2025–2026 Reading List Roundup 25-26年度书单集锦

1. 1 始 After Abandoning Apollo [Greek Mythology] 始乱终弃阿波罗后[希腊神话] Xi Shu兮树Romance428k WordsCompleted New novel The Afterparty is ongoing. Preorder The Rival Who Brought Me Back to Life. · Cassandra dies in an accident. A fellow who claims to be the god of love tells her that if she'll help punish the arrogant Apollo, she can have a second life. How is she supposed to punish him? Why, by winning the heart of Olympus's most handsome god and mercilessly crushing it, making him suffer the agony of unrequited love and bow to the power of love. Cassandra: This sounds like a great deal for me. Yay! S 131.1kFavorites155.1kClicks/ch116.9kGifts

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   A truly delightful story; the emotional turmoil between Apollo and Cassandra is particularly captivating. Looking forward to its publication! [Rainbow emoji]

2. 2 人 The Mermaid's Love Song 人鱼的情歌 Zhu Yu蛛于Romance348k WordsCompleted On her first day after becoming an experimental mermaid in another world, Li Leyou was caught by an official team cracking down on illegal experiments. She was facing destruction. Fortunately, she looked exactly like the team leader's late lover. With a wave of his hand, the captain sent her to his dying brother, Raoum, to keep him company in his final days. Raoum, who had little time left to live, resided in a castle at sea. He was a mermaid who had lived for several centuries. After spendin 73.6kFavorites69.7kClicks/ch279.6kGifts

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   It's the author's consistent writing style—it delivers a sudden, sharp blow amidst the sweet moments, but it's still a lovely and heartwarming story.

3. 3 院 In the Courtyard (GB) 院里（gb） TwentineRomance148k WordsCompleted The story of a kind doctor who makes friends wherever she goes and ends up with herself a husband-king. Theme: Good things come to kind people 43.7kFavorites53.1kClicks/ch35.9kGifts

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   This was my first time reading GB, and I was quite nervous, afraid I wouldn't be able to accept this kind of setting. But as it turns out, with such excellent writing, no setting is insurmountable [shy]. In just over 100,000 words, it tells a complete story, with laughter and tears, sweetness and bitterness. A truly delightful read [cat emoji].

4. 4 殊21+ Different Paths 殊途 Pin Feng品丰Romance156k WordsCompleted 7.7kFavorites8.7kClicks/ch8.1kGifts

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   Although it's set in a space-themed universe, it feels somewhat superfluous; many settings are based on real-world scenarios. What attracted me most to this story was the female lead, Sanhe's, personality—gentle, easygoing, and very charming. The romance between the male and female leads progressed much faster later on, and a kidnapping incident suddenly appeared. The ending felt a bit abrupt.

5. 5 是 Whose New Swallow Is This? 是谁家新燕 Heavy Curtain帘重Romance291k WordsCompleted Extra chapter update date: 08/29/2025 $$$ The print edition of Whose New Swallow Is This? is priced at 56.8 yuan. $$$ “Before your mother lost her memory, she was competitive and held grudges. She hated fools more than anything. So let’s name you He Zhiyao.” He rubbed his nose as he said it. Theme: _ 64.6kFavorites175.3kClicks/ch28.6kGifts

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   To be a little quirky, this book could also be called "The Amnesiac Heiress's Tale" or "The Rich Kid Runs Away with His Child." The story is captivating from the start, revolving around Jiang Ziyan's return to China after suffering from amnesia and her interactions with He Shaoli, Fatty, and others, revealing her past. One of the book's most endearing aspects is Fatty—oh my god, how can there be such a cute little kid like Fatty!

6. 6 实 A Pragmatist’s Love 实用主义者的爱情 Meng Zhong De Yi孟中得意Romance468k WordsCompleted The final installment of the print edition of "A Pragmatist’s Love" is now available for preorder, with an additional 8,000-word bonus story. A preview of the bonus story appears at the end. If you’re interested, you can purchase the book from online retailers. To Fei Ni, a house was far more dependable than love. If marriage hadn’t been the only way to get assigned an apartment, Fei Ni would never have married Fang Muyang. Those who didn’t know the full story assumed Fei Ni had chosen Fang M 238.5kFavorites345.8kClicks/ch146.8kGifts

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   I really enjoyed it. When I was following the serialization, I felt the story of the older sister and brother-in-law was a bit rushed, but after reading it again, I realized that everything that needed to be explained had been explained. I really liked their story. I also really liked the portrayal of Xiao Fang and Fei Ni. Although Fei Ni is a pragmatist, she still has some romantic elements at her core, which is probably why she and Xiao Fang get along so well.

7. 7 叛 Betraying My Uncle 叛叔父 Wither and Bloom Again再枯荣Romance794k WordsCompleted [Complete] Jiu Li was known as Miss Yu, but Yu wasn't her surname. She didn't even know what her real surname was. She was an orphan whom her uncle, Yu Qi, had brought home. When she came of age for marriage, many families came forward with proposals. The old madam asked which suitor she liked. With a meaningful smile, Jiu Li said, "That Young Master Qi seems pretty good." Her uncle frowned. "He has ulterior motives. Pick someone else." Jiu Li stubbornly shook her head, gazing at her uncle wit 9.3kFavorites7.1kClicks/ch11.5kGifts

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   It's a really long story, and following the serialization is getting a bit tiring. Later on, the author's updates became inconsistent due to tenosynovitis, but the quality remains high.

8. 8 茜21+ Qianqian 茜茜 A Wild Goose Flying West一只西飞雁Romance50k WordsCompleted 23.1kFavorites60.1kClicks/ch4.8kGifts

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   1V2. The female lead is very carefree when it comes to relationships; she's never truly cared about anyone, and she'll let go and move on to someone else if things don't go her way. I really like Sisi.

9. 9 镜 Mirror Bright, Flowers Bloom 镜明花作 TwentineRomance464k WordsCompleted Some people encounter certain events, and each finds their own destination. Thirteen-year age gap High martial arts, low magic world Not much romance Happy ending Theme: Good people get good things in the end! 70.2kFavorites94.3kClicks/ch72.3kGifts

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   To borrow Yu Hua's words: Damn, this is so well written, I'm in awe!

10. 10 忍 Winter Honeysuckle 忍冬 TwentineRomance199k WordsCompleted Theme: A story about redemption. 163.3kFavorites346.9kClicks/ch49kGifts

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    A story of unconventional teenagers, with a touch of redemption, and quite original. It's a pity it's too short, with no epilogues; I wanted more. [Glasses emoji]

11. 11 大 Great Tang Pearl-Warding Chronicle 大唐辟珠记 Meal Card饭卡Romance803k WordsCompleted The print edition has been published and will be available for preorder on June 20. Stay tuned! The Princess Wanshou of the Tang dynasty, blessed and favored by Heaven, died of illness at just seventeen. A petty thief secretly opened the eerie underground tomb, only to discover that the princess had been buried alive, a hideous mask covering her face. The imperial palace concealed deadly schemes, the court was rife with intrigue, and the martial world was in turmoil... None of that had much to 279.3kFavorites140.9kClicks/ch340.5kGifts

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    An ancient road story. Part of it is locked; you might have to go to Yangshizi's site to read the full text.

12. 12 古21+ Historical Romance Short Story 4: Nannan 古言短篇4：囡囡 Xiu Ce袖侧Romance58k WordsCompleted 26.1kFavorites88.6kClicks/ch16.3kGifts

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    A fairly standard, simple and sweet story.

13. 13 探 The Flower Snatcher 探花 Qing Yin卿隐Romance613k WordsCompleted (Signed for simplified Chinese publication. Follow progress on Weibo at @Jinjiang Qingyin) [Blurb] Once, she dreaded going to court. Later, she dreaded leaving it. Scene: After court, Chen Jinzhao grips her jade tablet and walks off with her head down, only to be swiftly stopped by the chief eunuch waiting outside the Golden Hall. “Top Graduate, the Prince Regent is waiting for you to discuss state affairs. This way, please.” Where the chief eunuch points, a four-horse carriage is waitin 429.3kFavorites394kClicks/ch701.2kGifts

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    Qingyin's familiar formula of forceful acquisition combined with a time-travel trope—it's that satisfying kind of fun! It also incorporates my favorite cross-dressing trope. The male lead's bottom line is shockingly low; he can't control his physical attraction to the female lead even though he believes she's a boy, and he can't stop kissing her. I especially loved the ensemble writing in the beginning, particularly the sincere friendship of the Three Heroes of the Primordial Era. Unfortunately, after the truth is revealed, the male lead becomes too perfect, accepting everything about the female lead, always yielding to her advances, and the female lead only conforms to him out of necessity. It becomes a bit bland to read. The female lead's shining moments as an official later on could have been described in detail, but they're glossed over, immediately followed by a detailed account of the male and female leads' intimate moments. The later parts of the story are barely acceptable.

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