Female-Led Stories: Feel-Good Reads for Female Protagonist Fans ★ 女主剧情向-[爽文|女主控]★

1 女 Female-Led Plot-Focused Reading List: Pinned Appendix 女主剧情向书单·置顶附录 Moon Dial月亮表盘518 WordsOngoing Mostly a reading list. The main text only contains reviews that were deleted. I only read stories with female protagonists, and don't read any stories with male protagonists. My favorite genres are supernatural ability stories with no romance or suspense, and historical or alternate-history tales about vying for supremacy. Other tropes I like: fourth-dimensional disaster player stories, where the protagonist does whatever they want and wreaks havoc across the world. Genres I absolutely won't 45Favorites393Clicks/ch—Gifts

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◎ Screening Criteria and Reading Preferences ◎ *[This book list is continuously updated. When it reaches its limit, older books and those that were less enjoyable will be randomly moved to a backup book list.] *[Two articles from external sites and one explanation are pinned to the top. The order is in reverse chronological order, but some have been randomly sorted by GreenJian.] *[Unfinished stories will be marked with their status. It's easy to abandon a story you're following. If you see "abandoned" but not "dropped," it means you might pick it up again.] *[This book review is more of a reading record than a quantitative rating or targeted recommendation. It's more about recording my feelings at a certain point in the story and may contain some spoilers.] *[Three stars: The flaws are significant and hard to ignore, but there are definitely some delicious moments, or there are a few flaws, it's edible but dry; Four stars: The flaws are a bit off-putting, or the plot is not very exciting; Five stars: The main point is that I really like it; Two stars and one star: Records from the neighboring Akaishi] *[There are over 5000 books to scan. I'm adding them as I go and scanning them in reverse order. Whether I get them in order depends entirely on luck. I'll prioritize any recommendations from other readers.] The initial screening criterion is that the main character section only includes the female lead, unless the ensemble cast has a clearly defined and absolutely central female lead. In addition to statements such as "few male leads" or "no male lead," the synopsis will not include any male supporting characters, descriptions of romance, or pairings of "*woman × *man." *[There may be some collateral damage. If the synopsis specifies that the romantic pairing has limited screen time or is purely plot-driven, please be lenient if the main character list includes a male character.] Every book features a protagonist-centric, die-hard fan (completely immune to romantic pairings), and the female lead is never wrong—any problems are always the author's or the male supporting character's fault. The story focuses solely on the female lead's perspective and the main character, making it very immersive and unpleasant to read from. Second-person perspectives are also disliked. The female lead's charm/sweetness/dreamlike qualities are easily grasped. While not every book features a kiss, the story almost always centers on the female lead. Occasionally (for example, during a particularly sweet romantic scene), the male lead might briefly appear, but this mainly occurs on other book lists. I tend to be a fan of female leads with a "female lead crush" mentality. I value the female lead's personality, character arc, and overall appeal, but I also find it quite easy to appreciate her strengths. Aside from certain genres, I rarely encounter female leads who are completely unremarkable or overly ordinary. If there's a male lead/supporting character, he/she should be obedient, sensible, have limited screen time (low presence is acceptable), and ideally, have one of these traits. A purely negative attitude towards the main/supporting characters is unacceptable; they should ideally be minor, supporting characters, someone I don't enjoy fighting alongside, and someone who is constantly present throughout. Characters with well-developed, fleshed-out personalities or obvious charm are all off-limits. I don't accept characters whose social standing or power surpasses the female lead's. For female leads who are strong in a particular aspect (power/status, etc.), Characters whose main/supporting characters are on par with the female lead are also off-limits. This includes male characters with sexual attraction to the female lead. Regarding feminist themes, I sometimes tolerate certain content for the sake of an engaging plot and a favorite female protagonist. While not strictly limited, I generally record my impressions while reading, paying particular attention to the amount of female characters, their portrayal, any misogynistic details by the author, and their feminist stance. *[Some of the stories were read a long time ago, so my reading comprehension isn't as sharp as it is now, and I've forgotten most of the details and plot, so they may not match the above descriptions, and I may not even remember the trigger points.] *[If the female lead has a sexual relationship, I prefer the partner to be a female character. The above requirements regarding main and supporting characters do not apply. However, since my reading focus is mainly on plot-driven stories, I read very little yuri. I'm just starting out and haven't found anything I like yet. Recommendations for plot-driven yuri stories without a main character are welcome.]

2 其 A Place to Store Other Female-Protagonist Stories 其它女主文存放处 Moon Dial月亮表盘7k WordsOngoing Reconstructed Save Files Collection The first three chapters are compilations from different sites. The compiled records from before 2026 are in Chapter Four. From then on, each book will have its own chapter. Theme: As the title says. 51Favorites127Clicks/ch—Gifts

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▼Fruit▼ 1. Solving cases requires talent like mine [Criminal Investigation] 2. You can't atone for your sins if you don't properly catch ghosts! 3. [Serialization on hold] Solving cases solely based on self-confidence is not enough. 4. [Serialization on hold] StarCraft: Reading for the rise of the Alliance 5. Transmigrated to a state-owned factory in the 1970s, starting by passing the entrance exam for a government-affiliated factory. 6. [Abandoned Novel] Weight Exchange System: The Fat Kid's Counterattack Plan 7. [Serialization on hold] Father, open the door! I shall ascend the throne! 8. [Serialization on hold] Kill the prince consort, and this princess can ascend the throne! 9. [Discontinued] My mother hasn't hit me for three days! 10. [Discontinued] [Infinite] Doom Game 11. [Serialization on hold] I am the agent 12. [Discontinued] Relying on the Godly Rich System to Help the Whole Family Survive the Apocalypse 13. [Shelved] Holding a standard script, pretending to be a god in various worlds. 14. [Serialization on hold] I was a monkey at the zoo 15. [Set aside] the profession of divination. 16. [Shelved] Trapping ghosts and catching murderers, a minor county magistrate of the first rank. 17. [Serialization on hold] My Eight Amazing Life Experiences 18. [Serialization on hold] The game arrives: I want this, this, and this. 19. [Following Update] After maxing out my charm, I conquered the entire world. ▼Finish Line▼ 1. [Serialization on hold] Beast Taming Starts from Zero 2. [Serialization on hold] A bizarre invasion, is it too much for me to fight back? 3. [Abandoning the text] Step aside, let me handle this. 4. [Unresolved] Beast Taming Begins with Evolution 5. The Annals of Emperor Wen ▼Douban▼ 1. Startled in her boudoir

3 他 They Fight While I Farm, They Go Broke While I Count Money 他们战斗我种田，他们贫穷我数钱 Jasmine Peach茉莉蜜桃No CP898k WordsOngoing [Transmigration + Interstellar + Full-Dive Online Game + Farming + Management] After waking up one day, Xia Zhaoning found she had transmigrated to the interstellar future. Since she had arrived in her own body, the Interstellar Oversight Bureau classified her as an undocumented resident. She was about to be sent to a trash planet to scavenge for garbage and pay off her debts… unless she could save up enough to buy interstellar residency within two years! To save up money and escape her undocu 4kFavorites4.7kClicks/ch11.8kGifts

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[Following Updates] This is a story about a player who enjoys a fully immersive game and its lifestyle, focusing on farming and management. It's a genre I don't usually like, but it's written in a way that keeps me wanting to keep reading. The gender ratio is good; I only realized it wasn't all female after reading over twenty chapters.

4 我 I Cleared the Game Meowingly 我咪咪喵喵地就通关了 Hiding in the Mountain Mist躲山烟No CP344k WordsOngoing [Fluffy Fuzzballs] [Ensemble Cast] [Infinite Flow] When Chao Yun woke up, she discovered she had turned into a cat. Her memories were blank, her skills had stopped working, and her little feline brain was convinced she was as good as dead... With her "ID card" clamped in her teeth, Chao Yun was surrounded by the steadily closing monsters, utterly lost. Suddenly, a beautiful big sister with long hair descended from the sky and rescued Chao Yun from the monsters. Chao Yun slowly raised her hea 1.2kFavorites832Clicks/ch1.9kGifts

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[Following Updates] One of my favorite novels recently. It's an infinite flow story about kittens, focusing on an ensemble cast. The main characters are all female, each with their own strengths and weaknesses, and they all work together to overcome challenges.

5 穿 I Transmigrated Back to the Year Mom Went Undercover at an Elite Academy 穿回老妈卧底贵族学院那一年 Beyond Day and Night不现昼夜No CP561k WordsOngoing This story is also known as: "Falling in Love with Mom a Hundred Times" / "Campus Queens: My Mom Is a Big Shot" / "Transmigrating into the Past to Be Classmates with My Undercover Mom" Note: [Zhu's daughter is somewhat impulsive early on, but she has a character growth arc. The plot needs conflict to show her change, while the older Zhu is the undisputed heroine. She's already strong, but she has room to grow too.] Blurb: Zhu Anning's father is unknown, and she grew up relying on her mother, Zh 1.9kFavorites2kClicks/ch5.8kGifts

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[Following Updates] This is a wonderful, touching, and inspiring story. The female protagonist, a special forces soldier, infiltrates the F4, a group of law-abiding citizens, to uncover the truth. She has lost all her family and doesn't care about anything anymore; she's just willing to risk her life. However, her future daughter unexpectedly travels through time and breaks into her life like a robber. Amidst the bickering, she develops new attachments, and the regrettable ending of the past can now have a better conclusion. The first novel I read that heavily emphasized the Celestial Dragons' criminal background from a purely evil perspective, set in a prestigious academy, with the author sparing no effort in depicting their depravity and ugliness. The story's background is dark and somewhat suspenseful; the female lead's main storyline is a satisfying read; the scenes with her daughter are cute and heartwarming, set against a backdrop of everyday life filled with action and conflict. Then the female lead is really strong. The fight scenes are written with every punch feeling real, exhilarating and visually appealing. She also has incredible charisma and charisma. "If you've ever seen her fight, it's easy to want to be like her, or to want to become stronger, to become a powerful person like her who can turn the tide at any moment." "I like her coolness, I like her elegance, and I especially like her unrestrained nature. But the prerequisite is that she herself is strong enough." "So we should all become like that, strengthen ourselves, not be afraid of difficulties, and always forge ahead." The female characters are all well-portrayed, showcasing indomitable will, courage amidst weakness, unwavering perseverance in the face of endless darkness, embracing genuine growth by dispelling the fog, and the glimmer of humanity that bravely confronts suffering for justice and principles. Pioneers follow one after another, passing the torch until the spark ignites a prairie fire, burning away evil—so moving, so powerful. I cried while watching the mother-daughter scene. "Because it should be you who spreads your wings and flies high, it should be you who shines brightly and carefree. My mother." "I like to attribute all the things I don't understand to instinct or fate. Just consider us as people who were born to be mother and daughter. Whether in the past or present, whether I have memories or not, whether you exist or disappear, I will always choose to follow my heart and accept you." The male Celestial Dragons are described as follows: "These people enjoy superior resources and external flattery. From birth, they are adorned in fine clothes, and even their baby bottles may be made of pure gold. Any one of them could easily be the subject of a domineering CEO romance novel, and each of them has a top-tier persona. However, they shatter the fantasies about male protagonists in entertainment works with their actions, like tearing off a gorgeous human skin to reveal the rotten, bloody filth thoroughly corrupted by the class system. It is rotten flesh nourished by the blood and flesh of countless victims. They are actually bloodthirsty invaders, from weaving a vast net to harvest money from ordinary people, to exploiting their human rights and dignity, and finally tearing them apart and devouring them clean. ... Beneath this, there are countless hands crying for help. Beneath this, there are countless bloody cries."

6 魔 The Demon King's Visitor Today 魔王今天的访客 Mao Xi猫昔No CP68k WordsCompleted As an immortal, Creel was terribly bored. So she joined a party setting out to defeat the Demon King. Together with her companions, she finally reached the Demon King's lair. The castle atop the mountain stood imposing and grand, exactly like the Demon King's castle Creel had imagined. There was just one problem. This was her home! Was I supposed to defeat myself as the Demon King? Theme: None 1.6kFavorites1.5kClicks/ch782Gifts

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A very cute and heartwarming short story about friendship; it left me with a feeling of tightness in my chest after reading it.

7 这 Whose Fault Is This, Anyway? 这究竟是谁的错？ Wine in the Moonlight月色温酒Romance65k WordsOngoing I have a brain. There's nothing strange about that. Everyone has a brain. But my brain is different. It's restless, and its thoughts are extremely active. Especially at night, it's like it's had a shot of adrenaline. It just can't stop. But one day, it started bleeding, and I collapsed on the floor and was taken to the hospital. So my brain demanded to know why I had done this to it, leaving it unable to move at all. I put on a serious face and said, "You can't blame me. There are too many thi 112Favorites123Clicks/ch88Gifts

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[Discontinued] Imaginative literature that explores survival and self.

8 烂 Bad Apple 烂苹果 Hehua禾花No CP49k WordsCompleted Mei Hong trained in boxing for over a decade. She lost few matches and won plenty. She had cried, laughed, and fought until she was covered in blood. The only time she lowered her head was on the podium. Of course, that was when she was young. These days, Mei Hong scrubbed people down at a bathhouse. She had long since learned to swing her arms in wide circles and keep her head down. Beads of sweat mingled with the steam from the ceiling, then fell with a pat onto the customer’s back. Mei Hon 9.6kFavorites10.2kClicks/ch8.7kGifts

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A realistic work of literature, this short story has a cinematic feel. The writing is simple, concise, and full of infectious energy, overflowing with vitality and power that is unlike anything found in online novels. There's a heroine as strong and powerful as the earth, growing wildly and never bowing her head no matter what situation she's in; there's a little girl who awakens her will to live like a weed, striving to break through the soil and desperately absorbing nutrients; there's a mother who, with simple and profound love, roughly yet passionately supports her daughter; and there's also (beep—) (no spoilers). There is the flow of emotions between women, the dignified yet loving care and inheritance of elder women towards the young, the chivalrous spirit of a heroine who remains true to herself even in old age, and the enduring and passionate romance of a faint glimmer of light even in the twilight. I really enjoyed the portrayal of the female characters. It's not just "creating" them; they're like living, breathing people who stepped out of the pages, carrying the dust and sweat of everyday life. They are real, working-class people, not fantastical symbols from surreal literature. We often hear criticism that entertainment works lack narratives about the lower classes, but in reality, there's no shortage of male characters from the lower classes. However, stories about female characters from the lower classes that are told in a realistic and engaging way have become increasingly popular in recent years. Coincidentally, this book also deals with boxing, and although the plots are quite different, both revolve around a dialogue between the female protagonist and herself, and her transformation and growth. The imagery of the rotten apple in the title is also very touching. "I'm actually just like an apple, not that bright and shiny. If I'm thrown on the balcony and nobody takes care of me, I'll slowly wither and rot. But I think, how should I put it, don't forget, I have a breath of life inside me, I have seeds inside me. It doesn't matter how rotten I am, as long as I'm thrown into the soil, I can sprout and grow into a person." "Anyway, I don't believe in fate, and I will never accept it." May we all have the courage to raise our fists against the world. --Never give up.

9 游 When the Game Arrived, I Was the Only Player 游戏降临，我是唯一玩家 Milk Tea with Just a Little Sugar奶茶只喝微糖No CP935k WordsOngoing (Post-apocalyptic road adventure. Bai Shan had taken a break from school and stayed home, spending all day hooked on a game called Dominator of Tomorrow. Global evolution, random disasters, and bizarre creatures everywhere. With its gorgeous, lifelike graphics and grand, uncanny world, the game had Bai Shan completely hooked. In the game, she could build her own RV to fight disasters and monsters. She could also acquire weapons, firearms, occult items, and ot 49.6kFavorites38.8kClicks/ch186.1kGifts

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[Following Updates] The story features a high proportion of female characters, rich and varied female roles, and a well-developed plot! [Milk Tea] Milk Tea's writing has improved significantly; the characters feel less contrived and more lively, and the story is more exciting and interesting. Several scenes have a romantic, cinematic feel, yet also resemble a passionate anime about a young protagonist's journey. I love the female lead's free spirit and the cool and adorable Shan'er! [Sunglasses] Milk Tea (a popular Taiwanese writer) is truly skilled at character creation... Especially for the female lead and the relationships surrounding her... I don't know if anyone else understands, but Milk Tea is like a prolific fan who knows how to find cute and endearing qualities. When building her characters, she intentionally designs these scenes and details, skillfully using trendy elements without ever resorting to templates or being generic. The protagonist's traits—a teenage tyrant, the coolest high school student, free-spirited, impulsive, stubborn yet soft-hearted—are all presented in a way that feels completely natural, each element interwoven and harmoniously forming the flesh-and-blood Bai Shan. Because her writing is so engaging and vivid, readers who get to know the protagonist through her words easily fall in love with her too. She truly deserves the title of the ultimate female mom who has covered all three stories! [Biting handkerchief] At the same time, this book does a much better job of integrating characters and plot than the previous one. The story is engaging and exciting, which are its major highlights, and it gets better and better as it goes on. (The supporting female character was also very well-developed, and I really liked the second female lead's character as well.)

10 我 I Make Games Just to Provoke Humanity 我做游戏纯粹为了挑衅人类 Wu Liu Su Qing Niao无流苏晴鸟No CP881k WordsCompleted [The cover features character art. If you're used to that, feel free to skip the illustration [kiss]] Si Wu binds herself to a Malice Collection System, and her future reputation is on the line. Faced with options like “war profiteer” and “outlaw” from the System, she flies into a rage after getting brutally shafted by the gacha pool in a game. She chooses to make a gacha game of her own using the System. The game is top quality, but there’s no way to pay for pulls, and no drop rates at all. “L 48.5kFavorites56.3kClicks/ch215.3kGifts

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[Update Update] Has the Tasselless Haruna undergone a super evolution? This work is truly a work of art! (Leaning back) I was discouraged by this author's previous works because of her tendency to ramble on and on, and her writing would sometimes turn into rambling nonsense. Her ideas were brilliant, but sometimes they didn't translate into coherent sentences. This book doesn't have that problem, or rather, this book might be a perfect fit for her writing style. Every chapter is full of witty remarks and wonderful writing, as if she's completely writing in her comfort zone. The "Creating a World" series, featuring the genius tyrant and pleasure-seeking planner, explores the world of "Creating a World" and its players and potential players (from a player's perspective). It's not about fame or fortune, but pure torture; all players are manipulated by the planner, only to suffer humiliation and retribution. The entire ecosystem of the game's surrounding communities is vividly portrayed. The game itself is entertaining, the streamers' commentary is full of jokes, and the show is entertaining. The love and hate are intensely palpable, with a strong sense of justice. The protagonist, the planner, embodies this love and hate, and although the plot is confined to the game's realm, it possesses a powerful, almost cosmic, sense of power. The author's signature style of manipulation is well-executed, providing a satisfying read for protagonist enthusiasts. It's a delicious example of depraved persecution literature; the players' suffering is the planner's stimulant. (This story definitely needs a comment section; it's an indispensable part of the show.) Regarding the love for daughters, this article doesn't have an overt feminist stance, but rather a basic feminist consciousness. It's well known that misogyny is prevalent in the real-world gaming community, so game-related articles (mainly those that include elements of the community) rarely escape criticism. This book largely avoids this. The author intentionally replaces "rnc" (a term used to refer to a specific type of game) and uses some feminist terms (this refers only to feminist terms, not the text itself). Most of the named streamers, players, and other planners in the story are female characters, but there are some male characters as well. The general audience/players are referred to as "sisters and brothers" (I think "sisters" would be more appropriate). Some terms haven't been changed yet, showing respect for all viewers (a balanced approach), but overall the tone is slightly feminist. However, the author's progress is evident. (Actually, these female-centric terms and titles are used by authors on Tomato's works that focus on the female protagonist's storyline, even if they are not consciously aware of it. On Jinjiang, however, only authors use them with some awareness.) There was a passage with ideological undertones that were a bit too much like the one about "Idiot A," and because I have a strong aversion to this person/symbol, my feelings were somewhat complicated. The parts where players participate and are integrated into the world-building and storyline are really well written. The game's details are so touching; I was moved to tears just reading it. [Biting handkerchief] This story is a bit tiring to read because it's emotionally and mentally taxing. The emotions are so rich and varied, it pulls both the player and the reader through. So, I usually need to switch to something else after reading a section to change my mood. Not only are other people's reactions and external interpretations captivating (you can see various angles of "dream girl" literature), but some of the female lead's lines and responses are also incredibly swoon-worthy, making my heart skip a beat multiple times. The reading experience is heavily dependent on how well the game is written. The "Evil God" game was poorly written; that part was so difficult to read I just wanted to get past it. Thankfully, the next game is much more interesting.

11 我 My Monster Containment Center 我的怪物收容所 Tear The Pillow, Still Sleep撕枕犹眠Romance790k WordsOngoing [Dual Worlds] [Weird Tales] [Infinite Flow] [Wasteland Survival] [My eyes have looked like >_- these for the past couple of days, so typing has been a bit difficult. Just a heads-up: there may not be an update on the 10th. If there's nothing tonight, see you on the 11th. ORZ] The wasteland era has arrived. Order has collapsed, and the world lies barren. After a dimensional collision, a strange change began to take place in secret. A tiny fraction of humanity somehow gained a mental space of th 36kFavorites28.4kClicks/ch165.4kGifts

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[Following Updates] I started following from chapter four and added this one now to confirm it's really good. Tear Pillow Still Sleeps is still so reliable; after writing infinite flow novels for so long, he still manages to keep things fresh [thumbs up]. This one is better than the last, or rather, Tear Pillow is better at writing about survivors than NPCs; the glimpses into the story, the slow unraveling of clues, and the various thrilling breakthroughs are all more exciting. The female lead is such a cute little helper, she's practically a mouse! [Empty bowl] The main and supporting characters are still surprisingly weak, which is reassuring. [Milk tea] The gender ratio is fairly balanced, but I personally feel there are slightly more female characters with ink.

12 诡 It's Hard to Be a Villain in a Supernatural World 诡异反派不好当 Keeping Winter留冬Romance276k WordsCompleted After Ye Xing died, she became bound to a System and had no choice but to transmigrate into a doppelganger novel, where she had to play the fake heiress who bullied the heroine, the real heiress. Until one day, she realized she had transmigrated into the wrong world. This wasn't a story about a fake heiress and a real heiress. It was a modern supernatural horror story. That chill at the back of her neck wasn't because the air conditioning was turned up too high. There really was something super 4.9kFavorites6.2kClicks/ch4.5kGifts

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[Serialization on hold] The story of the real and fake heiresses in the Dihua trope: the real heiresses are "nearly 1.8 Meters tall with an aura exceeding 2.8 Meters," powerful A+ level superhumans; the fake heiresses are "a boss who can hypnotize you without pain upon first meeting, infiltrate superhumans' minds as easily as entering an empty house, a truly terrifying boss," yet in the heroine's eyes, she's merely diligently fulfilling her role as a scheming, manipulative woman. [Sunglasses] The jokes are funny, but what's even better is that the text is also very interesting; it's both entertaining and hilarious. To be honest, the show's quality dropped significantly after the protagonist discovered the truth; the female lead's constant anxiety diminished the overall enjoyment. The author's stamina is too short, the overall setup is lacking, it only had a burst of energy at the beginning and then failed to maintain that momentum. It's good at writing small plot points, but it falls short when expanding to a larger world-building.

13 穿 Transmigrating Right Into the Coronation 穿越在登基现场 Orange Juice Thanks橙汁感谢No CP624k WordsCompleted My name is Li Lihuo. After working overtime for 14 days straight, I transmigrated. The good news: I don't have to work anymore. I get to be emperor right away. The bad news: My father is dead from the start, there are corpses at my feet, and I've been forced onto the throne before I can even catch my breath. My elegant, noble mother whispered in my ear, "Lihuo, it's time to ascend the throne." I looked at her, then at the blood-soaked "example of what happens to those who refuse" on the ground. 3.2kFavorites3.6kClicks/ch3.1kGifts

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[Serialization on hold] (chewing) A bit dry This author always manages to give me a unique experience. It's a true tale of a puppet ruler's growth, not some story about a weak ruler and powerful ministers having a suppressed romance with a "regent with immense power"—I've suffered through countless power struggles and fantasies about emperors vying for control, but this time I finally got to experience it. The number of female characters in this book is still excellent [applause]. The scenes depicting trust, promotion, and loyalty among women are well-rendered, creating a particularly stirring atmosphere for the reader. The dramatic feel is also stronger than before, with more realistic details.

14 打 How to Cope When You Can’t Beat the Cat Downstairs 打不过楼下的猫如何调理 Sa Wu萨巫Romance699k WordsCompleted If the world looks like one huge game to you, and you can level up through battle, you choose the stray cat downstairs as your first opponent. Unfortunately... You failed... You failed... How did you fail again?! Get up! Lv1 ordinary human, take on this Lv6 kitty! - Lin Fuque binds herself to an “Interstellar Mecha Combat System.” Thanks to a translation error, she thinks she’s bound to a game. Desperate to pilot a mecha, she works hard to become a... master mechanic? 28.7kFavorites33.4kClicks/ch176.5kGifts

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[Serialization on hold] So cute... So cute... So cute... It's made me cry several times...! A story overflowing with childlike fun, a refreshing adult version of children's literature, coincidentally bound to a Space Marine system, currently following the path of a genius young mechanic (growing up. Ver)! (His academic excellence isn't about grades, but rather his strong motivation for things he's interested in.) Those who love adorable little angels are in for a treat! The story is heartwarming, yet surprisingly natural, featuring a cute little girl who is full of curiosity, exploration, patience, responsibility, and love for the world. The writing style is fresh and natural, yet it transforms everyday encounters into engaging games and activities, creating a beautiful and fun experience. "The First Big Event in Sparrow Kingdom! Vs. Little Yellow's War" is so adorable… I was so charmed I wanted to do some military-style boxing and run around the house… The protagonist's family consists only of her mother; I'm not sure of the specifics, but only the mother appears, and she's incredibly cute. The parent-child interactions are incredibly heartwarming (I noticed the father is mentioned; he's divorced from the mother, but they probably still contact each other occasionally, though the mother is the primary focus of their lives). There's a minor male character, but the one with the most screen time, who appears to be the protagonist's friend, is also a little girl. (Okay, I thought one of the minor male characters' children was also part of the main group. The main group currently has four members, three of whom are girls.) (Actually, I clicked on this book because the illustrations were quite cute, but I didn't expect to be so adored by the little sparrow.) Furthermore, the female lead's research and development upgrade path involving her mechanical creations provides plenty of satisfying moments! (It just requires you to lose a little bit of your brain [milk tea emoji])

15 平 The Utterly Ordinary Grandma [Infinite] 平平无奇老奶奶[无限] Amazing Orca神奇虎鲸No CP301k WordsOngoing Updates are irregular. An old granny takes on the world! After a great fire, the village was reduced to ashes. Lin Yuzhen, a seventy-six-year-old granny who had spent her whole life being worn down at home, had suddenly lost her home, and her children had all turned to charcoal. She looked up. Three suns were spinning in the sky, and a column of water shot up from the well in her backyard. Ahead stood a red train stretching as far as the eye could see. Its lights flashed as it prepared to d 79.6kFavorites63.3kClicks/ch158.5kGifts

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[Serialization on hold] It feels like I added this to my bookshelf a while ago, but I haven't scanned any of the 2500+ books on it yet. I don't know when I'll be able to get through it properly. I heard it has a strong feminist theme, so I put it up here to check it out. The theme is indeed quite good. Some parts have a strong sense of imagistic literature. Although it's not exactly a love story about women, it does have a female-centric "castration" theme. It's not an AG worldview, but there are female organizations, leaders, and strong people who are mostly women. The supporting characters are mostly female, and there are also some stories of impoverished, destitute, or mentally damaged female characters who find a new life. I was immediately struck by how amazing the words were. They were so vibrant and penetrating, with a real tactile quality that no visual can match. The suffocating pain, the struggles and enlightenment seemed to pierce through the screen and choke me, giving me goosebumps. I've mentioned before that I'm a bit tired of formulaic awakening narratives, but this awakening is so touching, a rebirth from the ashes. It's hard to imagine that this book is actually a body-refining and forging genre, the kind where you evolve and break through limits to use your own body as a weapon. The superpowers are all primitive and somewhat savage abilities like devouring. The contrast between KK and Grandma's settings is quite striking, so the survival and combat scenes will be very intense. The dungeon content wasn't very extensive, and the pace was rather slow. The single-dungeon design didn't offer much novelty, but the overall experience was fresh. What was most unique was the protagonist's different choices and actions under varying mindsets, and her growth and feelings in this new life. What's more moving than the struggle for survival and awakening is the heroine's self-harmony and the lightness and self-satisfaction she experiences when touching a new world, and her ability to always maintain curiosity, longing, and the capacity for exploration. (Cat is so cute, and I'm really looking forward to the reunion of the female lead and her granddaughter!) As expected, the author writes: "This book doesn't belong to the puzzle-solving, level-based infinite flow genre. The protagonist, Yuzhen, has two purposes for wandering through various regions: one is to live authentically and experience different scenery and lifestyles; the other is to find Miaohao. To me, this story is more like an old woman's adventure travelogue of a new world than an infinite flow story, recording the scenery she sees and the people she meets along the way, as well as her growth and self-discovery." "Therefore, the pace of the story will be somewhat slow, which may make it seem a bit aimless and bland. I wonder if everyone can accept this slow-exploration style." Because the author's writing is very effective, I'm currently enjoying it. However, if the plot maintains this intensity, I'll probably get tired of it at some unknown point and put it aside. The part about the concept of dungeons in this book is somewhat like a post-apocalyptic paradise, that kind of chilling, subtly suggestive feeling.

16 我 I Pose as a God with My General Store 我用杂货铺伪装神明 Li Xingge李行歌No CP711k WordsOngoing [Business management + interdimensional trade + divine secret identity] [The Void Sea series, Part Two: The Primordial Tree] A few days after inheriting her grandmother’s general store, Zhen Qiong has an accident. As she lies dying, her consciousness grows hazy, and she hears someone muttering in a strange accent, disturbing her sleep. [On the Gui Mao day, we ask the gods: The king has had a headache for ten days. If we boil thirty human sacrifices today, will he recover?] Zhen Qiong: What is w 55.2kFavorites58.5kClicks/ch82.9kGifts

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[Following Updates] This is a cross-time-travel story set in Dihua. The modern part focuses on the mastermind behind the scenes. As the title suggests, the protagonist is a disguised god, an alien "child" with innate spiritual talents. The best part of this story is the divine manifestation scene, which is grand, magnificent, and visually stunning, providing a satisfying experience. (Later, I saw several short videos about the Yin Ruins Museum's "Heavenly Bird Descending to Give Birth to the Shang Dynasty," which resonated with the relevant parts of this book.) Currently, the main targets of the transactions are female characters. I was initially somewhat resistant to the story about a woman contemplating suicide after being assaulted, but the overall message was quite good. The victim, through time travel to a parallel world, overcomes self-pity and self-destructive emotions, strengthens her resolve, and chooses to re-enter the game to bring the perpetrator to justice. She escapes her self-imposed limitations, saving herself and others. The story's conclusion moved me: "Yes, girl. You are the absolute protagonist. No matter the circumstances or what you encounter, you are the invincible sword that cuts through all obstacles. You are the unbreakable armor that protects you." I suspect the first transaction target might be a female character who overthrows the Shang king and ascends the throne. Of course, the plot hasn't revealed much about this yet, so this is just speculation. (It turns out she's the queen regent and the heir apparent.) This author really knows how to capture the thrill! This colossal modern-day family has always worshipped a god who is actually their past self. Moreover, the family occupies a vast territory and wields immense power. The candidates for patriarch are all exceptionally talented, and the election of the young patriarch is handled like a royal succession. The worship ceremonies are also incredibly grand. Only by defying common sense can this kind of thrill be created! Finally, we've arrived at the real-life Dihua storyline. Once again, I'm amazed at how well this author writes satisfying moments. There's none of the stifling feeling of a hidden identity novel where someone is secretly hiding their true identity. The author skillfully compensates for what can't be revealed with other means, enhancing the enjoyment while also subtly hinting at details and leaving room for the reader's imagination.

17 高 A Guide to Playing High-Risk Personalities 高危人格扮演守则 Thousand-Faced Blade千相刀Romance1.8M WordsCompleted [New novel: “Villain BOSS, Yet the Light of the Righteous Path.” A good-versus-evil secret identity story, featuring a heroine who pulls the strings. The main story is complete!] “Welcome to the game world of Personality Plunder. 1. You have three starting personality cards. 2. You may use any means to plunder personality cards. 3. Black cards are ‘high-risk personalities.’ Acquire them with caution. 4. You must…” Shi Qian stared at the three pitch-black, high-risk personality cards in her han 80.6kFavorites108.5kClicks/ch135.1kGifts

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[Shelved] The world is a game, and the universe is only for the interesting female protagonist baby. The author put a lot of effort into creating the female lead's character, and is very good at incorporating trendy elements. The story's appeal is built on the believability of the female lead and the depth of its development. The author argues that all the dungeons serve the main character and the main storyline, and the focus is indeed on the female lead. The branches and developments are all designed to make the female lead cooler, more vivid, more charming, and more exciting. The dungeon content design and watchability are average, but that's not important. What makes this book good is the main storyline and the main character's performance. Each of the female protagonist's personality cards is dazzling, the characters are very anime-like, and the tension is strong. The superpower and item settings are also quite imaginative. The various effects of the fancy and interesting combinations of superpowers/items are the part I'm most looking forward to in Unseen Journey. The author has given the female protagonist so many things, she's practically a treasure chest, probably because she gets stronger when facing stronger opponents. The story avoids being overly abstract or boring, and from that perspective, the plot is quite good (although I haven't seen it yet, I have a feeling that her power is gradually revealed in a way that is understandable to humans). (OK, pretty much right.) On the surface, the character is a peace-loving, leisurely, and somewhat twisted shark-like figure who dreams of becoming a convenience store owner and a creator of urban horror rumors. The contrast between her outward appearance and her inner self isn't new, but it works well. The author clearly put a lot of effort into the female lead. It's a little awkward at first (partly because the first arc is too thin and the female lead's character isn't convincing enough), but it gets better as the story progresses. The charm of the female lead flows naturally from the writing (and combined with the author's commission on DaYan, it's so cute I almost died). *The author employs some Mary Sue-esque techniques, and it's clear they enjoy having male characters, resulting in a relatively large number of male supporting characters (almost all the characters with significant screen time and plot development are male). However, this is enough to keep the female lead focused. Despite being outwardly controlled by others in the real world, the viewing experience wasn't particularly frustrating. Even during periods of restriction, the female lead's subtle facial expressions were enough to send shivers of fear through the viewer, creating a delicious sense of human-shaped natural disaster. The forum is filled with the fragrance of the female lead; fans of the female lead are in for a treat! The author excels at highlighting the female lead; the entirely side-story-driven arc was so boring I had to put it aside for a while, but it got better after that. There are more female characters later on (okay, but still more male characters). The later stages are the most addictive, with the female lead becoming increasingly beautiful, dazzling, and captivating. While the initial portrayal of the female lead had a slightly strong sense of technical skill and industrial aesthetics, the later development becomes a completely natural outpouring of charm and swoon-worthy appeal, along with the gradually unfolding grand world centered around her. Several times, the female lead's charm left me dizzy. The fluid yet undeniable sense of control and the effortless manipulation of the duality of the story were like a dopamine rush, making my heart race and almost causing me to feel short of breath. This is one of the few books on my list that made me repeatedly switch places with the male lead; as mentioned at the top, most of these are romance novels. Although this one (later on) had so many scenes with the male lead and his emotional reactions that it became irritating and I almost dropped it (even though I knew the author probably wanted to depict the female lead's experiences, reading these long stretches of back-and-forth was still somewhat painful for me), it's true that there were a few scenes where the female lead was ridiculously charming (in a genuine sense, not the Mary Sue kind). I've put this on hold and almost abandoned it. The earlier parts praised it for avoiding stream of consciousness, obscurity, and boredom, but the later parts have all of those flaws.

18 我 [Three Kingdoms] I Can Command the Wind and Rain [三国]我，呼风唤雨 Gold and Jade Fill the Courtyard金玉满庭Romance818k WordsCompleted She’s in the chaotic Three Kingdoms era, but she’s a goddess. Things seem pretty good from the start… Wait, which faction’s goddess is she, exactly? Chen Zhao stared at the people in front of her, all wearing yellow turbans and charging forward as they shouted, “The Azure Heaven is dead, the Yellow Heaven shall rise! In the year of Jiazi, good fortune shall reign!” She fell silent. So… she was a rebel? Chen Zhao rolled up her sleeves. Since she was here, what else could she do but make the b 101.6kFavorites108.6kClicks/ch525.2kGifts

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This book is really quite good. I haven't felt that wistful feeling after finishing a book in a long time. This one isn't overwhelmingly wistful, but it does have a little bit of that feeling. After reading too many stories about royal family/aristocratic power struggles, this one is a refreshing change from the previous power struggle novels. It exudes the heroic spirit of vying for supremacy, with a leader's demeanor reminiscent of the chivalrous outlaws, a core of benevolence and love for the people yet not lacking in effective and violent governance, and also possessing the spirited, cunning, and reckless youthful banditry. The protagonist in this book is mostly involved, not just strategizing from afar, but actively participating, somewhat like the Romance of the Three Kingdoms; however, he is also adept at stirring up trouble, a true all-rounder. The downsides are the common problems of historical power struggles: too many male characters, and the common problem of Three Kingdoms derivative works: a collection of famous generals and scholars. However, at least there are no women disguised as men; the protagonist is female from beginning to end, and there are female soldiers recruited and trained, though far fewer than the male characters. I particularly disliked a few scenes where the protagonist was opposed by Zhang Jiao, as he was placed in a superior position, looking down on the protagonist. However, he was just someone who died early to set up the female lead's background, character development, and provide her with political assets. (She's definitely a bit like Big Mom, huh? "Sigh, she's so mean. But it's okay, she's going to get even worse." I'm so happy with this cute mouse...) Watching Cai Yan's "elopement" brought tears to my eyes. One flame ignited another hope, showcasing the inheritance and synergy of idealism and patriotism, and how like-minded people act for the greater good. The scene where Li Lou goes into battle is also extremely moving. Although there aren't many female characters, each one is portrayed with great tension and charm, and the realization of self-worth is exhilarating to watch. Recruiting Diao Chan is also quite interesting. A beautiful woman in troubled times is used like a beast of burden, giving a sense of restoring order. These historically misplaced women have their own ambitions and rightful places. Lü Lingqi is so likable, a strong, brave, and fiery young calf. Seeing that the female characters' screen time is much better in the middle of the story, and that they all have complete growth arcs, including enlightenment, self-discovery, and self-realization, is very satisfying. "Even when Mount Tai collapses before her, she remains fearless and can even bend down to protect the weaker ants—how courageous and virtuous!" Yes, yes, our Zhaozhao is truly the chosen one! [Sprinkling flowers] The character portrayals are so moving! The scene depicting the young girl fleeing famine talking with the incognito Marquis Zhao is so beautifully written, capturing the essence of a leader revered by all, sharing joy with his people—a majestic and awe-inspiring figure who looks down upon the common folk with kindness, compassion, and high expectations. (And Zhao's smugness afterwards is irresistibly adorable! [Pity]) While the couple is certainly good enough to be a background character, it's really weird. It would be better if there were no couples. Forum style is wonderful. So the background pairings don't have official status, which makes me happy. I like this kind of no-pairing forum style mixed with all-male protagonists. It's a pity that while this is good enough for background characters, it still hints at a pairing. But since it's only a few lines long, I can treat it as a no-pairing story.

19 穿 After Being Mistaken for Someone Else in the 1990s 穿越九零被抱错后 Hu Tu湖涂Romance1.5M WordsCompleted New novel coming soon: Recommended new novel: Fake fortune-teller, real doctor! "[Hong Kong] I'm Really Not a Fortune-Teller!" Blurb: As a qualified barefoot doctor, Su Yunling only wanted to build up her family's traditional medicine business in Hong Kong, do good deeds to earn merit, and send the System home. But after she discovered a new way to use the System, she gradually started down the path of becoming a charlatan... Under an overpass, Su Yunling smiled warmly and advised a passerby, 40.7kFavorites54.3kClicks/ch173.6kGifts

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[Serialization on hold] The biggest highlight is that the female protagonist wants to make up for the regrets of her past life, to raise herself again, to do what she can at each stage, to relive her life in its full glory, and to experience and enjoy all the glory she can! In the process, she gains so much experience and so much love. It's a story where the female protagonist doesn't suffer at all; it's full of peace and warmth. This is an improvement over the previous book. The villains are now mostly male, and unlike the previous style of writing about stupid and wicked women and ruthless men, the story gradually exposes the stupidity and weakness of the female lead's fake father. Although it uses the trope of a real and fake heiress, the contrasting character is actually the father. The story is about how, after falling out with the female lead, without her guidance and help, he gradually deviates from the path to success in his previous life, while the female lead's mother goes further and further up the social ladder. The design is quite ingenious. While other parents push their children to excel, this book's female protagonist is a "tiger mom," working herself to the bone to become a rich second-generation heir. The emotional interactions between mother and daughter are exceptionally well-written. The daughter is both sensible and provides emotional support, and the mother is equally devoted, deeply loving her daughter. She used to tolerate things, but the moment she sees her daughter unhappy or hurt, she immediately becomes strong. Through this positive feedback loop, her own life flourishes. The current plot is very engaging; the protagonist raises herself and her mother in a similar way. I'm also quite curious and a little worried. Since the protagonist's ultimate goal in this life is becoming a rich second-generation heir, I was concerned that her involvement in the story might be insufficient, given the "leveling up" narrative. However, this hasn't been a concern yet, and I wonder how the story will develop. I felt relieved when I read about the female protagonist's grandparents causing trouble, with the grandfather being portrayed more negatively, and the protagonist wanting to scare them off, choosing instead the burly Grandma Tian from the tenement. So I added it to my reading list! [Applause] I didn't expect them to recognize each other as family so early. And even in a different environment, the female lead continues to scheme against her parents, determined to become a rich second-generation heiress. [Laughing emoji] Okay, I misspoke. The control group isn't just the female lead and her daughter and the fake father; the real heiress was also reborn and became one with the fake father... I'm a little disappointed. I've gotten used to the female lead being a chicken mom, but suddenly she's a chicken dad in the new house. But it's good that the baby girl is getting more love now. It's great to start being a mom! Two moms working together, our little fish just needs lots and lots of love! [Sprinkling flowers] The female protagonist prioritizes her own experiences and interests, while also helping many other female characters overcome difficulties and rediscover their purpose in life. She expands her own, her family's, and everyone around her's career significantly, and she has many friends. It's a very heartwarming story.

20 女 The Female Protagonist Squad [Cards] 女主天团[卡牌] Fu Congfu傅丛弗Romance435k WordsOngoing [This novel is undergoing a major revision and replacement. Please read the announcement for details.] In the age of universal card draws, everyone gradually awakens the power of cards during high school. After graduating from high school, they connect to their own card pools. Geng Ling died suddenly after staying up all night reading a novel. She transmigrated into this world and became a soon-to-graduate high school student who was about to connect to a card pool. Rubbing her hands in antic 11.7kFavorites11kClicks/ch12.2kGifts

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[Following Updates/On Hiatus] I actually started reading this because of the cover; the cover is just too cool… This is a card-based novel with a female protagonist, but unlike other card-based novels, the protagonist's cards require gaining the female protagonist's approval. Skills are developed based on the unfolding plot, giving the feeling of watching the female protagonist overcome obstacles a sense of completing a dungeon. The first card features a delicate and beautiful female protagonist who appears to be a kept woman, but her true aim is to plunder the male protagonist's assets. Before the protagonist leaves, a series of clever maneuvers perfectly assists her. The developed skills are also very interesting; I quite enjoy novels with clever and unconventional plot twists. The female-to-male ratio is acceptable, with more background male characters at the beginning, but several interesting and charming female characters have appeared later on. The female lead team seems to be subverting stereotypes; even the two characters currently attached to the female lead are quite vivid, and there will definitely be many more interesting female characters later on. There are some female-centric terms. There's even a Cthulhu-themed female lead! She's got a cute little octopus to keep her company. The author has really gone to great lengths to give her power-ups. I absolutely love the female lead's vengeful nature and her sharp, proud spirit. Much better than the author's previous work. The organization the female lead joins features female characters in all its management positions and as well as other important roles. [Applause] The sky has fallen! The author has stopped updating to adjust their mindset and stockpile manuscripts. I haven't seen any updates for a while now. This book definitely gets better and better as it goes on. It started out with a rather immature short story feel, but the depth and scope expanded significantly later on, and the plot became increasingly exciting. It's one of the few books I've consistently followed, and I'm eagerly awaiting the author's return.

21 苏 Su An's New World 苏安的新世界 Yi Ri An'an晹日安安Romance280k WordsCompleted Ordinary Su An transmigrated into a parallel world. In this new world, she was still called Su An and had the same parents and siblings. But here, all women could live to be over a hundred. The middle-aged mother, confined to the house, sighing and urging her daughter to marry, was now a vibrant rising star in politics, actively campaigning and giving speeches. The sharp-tongued, rebellious older sister who'd swindled money to go abroad was now a bright, outgoing heiress with limitless poten 10.2kFavorites9.7kClicks/ch17.3kGifts

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It's a familiar theme, but surprisingly, it offers a lot of fresh perspectives. The appeal of this type of story, where a male-dominated society transitions to a world of gender equality, lies not only in how much distorted perception and suppressed power it portrays, but also in observing and experiencing the female-dominated society the author constructs. I especially enjoy the substantial, well-developed social structure and the vivid, convincing details of its development. I love seeing the new possibilities they propose and the new lives the protagonists forge in this new world. Fortunately, this article is well-written. The author's thinking and writing skills are much more mature than most people who just want to write about reversing concepts. The historical development of the changing times and the shift in power even feels somewhat real. The social operation and daily life are also vividly and realistically described. For example, the entertainment and customs of the new world, the promotion of female rulers in history, the obscurity of men, the removal of vulgar stories of sheltering women, and the emphasis on the primary role of women give a sense of correcting past mistakes. Another special feature is the description of many different female-centric models that have emerged from different cultures and environments based on different economic and developmental needs. This is quite novel and gives me the feeling of opening a blind box. I particularly like the "all-female family" and the "no-boy community". At the same time, as a society that seems to be functioning realistically, it is not only good and perfect, but also has its growing pains and drawbacks. Class issues exist, and there are also some cleansing and repression of the old system. The entire social structure is particularly vivid. I really love how the new world society is more tolerant and supportive of female characters, and I also love how the female lead's keenness, which was criticized as being too calculating in the original world, is now a strength in the new world. I also enjoyed the relationship between the female lead and her sister, both from the old and new worlds. One was a warmth and empathy against a backdrop of pain, the other a relaxed and lighthearted exploration of new possibilities. Her relationship with her mother in the new world was also very comfortable. I love these wonderfully diverse and nuanced portrayals of female emotions. This article isn't entirely male-only, but it portrays the "structural oppression" of male-eating and male-hating very well, vividly depicting the objectification and consumable status of Y-sex individuals. Therefore, I can currently accept this possibility, and I want to praise the author for coming up with so many ideas to make men's lives uncomfortable. The protagonist's mother's campaign platform during her early days was gender equality, which I found acceptable in this book because it's different from those who advocate for equality in matriarchal societies. The concept in the story is quite something, like a twisted version of a "pink tax," only slightly favoring men without affecting women's rights. The performance feels very theatrical, and the protagonist's mother and her ilk seem like complete political animals. But I really mind that the female lead takes her father's surname. So far, the story feels more like a vehicle for the exchange and clash of ideas. I do mind that there's a bit too much romance, but I think they'll start focusing on the female lead's career. If things don't change later, I'll move it to another romance novel list. I loved the ending of Chapter 61: "'I just believe that in the new world, there shouldn't be any women trapped in childbirth.' Su An took a slow breath, her expression serious: 'I want to change that.'" I also really liked chapter 71, the extra chapter. The female lead travels back in time to change the old world, and she even changes her surname back to her mother's.

22 能 With Infinite Save-Loading, of Course I Should Be a Savior 能无限回档了当然要做救世主 Eat the Pumpkin吃掉南瓜Romance349k WordsCompleted Tao Wei accidentally bought a horror-mystery VR game online called [Bizarre Scripts]. The game was made up of a series of absurd, bizarre standalone stories. A woman who absolutely must not be seen, but loves living inside your eyelids / parasitic mold that cannot be touched, yet grows and matures inside your body until it finally bursts out / a deformed cranial worm that moves at a normal speed and can ignore any obstacle, all to kill you... You can't choose your own character class in this g 18.5kFavorites19.6kClicks/ch11.7kGifts

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Finally found a really good story! It's a game with endless time loops, but the elements interact with reality. The thrilling and fast-paced missions and crises, along with the heroine's excitement for the challenges, make this story highly readable. Although she uses different aliases each time, it's likely that it's the same person. I haven't finished reading it yet, but I couldn't resist adding it to my list first. I've read countless stories of this genre, but this one still felt incredibly fresh. The final chapters even had a powerful, almost shocking effect. (Actually, I'm afraid writing down my favorite parts might be a spoiler, but since my reading list is pretty much full of spoilers, it probably doesn't matter.) I really liked the female lead's character in the later chapters; I've never seen such a human-like, almost inhuman, feeling. The plot was fantastic, but unfortunately, it was too short. The backstory of the female lead repeatedly going back in time to find weaknesses and using the secret passages to escape and fight back could have been expanded upon. The downside is the high male content; however, aside from the main couple, almost everyone with a positive storyline is female. The two female members of the villainous organizations get a small highlight at the end. The character structure is extremely simple; everyone except the main characters is a villain. While the main couple has a cooperative alliance, they're essentially background characters, and the main story doesn't feature any romantic subplots involving the female lead. The epilogue seems to focus on romance, but it's just a brief tour. And, of course, there's the insult to women's words.

23 N Don't Be Afraid, NPCs, I'm a Good Person NPC别怕，我是好人 Yuan Yao渊爻Romance1.1M WordsCompleted Shen Shixu is a veteran gamer who skips story scenes, dialogue, and anything else that gets in the way of fighting bosses. If she sees a health bar, she attacks; if she sees a chest, she loots it. One day, she wins a spot in the beta test for the new single-player game Second Life. She transmigrates shortly after entering the game. And has no idea it happened. Because the game’s System came along too. The player enters the game. The player skips all the background information. The player is ama 94.4kFavorites132.1kClicks/ch275.1kGifts

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I want to kiss the white cat on the cover! The little thing is so cute it makes me dizzy! (Later I learned that the author commented, "Sister Ai Nu, stay away from me." I won't hold a grudge against the character, so I still like Bai Ye. I won't read any more of her works.)

24 人 I'm a Good Person, Really [Apocalypse] 人家是一头好人[末世] Sa Wu萨巫Romance538k WordsCompleted [Complete / Third-person narration] [Upcoming book: Living in a Horror World. Blurb: I live a normal life during the day, but at night I possess a corpse in the deep sea. After spending a whole week as a corpse, I went a little crazy. The deep sea doesn't look all that normal either. Surely it's fine if I eat those strange things and mutate? Later, I came ashore, and the humans on the beach screamed and ran away. Me: “...” Oh no. I was underwater, so I just 50.2kFavorites51.9kClicks/ch101.1kGifts

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The title and synopsis are adorable, and the text matches that quality. Although the tropes seem familiar, the actual content is much better. How is this author so good at writing about monsters? It's not just the inhumanity that's on point; the chaotic, foolish, instinctive behaviors are incredibly vivid and convincing. Did they actually do it themselves? (Just kidding). It's also very visual; writing about the apocalypse from a human perspective gives it a disaster movie feel. The extra chapters contain a lot of romantic scenes, so you can skip them.

25 他 They All Say I'm the Lord of the Supernatural 他们都说我是诡异之主 A Breeze in the Wilds山野有风Romance86k WordsOngoing [My completed novel, Welcome to the World of Rule-Based Horror, is available in my author profile!] Here is the blurb: As an ordinary person, Jiang Chu is timid, greedy, selfish, pessimistic, suspicious... She lived an utterly ordinary life until she stepped into another world while buying a frying pan (?) Timid: Faced with an enemy, Jiang Chu can only shriek and swing her frying pan wildly until she beats them to death. Greedy: Even though her tenants are a whole street full of the uncanny, 1.1kFavorites1.1kClicks/ch237Gifts

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[Currently discontinued] The storylines that involve more official contact are still enjoyable.

26 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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[Serialization on hold] I've jumped into another pit with less than 100,000 words. The author's imagination is so beautiful! The first chapter and a half is from a bystander's perspective, but the rest is all about the female lead. The female lead is amazing; she probably has the power of words, or even more. As an outstanding intern at an infinite flow company, her sole purpose in participating in the "Helping Talk Office" ghost-assisting project and managing ghost stories is to collect delicious love. My baby is just a gluttonous little female ghost, what's wrong with that! There are many humorous ghost stories in it. The female lead rents stalls to participate in mixed ghost stories and is also hired to help in other stories. Besides the female lead's devilish actions, there are also ghost stories where she takes orders on Xianyu (a second-hand marketplace) for PPT essay writing and then makes players do these kinds of torture for working people. The female lead wants to collect love but always reaps more rewards from fear. You know, these kinds of misunderstandings and coincidences are always very interesting.

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[Serialization on hold] Having long rejected transmigration/anti-cliché storylines, I was completely captivated by this one—it's so good! Anti-clichés, when repeated to a certain extent, become clichés themselves. I also dislike those supernatural, anime-themed stories; most transmigration stories are like that. Even without a romantic pairing, even with anti-clichés, they still revolve around the framework of anime-themed stories. But this one is different. The story is truly fresh. The female protagonist's main task in each world is both to oppose the male protagonist and not to oppose him. She knows the conflicts and pain points lie with him, that she will destroy them and take what they have, but most importantly, she achieves self-realization. Neither the plot nor the female protagonist's perspective revolves around the male characters. The men are just minor characters with whom she doesn't interact much, serving as experience points on her path to growth. The relationship between the female supporting character and the main female character is also fresh, a true mix of rivalry and friendship. This character has the ability to use everyone as a tool. There's no pointless confrontation, nor is there rigid intimacy, nor is it simply a matter of forgiveness and forgetting. While there are still petty thoughts like comparison and jealousy, the main character broadens their horizons and possibilities. Instead of erasing everyone's bad side, the main character transforms these into a driving force for progress. The final result is often a win-win situation for all the female characters. The main character's actions and the story are very interesting. She has a broad and insightful perspective, is occasionally slick and always self-serving, and her act is particularly captivating. One of my favorite passages from her perspective is: "The deeper you delve into her soul, the more you can feel the immense power of destruction and creation within her. Hou Nianyun trembled at this terrifying beauty while simultaneously being captivated by her vortex-like depth." I previously praised the way the characters were presented, because it's quite rare to see a genre I don't like that can win me over. But the plot and the female lead's character design make this a very exciting and satisfying read, even if you don't pay attention to those aspects. (Although it's a system operating in opposition, the lines like "The system cried its heart out, despairing of this world where Ye Xiqing can command the wind and rain at will..." Are all tools to enhance the sense of satisfaction.) (Hilarious! Is the author getting more and more outrageous? The female lead is now determined to develop a drug to treat menstrual cramps and become a female scientist who prioritizes gender. Public opinion has also shifted to a battle between women and male celebrities.) (Oh my god, it's not my imagination, I just felt that the author's description of the female lead's interview, including the evaluation perspective and the fans' responses, was very sweet and dream girl-centric. Later on, it definitely became confirmed as dream girl literature. As someone who knows I belong to a niche group of dream girl female leads, I'm truly grateful for every book that caters to my preferences. тт) I really, really love the female lead who delivers food and drives a taxi; she gives off a relaxed and carefree vibe.

28 破 My Crime-Solving Partner Is a Ghost [Crime Investigation] 破案搭档是个鬼[刑侦] Yu Dongdong余咚咚No CP715k WordsOngoing Volume Four is in progress. Feel free to devour the chapters! Previews: The Crow Becomes King and So Bored, Let’s Spend Some Money Together. Blurbs at the end. Blurb: Ji Mingzhu goes fishing by the river before reporting for duty at the criminal investigation squad. Naturally, there are no fish. Just one ghost. The ghost stands with hands on hips. “I’m actually a kind, brave, hardworking, one-in-a-million detective whiz from the underworld, you know! ^^” Ji Mingzhu: “Please translate that int 1.6kFavorites1.6kClicks/ch2.5kGifts

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[Serialization on hold] It's hard to give a proper evaluation of this novel. It's rare to see such distorted and pathological female relationships in online novels. This isn't an all-female story, and it's hardly female-friendly; it's a somewhat extreme and bloody reality, showing the twisted pain of each woman, yet also revealing their sharpened edges and silent cries. However, the author's case writing is quite interesting, sometimes interweaving different scene fragments and using flashbacks, creating a suspenseful film-like rhythm and visual appeal. The female lead's character is also relatively rare in crime fiction; she's almost like a little robot, often speaking abstractly with a blank expression. Her outward appearance is one of tolerance and trustworthy rationality, while her inner core is a stubborn streak and delicate empathy. Her observation, association, and reasoning skills are superb; she's an exceptionally capable detective, except for her social skills, which are far beyond what a rookie would expect. The ghost is quite cute, and its bond and interactions with the female lead are adorable. I'm going to overturn my previous argument. This article is indeed very much about women's issues, but it's far more painful and stream-of-consciousness in nature. Here's an excerpt that gave me goosebumps: "In short, I want to tell them that we've already walked the path of seeking liberation through self-destruction. It's difficult, not beautiful, and offers no salvation. They shouldn't try that path again. Live on." "Live on." "That's my reply to them." "I've shown them my entire life, the detours I've taken, the pain I've felt, hoping they won't encounter them again. And if they do, they shouldn't despair. This world..." There are others like her; perhaps she hasn't overcome it, but she hopes she can. "Carry that person's expectations, don't hesitate, bravely stride forward." "And I believe that someone will successfully heal themselves. They will stand up, they definitely will stand up, and tell others what to do. They will extend a helping hand, like the countless others I've encountered in my life." "Society will eventually open its eyes and ears, look at them, hear them, heal them, and solve their problems." "I believe the world will provide a satisfactory answer to my questions." —Will tomorrow come?

29 欢 Welcome to the City of Monsters 欢迎来到妖怪都市 A Thousand Gates, the Cold of Early Morning千门早寒No CP256k WordsOngoing After popular beauty blogger You Shushu moved to the ancient city of Yaojing on a friend's recommendation, it took only a week in her new home for her to realize something was wrong. The monster makeup she'd just applied wouldn't come off!!! -- A powerful monster recently moved into the neighborhood. The little monsters watched her for days and decided she was no ordinary being. "Could she be a Painted-Skin Demon? Look at her, she changes her appearance every few days." "A Painted-Skin Demon 6kFavorites5.4kClicks/ch10.1kGifts

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[Yuan Geng] A delicious Dihua-style story, the female protagonist clearly also has a powerful and mysterious background and bloodline.

30 顶 Peerless Beauty 顶级美貌 Big Goose Treading Snow大鹅踏雪泥Romance1.3M WordsCompleted An entertainment-industry story, a play-within-a-play story, and a story about rising through the ranks. “I look ordinary, but I want to become a superstar, a superstar who shines brilliantly.” This was carved into a desk by fifteen-year-old Meng Kaiyan. At fifteen, Meng Kaiyan got a face-editing game. It was a special kind of face-editing game: the face she edited was her own. How long would it take to go from plain to pretty and fresh-faced? Three years. And from pretty and fresh-faced to 67kFavorites84kClicks/ch260.7kGifts

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[Serialization on hold] This story is indeed a bit padded. [I wrote 2800 words in my reading notes, but it's too much to fit here. I'll delete the most spoiler-filled section and include as much as I can. Here's the complete version on Flowus: http://t.cn/A61udJrb. Spoiler warning. In short, it's a very exciting story about actors, with a strong sense of female identity in both the play-within-a-play and the characters. It's also the best Chinese-language superstar actor story I've ever read. The female lead and the characters she plays are incredibly charming and captivating.] This is the kind of entertainment industry fiction we Huawei fans should be reading! I knew it! Which Huawei fan wouldn't want the entertainment industry to be like this after reading this! The female lead is a gifted and talented actress, brimming with charisma. She loves acting, is unwavering in her beliefs, and is incredibly captivating when she's on screen. She has a strong ambition to be both an actress and a star, and her stardom grows gradually off-screen. It seems that all good actresses have a ruthless streak, and while this female lead isn't quite so extreme, she still possesses a strict self-discipline. This is a story of a rising star with outstanding achievements, unparalleled star power, and immense influence—a top-tier GOAT (God-level) actress whose talent is unmatched by her contemporaries, a truly exceptional presence. She has excellent connections with directors, attracting both talented actors and those who admire her looks. Initially, she had good luck with production teams; later, her rapid rise to fame gave her more choices. She was selective about scripts while maintaining her own career. Her company's marketing was also very effective. Although the process was ridiculously smooth, the details are vividly and richly portrayed. Her achievements and status are gradually built up, making the reader naturally believe in her success. (By the way, after the female lead's beauty and radiance reach their peak, the author's many indirect descriptions and portrayals of others' reactions are incredibly charming. Even though the accounts are exaggerated, they feel very realistic and reasonable. Another thing I really like about this author is that even when she describes her co-star being mesmerized by her beauty, there's no romance, only captivating allure. When she deliberately tries to make him fall for her to get into character, there's a natural arrogance about her, making her seem like a higher-dimensional being.) The descriptions of the filming scenes are vivid, allowing the reader to fully experience the impactful visuals through the text. While the scenes within scenes aren't extensively described, a few sketches often convey a profound and lingering meaning. The later forum-style and film review sections, discussing various details, further enhance the work's lifelike completeness. The portrayal of the entertainment industry is also quite contemporary and relevant, including details like online gatherings, private screenings, and trending topics on CVB (China's largest online community for entertainment). The character development and atmosphere were very well done. I couldn't help but feel emotional when the female lead accepted the award. The sincere dedication between her and her seniors and colleagues was also very touching. Although it's an actor-themed novel, it gave me the direct and infectious feeling of a traditional idol drama stage. I could see the female lead's ambitious and sharp edge, and the radiant light of everyone passing on their skills and illuminating each other for a brilliant era. "The stream has already rushed ahead, please continue to rush forward!" (This part was written earlier. There were just too many exciting and highlight-filled scenes later on. My blood was boiling, and I felt like there was a thread tightly tugging at my heart with tension and excitement.) And what's valuable is that you know that in reality, most of these serious historical dramas and idol dramas are directed by men, and you know that female-led dramas aren't even mainstream in the film and television industry, but this article...

31 我 I'm a Student, Give Me the Throne 我是学生，皇位给我 Orange Juice Thanks橙汁感谢No CP662k WordsCompleted This novel is also known as I Got 13 Kills in a Succession Struggle Story. Li Muge transmigrates into a political intrigue novel about a succession struggle, becoming the fourteenth daughter of Emperor Zhuang Kang. Her entire description in the book is just one sentence: "The fourteenth daughter is gentle, clever, and kind. I love her, but alas, she died young." A princess who dies before the story begins, setting off the first battle in the succession struggle. Now, Li Muge, a modern college s 8.5kFavorites9.3kClicks/ch7.3kGifts

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[Serialization on hold] A fairytale among fairytales, a suspenseful tale of a princess vying for the throne with a light touch on power struggles. The story begins with a pure and innocent female college student being forced to die 100 times in the power struggle – this is likely the final round, as the female lead goes completely mad with killing. The plot is rich and fast-paced; watching the female lead deliver one blow after another is incredibly exciting. Speaking of which, this is the only princess-themed novel I've read that truly achieves gender equality (even more so than many modern novels that discriminate against women's perspectives). Although it's not a female-dominated, female-first-gender novel (by the way, female-dominated novels rarely focus on the struggle for the throne, and most of the female protagonists who become empresses only write about what happens after they ascend the throne, but I really enjoy reading about the process of vying for power and the throne TT), although the granddaughter of the former empress who was chosen as the heir was too young and hadn't grown up, and was succeeded by a lucky and scheming male prince, apart from the old emperor who favored women in choosing an heir due to his personal experiences, no one else, whether they were the pawns or the players, cared about gender. The writing about the princesses and princesses is also very subject-centered, without deliberately trying to create a sense of oppression, but you can still see that these princesses were all educated as heirs, and they were treated as potential successors and competitors for the throne. The concubines didn't raise daughters simply to be pretty faces who would marry well. Whether it was for their own prestige and future or pure maternal love, many fought and vied for their daughters' positions, because even if princesses didn't become the crown princess, they would still serve in the court. The noble and commoner families who followed the eldest princess and the female lead were all women, and the female lead could directly place them in government departments to secure their futures. Although the text states that it wasn't during the era of an empress that female officials faced difficulties in promotion and titles, it's likely that entering officialdom was already commonplace. It's so satisfying to watch these women vie for power (there are men too, but not many, and most of the leaders in the confrontations are women behind the scenes). After catching up, we'll patch things up. The Empress's death did have a significant impact on women's situation. It certainly made it harder for women to enter officialdom than before. The main problem was that it was difficult to get promoted and the channels for advancement were cut off, so families would give up investing. But I believe the female protagonist will definitely earn it all back!

32 草 How a Grass Sprite Made a Fortune Selling Things at a Stall 草妖摆摊发家记 Fat Goose Flies into the Fire肥鹅扑火No CP992k WordsCompleted A blade of grass from the Mountains and Seas came of age and was named Mo Miao. She was broke but had a big appetite. Craving meat, she threw a tantrum and rolled around until a barbecue shop hired her in exchange for food. But... She never got to eat any meat, and ended up deep in debt. In a sorry state, she fled to the human world. Then... She got herself a little metal-framed cart and started a street food stall, selling grilled sausages, fried skewers, grilled cold noodles, hand-grabbed pa 4.2kFavorites4.5kClicks/ch8.5kGifts

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[Serialization on hold] This might not be considered a "feel-good" novel? I rarely read food-themed novels, and I also rarely read slice-of-life stories. This one is surprisingly captivating, keeping me reading. The female lead is very unique. Although the main characters are all demons, they are cunning, shrewd, and opportunistic, yet they come together for various reasons, working hard to earn money while still maintaining their love for food and life. They are more like vibrant and pure "humans." Furthermore, this is a female-centric world, where all the powerful demons and minor characters are women, and families are matrilineal. The female-centric narrative permeates the entire story.

33 颠 Overturning the World [Cyberpunk] 颠覆世界[赛博] Zhu Ying Zhou烛萤舟Romance758k WordsCompleted Shi Xu opens her eyes to see a message: [Your existence -1-1-1…] [Your existence is critically low. You are about to disappear. Please take care.] She thought she was doomed, but when she opened her eyes again, she had arrived in a cyberpunk world. She was in court, facing a 900-year sentence. Her crime: disrupting free trade and preventing people from selling souls. First, Shi Xu crossed members of the Black Gang. Then she discovered all her employees were moles, and the gangs were hunting h 18.7kFavorites15.6kClicks/ch21.9kGifts

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[Serialization on hold] This is truly, truly amazing! Please, everyone, read it! The female protagonist's fighting spirit, burning her brain to the brink of despair, her resistance to the very last moment, her defiant spirit of dying standing even against the corpses of her enemies—it all ignited my passion. Many of the ironic scenes are written with remarkable humor and depth. The female protagonist's moments of brilliance are deeply moving and thought-provoking. While brainwashing and class are common concepts, this story presents them in an unconventional way. The plot is particularly stunning, the content incredibly rich, and even the map transitions are something I never imagined. Although I've read many cyberpunk novels, I still want to praise this one immensely; the author is truly gifted. I couldn't resist adding it to my reading list after only 20-odd chapters—it's so good! I never expected to find such an original plot and setting in today's oversaturated and formulaic cyberpunk world. The concepts of "depth," "submersion," "named entities," and "singularity technology" are all fresh. The female protagonist travels between two worlds, both of which are fascinating. She's incredibly intelligent, decisive, and adept at understanding human psychology and perceptive. Despite her limited life experience, she grows rapidly from new experiences. In the White Tower world, she learns discipline as a prisoner; in the cyberpunk world, she becomes a warden guarding the death cage. The appeal of this kind of story lies in the well-written details of the battles and the resolution of impasses. The dazzling complexity makes the protagonist's intelligence and emotional intelligence believable. This book is no exception; the escaped criminals are also very capable. While there's the reassurance of knowing the protagonist will definitely solve everything, there are also moments of tension as to how she'll break free from these seemingly hopeless situations. And each time, she doesn't disappoint. Oh my god, seeing the female lead brainwashed and stripped of her concepts of "freedom," "resistance," and "revolution," leaving only her head, her consciousness trapped in this prison, struggling to break free of the mind-printing device really gave me goosebumps. (Ps: There are breast-related words.)

34 降 The Day of Arrival [Apocalypse] 降临日[末世] Yan Fu艳扶Romance793k WordsCompleted [Preorders for "The Day of Descent" open July 11 at 7 p.m. If you’re interested, follow vb@Yan Fufu] After dying one day, Liang Ran transmigrated to an apocalyptic world overrun by alien creatures. But she hadn’t become a powerful esper. Instead, she was a third-class citizen in the worst physical condition. On top of that, she was a researcher who had to spend every day alongside stinking, slimy alien cre 117.3kFavorites110kClicks/ch208.2kGifts

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[Serialization on hold] I haven't been reading much novels lately, but by chance I came across this one. It's true, this book gives me a sense of peace that other entertainment works can't provide. Every time I see these complex, multifaceted, and radiant characters, those who bravely sacrifice themselves to support humanity's survival—all women—it always gives me a comforting and comforting warmth. This is a tragic and powerless era, but there are always those who inherit the legacy of their predecessors, supporting their successors, carrying lofty hopes, struggling forward with all their might, for humanity, for civilization, for each other. Every time I see those subtle and understated acts of kindness, those helpless yet poignant separations of life and death, I'm deeply moved. I was particularly struck by the last chapter of Yan Fu's *Being Pretended*. I've always described this feeling as something like *I Traveled Through This Movie*—a sense of the times being broken, yet the fragile but powerful hearts of the people, the faint yet isolated brilliance of humanity, a feeling of a heavy heart, a profound sense of being hurt yet also illuminated by the piercing light of dawn. This book unfolds such a story completely. The female lead is intelligent, capable, and reliable; it seems like everything can be solved with her around. She's strong, decisive, and empathetic—a very charismatic person. Her superpower is a salvation against this era. The supporting characters are also very well-developed; the four little girls are all exceptionally good children, and their interactions made me cry constantly. Reading the synopsis about the death of an important supporting character already made me feel sad. (This patch makes it not purely AG, but it has a high female content.)

35 靠 Conquering an Otome Game with Goofiness 靠沙雕在乙女游戏称霸 Ling Qian零千Romance333k WordsOngoing Originally titled “How Should a Goofy Player Chase Her Dreams in Show Business?” [I couldn’t finish this because of family and school obligations, but I’ve just resumed updating it. From now on, it’ll be free to read. I’ll do my best to write a good ending. If you’re interested, please keep reading; I’ll work hard to update regularly.] Chaohui, a 996 corporate drone, was selected by her company to test the full-dive dating game “Chasing Dreams in Show Business.” Her boss explained, “It’s a gam 4kFavorites3.6kClicks/ch3.7kGifts

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[Suspected to be abandoned] Very good! The Fourth Calamity player should justify creating and flying everyone as they please! It's a pretty funny story. Although I hate the otome game setting, this one has a bit of an ironic feel to it. The female lead completely ignores the romance, only wanting superpowers and combat. The male characters are just tools. And the game will also change and upgrade according to the female lead's demands. Not bad.

36 上 All Aboard 上船 A Pool of Green Mountains一池青山Romance332k WordsCompleted Chu Lai grew up in the Lower City, getting by on scams and cons. She did the dirty, exhausting work, lived in a cramped apartment, and ate cheap synthetic meals. By chance, she came across a ticket. It was for a luxury cruise ship developed by a major corporation. The ship didn’t check citizen ID cards and was bound for Libo Harbor, the famous City of Freedom. It was the perfect chance to sneak out, escape, and make a fortune. Only after boarding did Chu Lai realize the voyage was a party cru 39.6kFavorites36.4kClicks/ch22.7kGifts

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I caught up with the story late at night and peed a few times when I got to the end. I really love the sense of freedom and hope that dawn breaks through the darkness. It's a bit like the classic yin and yang dividing day and night, but it's not about light saving darkness. Instead, it's about everyone saving themselves, pulling each other along and heading towards the same goal. A very exciting and suspenseful story about death loops. I found that I quite like this type of story. Countless secrets and dead ends, and the gradual unraveling of the mystery to reveal new possibilities or truths, with the increasingly smooth and seamless way of breaking the deadlock, make it a very enjoyable read. But what makes this book even more compelling is its portrayal of female characters and the bonds of friendship between them. The three main girls all possess an underlying spirit of rebellion and struggle (compared to some books that boast of rebelling against patriarchy but are actually just reincarnations, this is true patricide). The female protagonist is shrewd, persistent, and ruthless. Born and raised in the impoverished lower-class city, she struggled alone from a young age, burdened by a genetic disease that supposedly confines her to only a decade or so, yet she always maintained a yearning for the future. Initially, she fought for survival; later, she fought for bonds, for freedom, and for resilience. Her understanding and experience are limited, but with each cycle, she grows rapidly. If there is anything that means chasing light while mired in mud, anything that signifies a will to forge ahead and shine in the darkness, anything that makes her stronger the more she is defeated, then it is Xiang Chu—"The earth still lacks..." "A happy person, therefore I was born, came into this world!"; "I will not be a poisonous bee that perishes with it, but rather a stone in the mud. I am dirty and ugly, neither beautiful nor soft, but all the pain that kicks me will be returned equally, and I will use the force to roll, to go further. I can be in gardens, in torrents, in sandstorms, on mountain peaks. This world has nurtured me and the giant equally; both have the right to enjoy spring. When his body has decomposed a hundred years later, every mark I have carved and struck will remain in this world." The second female lead is framed within the framework of all the best human qualities, but her most fervent emotion upon awakening is a yearning for freedom. One point I particularly like is that while the plot begins and unfolds with her eloping with the gigolo, these are merely means to an end in her pursuit of freedom. In the final episode, as she emerges from the brink of death, realizing she shouldn't delay her exploration of the world, they naturally part ways, choosing to pursue a brighter future. The third female lead, born rebellious and abandoned, escapes a fire. Her life transforms from a desperate gamble with no future, focused solely on revenge, to one where she touches upon new possibilities through the presence of the main female lead and the second female lead. The supporting cast also features a significant number of female characters, each with a distinct personality and charm. Whether they are allies or adversaries, coercion or genuine affection, hatred or resentment or acceptance, every interaction is vivid, lively, and unpretentious, conveying the feeling of real human emotions and relationships. As for the PTSD I developed from abandoning two death loop novels due to their constant romantic subplots and the resulting trope, this book perfectly resolves that. Both the main story and the side stories are almost entirely devoid of romantic pairings; any couples that do exist are merely peripheral, not even meant to provide any real contrast, but rather as small glimpses of scenery along the protagonist's journey (the side stories primarily focus on the new life chapters of the three female characters).

37 八 A Princess's Fate, Bought with Eighty Years of Life 八十年阳寿换的公主命 Reluctant to Give Up舍自不甘心Multi-Orientation951k WordsCompleted What kind of princess is the most revered? Obviously, the daughter of an empress. She inherits a vast empire, is born above the masses, and can wander the palace at will, surrounded by treasures and delicacies, even the emperor’s king crab. An unexpected death led to an eighty-year transmigration. Reborn as the youngest daughter of the Great Zhou emperor, she was showered with love. This was genuine affection and real power, a flourishing age of harmony where brothers could be sent abroad to 18kFavorites34.7kClicks/ch21.5kGifts

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[Serialization on hold] This is a semi-female-centric, logically sound, and well-structured world in transition from a backward male-dominated society to a superior female-dominated one. The output and plot are well integrated. Currently, I only give this rating to "Princess's Fate" and "Being a Genius in a Female-Dominated World." The theories presented are not clichés or plagiarized, and the female-dominated world is not simply a gender swap but a society with unique advantages and a complete set of logic. Importantly, the plot is also engaging, unconventional, and not overly didactic; everything is cleverly integrated into the story. Generally, I recommend these two books as an introduction to the genre, such as "The Beloved Koi" and "The Lucky Koi."

38 在 Becoming a Scholar in a Matriarchal World (Imperial Exams) 在女尊世界当学神（科举） Imperial Envoy钦差Romance421k WordsOngoing Original title: What Is Going On in This Matriarchal Kingdom? (The Imperial Exams) - Fattening-up readers, please stop unsubscribing! Seriously, I'm crying. [100% original, even the poems are my own. Come explore matriarchy in the Dayi universe, complete with folk customs, classical texts, and women gazing at men and teaching them their place!] 60% anti-theft protection Li Wanting never imagined some authors could be so petty that even secretly complaining about them would get you sent into the 4.7kFavorites7.8kClicks/ch9.7kGifts

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[Serialization on hold] A first-gender, female-centric world that is rational, complete, and significantly superior to other matriarchal societies. It's not a tired old theory or a thin, fragmented slogan. For me, it sparks new thinking and expands my perspectives. It's not overly didactic; the theoretical output is integrated into the civil service exam-style challenges, and the plot is also engaging.

39 你 You Look Like You’re Drawing Me 你好像在画我 Little Snow on the Seventh Day of the Twelfth Month腊七小雪No CP1.4M WordsCompleted A story about a monster and a comic. Yuan Yuanyuan is a half-monster who came into being by accident after birth. Once human herself, she obeys the law and does everything she can to hide her identity. But her peaceful life ends that night. After disguising herself, she rescues someone from a monster. A week after returning home, Yuan Yuanyuan flips through the comic she's been enjoying lately and is stunned to find a scene that feels strangely familiar. A black-haired male monster... rescuing s 58.1kFavorites118.9kClicks/ch210.3kGifts

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After reading "Electronic Heartbreak," and noting the author's skill in portraying regret, I wish there had been an epilogue. I felt a strong sense of loss largely stemmed from the abrupt ending of the story and the somewhat understated sadness, but it had a powerful aftertaste. What annoys me most about this book is that because the protagonist was a man in her past life, the identity she wears is also a man. Many comments on the Bilibili fanfic say that they hope the one who survives is someone else, not the female lead. My god, that makes me furious. The reason I was nice to the other characters with different identities is because I think they are just in different environments, but they are all female leads in different situations. This author really loves piling on all sorts of character traits, charm, strength, and tragic fates for the male characters. This one was a little better because I think it was still the female lead herself from beginning to end. The scene-stealer made the female lead live in her brother's shadow the whole time, then kept revealing his hardships layer by layer from various angles to increase his charm, and it was all super padded, it was so awful.

40 漫 A Comic Background Character Rewrites the Tragic Ending for Everyone 漫画路人改写全员be结局 Strawberry Bump草莓撞撞Multi-Orientation418k WordsCompleted [Complete] Blurb: Alien beasts have invaded, and a powerful enemy covets the entire galaxy. Mecha have become humanity’s strongest weapon against the invaders. One day, Jiang Ni, a mecha pilot, wakes from an absurd dream and suddenly finds herself in possession of a secret. Through her mental landscape, she can see bullet comments from a higher-dimensional world. Only then does she learn that this world is actually a comic. Its author is notorious for killing off characters: first the extras 57.1kFavorites75.3kClicks/ch38.8kGifts

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This is a surprisingly delightful novel, especially since I love mecha novels, but this genre is notorious for its lesbian/male/male/male/male relationships. After much searching, I finally found this near-AG interstellar mecha novel. Although it doesn't use overtly female-centric terms like "male/female," "mother," "father," or "heroine," the author clearly intended it. The protagonist's elder mecha pilot, who plays a crucial role in the plot and acts as a guide, is his mother, and he takes her surname. Even a minor character, a high-ranking military officer, has his mother as an elder. In the intense and dramatic battle footage that ignites the conflict, two mecha pilots who willingly sacrifice themselves are women. The novel features a diverse cast of characters—intelligent, powerful, high-ranking, charismatic, and exceptionally talented—including unwavering leaders, scientists striving for humanity's future, and frontline soldiers fighting relentlessly for the sake of humankind. The majority of the characters are female. Various social roles and general pronouns, such as teachers, police officers, teenagers, and important figures of unknown gender, such as the dragon slayer in the prophecy, are almost always assumed to be female. Even the various symbolic figures of worship or faith are chosen to be female historical figures. Even the kinship characters related to the monsters' reproduction are mothers, grandmothers, and great-grandmothers. Except for a few non-female-centric terms with gender connotations and binary order, there is basically no sense of a second gender in any story narrative or character setting. Although there are men in the protagonist's team, the most important and emotionally connected best friend in the end is also a girl (the focus of this book is not on the mecha team; the others are mostly background figures). Furthermore, the book will emphasize the protagonist's strong physique as a mecha student (he can eat a lot). The protagonist is undeniably powerful and radiant, a savior figure for thousands of years. When the comic is written from the reader's perspective, the protagonist's reaction is shown in just a few strokes, revealing him to be a very handsome and charming type. Whether from the front or the side, the protagonist's wisdom, determination, confidence, and awe-inspiring qualities are evident (he is an absolute leader, both in the academy and on the battlefield, with maximum charisma and appeal, and he also has many admirers, as depicted in the background). Male characters are often introduced in this way as a foil. And it's really good! The story's premise and concept are different from traditional mecha novels, breaking away from formulaic plots, and the storyline is quite engaging. There are no true villains in the human world of the comic book; each revelation has a sense of collective effort, passing on the torch, and fighting for the survival and continuation of human civilization. However, because the setting is so grand and complex, I feel the author's writing skills are slightly limited, and some parts feel rushed. Nevertheless, you can still feel the weight and impact; the reading experience is amazing and definitely worth reading. Although the final pairing was a mecha, it was used as a descriptor throughout the entire story, so it didn't feel like the pairing was male, and I didn't even think it was based on sexual attraction.

41 带 A Bad Translation Will Only Make Me a God 带错翻译只会让我成神 Wei Meng卫梦No CP585k WordsOngoing After the apocalypse, Qin Shang transmigrated to ancient times and discovered that she couldn't understand the locals' incomprehensible chatter, but she could understand the language of animals. Oh no, she brought the wrong translator. No matter. The wrong translator is better than no translator at all. Qin Shang recruited a spirit fox who had cultivated into a person to translate for her, and she got along with the village at the foot of the mountain. She even used her special ability to help 75.6kFavorites102.9kClicks/ch121.9kGifts

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[Serialization on hold] A very high-quality female protagonist, brimming with wild vitality, a burning will to survive, and an ever-growing greed and ambition to become stronger. Also set in an ancient folk horror world, this story focuses more on the relationship between the female protagonist and demons/ghosts, leaning towards a power-up narrative. It's also very enjoyable.

42 克 Cosmic Horror Cultivation Simulator 克系修仙模拟器 Sheathe the Sword and Go拂剑去No CP590k WordsCompleted [Complete] [One-line summary: A female lead unknowingly embodying cosmic horror vs. Chinese-style horror, folklore, and xianxia] Li Zhou transmigrated because she had just a little more than the usual number of arms and legs. She was thrown into the moat as soon as she was born. The rain that day was torrential, but it still couldn't outmatch Li Zhou's determination to crawl home through the night. Her family still couldn't stand her, but fortunately, she had a cultivation simulator. To find 33.9kFavorites34.9kClicks/ch40.3kGifts

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[Serialization on hold] I was just saying a while ago I wanted to find a female protagonist with an inhuman, evil god vibe, and here it is! I was also craving a Chinese-style Cthulhu story in a male-oriented novel, and here it is! Addendum: I really like the protagonist's "unconscious natural disaster" and "naive yet destructive" setting. It combines Chinese supernatural elements with the indescribable, unknown fear of Cthulhu, creating a terrifying image of overwhelming power without awareness (the protagonist). Every time ordinary people or even those with abilities glimpse it, it's like struggling and sinking in purgatory, being dismantled and reassembled countless times, while the protagonist only thinks he's chewing a small mochi cookie. This sense of incongruity deepens the protagonist's indescribable mystery and the fear beyond comprehension (the unchallengeable terror of ignorance is somewhat similar to a male protagonist novel I used to really like, "Evil God Cooking King," I never expected this). I hope I can still enjoy a "plus" meal replacement in my lifetime (it's also like a high-end version of Chinese Cthulhu, a daily routine for gaming content creators to gain followers; let's take it as a counter-example). If you've read that book, you should be able to appreciate how rare it is to write such a rambling, stream-of-consciousness story with a clear structure and concise imagery. Add to that the naturally bizarre and terrifying elements, and this excellent work also comfortably includes female characters—mythological stories with female protagonists, city gods as empresses, emperors as women, etc. However, strictly speaking, it's not a romance novel; it contains male-centric elements and still maintains a male-dominated worldview.

43 漫 The Manga Pariah’s Guide to Self-Salvation 漫画万人嫌自救指南 Milk Tea with Just a Little Sugar奶茶只喝微糖No CP1.2M WordsCompleted (The print edition has been published under the title A Comic Heroine's Guide to Self-Rescue. If you're interested, follow Weibo account Jinjiang - Milk Tea With Just a Little Sugar.) (Please don't start shipping wars or drama. Let's all get along.) After the healing Saintess Ye Zheng saves a team of superpowered fighters, the System suddenly informs her that this world is a comic. Good news: She's the comic's heroine. Bad news: She's a universally hated heroine whom countless readers have peti 191.4kFavorites196kClicks/ch729.9kGifts

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[Serialization on hold] I almost cried while reading this… The world of anime and manga is one of the most rife with misogyny and voyeurism, not to mention that most novels featuring female protagonists cultivating their characters and gaining popularity in manga worlds also feature male alter egos. These authors are generally aware that men are more easily loved, yet they continue to amplify this element. It's so touching to find a story that purely speaks out for marginalized female characters QAQ (This one also has a male alter ego plot, but the author says it will be revealed soon and is for irony). The synopsis's reading guide mentions things like "I couldn't stand the treatment of female characters in some shonen manga, that's the inspiration for this story," and "She starts weak, but the female protagonist will gradually become the strongest in the world." The author's notes, "Zhengzheng will not only change her own destiny, but also bring other female characters along," warmed my heart… And the author is very good at giving the female protagonist a captivating charm! A steadfast core, a strong vitality to break free from constraints and take control, a strategic vision with a broad perspective, ambition but adept at disguise, empathy that transcends class distinctions and resonates with ordinary, real people, a captivatingly mysterious soul, a divine quality, yet ruthless in its pursuit of truth, and so on… The plot is also very engaging. I quite like this kind of writing that has insightful and substantial content, but is restrained so that it doesn't overshadow the plot; rather, it blends and complements the story. I really love the female lead's composure and her undercurrent of ambition. I admire her strong initiative and self-awareness, even before the system appeared and the story began, when she was merely a peripheral character in the eyes of a higher-dimensional world. I love her bold, even ruthless, plot development. I hope she learned from a young age to break free from passivity and avoid becoming subservient. "The righteous become evil" likely refers to the female protagonist's stance and motives being mostly righteous, but her methods being rather unorthodox. The beginning was indeed a bit frustrating. If it weren't for the theme and the rebellious spirit, I would no longer read stories where the system physically forces or severely restricts the female protagonist, and the world setting maliciously deprives women of their power and creates a weak ability. But because this story of resistance and change resonated with me so much, I could still accept it. Moreover, the heroine's attitude towards the pain brought about by resistance was chilling. "Ye Zheng swallowed the burning pain in her throat and didn't speak again. This was the punishment for violating the rules of comics, but she felt a strange pleasure in the pain. It was precisely because she had the ability to feel pain that she was a living, breathing person, not a manipulated paper doll in a comic." But it's too short, sob sob. The plot is still in its early stages, and I can't wait to see Zheng Bao fly all over the world! "Flowing water is gentle and invisible, yet it never ceases to regenerate"—this description of the female protagonist's supernatural ability seems to describe her as well.

44 祝 Did Miss Zhu Fall into a Trap Today? 祝姑娘今天掉坑了没 I Want to Eat Meat我想吃肉No CP4.0M WordsCompleted Zhu Ying is someone who does whatever she wants, with no regard for law or heaven. If you look closely, in her youth she was just a little charlatan who wanted to live a quiet, comfortable life. Born into a dirt-poor family of charlatans, Zhu Ying was dealt hard mode from the start. To keep her biological daughter from being drowned, her mother, Zhang Xiangu, had to claim she’d given birth to a boy. As outsiders in the village, the Zhu family struggled to get by. Then her charlatan father got c 295.4kFavorites297.1kClicks/ch1.6MGifts

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[Serialization on hold] Xiao Zhu is my favorite female lead in 22 years. I'm not really good at picking up characters anymore. These days, I can't really get into historical novels where the female lead doesn't ascend to the throne.

45 可 Damn! I Got Tricked by Her [Infinite] 可恶！被她装到了[无限] Yan Fu艳扶Romance864k WordsCompleted [My new story, She Was Born to Win [Infinite], is now underway. If you're interested, feel free to take a look!] [The logic and settings were revised multiple times along the way, so many parts differ greatly from pirated versions. Please read the official version on Jinjiang.] [I recommend subscribing chapter by chapter. Be sure to read the warnings.] Story blurb>> . Pollution spreads across the globe, and horror begins to return. A spiritualist organization establishes the Supernatural Admini 209kFavorites269.7kClicks/ch259.2kGifts

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I really liked this book at the time. The storyline was quite unconventional, with constant plot twists. Often, you wouldn't guess the truth until the very last moment. Sometimes it even gave me a feeling similar to when I traveled back in time to the movie, a kind of surreal, otherworldly feeling.

46 谋 [Three Kingdoms] Can Strategists Not Ascend the Throne? [三国]谋士不可以登基吗？ River Wind a Thousand Miles Away千里江风No CP2.9M WordsCompleted [Three Kingdoms power struggle. The heroine isn't a strategist, she's a ruler.] [Complete. Anti-piracy measures cover 50% of the text. The full story is being polished and proofread. I take no responsibility for pirated versions.] The seventh year of Guanghe. The Yellow Turban Rebellion. Qiao Yan is bound to Strategist System No. 068 and awakens in the body of a dying little girl amid the starving dead. The System tells her that her goal is to become the greatest strategist under heaven. Sitting 189.2kFavorites328.2kClicks/ch829.9kGifts

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[Serialization on hold] A Three Kingdoms epic, the author has a strong vision and extensive knowledge.

47 灵 After the Spiritual Energy Revival 灵气复苏之后 Pang Ha胖哈Romance1.5M WordsCompleted My author page's new novel, After the Demolition, My Whole Family Made the Pig-Butchering Scam List, is now underway! Coming soon: Can Infinite Failures Only Deduct Love? Please add them to your reading lists, thank you!~ P.S. I'm terrible at titles and blurbs. If you like strong female leads, try my older novels in the same genre, The Old Wang Is Gone, So We Went to Reclaim the Wasteland and Hold Tight to the Wrench in Your Hand. Trust me and stick with it for a few more chapters. (Judging by 93.6kFavorites153.1kClicks/ch703.6kGifts

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[Serialization on hold] Fat Ha's classic upgraded version, featuring a large and satisfying amount of content. I haven't finished reading it yet, I'll pick it up again when I have time. (Fat Ha's other similar works include "Did the Great Arcanist Make Money Today?" And "Old Wang Isn't Here, He's Off to Clear the Land," both are lengthy and satisfying reads, but I haven't finished them all. The only ones I remember are "Spiritual Aura," where the female lead's character is my favorite, and "Old Wang's" book, which has a rather messy section with character relationships.)

48 见 Seeing Omens of Death [Infinite] 见凶[无限] Pang Ha胖哈Romance810k WordsCompleted A new novel from the author’s column, After the Demolition, My Whole Family Made the Pig-Butchering Scam List, is now available. Coming soon: Can Infinite Failures Only Deduct Love? Please add them to your reading lists. Thank you!~ Blurb: Rich socialite Jiang Ye is pressured by her mother into having children. By chance, she clicks on an ad offering a huge reward for bearing someone a child. After a night of indescribable dreams, she wakes up on a battered bus. A bunch of painfully naive colle 61.4kFavorites91.7kClicks/ch141kGifts

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If this were to be adapted, I'd really enjoy one of the female lead's stories. It's rare to find a female lead with this kind of high intelligence, martial arts skills, beauty, and somewhat dramatic personality—someone with a genuinely sincere and passionate nature, whose emotions often outweigh her reason. As a two-dimensional character, I might feel the tension is a bit lacking, but if she were a three-dimensional person, it would definitely appeal to my aesthetic. Fat Ha's case writing has matured compared to before, and the realistic world isn't as disconnected and unrealistic as Wrench. Overall, it wasn't particularly amazing, but it's still a high-quality story.

49 花 The Figure Skating Genius Goddess 花滑学霸女神 I Can Build a Water Plant我会建水厂Romance644k WordsCompleted As Wu Zheng lay on the brink of death, she made a deal with some being, and from then on pursued greatness in both sports and the arts. "I want you to become a god." "All right." No one could believe what they were seeing was real. The world had produced another three-time Olympic gold medalist in women's figure skating after Sonia Henie! The most unbelievable part was that she was also an IMO champion, a renowned mathematics prodigy! Time Magazine "When she first stepped onto the ice, none o 48.8kFavorites158.7kClicks/ch97.1kGifts

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This is the first sports novel I've finished reading. The female lead is very strong. Here are my reading notes: This is to commemorate the first time I've truly engaged with a competitive sports novel, and it's also through this book that I've become interested in figure skating for the first time. I used to find it really boring, haha. This is a very enjoyable and inspiring story with high readability. The author's writing is very engaging, and even those unfamiliar with figure skating and technical terms won't find it difficult to read. The female protagonist always gives her all to reach new heights, displaying a confident and commanding presence. Even when she encounters setbacks or injuries, she never falters in major competitions, rising stronger against stronger opponents, which is very reassuring and satisfying. The ensemble cast is also well-written, constructing a golden age centered around the female protagonist. While the supporting characters aren't given much screen time, their personalities and images are very distinct. The main story has almost no romance, with only a few instances of one-sided affection. You can practically read it without a romantic pairing if you remove the side stories. The male lead is also very well-behaved, the kind of sensible, obedient, and handsome male lead that I find most appealing. However, I still think it's better not to read the side stories. The author even included the female lead's yuri fanfiction on a forum in the side stories, and I just felt the romance with the male lead was unnecessary. This fanfiction is completely out of character (OOC). How could the female lead possibly be shy and hesitant for someone else? I can't stand it! The author gives the female protagonist a cheat code: she can recover from any injury. However, this only provides a way to accelerate recovery, essentially granting her a boost to her career and faster recovery. It's not without its challenges; in the later stages, she often has to compete despite the pain or need injections. Her retirement is ultimately due to the aftereffects of her injuries and the inability to keep up with her recovery. There might be some awkward moments, but these aren't caused by the author's writing style or the plot. It's just that the plot is somewhat absurdly powerful and detached from reality. Since I don't know much about figure skating, I don't notice these awkward moments. Without professional knowledge, it's a rare, engaging, and satisfying read.

50 我 The Neighborhood Went Up in Flames After I Became a Security Guard 我当保安后小区炸了 Leave the Mountain别山去Multi-Orientation375k WordsCompleted Ning Ci, a master assassin who failed to retire, transmigrated to a strange new world with her precious dagger. The people here fear plants, stay away from the ocean, and band together to survive at Base Four. Through hard work, Ning Ci finally landed a job on her third day: neighborhood security guard. Work location: Base Four, Neighborhood Four, Guard Booth Four Job duties: Keep unregistered mysterious visitors out of the neighborhood Benefits: Meals and lodging included, uniform provided, fo 48.3kFavorites66.6kClicks/ch25.9kGifts

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This is a semi-feminist, anti-AI domestication novel. Some parts of the struggle may have unintentional allusions, and there might be a sense of a lesbian/male-dominated society.