Novels I Loved in 2025 2025年喜欢的文

1. 1 野 Wild Grass Grows in the Southwest [Period] 野草生西南[年代] Frozen Green Mountain冻青山Romance499k WordsCompleted Sichuan-Chongqing brotherhood underworld, blood and tears on the Yunnan-Burma Road, a legendary tale of resistance in southwest China The radio drama Wild Grass Grows in the Southwest: Stories from the War Against Japan is now available on Xuexi Qiangguo, Qingting, and Manbo. About the point of view: The story is told from the male lead's perspective because his experiences are a good way to showcase that era. The novel features many vivid women who live life on their own terms: Yang Junxiu's r 2.6kFavorites1.2kClicks/ch2.6kGifts

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   This is a must-read! It's epic and moving, with both bold and delicate touches, encompassing themes of martial arts, national affairs, humanity, and sentiment. It's truly captivating. I think it's even been included in some writers' association's collection. It's free now, so check it out!

2. 2 我 I Have a Book of Good Deeds 我有一本功德帐 Huai Su怀愫Danmei (BL)346k WordsCompleted [Boys' Love, Supernatural, Fantasy, Sweet] Lin Xia can see a string of numbers above everyone's head. The numbers can be positive or negative. They can be exchanged for good health, better romantic luck, wealth, and good fortune. You can even see deceased loved ones! Or trade them for a chance to extend your life. But there's a giant zero over his own head. Lin Xia: ... How to get rid of the zero is the question. Lin Xia suspects his new roommate likes him. He fee 22.6kFavorites16.8kClicks/ch39.6kGifts

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   Nice.

3. 3 十 A Nineteenth-Century Marriage Swap Romance 十九世纪换嫁情缘 Meaty Red Bean Paste Rice Dumpling鲜肉豆沙粽Romance601k WordsCompleted Also known as: The Western Version of Marrying the Right Groom by Mistake Both Norman sisters are engaged, yet the whole family is downcast. The kind and innocent younger sister is about to be used as a pawn and married into the treacherous Duke's household. The wise and composed older sister is to marry a nouveau riche upstart, newly elevated to nobility and eager to spruce up his image. A white rabbit sent into a den of wolves, a swan dropped into a swamp. Old Norman rolled his eyes back and n 49.9kFavorites54.5kClicks/ch64.4kGifts

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   I just bought the VIP chapters. The first few chapters were a bit dry, just setting the scene and advancing the plot, but later on there were a lot of exciting moments—logically satisfying, and some life wisdom too. Not bad at all! The foreign titles were a bit hard to remember, so I just skimmed through it.

4. 4 我 Everyone I Meet Is a Talentless Fool 我见诸君皆废材 Yu Shi榆莳Romance504k WordsCompleted After becoming one of the top fighters in the cultivation world, Cui Huai was approached by a thing that called itself a System. “I can teach you how to cultivate. In return, you have to win over the male lead, Sword Venerable Jin Yan.” This was utterly absurd. No one in the entire cultivation world would dare boast that they could teach her to cultivate. “Sword Venerable Jin Yan? If I remember correctly, I killed him with my sword three hundred years ago.” Hearing the terrible news that the m 35.2kFavorites30.8kClicks/ch23.2kGifts

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   [You have to get through the beginning], the middle and later parts are very good, everyone is intelligent, the plot is logical and not melodramatic, there are many unexpected plot points, the female lead is a very charming overpowered heroine, recommended. The ending and extra episodes are explained too clearly, like an assembly line and not very interesting, but the "what if" storyline is very good.

5. 5 纯 Pure White Devil 纯白恶魔 priestDanmei (BL)633k WordsCompleted He blinked, and woke up apparently diagnosed with dementia. He couldn’t remember his name or even his family name. All he vaguely recalled was the strange left eye that kept him fed. When that eye saw a corpse, it could tell how the person had died and who the killer was, if there was one. Well, he could be a “Sherlock Holmes 2.0,” “Poirot’s godson,” or “Conan’s big brother”… Or he could just take the civil service exam and become a police officer. Who knew the world would change so fast? He ope 310.2kFavorites271.6kClicks/ch1.2MGifts

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   Another book I haven't finished reading. Only smart kids can read it. Priest's imagination is as boundless as ever.

6. 6 侵 The Contaminators 侵染者 Red Thorn North红刺北Romance793k WordsOngoing Zhou Huaixia never dreams. She only passes through other people's dreams. It's a secret she's kept for years. Perhaps it was the change of scenery when she started college, but Zhou Huaixia began spending whole nights wandering through other people's dreams. She'd watched dreams of unfamiliar classmates being eaten by pigs, hanging themselves... She'd witnessed all sorts of bizarre and fantastical dreams. The chaotic dreams left Zhou Huaixia mentally and physically exhausted. She'd give anythin 208.6kFavorites204.2kClicks/ch933.6kGifts

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   There was a part in the middle that I didn't enjoy and stopped following the updates, but I'll probably catch up later. This author's writing quality is inconsistent. She's the author of "Smash the Pot and Sell the Iron," but her other works, "The Ninth Agricultural Base" and "Don't Try to Get a Prank," are also good. The others are just so-so. "Changyang" is okay, but it's an unfinished book. I stopped reading it in the middle because that part wasn't good.

7. 7 空 Island in the Sky [Apocalypse] 空中孤岛[末世] Gray Valley灰谷Danmei (BL)969k WordsCompleted “Hell is other people.” Zhou Yun returns to life after the apocalypse, choosing to avoid the crowds and retreat to a solitary building. But this time, he hopes he can keep Guan Yuanfeng by his side. The desire to grow stronger begins with wanting to protect someone. I hold my ground on a lonely island amid a sea of clouds, with the stars and moon as passing visitors. “On my floating island in the sky, I am second to none, utterly unparalleled.” Then you came, and for you, I am willing to build 238.3kFavorites319.2kClicks/ch937.1kGifts

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   It's alright, the writing is fluent, but the skill level is limited and the battle scenes can't be written well, and the fan culture is serious.

8. 8 闻 A Lifetime Upon Hearing This 闻此一生 Ning Long凝陇Romance785k WordsCompleted [Typos and updates: please ignore.] Wen Tingli said nonchalantly, “My goals have never changed, not for a single day: fame, mountains of money, and a handsome, obedient man...” “Has Lu Shicheng heard you say that?” Meng Qiguang asked with a sneer. “Would the young master of the Lu family, the Hongye family of Nanyang, be happy knowing that in your eyes he’s just a ‘handsome, obedient man’?” Wen Tingli raised an eyebrow. “He doesn’t care about that. He’s not like you.” “Is that so? If he unde 96.1kFavorites103.4kClicks/ch134.6kGifts

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   She is worldly-wise yet not cynical, sophisticated yet retains her innocence. The supporting characters are also wonderful and hardworking, girls help girls, and the male lead is a virtuous, well-mannered, open-minded, and principled gentleman—a truly positive story.

9. 9 食 Eating Fish 食渔 Huai Su怀愫Romance383k WordsCompleted [Modern setting, episodic stories, lighthearted tone] [Main story complete, bonus chapters forthcoming] The thousand-year-old fish spirit Bai Yu opens an apothecary. A tiger-shaped clapper hangs above the door, and she treats humans and ghosts alike. Anyone who can step through the doors of Yujing Hall can buy medicine that suits their heart's desire. Every medicine has its own little side effect: Eight Immortals Fruit stops coughs and dissolves phlegm, but makes you reveal your innermost secret 47.2kFavorites47.7kClicks/ch83.7kGifts

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   Gentle and beautiful, leaving one wanting more.

10. 10 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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    This is a must-read, and it's free! The main characters are all well-developed and charismatic, showcasing a bloody yet endearing martial arts world—cruel yet sincere, surprisingly not jarring. The side quests are also great (featuring a charming but never vulgar female knight-errant, with a touch of chivalry and vengeance, making for a very enjoyable read). You should also check out *The Siren*; I've read it at least four or five times. It was written over a decade ago, and it's still very good even now—a true favorite. *Dragon's Servant* and *Chasing the Dragon* are both Western fantasy novels, incredibly good. Because they contain explicit content, the author has locked them, so I suggest searching for them.

11. 11 重 Reborn Without Getting Any Smarter 重生不涨智商 Yu Shi榆莳Romance625k WordsCompleted Lin Yun was observing an experimental field one moment, and the next she was thrust into a household-intrigue drama. The senior student of the agricultural college marched into the Great Zhou dynasty full of confidence, ready to make her mark and realize her potential across time and space. Three days later, Lin Yun died suddenly at home, and the Lin residence was draped in mourning. When she opened her eyes again, Lin Yun was back three days earlier. This time, she'd be careful and do her bes 111.1kFavorites134kClicks/ch121.6kGifts

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    Naturally counters cunning

12. 12 红 [Dream of the Red Chamber] Daiyu's Eldest Sister-in-Law 红楼之黛玉长嫂 Mei Youyang梅悠扬Romance971k WordsOngoing Ming Yaohua transmigrated eighteen years ago, and she’s been living a comfortable, happy life. Her family has a house and a shop in Yangzhou City. Her husband is young and handsome, preparing for the imperial examinations and confident of success. Her younger brother is studying and has been praised for his talent. Then one day, a middle-aged man claiming to be the head steward of the Yangzhou Salt Commissioner's residence comes to their door, falls to his knees, and cries, “Young Master! Youn 44.8kFavorites58.5kClicks/ch67.7kGifts

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    I was initially put off by the title, but after reading it, I realized it wasn't the heavy, tedious kind of story. It's a good read, worth reading.

13. 13 夜 Lying Awake at Night, Listening to the Wind and Rain 夜阑卧听风吹雨 Worry Makes Things Worse关心则乱Romance785k WordsOngoing Male lead: I wanted to win over a person of influence. I heard he was fond of flower vases, so I personally kneaded the clay and shaped it, fired the unglazed piece, applied the glaze, painted it with gold, cultivated its temperament, and nurtured its talents, making sure it would hit the mark. But just as I was about to finish, I found myself reluctant to part with the vase and wanted to keep it as a treasure. Who could have guessed the vase would be unruly, indifferent to my tender feelings, s 30.9kFavorites34.7kClicks/ch83.4kGifts

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    The beginning is too serious, so just watch it casually; it's similar to the style of "Palace of Desire," setting the historical background. The later part, with the female lead, becomes more humorous and interesting. (Author: The author of "The Story of Minglan")

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