So What If I’m Love-Struck!
恋爱脑怎么了！
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First-Person Narration
First-person storytelling always feels special. It's good for writing emotions, but hard to pull off a plot.
Female-Protagonist Plot-Driven Stories [Protagonist-Centric | Backup] 1
Female-protagonist, plot-focused [power fantasy | female-protagonist stan] [backup]. My main page has the primary list, updated in real time. This one is for random transferred or old stories, plus ones I liked less.
Female-Protagonist Focus (Romance, No CP, GL)
Rated out of 10. Criteria include the writing, with the female perspective prioritized, the amount of female characters, and the quality of the prose and story. ↑↑ Very high, ↑ High, - Average, -↓ Below average, ↓ Low.
Women
Independent women, strong women, women-centered stories. I’ll include any books with even a little bit of feminist or female-consciousness themes, even if they don’t fully fit those three labels.
Must-Read Finished Feel-Good Stories for Women
All completed books I've read, updated as I go. Most have no CP. If there's a guy involved and I didn't mention it, please let me know in the comments. I read some of these a long time ago and don't remember all the details.
Female-Centered Stories
A record of my reading, with subjective reviews. My original standard was: female-centered, three stars; altered wording, one star; all-female cast, one star. But there are some books I really like, so I give them high ratings even if they don't meet the standard
Comfort Zone (Based on How I Feel Right Now)
Saved here after reading. I started this list a long time ago, so my standards may not apply across every period. Starting December 23, 2025, I'll note when each book was added.
Female Lead Fans (Eclectic Reader Edition)
Includes both completed and ongoing works. I'll try to recommend only one book per author. I have very eclectic tastes, but I can guarantee they're all told from a female protagonist's perspective. Check the tags for things you want to avoid. Muah з
My Record of Reading Female-Centric Fiction on JJ
Stories centered on women, with BG, GB, and no-CP. These are just my personal tastes. I'm always harsh on male leads (). Jaded... I really don't get Jinjiang's ratings.
Female Protagonist: No Romance or Straight Romance
For no-couple stories, I care most about the female lead’s growth and how the supporting female characters are written. For romance, my minimum requirements are that the couple doesn’t get in the way, the male lead has no romantic history, the female lead isn’t a doormat, and there’s no catfighting between women.
Stories for Introverts
I’m working hard to find great stories about women that are both thought-provoking and enjoyable to read.
As Long as It’s Satisfying
A feast for omnivores. I update this list to match my current tastes, and remove anything I can't stomach anymore.
Favorite Female-Love Stories
Completed or currently reading.
Short Stories
Under 30 chapters
A Comprehensive Reading List of Novels That Truly Love Women
Things that lose points: emphasizing beauty, more male characters than female characters, misogynistic language, women competing against women, torturing women. Things that gain points: more women than men, men competing against men, no sexual or romantic relationships, torturing men.
Finished Reading
Scavenging around for decent novels (mostly female-loving, but I can't guarantee there won't be any...?)
Recommendations
Recommendations
Some Interesting Short Stories, Probably
Interesting short stories, plus some abandoned projects.
Women's Stories
Lots of female characters, all with distinct, well-rounded personalities. The story absolutely centers on them, though there are a few minor flaws. I read some of these a while ago, so I've forgotten a few details.
Satisfying, Plot-Driven Reads
Some have couples and some don't. They're more plot-focused, and the romance, when there is any, is a very small part of the story.
Notes on Loving Women
Keeping track of female-focused stories I've read or am following. I've returned to real life, so this list is messy, the ratings aren't strict, and I haven't included personal reviews. Until we meet again, wishing you all the best!
Favorites That Deliver (Completed)
I've read the print or digital editions. They're great and totally my taste.
Strong Female Leads (Female-Dominated Worlds or Pro-Women Themes)
Not quite at the level of “I love women” stories
Five-Star Book Vault
A five-star library.
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"Obviously there are such people around us, but we have to cross the gender barrier at the expense of the near and far, break through the vulgar prejudices and arrogance and contempt in our bones, and seek the sincere recognition and comfort of others." You can obviously choose "no", you have the ability to break the old order and declare war on Nanquan. It's ironic that the protagonist understands that she is destined to only get "the highest level of love" from the same sex, but she still turns around and embraces the shit of sex. Self-brainwashing: I am not a lesbian, blablabla, but I don't understand that intimacy and "sex" should be separated. My sisters and I don't need to establish any "sex" connection. We are naturally the closest people to each other.
To quote a quote from a female blogger on WB: What they want is not sex at all, but an intimate emotional need. Society has always emphasized and advocated that only in sexual relationships can one have the right to be loved and have intimate behaviors. Sexual hegemony, the intimate relationship that should belong to mothers and sisters, the natural connection between women and girls, the intimacy and hugs that can be obtained through same-sex people, have been occupied and cut off by men. Nanquan limited all sources of intimate contact to men, and continued to patch up by creating the concept of female yen, alienating the emotional support women get from the same sex into the concept of sex. I have received too little intimate love from women since I was a child. When I grow up, I have been looking for it in unrealistic fantasies to make up for the missing spiritual gap. Women have such a strong desire for intimacy that it doesn't matter even if it means sacrificing themselves, being a disempowered person, and looking down on themselves.
Now I am really afraid of and even disgusted with South Korea, but unfortunately I can only appreciate women but not like them. It's really painful and uncomfortable.
How can a man be used as a female slave?, Wuwu!
This article would be even better if the heroine could get rid of her sexual bond.
Hahaha, what a cool article. Being in touch with a man is a hell of a difficulty level for a woman.
Feel like love doesn't really exist?
Hello, author! I would like to chat with you about copyright matters. Can you provide us with your Weibo or other contact information so that we can have a private chat? Looking forward to recovery!
Very good article. I like Yin Xunxu very much. It's just that the heroine why doesn't she wake up><
Wrong question, it turns out that straight women don't feel anything when they kiss each other (?