Four-and-a-Half-Star Books That Couldn’t Quite Make Five ① 打不了五星的四星半书单①

1. 1 怪 [Western Crossover] Monster Game [综英美]怪物游戏 Coco Witch可可巫Romance676k WordsCompleted One day, Alberta found a new game on her list called Monster Game. [The world you live in is full of danger. Countless dangerous, otherworldly creatures hide in corners you cannot see.] [Go search for these unknown creatures, assess their threat, and eliminate potential dangers to the world.] [Every time you record information about an unknown creature, you will be able to use its power.] [Enter the game?] As a game-collecting enthusiast, Alberta couldn't resist all the monster entries waiti 22.4kFavorites43kClicks/ch38.2kGifts

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   A great story with multiple identities! A light and enjoyable read, perfect for a change of pace. Includes bonus chapters and a bunch of romantic pairings.

2. 2 没 [Western Crossover] No One Can Stop Me from Moving to Gotham! [综英美]没人能阻止我移民哥谭！ Ye Xilan夜夕岚No CP485k WordsCompleted His mother dies in a plane crash, his father passes away despite resuscitation efforts, health insurance refuses to cover the bills, and the hospital is still chasing him for money. The Los Angeles fires take his only home, and he still has to pay property taxes. The insurance company refuses to pay out, and, by a stroke of luck, the bank where his family kept their savings goes bankrupt. On his way back to school after selling blood, Lestat gets hit by a stray bullet and blacks out on the spo 75.8kFavorites109.1kClicks/ch286kGifts

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   A genius biologist protagonist, this story includes a high-intensity compilation of real-life American hell news, prompting a bat to exclaim: "Your world is the real novel!" A lighthearted story, incredibly funny, hahaha. The male lead has amazing cheat abilities, like a bug in the system. There are varying degrees of OOC (out-of-character) elements among the original characters. But I really like the Batman here; he's the enlightened, long-mouthed Batman from the early versions! The contrast between Amy's current situation and Gotham is particularly ironic and hilarious, and because it's realistic, it's even funnier. Overall rating: 4.5 Stars.

3. 3 尘 Flower of Dust 尘埃之花 Gathering Turnips and Radishes采葑采菲Romance1.0M WordsCompleted Western fantasy Low magic Not a power fantasy Not a nation-building story With a common name like Xiaofang or Sanshun, Marin transmigrates to a remote village in a magical world. Her situation isn't great right now, but as the saying goes, there will be bread, there will be milk, and everything will work out. She'll definitely be all right. A campaign for science to strengthen the country. The premise: superstition holds a country back, while science makes it strong. Follow a modern constructio 51.1kFavorites65.4kClicks/ch81.6kGifts

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   Nice! Revisiting it after so many years feels like reading a brand new book. The vivid descriptions of the stories from years ago are truly nostalgic. The protagonists of that era would make all sorts of simple mistakes, hesitate in the face of difficulties, and possess most of the flaws that ordinary people have. But they would certainly share the same precious quality—a heart of gold. The prevailing trends of the time—which, given the book's publication date, were already in their twilight—shaped the protagonists' similar pursuits: finding themselves, seeking freedom, and relentlessly fighting for the right to personal free will. Like Marlene, the protagonist of this story, she is a weed crushed in the mud, a small flower buried in the dust. She struggles desperately, groveling to avoid death. But anyone who thinks they can defy her free will and force her to change the essence of her soul is mistaken. Perhaps from today's perspective, this is a naive idea. The female protagonist is willing to steal and cheat just to survive; freedom and untimely kindness sometimes don't need to be upheld so firmly. A person's bottom line can sometimes be more flexible, which shows maturity. This has nothing to do with moral character; it's simply a necessary prerequisite for survival. Is free will really that important? In retrospect, it's not something worth constantly emphasizing—which is a good thing—but it was crucial in the creative environment of the time that objectified women. To me, it's actually a projection of the prevailing intellectual climate. It's a symbol of fighting for human rights within a conservative and repressive social atmosphere. Therefore, the protagonists of that era all possessed a heart that yearned for freedom and individuality. They were kind, upheld their integrity, and walked the path of idealism. They might suffer betrayal, humiliation, despair, and even self-doubt because of their beliefs. But ultimately, they would always stand firm in their convictions and forge their own paths in life. Therefore, authors of that era wrote about the vibrant lives of their heroines. Perhaps from today's perspective, some of the writing is immature, and some of the events are too idealistic. These works each have their flaws, and if you disregard the heroine's growth process, some stories seem unoriginal and clichéd. But each of their souls shines brightly, regardless of their strength or charm; it is their character, their thoughts, and their hearts that are radiant. I have seen Leng Shuangcheng, a chivalrous knight who plans his moves meticulously and is unparalleled in his perseverance; I have seen Roland, the undead paladin commander who remained kind despite being betrayed, sacrificed, and losing all his comrades; I have seen Sephir, who gave everything for revenge but ultimately found himself again; I have also seen the swamp witch who embraced solitude after experiencing prosperity and losing all her companions... What makes them most beautiful is their unique souls. The theme of that era was growth. I am honored to have been able to draw inspiration from their experiences in growing up.

4. 4 末 The Apocalypse Villain Is My Work Partner 末世反派是我的工作搭子 Flowers Bloom South Of The City城南花开Romance310k WordsCompleted Office worker Yun Qingyue receives one piece of bad news and one piece of good news. The bad news is that she was supposed to be a supporting character in an apocalypse novel, helping the main villain give the protagonist experience points. Now she has to go back into that novel and complete her assignment. The good news is she’ll get paid 3.6 million, and when she comes back, she’ll have a job offer with four days on and three days off. Office worker Yun Qingyue thinks, A job’s a job, wherev 31.3kFavorites41kClicks/ch31.6kGifts

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   Warmest congratulations on the return of Chengnan Huakai! It's still a heartwarming story, filled with both humorous witty remarks and gentle warmth. It's probably a rehabilitation story? The entire narrative is carried by the romance, with very delicate descriptions and vivid portrayals of minor characters. However, the plot itself is rather weak. It's like casually building a castle with a few blocks and then starting to do intricate hand-carving. But it wasn't a plot-driven novel to begin with, and the well-developed romance was more than enough. After reading it, I felt as clear and bright as a sky that had just been washed clean.

5. 5 哪 Nezha Teaches Me How to Fall in Love 哪吒教我谈恋爱 Good Umbrella好伞Romance191k WordsCompleted [The main story is complete. Enjoy!] Luo Yang had lost her memory. When she woke again, her mind was completely blank. The handsome young man sitting beside her hospital bed had his arms crossed over his chest and a vivid red lotus mark between his brows. He was striking and elegant, with looks that could captivate anyone. His eyes were a little fierce, though, making him look like a debt collector come to demand payment. Luo Yang panicked and clutched the covers with trembling hands. "Do I ow 19.6kFavorites32.9kClicks/ch8.7kGifts

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   There are so many versions of Nezha's image, and everyone's perception will have slight deviations, so out-of-character (OOC) is inevitable. If you can overlook that, it's still a very nice, lighthearted, and sweet story. It would be even better if it were a bit longer; the ending felt a bit abrupt.

6. 6 你 You Disturbed the Witch 你惊扰了女巫 An Yimo安以默Romance237k WordsCompleted [Main story complete] She lived in seclusion in the isolated town of Salem, until she saw several investigators arrive on the recommendation of a local police officer. She watched as they walked step by step toward the boundary between illusion and reality. Faced with the horror known as "the truth," they chose to run and reached out to her. "Want to run away with us? It's dangerous here!" Looking at their anxious, worried faces, she smiled brightly, hid all of her "truth," and left the place 4.3kFavorites7.5kClicks/ch2.1kGifts

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   Miss Keke, the "Witch" × Mr. Crazy, the "God" I really liked the character design; the protagonist's faint humanity was both precious and endearing within the Kryptonian setting. It's a love story set in a holographic world. The reading experience was light and enjoyable! I loved it! The writing style is a bit weak, so overall four and a half stars. P. S.: The female lead is incredibly strong, and the male lead is obsessed with romance.

7. 7 踏 [Wuxia Crossover] Treading Through the Snow [综武侠]踏雪行 The City Mouse城里老鼠Romance563k WordsCompleted The frost-bright blade gleams like autumn snow, its bearer’s spirit rising like a rainbow A crossover martial arts world, with a solo exchange system Cover art by: 83 Jun The male lead of this novel is Liu Suifeng from The Unmatched Hero Since the novel has already gone behind a paywall, I’m posting this notice to avoid any misunderstandings. Infinite-world romance: A city rat could use a home, couldn’t it? Click the image below to visit my author page. Theme: 11.9kFavorites46.3kClicks/ch4.3kGifts

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   A lawful and kind-hearted female protagonist × Liu Suifeng (a cunning and treacherous young master) It's a good read, with a good plot and writing style, but the plot lacks depth; it feels like reading a detailed outline. Expanding it to a million words would make it perfect. The progression line is good, but the romance line is just average. And the male lead didn't really appeal to me, which might be related to the lack of depth in the plot; I just didn't get his charm.

8. 8 剑 Sword Cultivators? Not Even Dogs Would Date Them 剑修，狗都不谈 Good Umbrella好伞Romance616k WordsCompleted Lin Zhengdu had a secret crush on Xie Guanqi, a disciple of the Sword Sect. To win him over, Lin Zhengdu accompanied him on his travels, slaying demons, upholding justice, and doing just about everything under the sun, except cooking for him. It wasn't that Lin Zhengdu didn't want to. The main issue was that Xie Guanqi had actually been poisoned unconscious by Lin Zhengdu's cooking. After pursuing him for a long time, Lin Zhengdu felt the time was right and planned to confess her feelings to X 76.5kFavorites59.3kClicks/ch160.4kGifts

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   Guiding doctor sister × Naturally strong puppy Both characters are adorable, and the story is a sweet and ambiguous slice-of-life romance without any dramatic twists or heartbreak. It's a great read as a lighthearted sweet romance, and the details about the medical students are vivid and engaging. The overall plot is rather flat, with few ups and downs; it's mostly cute everyday romance. The ending is poorly executed, abruptly ending as if it were cut off abruptly. Deducting half a star, four and a half stars total.

9. 9 规 Rule-Bound Horror Livestream [Infinite] 规则怪谈直播间[无限] He Wu鹤吾Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [This story has been revised many times, and differs greatly from pirated copies. The only official version is on Jinjiang. Don't get lost, dearest readers!] The rule-horror livestream you follow is now starting... Every livestream features a real person as the host. The host can leave alive only by clearing the horror scenario. On her way to her cousin's home, Mo Li is pulled into a rule-horror livestream and becomes a rookie host. System: Congratulations on binding to a livestream! Please 15.1kFavorites30.2kClicks/ch8.5kGifts

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   The female lead has no romantic partner. Although it's not a Cynical/Charlotte-themed story, I personally read it as such. It's a story about an ordinary person facing overwhelming terror and fighting desperately to survive. The protagonist of this story is more like a novice investigator, unable to always make the right choices, lacking superhuman strength, and constantly tormented by fate. Every challenge is difficult, and every victory is hard-won. It is precisely this spirit of struggling to survive even in dire straits that reminds me of the saying, "The anthem of humanity is the anthem of courage." Having praised the female lead, let's talk about the plot and writing style. The writing is above average, quickly drawing the reader into the story within the first few chapters. The dungeon design is excellent, even comparable to many well-known authors. However, the descriptions and atmosphere need improvement. Without a good outline, the overall story is rather flat with few ups and downs, and the final dungeon revealing the world's lore is rather mediocre and feels rushed.

10. 10 师 Master Is Such a Handful 师父他太难了 Fu Hua扶华Romance589k WordsCompleted Xin Xiu: “My master is a panda!” Premise: Live a carefree life, and enjoy the path to immortality. 230.2kFavorites607.7kClicks/ch304.5kGifts

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    The writing is concise, the pace is brisk, and it's a great read!

11. 11 给 Those Years I Spent as the Sister of a Pitiful Ghost King 给冤种鬼王当姐姐那些年 Little Witch Mengmeng小巫萌萌Romance832k WordsCompleted Also known as: My Ill-Fated Demon King Brother and Me / After Reincarnating in the Heian Era, I Became the Ill-Fated Demon King's Sister Entering V on February 1. Three chapters will be released then. Sending love to all my readers! Blurb: Q: How does it feel to be reincarnated a thousand years ago, in the Heian era? Chitose: Thanks for asking. I'm in Heian-kyo, fresh out of the womb. My family is rich and powerful, and as the eldest daughter of the main branch of a great clan, my future is 22kFavorites47kClicks/ch16.4kGifts

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    Not bad, a completely naive Mary Sue female lead. Part 2: My roommate laughed so hard he asked me if I'd gone crazy in the middle of the night.

12. 12 蒸 Steam-Powered Ming Dynasty 蒸汽大明 Child on the Toilet马桶上的小孩Romance1.3M WordsCompleted [The main story is complete!] Keywords: The road to a prosperous Ming dynasty + steam, but not steampunk + low-level martial arts and pseudo-cultivation Ming warriors fight through a hail of bullets in the Battle of Moscow. Ports along the east coast of North America are filled with Ming steamships and airships. Statues of Confucius stand astride the ports of the Suez Canal. After the World's Fair, Suzhou becomes a new landmark of the East. Only the cultivation sects reject the development of 38.4kFavorites55.6kClicks/ch49.7kGifts

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    Good-looking, 4.5 Stars The female protagonist is somewhat underdeveloped, and while the world-building is good, it has several plot holes upon closer inspection. The plot is rich in detail, and each minor character is well-developed. However, my recent works are generally better; the writing style and overall structure have improved significantly compared to this one.

13. 13 大 I'm the Bigwigs' Inner Demons 大佬心魔都是我 When Dreams Startle惊梦时Romance757k WordsCompleted [1] Bai Feihong fell in love twice in her life: once, it nearly destroyed her; the other time, it shattered her soul. Her first love died heroically fighting demons. Twenty years later, he became the Demon Emperor and led tens of thousands of demon soldiers and generals to destroy her sect. Her fiance was the greatest swordsman in the cultivation world. On their wedding day, he suddenly went mad with cultivation deviation and stabbed her to death, then became the Demon Lord, killing everyone 18.5kFavorites41.8kClicks/ch29.4kGifts

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    It was a really good story, but the ending and epilogue were too drawn out... I've completely forgotten about it and don't want to reread it... But it was indeed very good; I've forgotten the plot but my memory of it remains.

14. 14 第 Second Personality [Rule Horror] 第二人格[规则怪谈] Zhi Zhu织朱Romance1.2M WordsCompleted I’ll be fixing typos soon, but the content won’t be changed. Welcome, readers, to the rules of the Second Personality Mystery. For the sake of your well-being and safety, please read and memorize the following rules: 1. Remember, the heroine of this story is Jin Guan. Read this silently three times to make sure you never forget it, then move on to the next rule; 2. Jin Guan is an orphan with no siblings. If you find someone claiming to be her younger sister, immediately leave a comment in the 23.7kFavorites23.3kClicks/ch81.3kGifts

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    The author has always excelled at depicting the positive aspects of humanity and complex emotions, and this book is no exception. The sisterhood and friendship are particularly touching. The stories about humanity and family are exceptionally well-written, but the later, more challenging stories, which lean towards strategic battles and horror—outside the author's comfort zone—are less impressive. Overall, it's a non-horror, infinite flow story. Even in a treacherous and bizarre world, the brilliance of humanity shines through. It's very enjoyable and heartwarming.

15. 15 最 [Harry Potter] The Last Dark Lord [HP]最后的魔王 Lady Pizza匹萨娘子Romance476k WordsCompleted The path of a glamorous, high-class heroine to becoming the Dark Lord. (Main plot) The love story of a mute girl from a Death Eater family and a haughty prince. (Side plot) Pairing: Draco. I won't whitewash or romanticize him. The only person in this story who gets the full beauty-filter treatment is the heroine. If you want a hero who's as strong as the heroine, click the X in the top right. If you want a hero stronger than Voldemort, Dumbledore, Snape, or Grindelwald, click the X. Draco is t 59.4kFavorites135.4kClicks/ch4.8kGifts

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    As a fanfiction, there are very few instances of out-of-character (OOC) moments, and the characters' actions are consistent with their personalities. I think it's fantastic that a fanfiction can reach this standard. You can feel that the author put their heart into writing it.

16. 16 我 My Dad Says He’s a God 我爸说他是神 Flowers Bloom South Of The City城南花开Romance279k WordsCompleted Update: The story is complete! Darlings, please leave a rating. The next-door story, The Little Old Child of the Shen Family, has started updating. Zhouzhou’s dad has a little notebook with lots of names written in it. Proudly, Dad Zhou tells little Zhouzhou that he’s a god. Once he regains his divine identity, he’ll change everyone in the notebook’s fate to hard mode. Little Zhouzhou asks happily, “What about me? Can I be a princess?” Dad Zhou: “I’ll change your fate to that of a little beggar 45kFavorites97.1kClicks/ch29.9kGifts

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    It's so beautiful!

17. 17 幸 The Happy Zhang Qinghe Family 幸福的张青鹤一家 Zhu Yu蛛于Romance32k WordsCompleted Zhang Qinghe has been a top student since childhood. Her only hobbies are studying and making money. Recently, a few ripples have disturbed her peaceful high school life. A transfer student in his senior year, who looks like a delinquent, has been openly following her around. Stranger still, there's always a little girl by this wild senior's side. And apparently, no one but Zhang Qinghe can see her. Zhang Qinghe: “...I've run into something supernatural.” Even more absurdly, this Ye Zai senior c 25.6kFavorites110.9kClicks/ch10.9kGifts

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    So cute! I'm so happy! [Pink heart]

18. 18 和 After Dying Together With the Male Protagonist 和男主同归于尽后 Hua Qi画七Romance647k WordsCompleted The first volume of the print edition, "Same Tide: Mortal World", goes up for preorder at 7 p.m. on December 21, 2024. For updates, follow @Jinjiang Hua Qi. This story is featured on the homepage and has drawn a lot of comments lately, including heated arguments that have turned into long threads. The author is unwell and has been going back and forth to the hospital, so they don’t have the energy to moderate the comments. The comment section is now closed. Thank you for understanding. Blurb: 453.6kFavorites688.9kClicks/ch443.7kGifts

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    This is absolutely amazing!

19. 19 逃 Escape from Earth [Infinite] 逃离地球[无限] Striped Vase条纹花瓶Romance398k WordsCompleted My new novel, Puzzle Game [Infinite], is currently being serialized... The world ends, and the undead invade. Earth is no longer fit for human habitation. It has become a playground for the undead. Humanity has no choice but to flee Earth and head for a new home. ...To escape Earth, they must pass through terrifying scenarios: the Realm of the Undead. Tang Yanxin is a bona fide undead being. Due to special circumstances, she gains the ability to "disguise herself as a human." Compared to fig 39.2kFavorites88.9kClicks/ch47.8kGifts

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    It's good, four and a half stars.

20. 20 恶 Immoral Romance: Appendix 恶德罗曼附录 Xi Shu兮树Romance23k WordsCompleted Bonus stories for The Vampire Villain Wants to Bite Me Today / The Evil Romance. They can be read as independent short stories. I. The Evil Dragon (completed) To appease the fearsome black dragon, humans offered up a princess as a gift. The dragon was evil, but the princess wasn't a princess. Evil dragon x "sacrifice" II. The Demon King (completed) Under the rule of the Demon King Evelyn, anyone, regardless of species, could make something of themselves, as long as they followed the rules of t 4.7kFavorites16.7kClicks/ch1.1kGifts

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    The extra chapters made up for the 10,000 points of damage I suffered in the main story, waaaaaaah!

21. 21 我 The Twentieth Year After My Death 我死后的第二十年 Years Meet岁见Romance9k WordsCompleted [This story has been expanded for print. Visit my author page to follow the upcoming release, Overdue] Twenty years after I died, my husband, Wei Min, was getting married. *Short story / first person / bad ending - Upcoming print edition, expanded: Overdue Blurb: When they got married, Wen Ci once asked Wei Min, “If we could live our lives over, and we didn’t meet at seventeen but crossed paths much later, would you still fall in love with me?” Wei Min didn’t hesitate. He said, “No matter h 174.9kFavorites1.3MClicks/ch3.3kGifts

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    The knife is dead, waaaaaah!

22. 22 我 My Ghost Stories Are Full of Love 我的怪谈充满爱 Tear The Pillow, Still Sleep撕枕犹眠Romance901k WordsCompleted [Main story complete. An infinite-flow story about behind-the-scenes staff, lighthearted with the tiniest hint of horror] [Completed novel: The First Paranormal Demolition Office. Physical copies are now available for preorder, so please check it out] I am a monster. An excellent monster, fresh out of the Paranormal Academy. Twisting rules is my forte, and collecting fear is my sacred duty. Because I got excellent grades, offers poured in before I even graduated. Some wanted me as a permanent 59.5kFavorites72.2kClicks/ch120kGifts

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    It's slightly inferior to "Seeking Death" and "Demolition Office." It feels like the author tries harder to create exciting moments, but the result becomes increasingly uninteresting. Compared to the previous books, it's somewhat lackluster.

23. 23 权 Power Is a Woman's Best Beauty Treatment 权力是女人最好的医美 Big White Teeth大白牙牙牙Romance913k WordsCompleted An ambitious prince as my lover A powerful general as my father An emperor son who depends on me And I am the regent empress dowager caught between them My lover says, “When I become emperor, you’ll be the most honored empress in the realm.” My father says, “When I become emperor, my daughter will be the most favored princess in the realm.” My son says, “Your son will always honor and respect you, Mother.” They all swear their devotion, trying to move me with love and family bonds so I’ll hand 70.4kFavorites57.1kClicks/ch93.6kGifts

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    Overall, it's not bad, but it feels like it's just a quick outline of Wu Zetian's life from beginning to end. It covers the emperor and empress's harmony, the deathbed edict entrusting the young emperor to her, the restoration of the silkworm-rearing ceremony, her regency, the secret guards of the Phoenix Pavilion, close advisors skilled in criminal law, and her maternal family's arrogance after gaining power…

24. 24 何 Who Has Disturbed My Daoist Heart? 何人乱我道心 Mo Xike墨西柯Romance679k WordsCompleted When the nation is in peril, the Imperial Preceptor sends a letter asking her sect to send an immortal master down the mountain to save the world. The Imperial Preceptor has accomplished nothing for years, leaving many people doubtful about Taoism. When everyone sees that the one summoned from the mountain is a strikingly young and beautiful female Daoist, they all question her: What can she do? Who would have guessed that this Daoist would slay demons wherever she found them and kill ghosts whe 20.7kFavorites22.5kClicks/ch16.5kGifts

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    The plot is good, but it lacks some depth. The romance subplot is a bit awkward.

25. 25 福21+ Sherlock Holmes' Little Sister 福尔摩斯小妹 Red Ginger Lily红姜花Romance510k WordsCompleted 34.6kFavorites37.9kClicks/ch38.7kGifts

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    The plot and writing are both excellent, and the description of the Fu family is vivid and lifelike.

26. 26 男 The Male Lead Is Getting Old 男主他人老 Shu Ning黍宁Romance358k WordsCompleted Apparently, the main selling point of this story is the male lead (?) The serious blurb: Wang Yun is probably the weakest woman to ever transmigrate. In her original life, her reborn cousin utterly defeated her and eventually married the heir to the Prince of Nanyang. The moment Wang Yun transmigrates, she is married off to a retired old man. Even though he is a great scholar of the age, once famed throughout the capital and renowned far and wide, nothing is more painful than seeing a hero gro 18.7kFavorites74.6kClicks/ch5.4kGifts

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    Very heartwarming

27. 27 我 My Archenemies Confessed to Me After I Died 我死后被宿敌们表白了 Ye Yi叶猗Romance363k WordsCompleted Interstellar Headlines: Su Qi, an elite esper and contestant in the Federation Martial Arts Tournament, performed disastrously after getting drunk one night and blew herself up on the arena the next day. When she opened her eyes again, she had been reborn in a dead person's body. Su Qi walked out of the drafty shack in the slums, crossed streets running with filthy water, and gazed toward a distant plaza packed with people and glowing neon lights. On the giant screen towering above, the awards 16.9kFavorites20.2kClicks/ch16kGifts

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    The author consistently favors strong female protagonists, and the plot remains captivating. Unfortunately, the story is short; while the pacing is excellent, the length limit makes it less engaging than some longer installments in the same series. However, this story features multiple (simultaneous) romantic subplots (spreading its wings on the edge of JJ's popularity).

28. 28 绯 Crimson Game [Infinite] 绯红游戏[无限] Cute Demon萌妖Romance512k WordsCompleted [Completed. Here's the blurb.] Ling Xi's second name is Bitch. Growing up, she'd heard countless people call her that: her mother, who beat her with a feather duster and scratched her with long fingernails; her stepfather, who crept into her room at night to tuck her in; the gang leader who stubbed cigarettes out on her arm and slammed her head against the wall; her freeloading little brother, who slapped her across the face for fun whenever he was in a bad mood... At last, Ling Xi died. "Welcom 7.6kFavorites9.6kClicks/ch4.5kGifts

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    The narrative style, featuring villains, is quite novel, and the plot logic is good. It would have been perfect if the premise had been expanded into a longer story. Unfortunately, it ended abruptly.

29. 29 换 A Spring Breeze, A Changed Bride 换嫁春风 Ming Chun Yuan明春鸢Romance677k WordsCompleted #Thanks to all our readers for supporting the official edition ^^ #Signed for print publication in simplified Chinese. For updates, see Weibo @Mingchun Yuan~ After her final exams, university student Ming Yao stays up all night gaming and dies suddenly. She transmigrates into the body of a concubine-born daughter in the ancient Duke of An’s household. Ming Yao: ...Why study? Why seek entertainment? Isn’t it best to lie around and enjoy life? With a face as lovely as a hibiscus, she coasts thro 389.7kFavorites598.1kClicks/ch258kGifts

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    It's a typical sweet romance novel, but the supporting characters are well-developed and three-dimensional, and the story as a whole is very enjoyable.

30. 30 剑 The Sword Cultivator Senior Sister Fights Back Against the Rat Race 剑修师姐反内卷 Qingqiu Qianye青丘千夜Romance896k WordsCompleted The most relentlessly hardworking cultivators in the cultivation world are sword cultivators. The most relentlessly hardworking sword cultivators belong to the Changyuan Sword Sect. For disciples of the Changyuan Sword Sect, working around the clock is only the entry-level standard. New disciples swing their swords at least ten thousand times a day, with no upper limit. It is a gathering place for the most driven cultivators! Yi Yuxian, a corporate drone who transmigrated here, declares that the 121.4kFavorites229.2kClicks/ch193.2kGifts

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    Nice

31. 31 术 My Cursed Technique Is the Classic of Mountains and Seas 术式名为山海经 Smoke and Ashes Disperse烟烬散Romance373k WordsCompleted For most people who love anime and manga, this is a question they’ve definitely seen before: [When you transmigrate into an anime world and see a character you love, what’s the first thing you do?] Ying Shuangye: Obviously, I run up and call her my wife! (confident.jpg) But when Ying Shuangye really transmigrated one day, she looked at the white-haired, heterochromatic-eyed girl in the mirror, then at the terrifying Cursed Spirits around her, and all she wanted to do was scream for help and get 45.7kFavorites94.1kClicks/ch52.7kGifts

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    It's great! So enjoyable! My five favorite authors I've ever read! Please give me lots and lots of extra chapters!

32. 32 失 After Losing His Memory, Dazai Said He Wanted to Marry Me 失忆后哒宰说要跟我结婚 The Cloudwalker Says Nothing云者不言Romance456k WordsCompleted >>> An accident left Qin Zi with no memory of the past two years. She only vaguely remembered having a lover with a handsome face and a lovely voice. After searching relentlessly, one day Qin Zi finally grabbed the hem of someone’s clothes as he climbed out of the water. “Found you!” Dazai: “...Huh?” “Your girlfriend is in the hospital and you haven’t even come to see her. You heartless jerk!” “Huh?” “You promised to date me with marriage in mind!” “...What?” And so, a certain Mafia executiv 21.9kFavorites49.9kClicks/ch13.7kGifts

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    So beautiful!

33. 33 攻 Can't Win You Over? I'll Leave You Alone 攻略不起打扰了 Pei Ying配影Romance229k WordsCompleted #A Mary Sue romance game, with enough people chasing me to circle the globe three times# And I have no interest in romance. I just want more followers. [A source of pure joy, and the blurb is totally believable x] He's worth trillions upon trillions, has royal blood from 32 countries, wakes up every day in a 900-square-meter bed, takes a helicopter downstairs, and controls the lifeblood of the world, yet somehow isn't happy about it. He's a cold, aloof doctor like a heavenly mountain snow lot 13.8kFavorites38.9kClicks/ch9.4kGifts

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    Well enough

34. 34 系 The System Mistook Me for a Cat 系统把我识别成了猫 Sa Wu萨巫Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [Complete] [Coming next: [Full-Dive] Weren’t Games Supposed to Come to the Real World? Please add it to your reading list] Ten years after her parents divorced, Chu Tingwu’s grandmother, who had raised her, passed away. Her relatives kept passing her around like a hot potato. Just then, something calling itself the “Cub-Raising System” suddenly appeared and tried to bind itself to her, aiming to train her into an outstanding graduate of its course. Chu Tingwu was about to refuse when she saw the 100.6kFavorites181.5kClicks/ch696.4kGifts

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    It was good, but I got really tired of watching it in the end.

35. 35 世 The World Is Updating 世界更新中 Zhu Ying Zhou烛萤舟No CP965k WordsCompleted #WhaleTheft# #HumanBodiesWithering# #SnowMonstersInTheDeepMountains# #SpiritualQiRevivalOrSpeciesEvolution# Strange incidents kept trending, and everyone wondered if spiritual qi revival was underway. Only Gu Yin knew the truth: the world was secretly adding new features to itself. [MOD]: Something that adds new features, maps, monsters, events, and more to a game. When the real world starts adding random MODs to itself, nothing can be controlled anymore. ["Map Expansion" installed successful 26.6kFavorites39.4kClicks/ch43.5kGifts

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    The beginning was fantastic, immediately captivating the reader. Unfortunately, the structure was incomplete, and it veered off course significantly later, completely deviating from the original intent of this alternate-character story. However, it's clear the author is working hard to fix it later, showing promise for the future. Second part: The promising future has come true! The author's other book, "Overturning the World," not only builds on the strengths of this one but also perfectly compensates for its shortcomings. It's super good!

36. 36 生 Survival Period 生存期限 Zhi Zhu织朱Romance1.1M WordsCompleted My dears, read the warnings first and think carefully before jumping in~ Please add my next book, No One Saves Me [Infinite], to your want-to-read list. The blurb is at the very bottom. Love you~ Cover artist's Weibo: @san San Ke Jiang Guo, also known in the comments as Guang Chi Putao Bu Chi Pi~ If a new world opened up in 2020, what kind of world would it be? “Number 0000 at your service. This world is based on training the mind, aims to uncover potential, is dedicated to serving the public, a 68.8kFavorites99.9kClicks/ch61.8kGifts

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    Aside from the beginning, the writing got better and better as it went on.

37. 37 满 My Max-Affection Boyfriend Suddenly Wants to Break Up 满好感度的男朋友突然要分手 The Year Is Waning岁既晏兮Romance100k WordsCompleted [Short Story] The screech of tires against the ground, and the screams of pedestrians on the roadside. After the scene was blurred out by the safety system, you returned to the moment before you left home that morning. At the same time, you received a System notification: [Congratulations, player! You've used your ability 444 times and triggered a special effect. Explore to discover more.] You stared at the 444 for four seconds, suspecting that the System was mocking you. Your character's ab 27.3kFavorites68.6kClicks/ch15.4kGifts

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    A very nice, lighthearted short story

38. 38 镇EN Guardian 镇魂 priestDanmei (BL)465k WordsCompleted As the title says, an urban supernatural story. Gentle, reserved beauty top VS hot-tempered, split-personality... bottom who thinks he's the top. Beware of possible role reversal. Please read the blurb. Thanks to Xiao Li for the cover! VIP serialization starts December 21 (what an unlucky day to rush for). Three chapters on the first day. From then on, leaving a long review will earn points. Those who reposted this, please take it down as soon as possible. Thanks for supporting the official v 853.5kFavorites1.1MClicks/ch892.6kGifts

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    Nice

39. 39 职 Professional Stand-In, One Hundred Thousand an Hour 职业替身，时薪十万 Yuan Yao渊爻Romance390k WordsCompleted [The simplified Chinese edition is now available for preorder. Compilation: @Yuan Yao; comic: @Kuaikan] Ji Fanyin learned as soon as she transmigrated that she was a stand-in, filling in for her twin sister, Ji Xinxin. Ji Fanyin: I can be a stand-in, but that comes at a different price. Here’s my rate card. Please… you gentlemen, take a look and confirm. I need to schedule things in advance, and I don’t offer on-call service. I’ll perform, but I won’t sleep with you. Thank you for your cooperati 301.7kFavorites715.6kClicks/ch272kGifts

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    It's so beautiful!

40. 40 进 Rebellious Game 进化游戏 Light Clouds, Faint轻云淡Romance356k WordsCompleted [October 3, 2025: I have no plans to start a new novel anytime soon. I get emotionally unwell and tend to fall sick whenever I start serializing one. If I get COVID again and fall ill again, I'm done for.] I saw an outrageous news story in Chapter 71 and mentioned it in the author's note. A lot of readers asked where the news came from. I answered: It happened in XX. Readers from XX: The author said XX is a city full of scammers! She's attacking the whole region! Other readers: The author sai 137.9kFavorites254.2kClicks/ch473.2kGifts

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    Nice

41. 41 在 Pinning a Lantern to Your Brow 在你眉梢点花灯 Chen Xiaozhi沉筱之Romance696k WordsCompleted [My next novel, Azure Cloud Terrace, is coming soon. I hope you'll visit my author page and add it to your reading list. Thank you!] [The main story is complete. Bonus chapters are still to come.] Yun Xi came from a distinguished family and had a fiancé everyone envied. Her life should have been smooth sailing. Then her marquis's household fell into ruin, and her fiancé broke off their engagement. To make ends meet, she took a job: keep a close eye on the notorious little prince of Jinling, a 109.1kFavorites195.6kClicks/ch65.5kGifts

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    Nice

42. 42 我 Using the Shinigami’s Eyes to Court Death in the Detective World 我靠死神之眼柯学作死 The Wind's Chime风的铃铛Romance792k WordsCompleted I have a pair of Shinigami Eyes that work intermittently. They let me see people’s time of death and their real names. I’ve relied on my talent and my adoptive mother’s favoritism to get by in the organization and stay alive. I’d decided to coast, freeload off the organization’s budget, and wait to die… Then my unlucky boss called me in and gave me a task: provide backup for some of the organization’s new recruits from the past few years. I didn’t think it would be a difficult assignment, so I w 94.5kFavorites215.7kClicks/ch194.5kGifts

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    Nice

43. 43 贪 Special Dining Tricks for Snake 贪吃蛇特殊干饭技巧 Jade Cuisine and Silk Robes玉食锦衣Romance921k WordsCompleted The companion novel, "Am I a Tree? [Honghuang]," is now underway! Blurb: Aizela is bound to a game System and turned into a magical, ravenous snake. Her mother, a beautiful white snake who forcibly took a human man for a lover and gave birth to her afterward, is practically the modern-day Bai Suzhen. Is it just a special preference among white snakes to love someone outside their kind? Aizela couldn't help looking at her own pure white scales and falling into thought. Later, her mother died, 58.2kFavorites140.2kClicks/ch60.1kGifts

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44. 44 阿 A Ruo Has a God 阿箬有神明 Wen San温三Romance611k WordsCompleted [New novel launching in late 2026: Borrow Me an Arrow That Pierces the Clouds. There is a saying that anyone who encounters ghosts, monsters, or evil spirits can seek A Ruo's help. She's easy to recognize: a woman in green with a basket on her back. They say her basket contains a magical treasure, one that can be traded for the highest seat of power. When asked about it, A Ruo smiled. "What I carry on my back really is a treasure." What exactly is it? She said 38.8kFavorites42.7kClicks/ch16.5kGifts

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    Reading experience: 3 stars; I'll add another star for overall impression.

45. 45 饲 Raising a Gu Girl [Metaphysics] 饲养蛊女[玄学] Punch the Penguin揍企鹅Romance364k WordsCompleted Your world is a horror novel. And you are the villain's bug-raising NPC in this world, hated by everyone and utterly wicked. Countless players transmigrate into this novel for the sole purpose of taking you down. He Ci: ... "I'm sorry! I shouldn't have snuck snacks, played on my phone, and skipped my summer homework!!!" She breaks down in tears. Tasked with eliminating the ultimate villain, several players arrive in this world of the supernatural. System: I'm sorry. This is my fault. 27.9kFavorites66.6kClicks/ch14kGifts

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    Nice!

46. 46 身 As a Little Brat, I Fear Nothing 身为崽种的我无所畏惧 Grief in Life, Joy in Death生悲死喜Romance1.2M WordsCompleted [The main story is complete, so feel free to dive in. The Jinjiang app charges three cents per thousand characters. Question: What’s it like to be reborn in another world? Zaoyue: Thanks for asking. I’m in the ninja world, and I’ve just been reborn. I spent sixty years cooped up inside the Greater Grail. Now that I’ve finally gotten a body and been reincarnated, all I want is to be a well-behaved, self-disciplined little kid and study hard to broaden my horizons. Of co 22.8kFavorites74.5kClicks/ch39kGifts

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    Nice

47. 47 十 Ten Years in Splendid Clothes (Female-Dominated World) 十年华衣(女尊) Unruly狷狂Romance472k WordsCompleted It was originally a plot meant for a male protagonist, but when I thought about turning it around and making it a female-dominated world, I realized it could work just as well. The protagonist transmigrates as a girl abandoned by her family and is taken in as a disciple by a reclusive sect. Only after coming down from the mountain does she discover that the world she has arrived in is a female-dominated one. So be it, then. Apart from finding the men’s standards of beauty a little hard to get us 3.4kFavorites18.1kClicks/ch1.8kGifts

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    Nice

48. 48 全EN Global University Entrance Examination 全球高考 Mu Su Li木苏里Danmei (BL)601k WordsCompleted The Global Unified High-Risk Examination, commonly known as the Global Exam. Take the test in person; pass and live. The exam system is revised every month, with occasional random changes. Synopsis: Two big shots outdo each other in being outrageous. One-on-one, happy ending, complete nonsense. Theme: Human nature is good 2.6MFavorites2.4MClicks/ch3MGifts

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    I ordered everything, how come it's gone?

49. 49 满 The Max-Level Green Tea Becomes a Pitiful Little One 满级绿茶穿成小可怜 Spring Knife Cold春刀寒Romance425k WordsCompleted Lin Feilu was nicknamed the Green Tea Princess. The scheming queen of green tea, an Oscar-winning actress in the eyes of the public. She could act cute, throw punches, feign innocence, and play the pure, white lotus. In short, she was not a good person. Eventually, she paid for her actions: she died on her twenty-seventh birthday. As she lay dying, Lin Feilu reflected on her two decades of playing the green tea, and felt deep remorse and regret. She swore that if she got another life, she would 802kFavorites1.4MClicks/ch861.6kGifts

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50. 50 黎 He’ll Return Before Dawn 黎明前他会归来 Wisteria Branch藤萝为枝Romance412k WordsCompleted [Originally titled The Devil's Temperature; published under the title He'll Return Before Dawn. Available from Taobao, Dangdang, and JD.com.] [This novel is complete. The new novel, The Gods Want You Tonight, is now underway.] Reborn in 1996, the little dumpling Bei Yao was four years old when she knocked on the door across the hall. Behind that door lived a devil who would bring disaster to the world twenty years later. The devil, Pei Chuan, was five years old now, with both legs disabled, shy 733.6kFavorites1MClicks/ch682.7kGifts

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    Nice!

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