villains are exhausted before they can finish talking to her. She dismantles the exam hall during a league match, and the referee loses the will to live. She chats away in a secret realm, le 29.6kReads9.1Score5.6kShelves
10. 160 我 I’m Warning You, Don’t Steal My Potion 我劝你不要抢我药剂 Rice Porridge with Side Dishes白粥配小菜Modern Romance1.5M WordsOngoing [Ensemble Cast + Interstellar + Military Academy + No Romance] Nan Zheng is an utterly ordinary student from a remote planet who struggled to get into the First Military Academy's pharmaceutical program. Unfortunately, she runs into space pirates on her way to the Central Planet. The medicines she was carrying, which she had planned to trade for living expenses, are all stolen. To complete the trade, she takes the entrance exam for the First Military Academy's mecha infantry program. She acciden 18.6kReads9.2Score2.6kShelves
11. 161 末 Apocalyptic Villainess? I Enslaved the Male and Female Leads 末世女配？我奴役了男女主 Mo Qingqing墨清清Sci-Fi & Apocalypse626k WordsCompleted [No CP + feel-good power fantasy + strong female lead + zombies + mutated plants and animals + transmigration + rebirth + ensemble cast + aloof and sharp-tongued + germaphobic princess syndrome] After transmigrating into the apocalypse, while everyone else stockpiles supplies, Lan Xi, being a zombie, coolly stockpiles duck blood. The Heavenly Dao assigned her an identity: the younger sister of the male lead's best friend. Her brother's fire ability lets him make spicy sizzling duck blood. Delici 6.7kReads8.8Score1kShelves
12. 162 当 Being a Mecha Engineer Has More Promise Than Being an Assassin 当机甲师不比干杀手有前途 A Mirror and Half-Summer一镜半夏Sci-Fi & Apocalypse764k WordsOngoing [No romance + Mechas + Military Academy + A Touch of Ensemble Cast] One moment, assassin Xia Liu is alive; the next, she transmigrates to the interstellar age as a frail heiress with high mental strength. She’s thrilled: At last, she can leave the life of endless fighting behind! She’s going to become the Federation’s most pampered mecha engineer! She gets admitted to Pandora Military Academy on a special recommendation. While everyone else takes exams, she sneaks off to the wasteland to scaveng 79.5kReads9.3Score18.4kShelves
13. 163 我 I Only Want to Be a Military Doctor, So Why Are You Making Me Empress? 我只想当军医，你们让我当女皇？ I'm Starving我超饿Ancient Romance965k WordsCompleted [Feel-good revenge + transmigration + System + medicine + nation-building + conquering a chaotic age + empress + cheat powers] Medical student Liu Yi transmigrates into a war-torn age. The world is in chaos, the imperial court has fallen, and ordinary people can barely survive. But she brought along her all-purpose doctor System. System: “I can give you medical equipment.” System: “I can give you medical books.” System: “I can give you an entire modern hospital.” System: “Your goal is to becom 6.1kReads9.5Score859Shelves

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    The first book was very popular; I'm sure everyone has heard of it. The first hundred or two chapters seem to be about settling one's own karma, followed by encounters with higher and more distant worlds, gradually shaping a grander worldview. It's a lone wolf story, with very few male characters; there are small sections dedicated to supporting characters and their own worlds. If you find it difficult to get into at first or find it too long, don't force yourself. The second book was my gateway into female-centric stories; it's a quick transmigration type, with female characters helping each other. I've read it twice and highly recommend it. The third book is a protagonist growth story, using himself as a benchmark to drive the awakening of women in that era. It's gradual, showing the exuberance of Emperor Liu's rule and how those who lose power curry favor. The fourth book is absolutely female-centric, with women from top to bottom. There's a little cockroach at the beginning, and later it's a struggle where women's strength reigns supreme (the upward kind). The fifth book starts with the protagonist developing stealthily in line with the times, later fighting and vying for power; the female characters each have their own strengths. The sixth and seventh books are female-centric, witty and humorous, shorter, and easy to read. The eighth book supports a woman's ascension to the throne, using herself as a chessboard to secure a path for survival for women across the land. There are male characters, but none are particularly prominent. These are the books I've finished reading, some I've even reread. These are my personal opinions; I think they're all excellent and highly recommend them. If you don't like them, you don't have to force yourself to read them, as I personally prefer books with protagonists whose personalities I like.

14. 164 女 Disguised as a Man, I Became the Cold and Alluring Prince 女扮男装，走上高冷邪魅王爷的路 Lazy Uncle Bookworm懒也书叔Ancient Romance375k WordsCompleted 6.2kReads9.3Score914Shelves

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    The first book was very popular; I'm sure everyone has heard of it. The first hundred or two chapters seem to be about settling one's own karma, followed by encounters with higher and more distant worlds, gradually shaping a grander worldview. It's a lone wolf story, with very few male characters; there are small sections dedicated to supporting characters and their own worlds. If you find it difficult to get into at first or find it too long, don't force yourself. The second book was my gateway into female-centric stories; it's a quick transmigration type, with female characters helping each other. I've read it twice and highly recommend it. The third book is a protagonist growth story, using himself as a benchmark to drive the awakening of women in that era. It's gradual, showing the exuberance of Emperor Liu's rule and the appeasement of those who lose power. The fourth book is absolutely female-centric, with women from top to bottom. There's a little cockroach at the beginning, and later it's a struggle where women's strength reigns supreme (the upward kind). The fifth book starts with the protagonist developing stealthily in line with the times, later fighting and vying for power; the female characters each have their own strengths. The sixth and seventh books are female-centric, witty and humorous, shorter, and easy to read. The eighth book supports a woman's ascension to the throne, using herself as a chessboard to secure a path for survival for women across the land. There are male characters, but none are particularly prominent. These are the books I've finished reading, some I've even reread. These are my personal opinions; I think they're all excellent and highly recommend them. If you don't like them, you don't have to force yourself to read them, as I personally prefer to choose books with protagonists whose personalities I like.

15. 165 我 My Beastly Romance Game Is a Hit Across the Stars 我做的兽性向恋爱游戏火爆星际 What I Seek谓我所求Sci-Fi & Apocalypse408k WordsCompleted [The rating is a little low since it just opened, so don't miss out, folks!] [A morally dubious but universally adored heroine (universally adored, not adored by every beast), no romance, and she only takes without taking responsibility] [For more detailed content warnings, see the author's note in Chapter 1] [The focus is on her career; romance takes up a tiny fraction of the story and is just seasoning] [There are lots of female supporting characters. Aside from the beastfolk who are just ther 1.3kReads8.8Score193Shelves
16. 166 开 My Ancestors’ Graves Started Smoking from the Start: Disguised as a Man, I Take the Imperial Exams 开局祖坟冒青烟，女扮男装科举忙 Jiang Suiwan江岁晚Ancient Romance1.3M WordsCompleted Xie Yuheng transmigrates from the Apocalypse to a farming household, where a tyrant rules the land. With no other choice, she disguises herself as a boy. As she grows older, everyone in the surrounding villages comes to know that the Xie family's prodigy has an exceptionally clever mind. Too bad he's a sickly weakling who can't lift a finger or carry a load. Bystander: “You're so noble, so impressive! Your sickly family member just kicked someone through a wall!” The Xie family: “Does the head o 12kReads9.2Score1.7kShelves
17. 167 爱 Love Me, Hate Me: I'm Behind Everyone in the Top Ten Player Rankings 爱我恨我，玩家榜前十全是我 Frostwatch霜观Sports949k WordsOngoing [Strong Female Lead] [No Romance] [Multiverse Game Invasion] [Real War, Not Just Dungeons] [Lots of Fight Scenes] [All Secret Identities Are Female] [Worldbuilding Mystery] “My name is Zhong Lin. Lin, as in ascending to the summit. Welcome to my story.” When games from another world tore into reality, ordinary college student Zhong Lin drew the SSS-rank talent [Ceremonial Praise] from the start. After killing an enemy, she had a chance to obtain a ceremonial outfit carrying that enemy’s talent s 398.5kReads9.3Score116.9kShelves

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    This is my first time recommending a book, and it's really good.

18. 168 变EN The Transformed Girl: I Have a Game Panel 变身少女：我有游戏面板 wuyiuKEastern Fantasy2.1M WordsOngoing The rating is low because the book just launched, but it’ll gradually rise. Gender Swap + Single + Leveling Progression + Wish Fulfillment Fran transmigrates to another world and becomes a black-haired girl, as well as a mage apprentice at an academy. Why is the academy sending apprentices who can’t cast spells to the battlefield just as I arrive? Why didn’t I inherit my predecessor’s spellcasting progress? Now I have to learn magic from scratch. How am I supposed to learn it in just a quarter o 54.2kReads8.7Score6.3kShelves

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    I don't know, not many people read these. There's another one, a road trip survival story called "The Number One Never Looks at the Road," which is also quite good, but I couldn't find it.

19. 169 炮 The Cannon Fodder Witch Is Passing the Buck Online 炮灰女巫在线甩锅中 Fan Fan Fan风风风扇Fantastical Romance483k WordsOngoing [The rating just came out; it'll go up later (probably)] [Content warning: Not pure wish fulfillment; more conspiracy theories, and the heroine has no golden finger] [Western fantasy, no CP. The heroine is no heartthrob (more like universally disliked (ｰ̀εｰ́)); she has one or two bad friends and no one else] Original title: Hush, Be Quiet, the Evil Witch Is Speaking Liberty, a second-year student at Helder School, firmly believes she is (going to be) the most powerful and (going to be) the great 3kReads8.9Score397Shelves
20. 170 内 What's Wrong with a Beta Tester Being a Little Overpowered? 内测玩家强亿点怎么了 Lankani Ma兰卡尼玛Sports1.1M WordsOngoing The rating is low because the book just opened for ratings. It'll go up later! ٩(๑•̀ω•́๑)۶ The cover is a template sold online by a designer. [Apocalypse game arrives + powerhouse returns + full-dive game + slight fourth calamity + no romance + urban supernatural powers + fake and real heiresses + live comments] The world's first full-dive game appears out of nowhere, and the news sends the entire internet into a frenzy. At first, players think it's just an ordinary game. Then strange horrors ru 7.2kReads8.6Score876Shelves

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    I won't even mention Game Invasion, it's so popular. These two are really good. The first one is the kind that starts off low but goes on like a whirlwind, with a huge imagination and lots of plot twists. You have to be patient at the beginning, but you'll see how amazing it is as you read on. It's just that it hasn't become popular yet. I'm determined to get everyone to see this book. The second one is decent, I think. The female lead isn't a pushover or a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle, and there's no romantic pairing.

21. 171 别 [ Apocalypse ] Don't Fall Asleep! You'll Die! 【末世】别睡觉！会死！ Joy at Every Step步步见喜Mystery658k WordsCompleted [Reborn + Infinite Flow + Strong Female Lead + No Romance + Ensemble Cast + Nightmare Invasion] A countdown appears at random over cities. When it reaches zero, the city's residents are forced to fall asleep and dragged into the Nightmare World. After being reborn, Li Ge has just one goal: kill every aberrant and take down the Nightmare! At first, the Nightmare monsters think Li Ge is just a tasty human. But later... So which one of us is the monster?! Is the food chain backwards or what?! In th 26.2kReads9.2Score5.7kShelves

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    1. *Interstellar: No writer is immune to madness, I'm insane!* By Hanlei Kendangcong: "The one who gives birth naturally enjoys the inheritance. So she sits in this position with a clear conscience, it's only right and proper!" The female lead is like a 3S-grade personal sedative; everyone who gets close to her is attracted. The author is also very witty; before you finish laughing at one line, the next one hits like a stroke of luck. It's a very good ensemble piece, featuring a female lead who starts fighting at the drop of a hat (even if she agrees, she can't win an argument), and four people who instantly join the fray and end up losing money. When the female lead starts cursing, she can go on and on without repeating herself; her venomous tongue can spit out saliva that leaves nothing but barren ground for miles around. Although the leagues have different stances, some characters, while initially villainous, are genuinely stupid and patriotic, making them hard to hate. It's like a solid piece of coal mixed into a group of honeycomb briquettes. If you like stories with youthful spirit and unrestrained exuberance, and don't know how to curse, you can read this one [Learned It] (Don't be fooled by the "discontinued" status; the main story is finished, and there are also side stories). 2. "Ge, who has a slight understanding of human nature, and her three external moral reminders," "On the Great Demon King being divided into 18 parts, a mini version of the Demon King," "Rebirth: My brothers and sisters always want to be eaten by me," "You won't know how many wolves are hiding around you until the end." The female lead's team consists of three women and one man, and no one is marginalized. Everyone, whether a main character or a supporting character, has their own shining moments. Among the orphans of Qimeng, when there are enemies, they love and kill each other; when there are no enemies, they hinder and kill each other, devouring each other while coexisting. The female lead, though a demon king, is very cool and occasionally crazy (those who like crazy characters are in for a treat). The characters in the story are both righteous and evil, and opinions on them vary. 3. Truly "murder, arson, and destruction of corpses." "Traces" is a survival game series. The author's writing style has a unique "Northeastern humor," always using lighthearted humor to overcome serious or sad moments. The four characters support and heal each other's inner wounds. Their strength eventually leads to the top-ranked player discussing their options, and all four are chosen to end it all. Although it's not a real tragedy, the pain they endured and the grief of losing each other truly broke my heart. It was so painful. Their friendship is precious, making me wonder if the author will write a second book to scare me to death [smirk]. (However, because there weren't many readers, the author stopped updating while writing the second book. I hope everyone can give this completed one a try.) 4. The train traverses various star systems, and the main characters accompany and care for each other amidst various civilization disasters. The four girls in the dormitory each possess their own strengths in physical combat, support (shooting), logistics (food, clothing, shelter), and behind-the-scenes (intelligence). Both the main and supporting characters have their own highlights and past experiences. It's relatively understated, but each character has their own unique style and essence. It's heartwarming and simple, but not boring. I found it easy to imagine while reading, and the author's writing style is getting better and better.

22. 172 清 Cold, Untouchable Moonlight? No! I'm the Villain Chosen by Fate 清冷白月光？不！我是天命大反派 A Clear Song by the Pool一曲潭清Ancient Romance578k WordsCompleted [System-driven + villainess protagonist + egoist + top prodigy + near-invincible power fantasy + no romance (no male consorts)] After transmigrating, Nan Xian becomes a fake prodigy used by a top family to save face. She is about to fight the real prodigy. Should she just wait to die? No rush, the System is here to help. [Ding! The Ultimate Villain System is at your service.] [Humiliate your arrogant fiancé and get a divine beast mount as a reward.] Nan Xian: Kill him. Her younger siblings are d 38.4kReads9.5Score6.7kShelves

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    The first book, "Tomato Girl," needs no introduction as it's undoubtedly the top female lead. The second book features a female lead who is incredibly cunning and seemingly innocent yet ruthless, a legendary opportunist who forges her own destiny step by step, and also a legendary sister-complex character. The third book explores refined egoism; the seemingly saintly heroine is actually a super villain. The fourth book is a completely satisfying read; the female lead is either constantly growing stronger or on her way to becoming stronger, with a humorous style. The fifth book starts slowly but improves significantly; it's an ensemble piece where the protagonist experiences inner demons and moments of confusion, and ultimately, she is a wise and benevolent ruler.

23. 173 树 Treehouse Survival: How Did You Know I Could Do Anything? 树屋求生：你怎么知道姐无所不能 Yuchi Toothache尉迟龋齿Sports614k WordsOngoing The rating has only just appeared, so it may still go up [Strong female lead + no female rivalry + no male lead + all-female team + satisfying but not brainless = ?] Overnight, all of humanity in the oasis was pulled into a survival game. The eerie tattoos that appeared on their wrists and the completely unfamiliar surroundings proved that this was no nightmare. Some wailed and complained, while others quickly accepted the truth and cautiously explored this world. Some banded together to exchang 523Reads8.2Score105Shelves
24. 174 星 The Interstellar Heiress's Collection of Junk 星际首富大小姐的破烂收藏 That Melon over in the West西边那个瓜Modern Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Interstellar powers, military academy tournament, no romance for the protagonist, spatial abilities, lighthearted and satisfying, friendship-focused, with a large ensemble cast.] [Sole protagonist: Shen Chenfu (Xiao Fu)] [Volume One has been published] After years of wandering, Shen Chenfu is found and brought home by the richest man in the interstellar world. Her adopted sister is openly hostile toward her, and her twin younger brothers mock her for never having eaten meat. When her classmates 45.6kReads9.5Score6.7kShelves
25. 175 规 Rule Horror Has Arrived? Sorry, I’m the Ancestor of Metaphysics 规则怪谈降临？抱歉我是玄学祖宗 I'm Little Ye我是小野吖Mystery87k WordsCompleted [Powerful Female Lead + No Romance] [Occult Livestreaming] [Eerie Folk Customs] [Rule Horror] [Feng Shui Secrets] Once, she was a much-mocked, infamously unpopular star, derided online as a fake fortune-teller and told to get out of show business. Now, an heir to a thousand-year-old Taoist temple has come down from the mountain with a fragment of the Book of Life and Death! Beneath her cool, otherworldly Taoist-priestess exterior lies a shameless obsession with money. Unfazed by the heckling of 11Reads—Score—Shelves

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    A must-read article! [Kiss emojis]

26. 176 我 I Level Up on My Own in an Old-School Romance Novel 我在古早言情文里独自升级 I Really Am About to Cry我真的要哭了Ancient Romance2.3M WordsOngoing [Unconventional wish-fulfillment + woman disguised as a man + adored by men and women, with everyone harboring one-sided crushes, no romance + no System, progression through cultivation + ensemble cast] Shuo Li spent her whole life working for the Federation in an interstellar society, then died after eating too much cheap takeout. When she opened her eyes, she discovered she had arrived inside what might be a few-hundred-year-old fantasy romance novel for female readers. The heroine was kind 71.3kReads9.4Score7.8kShelves
27. 177 全 Everyone Plays Hide-and-Seek: The Unhinged Beauty Has Maxed-Out Clairvoyance 全民躲猫猫：疯批美人她满级天眼 Deep-Fried Pear油炸雪梨Mystery1.1M WordsOngoing [Game Invasion + Hide-and-Seek + Livestream + Female Lead + No Romance] After nuclear war, Blue Star lies in ashes. Hide-and-seek is humanity's only hope. A global hide-and-seek game has arrived. Those chosen will represent their nations in battle. Victory earns rewards; defeat means losing territory! When Lin Suian appears as Dragon Nation's forty-fourth contestant, the comments wail: “She's wearing a hospital gown? And slippers? It's over, Dragon Nation's luck has run out!” But while the other 204.4kReads9.3Score21.7kShelves

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    I haven't read that many books, so I'll recommend three for now. The first one is my favorite, but I don't think many people recommend it. The plot is smooth with no obvious logical flaws; it's a satisfying read. Most importantly, the male characters have very little presence. The main male character is barely mentioned, and the antagonist is a male character, but personally, I don't think he's very compelling. However, some people just want to kiss any male character with more description. It's not the author's fault; it's clear the author didn't want to give this weak character to a woman, but I didn't expect some people to love him. The premise is also good, and there's absolutely no romance or ambiguity. The second book is also absolutely no romance; the main character is all female, and it's a satisfying read. However, it starts with survival and then shifts a bit towards RPG elements after the scene changes, so I'll put it aside for now. The third one is self-explanatory.

28. 178 惊 Thriller Game: Seventy Is the Age to Strive 惊悚游戏：七十正是奋斗的年纪 The Cow Cat Chewing on the Greenbelt啃绿化带的奶牛猫Mystery1.1M WordsOngoing [Just received a rating, and it’s still going up] [Horror game + tough old lady + dungeon challenges + infinite-flow] Mild horror, mostly solo, with occasional moments of teamwork. On the day Li Shuying turned 70, her most beloved granddaughter was nearly abducted by a kidnapper called the “Horror Game.” What kind of ability is it to go after a child, you damned kidnapper? Li Shuying rubbed her hands together. Today, she was going to teach this kidnapper game just how formidable a tough old lady 36.2kReads9.3Score6kShelves

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    Highly recommended, especially 56.

29. 179 重 Reborn: From Rookie to World Champion 重生：从萌新到世界冠军 Bai Siwei白思危Modern Romance679k WordsCompleted [No Romance + All-Female Main Cast + Feel-Good Read + Growing Heroine + Major Golden Finger] (The heroine will change her name. The story is expected to split evenly between tournament and everyday-life plotlines.) In her previous life, Ren Zhaodi’s family sold her to a village fool for a huge bride price, condemning her to a life of drudgery and misery. Heaven sent her back to the day she turned eighteen, when the fool’s family came to ask for her hand in marriage. In this new life, she would 562Reads9.2Score114Shelves
30. 180 我 I Need Leave to Go Home and Drive the Dead 我要请假回去赶尸 XLLingModern Romance1.3M WordsCompleted (Modern spiritual qi revival + strong female lead + ugly-and-poor comeback + an insanely powerful golden finger + logical) Xiao Chunli. A name straight out of an NPC roster. A 3-out-of-10 in looks, a humble family, an ailing father, and a mother who earns 1,800 yuan a month. At least Xiao Chunli got into college. Just as she was working at an electronics factory to earn her tuition, a virus infected her phone. The Underworld Agent app. And so... She went to school. “Counselor, I need time off to 22.6kReads8.4Score4.9kShelves

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    Super incredibly exciting and engaging, but requires some patience. The first book has many plot twists, but all are a bit mind-bending. I personally think it's very good, and all are without romantic pairings. However, the female leads aren't strong from beginning to end; they all develop their own unique character. I give it five stars.

31. 181 玩 You've Got to Be Kidding! The Promotion and Fortune System Bound Itself to a Maid 玩呢！升官发财系统绑定了小丫鬟 Midsummer Flower Garden盛夏花坞Ancient Romance576k WordsOngoing [Alternate world] + [Long-form story: A Maid’s Rise] + [Reincarnated in the womb] + [No romance] + [Growing female lead] + [System and pocket dimension for rising in rank and making a fortune] + [From lowly maid to regent] Lin Banruo is sold to a broker by her parents for a bowl of Mongolian knockout drops. From a low-ranking maid bullied in the Qiu household, to the personal maid managing the eldest daughter’s assets, to the power behind Wanxiang Pavilion and Xuanji Tower... From there, she be 8.6kReads8.8Score752Shelves
32. 182 糟 Oh No! How Did She Become an Infinite-Flow Boss? 糟糕！她怎么成无限流BOSS了 He Wang Huang何王黄Mystery562k WordsOngoing [Strong Female Lead] [Boss's Perspective] [Villainess Protagonist] [No CP] [Infinite-Flow] [Behind-the-Scenes] [Dungeon Management] [Light Ensemble Cast] Yu Chu, a former director, was ruined by a conspiracy and lost any chance of directing again. On the brink of death, she willingly entered an infinite-flow world as a player. With her talent, "Watch a 30-second ad to revive on the spot," she bulldozed her way through the entire player community. But this time, she went too far. After dying alon 73.8kReads9.1Score17.1kShelves

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    Just watch it, they're all good-looking. The threshold for the third one is a bit high.

33. 183 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 books are excellent. The first is about cultivating immortality, and the second is about political intrigue. Both are by the same author and are quite intellectually stimulating.

34. 184 满 My Whole Family Cultivates the Great Dao, While I'm the Only One Stir-Frying 满门修大道，唯我在颠勺 Paper Tiger纸老虎Fantastical Romance693k WordsOngoing [Unconventional cultivation, plot-driven, ensemble cast] Jiang Yan was born into a cultivation family with a history of ten thousand years. Her mother died young, her father was a wicked cultivator, and she had no spiritual roots. She also bore the blame for an ominous curse. After requesting to leave her clan, she forcibly picked up a dilapidated sect. The Bridge of Helplessness lay at the foot of the mountain, a mass grave behind it, and a crumbling temple stood between them, its roof leaking 10.6kReads8.6Score1.5kShelves
35. 185 第 The Top Genius Has a Sickness: Everyone Else Wants to Win, but She Wants to Lose 第一天骄她有病，别人求赢她求输 The Poem Says诗云Modern Romance521k WordsCompleted [Superpowers + ensemble cast + team tournament + chuunibyou + feel-good power fantasy] “Doctor, there’s something wrong with me.” “What’s wrong?” “I’m so exceptional that it’s making me miserable!” Jiang Chao was sunk in sorrow, gazing up at the sky at a forty-five-degree angle. “From childhood to now, every competition I’ve entered and every exam I’ve taken, I’ve come in first…” “I’ve asked myself more than once: how can I be this exceptional?” “Ah, it’s so painful! Doctor, can you understand m 14.6kReads8.9Score2kShelves

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    I highly recommend these two books, especially the first one. I had absolutely no problems reading it myself. [Kissing emoji]

36. 186 无 Infinite Game: She Let All the Bosses Go 无限游戏：BOSS全被她放了 Don't Dwell on It休思不可Mystery422k WordsCompleted [Low rating due to few reviews] [No CP + Strong Female Lead + Light Ensemble Cast + Sword Cultivator + Infinite Flow] [Female-centered language: No misogynistic terms. Unless gender is specified, everyone is assumed to be female. No stigmatizing language.] Driven by a deep blood feud, Yan Wuxia follows a trail of clues into an infinite survival game. The good news: She is a sword cultivator. The bad news: She can’t use her sword. Even so, she is still terrifyingly powerful in the scenarios. Conj 520Reads8.3Score147Shelves
37. 187 五 The Five Venoms Call Me Mother, and I Make My Fortune Eating Insects 五毒认我为母，我靠吃虫发家 The Mightiest Bean Sprout最强豆芽Mystery667k WordsOngoing The rating has just come out. It’ll improve later. [No CP + Game Invasion + Infinite-Flow + Strong Female Lead + Ensemble Cast + Cute Pets + Mild Horror + Growing Female Lead] Just as Wen Bofan was about to die, the [Nightmare Game] descended before her eyes, and it arrived at precisely the right time: one year before the Nightmare invaded. [The Nightmare] is a monster born from humanity’s misery, suffering, and cries of anguish. Humans keep nourishing it, and it keeps absorbing their power and 6.2kReads8.7Score1.5kShelves

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    Perhaps you need these; they are all good books.

38. 188 在 Becoming the Most Popular One in a Horror Game 在惊悚游戏里成为最强万人迷 Cloudscorch Wanderer灼云客Mystery975k WordsOngoing (Content warnings at the end of the blurb. This story rejects writing advice.) [Infinite-Flow + Wish Fulfillment + Passionate Team Ensemble + Light Mystery and Combat + Horror Escape] [Top-Tier Talent, Brains and Brawn, a Cold-Humored, Protective Female Lead, and Teammates Who Each Shine in Their Own Way] At first, the twisted viewers thought that some poor woman in a hospital gown was going to die horribly on the very first night of the first round. That was until they saw her with their own ey 111.4kReads9.4Score12.1kShelves
39. 189 女 Matriarchy: The Villainous Wife and Lord Will Never Repent 女尊：反派妻主永不悔改 Wine Seller沽酒户Ancient Romance809k WordsOngoing The comic adaptation of The Villainess: The Antagonist Wife Will Never Repent is now available (Virtue-centered society + all men are pure + beloved by all + villainess + a tiny bit of mooching) Jiang Nianzhi had always known that she was a bad person. Her child husband served her from childhood and sold the token proving his lineage so she could attend school, yet she refused to give him a title. To marry her principal husband, she even drove him out of the house. Her principal husband severed 42kReads8.8Score6.4kShelves

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    I'm very selective about the books I read; I only read those with strong female leads. These are all books I've read completely. The first one is highly recommended; the female-to-male ratio is very authoritative, and the female characters are very unique. The second one isn't female-free, it's a female-dominated heterosexual romance, but the female lead is incredibly charming in her career, the female supporting character is also very well-developed, and the male characters are all love-struck, so I dare to recommend it. The other books are all plot-driven, strong female leads with no romantic pairings, the plots are fresh, and the female-to-male ratio is authoritative. Trust me, every single one is worth reading! [Kissing emoji]

40. 190 你 Hello, Creepy Boss. I'm Here to Work 你好诡异Boss，我是来打工的 Qi Yi Zi七一子Fantastical Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Print edition under contract] [Female-oriented, no romance, infinite-flow + plot-driven + mildly horror] On the first day after losing her job, a mysterious app appeared on Li Wu's phone. The jobs listed were simple and paid well. They were obviously a scam. Li Wu: “I'm in! A scam is exactly what I'm looking for.” Her job duties were simple: [Little Girl's Nanny: 5,000 yuan/day] [Plastic Surgery Clinic Nurse: 10,000 yuan/day] [Village Watcher: 30,000 yuan/day] The work was clearly described and 116.9kReads9.2Score17.5kShelves
41. 191 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
42. 192 团 The Beloved Junior Sister Returns to Save Her Entire Sect of Grudge-Bearing Villains 团宠师妹归来，拯救满门怨种反派 Dust-Forgotten Wine忘尘酒Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Signed for publication, under the title “Clear Day, Boundless Light.” Strong female lead + light ensemble cast + everyone’s darling + putting scumbags in their place] On the brink of death, Ji Qingzhou regains the memories of her past life and learns that she has transmigrated into a tragic cultivation novel, where she is the male lead’s doomed first love. Ji Qingzhou: I have no interest in becoming part of some jerk’s tragic romance. The plot is about to kill her, and she is about to breathe h 53.9kReads9.5Score8.3kShelves
43. 193 公 Highway Survival: Don't Open the Door, or You'll Die 公路求生，不要打开房门，会死的 Sharp-Tongued Lady毒舌ladyMystery516k WordsOngoing A burned-out wage slave enters the apocalypse. Resentment turns to murderous fury: with one miserable life, all you can do is fight! Road Survival + Natural Disaster Apocalypse + Infinite-Flow Dungeons + Lone Wolf + Strong Female Lead + No Romance + Decisive and Ruthless The heroine’s golden finger is herself: utterly ruthless and exceptionally strong. She was bitten viciously and infected with corpse poison as soon as she entered the dungeon. Everyone who saw Li Yan’s ghastly appearance thought 2.9kReads8.8Score331Shelves

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    Don't underestimate me!!! 😠😠😠

44. 194 女 Gender Equality: She Is Especially Gentle 女男平等：她分外温柔 Meng Duorong孟多荣Modern Romance261k WordsOngoing [See the end of Chapter 1 for the reader's guide.] Chen Qianjin was the only son in his family. His parents firmly believed that boys should be raised in comfort, and growing up surrounded by their love made him more independent and thoughtful than the average boy. On his way to meet up with his friends, Chen Qianjin was in a car accident. As his consciousness faded, all he could see was the huge sticker on the back of the car mocking him: “Newbie Prince on the Road. Keep Your Distance”… 3.6kReads8.8Score712Shelves
45. 195 直 The Princess Is Streaming, Looking Utterly Bewildered: I'm the Holy Ruler? 直播公主一脸懵：圣君是我？ Yue Qinghao越青蒿Ancient Romance382k WordsCompleted *Empress + satisfying power fantasy + although the empress has an official pairing, that doesn’t stop her from being shipped with her ministers in all kinds of ways [When people mention Emperor Zhaowen, what comes to mind? His unprecedented, world-changing ascent to the throne? His bold ambition to expand the borders and bring the surrounding peoples to heel? The peace and prosperity of little towns with tens of thousands of households and barns full of grain? Or the many ships involving His Maj 2.7kReads9.0Score207Shelves
46. 196 给 Giving Interstellar Players a Little Ghostly Shock 给星际玩家一点小小的女鬼震撼 Infinite Universe无限宇宙Modern Romance517k WordsCompleted [Interstellar gaming + comedy + no romance for the heroine] Ye Yuxi transmigrates into an interstellar age full of tough customers. From the start, she’s tossed into a shoddy version of Saw made by a rotten classmate, who mocks her for being a coward and says she could never make a horror game. Born on Earth in her previous life and raised on a steady diet of horror from all over the world, Ye Yuxi takes one look at the monotonous selection of shooter and combat games topping the interstellar ch 17.7kReads9.3Score3.1kShelves
47. 197 掌 You Command a Hundred Thousand Soldiers, Yet Say Women Can't Hold Office? 掌十万兵马，你说女子不能做官？ Moon Facing the Sky月对空Ancient Romance431k WordsOngoing No romance. The heroine is invincible. A story of farming and nation-building, followed by unifying the realm. I command all the armies in the realm and am just one step away from putting on the imperial robes, and you’re telling me the emperor pardoned me for deceiving him? After grinding away for a full thirty days, Bai Heng rose from a lowly county magistrate to become the prime minister. She commanded an unlimited supply of provisions and supplies, as well as an army of a hundred thousand ab 3.4kReads8.9Score518Shelves
48. 198 女 She Went to the Countryside Disguised as a Man, and Four Roommates Clung to Her 女扮男装去下乡，四个室友黏上我 Fish Gets Rich鱼发财Modern Romance680k WordsCompleted [Completed! Transmigrate Into a Book Set in the 1970s] [Gorgeous, Irresistible Woman] [One Woman, Multiple Men] [All Male Leads Are Virgins] [Lighthearted] [Satisfying Read] [Funny] [Everyday Life] Lin Qiao transmigrates into a book, landing in a novel written for a male audience. The male lead is the sort of man whose virtuous wife helps him achieve greatness, only for him to repay her with a whole basketful of rivals. And she is a woman disguised as a man to avoid being bled dry by her relativ 4.1kReads8.6Score672Shelves
49. 199 我 My Readers Are All Over the World 我的读者遍布全球 Turtles Go with Mung Beans王八配绿豆Modern Romance732k WordsOngoing [No CP + Secret Identities + Feel-Good Power Fantasy] [How the Protagonist Became the Creator of a Global, Phenomenon-Level IP] Xia Ren is a world-famous novelist whose work has taken the globe by storm. After pushing her body to its limits, she dies suddenly at home, just as expected. Then the System drags her back to the age of eighteen. Xia Ren looks at the still-barren entertainment market before her, then at the entertainment pavilion in the System’s space, which contains works from all thr 57.4kReads9.1Score8.3kShelves

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    I've found a new favorite, so I'm recommending again, along with my old one. I'm looking for recommendations for similar Chinese novels (like the one in question 1). I checked out another book by the same author and it doesn't seem as good as this one. I'm also looking for recommendations for novels similar to the one in question 4 (I think it's about the Dihua style).

50. 200 我 Screenwriter of a Reviving World 我，编剧，灵气复苏 A Bowl of Lamb Offal Soup喝碗羊杂汤Mystery898k WordsOngoing Unkind female lead, no romance, game invasion, spiritual qi revival, mastermind, dungeons, infinite flow, rules-based horror, reborn, secret identities, horror game … Song Mo died at the end of the Song dynasty, then came back to life in a parallel world. The first thing she sees when she opens her eyes is a blood-soaked corpse: [Low-level material: Landlord's corpse (click to view related material)] [Scriptwriting points: 0] [Time remaining: 6 days, 23 hours, 49 minutes, 40 seconds] [Write a s 74.8kReads8.8Score9.6kShelves

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