Read One, Review One: Reading List 2026 看一本放一本扫文书单2026

1. 1 夫 My Husband Is Old-Fashioned, but Handsome as Can Be 夫君古板但实在俊俏 Fishy Fish鱼了个鱼Romance462k WordsCompleted [A Repressed Old-Fashioned Gentleman vs. A Looks-Obsessed, Easygoing, Delicate Darling] Yu Xi was born into wealth and had a fiancé who would lift her skirts and wipe her shoes for her. Unless something unexpected happened, she was sure to spend her whole life wrapped in sweetness. But the unexpected came all at once. When Yu Xi saw her fiancé taking his mistress out for a romantic stroll, she fainted from anger. After waking up, Yu Xi wept bitterly. She had become the laughingstock of her enti 18.3kFavorites17.4kClicks/ch4.6kGifts

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   September 7, 2026. I'm furious! In 2026, this still happens? Does the feudalistic, domineering father persona cover up all the awful things the male lead does? The female lead keeps giving in because she's obsessed with the male lead's looks. He also has a cousin, and his mother wants her to be his concubine. The male lead doesn't refuse and just leaves, which is tantamount to acquiescing. For the first ten chapters, the female lead is adorably naive, and the male lead's feudalistic nature is barely tolerable. But after ten chapters, I haven't seen a single redeeming quality in him. I'm so angry! Then I bought the chapter about the divorce, and right before the ending, the female lead seems to have lost her earlier liveliness and spirit. Is the male lead some kind of jinx who's worn down the adorable female lead in the beginning? I'm furious!

2. 2 守 Reborn After Being Widowed 守寡后我重生了 Laughing Beauty笑佳人Romance731k WordsCompleted Before she became a widow, Huayang found fault with her husband in just about every way. She hated how he was always so stern, how he'd collapse onto the bed drenched in sweat, and, above all, how he could be so insatiable at certain times. But when he actually died and she became a widow, Huayang began to miss his good qualities one by one: the way he carried her steadily through a downpour, and the warmth of his chest, blazing like a fire on cold winter days. Reborn, Huayang decided to treat 561.4kFavorites1.2MClicks/ch1MGifts

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   September 7, 2026. I read a bit of it before, and now I've finished the whole thing. It feels a bit strange, though. I preferred the one about the disabled prince. The most fun part of this one is the banter between the male and female leads, especially the banter between the male lead and his family. It feels so real and fun. I don't like the emperor brother, even though he gets better later. He's just a mediocre Celestial Dragon, only born into a good family. The female lead's princess status is never out of character. Other novels might just have a princess persona, but this one is very realistic. The princess is always high and mighty (in a good way). The main couple is a tsundere cat x a sarcastic wolf. The eldest brother and sister-in-law are a gentleman in public, a domineering and gentle woman in front of their wives. The third brother and sister-in-law are a fox and a silly but not badly wicked beauty. The second brother is a beautiful, strong, tragic, and tragically short-lived white moonlight. There's also a niece with high emotional intelligence. All the couples are quite enjoyable. It's just a pity that the main story doesn't feature a dual rebirth.

3. 3 重 Reborn as a Noblewoman 重生之贵妇 Laughing Beauty笑佳人Romance757k WordsCompleted [The print edition, The Luan and the Phoenix in Harmony, is available in three volumes.] Everyone said Yin Hui was destined for a life as a noblewoman, and she did indeed marry into the Prince of Yan’s household, becoming the wife of a royal grandson. But her husband came and went at all hours and rarely said anything affectionate to her. Yin Hui tried every way she could to warm his heart, only for him to bring home a widowed cousin he wanted to look after. Yin Hui: No way! Her husband: Go to s 384.3kFavorites791.9kClicks/ch563.5kGifts

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   September 5, 2026. Three stars. The male lead in this book is stubborn and his actions don't provide a sense of security, leading to many misunderstandings with the female lead and a deep rift between them. In this respect, he's far inferior to the disabled prince in the neighboring book. Although the disabled prince is taciturn, his actions provide a sense of security, and he speaks up when it matters. The male lead in this book is really infuriating. Also, I always thought the male lead knew how wronged the female lead died in her past life, and then there would be more of a "wife-chasing" scene, but that didn't happen. Furthermore, the plot isn't as fun as the author's other books; many plot points are predictable. However, the recent books manage to make simple plots interesting, perhaps because this is an older work. I subscribed to the full subscription because when I opened it, I realized I had subscribed to over 80% without realizing it, so I subscribed to the rest. I also added one star because of the author.

4. 4 我 I Am the Best 我乃翘楚 Butterfly Shadow Beneath the Moon月下蝶影Romance325k WordsCompleted A silver-tongued, freeloading father; a protective mother who never lets anyone get the better of her; an older brother cut from the same cloth as their father; and her, a beauty who's a little clever, but not very, and can't take hardship. People often lament that the Chengping Marquis household is loyal and virtuous from top to bottom, but the younger son's family is a bunch of eccentric misfits. Yun Qiya: Don't believe rumors or spread them. Every member of my family is a treasure. He was b 94.1kFavorites111.9kClicks/ch149.7kGifts

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   September 3, 2026. Three stars. It's a bit simplistic, lighthearted and funny, but it didn't make me laugh. I stopped reading after chapter 30 when the male lead didn't say a word.

5. 5 今 Has Xiao Yu Been Demoted Today? 今天萧瑀被贬了吗？ Laughing Beauty笑佳人Romance573k WordsCompleted Before their wedding, Luo Fu thought she was marrying a refined young nobleman from a marquis's household, a handsome scholar. After they married, she realized he was no scholar at all. He was a hardheaded top scorer who dared to curse even the emperor, a sharp-tongued censor whose head could be on the chopping block at any moment! To save her own skin, Luo Fu stayed alert. Xiao Yu would curse people up ahead, and she would soothe them behind him. When Xiao Yu was demoted and sent to suffer, s 225.2kFavorites288.7kClicks/ch381.3kGifts

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   September 3, 2026. Actually, it should be three and a half stars. I initially avoided this book because I saw warnings saying the romance was bad and the main problem was the plot. But I picked it up when I was looking for something to read, and I found the romance wasn't that bad. The changes in the male and female leads' relationship were well-developed and solid. Most importantly, the plot was very interesting. I laughed the whole time I was reading. The author is perfect for writing humorous, everyday stories. Everyone is lively and has their own personality, and their daily interactions are particularly interesting. There are also many hilarious comments. The author is also very good at writing about old men. Many of the old men in the story are heroes in their twilight years, and their love for the younger generation is quite touching. What impressed me the most was the second brother and sister-in-law couple. The second brother's villainous act really made me laugh. It's a pity that there are no extra chapters for the second brother and sister-in-law. I wonder how they fell in love, and how the sister-in-law saw through the villainous act to the true nature of the second brother. I'm really curious about these things. I hope the author will write some bonus chapters in the future. Points deducted: 1. The time-travel element was too strong; it could have been written with more subtlety. 2. The comment section wasn't very pleasant. I'd laugh out loud only to find arguments, which affected my mood. Try to ignore the arguments while reading; there are many funny and witty comments too. 3. The romance between the male and female leads was controversial, mainly due to the clash of their initial character traits. The male lead is outspoken and prone to danger, potentially harming himself and others; the female lead is realistic, loves herself and her family, and their marriage of convenience lacked genuine affection. Early on, the comments section was full of advice to break up. 4. The female lead's career path wasn't separate; a separate career path would be something like opening a shop or pursuing a specific profession. Her strength lay in her excellent social skills, contrasting sharply with the male lead. 5. I don't like the princess and the female lead's brother's pairing. The princess initially acted like a Celestial Dragon, but compared to her brothers, she was still a decent Celestial Dragon. However, her interactions with the female lead were really annoying. They claimed to be friends, but the female lead was always fawning over her, which was quite infuriating. As for the brother, he wasn't very special. The only redeeming quality was that he was a crying tsuchimatsu. He was very ordinary and hard to ship. Aside from all that, it's all quite good. What I like most about this book is the interactions between the characters; they're really hilarious. It's a light and relaxing read, and the everyday life of ancient families is practically the author's comfort zone. I hope the author writes more of these stories.

6. 6 残 The Disabled Prince Stood Up 残疾王爷站起来了 Laughing Beauty笑佳人Romance696k WordsCompleted At the palace selection, the disabled Prince Hui looked utterly lifeless, and the young women avoided him like the plague. Only Yao Huang was intrigued, sneaking several glances at him. He was already in a wheelchair, so married life with him would surely be easy, right? Not long afterward, Prince Hui told his newlywed princess: “I receive five thousand in stipend and salary. Spend it as you please.” “I'll keep you company on the fifth and tenth days of each month. The rest of the time, we'll s 429.4kFavorites580.1kClicks/ch1.3MGifts

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   September 2, 2026. I discovered I actually bought this book, but I have no recollection of it at all. Xiao Jiaren's recent historical romance novels tend to focus on plot and career, but I actually prefer her more slice-of-life, sweet love stories like this. Second version: The male and female leads feel incredibly real; both are inherently good people who gradually grow closer. It's a story of the female lead redeeming the male lead, but because of their relatable personalities, it avoids falling into clichés. The male lead's character is top-tier among Jinjiang novelists; he respects the female lead and has a deep love for the people. The female lead's character is even more likable—cute, worldly-wise yet not cynical, the kind of person best suited as a friend. The story follows two inherently good people who gradually grow closer, marrying before falling in love.

7. 7 请 Please Keep Your Tentacles to Yourself 请收好你的触手 Swallowing Fish吞鱼Romance147k WordsCompleted She heard whispers from the darkness worming into her ears; she felt a cold gaze clinging to her skin. Then something wrapped around her, soft and slick. She tried to cry out, but the sound sank into her throat. A vast shadow swallowed her, coiling around her and tightening as it dragged her toward deeper, darker waters. Yet death was not what awaited her. It was a monstrous love. … Out on the ocean, there was a Storm Lord of legendary renown. The entire storm season was named after it. It was 32.1kFavorites27.3kClicks/ch29.6kGifts

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   August 29, 2026. This author's works are always incredibly good in the beginning, then weaken in the middle. Fortunately, this book only has about thirty chapters, so I finished it all this time. It still has the author's fairytale style, pure love, the attachment and love between young boys and girls, with heartwarming and tearful moments, like reading a bedtime fairytale. And what's most impressive about this author is that in some non-human novels, the transition from the early familial and friendly relationship to the later awakening of the non-human and the female lead's feelings is very abrupt, but this author's emotional transitions are smooth in every book.

8. 8 我 My Little Immortal 我的小神仙 Slender Snow, Green Plums瘦雪青梅Baihe (GL)151k WordsCompleted Blurb: I’ve put the blurb for my upcoming novel below. I’d love your support. Love you all~ Meng Shu is the lowest-ranking mortal immortal, and she’s lived for a thousand years. Unable to cultivate, she can only get by on incense offerings and merit. She uses a back door to find herself a temporary meal ticket, only to end up giving her whole heart away. Mu Nanyan is a sickly princess exiled to Jiaodong to await death. In the final six months of her life, she encounters an immortal straight ou 14.1kFavorites11.8kClicks/ch13.7kGifts

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   August 29, 2026. The beginning was good, but it got boring after they got together. Three stars. It's not truly a mutual top/bottom relationship; the other female lead only topped once. The side couple, the little fox and the demon hunter, were also quite sweet.

9. 9 蔷 Roses Against the Current 蔷薇逆行 Su Qianqian苏钱钱Romance310k WordsCompleted My next novel, Behind-the-Scenes Guests, is now open for advance follows in my author’s collection! Print edition coming in 2023. Mutual healing. - 1. When Lu Zhiyi was seventeen, she unexpectedly met a man. He was gentle, wearing a white shirt and gold-rimmed glasses. When he smiled, he looked refined and elegant, with stars in his eyes. Lu Zhiyi liked him very much. Until one day, she accidentally witnessed a fight. In a dim alley, her gentle dream man was dressed in col 40.9kFavorites51.2kClicks/ch15kGifts

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   August 28, 2026. Read through chapter 38. Cool guy and girl, brother and sister, woman redeeming man—I might have watched this kind of story when I was a kid. Three stars.

10. 10 卧 After Going Undercover, I Got Tangled Up With the Heiress of Hong Kong Island 卧底后被港岛大小姐缠上了 Sui Xun岁寻Baihe (GL)1.2M WordsCompleted 1. The first night Shen Wu met Pei Boyan, she was washing the blood off her hands. A woman flushed an unnatural red threw herself into Shen Wu’s arms, begging for help. “Save me. The Pei family will give you whatever you want.” The drugs had turned Pei Boyan’s eyes red at the corners, and she was close to losing control, yet her voice still sounded commanding. Shen Wu wasn’t interested in the Pei family’s money. She wanted the woman in front of her, and the immense power her family wielded in 183kFavorites186.9kClicks/ch1MGifts

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    August 28, 2026. Initially, because of the title and synopsis, I thought it would be a clichéd story and didn't click to read it. However, seeing how much it had been recommended, I gave it a try. The main story is completely different. The main couple's pure love is invincible, and the several side couples each have their own flavor—some are erotic, some are about love and straightforward women, etc. I especially love the two side couples, Zhou Pei and Lang Liang. I'm totally shipping them! Lang Liang is a couple I wouldn't have clicked on before—too angsty. I like sweet stories, but this side couple is so endearing, and so is Zhou Pei. I only moderately liked the main couple at first, but their separation later made me cry. The writing gets better and better as it goes on. I highly recommend this book. Another impressive thing about the author is that the side couples don't appear much in the main story; they only have a few words, yet their stories are vividly portrayed. The author's writing skills are truly amazing.

11. 11 你 Something's Not Quite Right About You 你不太对劲 Half a Wisp of Smoke and Sand半娄烟沙Romance292k WordsCompleted Gui Huan wakes up to find herself back at fifteen. She opens the front door, which has been gently knocked on. A little boy from next door is standing outside. His face is bruised and swollen. He wipes his bloody nose with a dirty sleeve. In a muffled voice, he asks, "Can you give me something to eat?" The boy's face overlaps with the man in her memories. Gui Huan recognizes him. After all, the man's luxury car takes up one and a half parking spaces downstairs. The extra half is hers... In Gui 76.7kFavorites91.1kClicks/ch55kGifts

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    August 27, 2026. The beginning was great, but the rest was boring. It felt like a work of pure fantasy. Three stars.

12. 12 撩 Flirting with the Villain’s Mother 撩到了大反派她娘 Delicate Letter娇笺Baihe (GL)1.3M WordsCompleted Shen Su transmigrates into a xianxia tragedy as a minor character. To stay alive, she vows to keep her distance from the protagonists and the villain. One day, a beautiful woman faints in front of her palanquin. The woman looks delicate and frail, with pale lips and a bony frame, as if she couldn’t hurt a fly. Shen Su’s heart softens, and she rescues her. Who could have guessed the woman was the mother of Jiang Xu, the story’s great villain? The beautiful villain, dressed in red, gazes at he 52.4kFavorites68.8kClicks/ch156.4kGifts

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    August 27, 2026. I looked at half of it and realized I'd bought it before, but I didn't remember it. From today's perspective, it's not my cup of tea; too much internal monologue. Three stars.

13. 13 夺 Stealing Her Wife [GL] 夺妻gl Fish Frost鱼霜Baihe (GL)910k WordsCompleted Not long after Shi Wu and Zhao Xiyu got married, they had their third big argument at work over Zhao Xiyu's younger sister. The fight left Shi Wu with heart pain. On her way out, she also sideswiped another car. Only later did she learn that the car's owner was none other than Lin Ruotang, the famous head of the Lin Group. She was also the tough nut the company couldn't crack, and the person Zhao Xiyu had been longing to work with. Under the pretext of apologizing, Shi Wu and Zhao Xiyu invited L 69.8kFavorites67.2kClicks/ch241.9kGifts

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    August 27, 2026. Read up to chapter 103. The later chapters are quite boring, but the beginning was great; I stayed up all night reading it. This mutual top/bottom dynamic isn't truly mutual; it's more like a 0.8 And 0.2 Relationship, which feels a bit deceptive. Later on, it seems the 0.2 Side doesn't like the 0.8 Side as much. After they get together around chapter 90, their feelings don't change much. The beginning was pretty good. Three stars.

14. 14 红 Red Lips and First Wisdom Teeth 红唇与初智齿 Wen Du文笃Baihe (GL)564k WordsCompleted [Feral, prickly younger children’s picture-book author × gentle, deceptively calculating older flight attendant] Kuang Lai had hated Xu Wentang since she was little. As Kuang Lai’s grandma put it, “The Xu family’s so rich, you’d think they had oil buried in their backyard. They live in a manor surrounded by iron gates. Xu Wentang’s mom looks like a movie star, and Xu Wentang does too.” But the Kuang family had nothing. They lived in a concrete house whose foundations had only been laid a few 18.4kFavorites14.5kClicks/ch30.9kGifts

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    August 26, 2026. Quite bland, but the sourness and astringency are well-balanced. Three stars.

15. 15 被 After Being Lured by a Beautiful Bad Girl O 被漂亮坏女人O引诱后 Chubby Patting His Belly小胖子拍肚子Baihe (GL)770k WordsCompleted 🔥 Next up: "Bound by the Cold, Obsessive Actress O" is going to be intense 💕 This story's pairing: frail, unhinged queen × scheming, curly-haired puppy · Pei is the biggest pushover in her company, a timid, low-ranking Alpha who always lets people walk all over her. But during a compatibility test, she gets matched with a gorgeous, top-tier Omega. On their blind date, the beauty had silver hair and misty eyes, so breathtaking she seemed unreal. She folded her hands and smiled gently. "I have q 48.7kFavorites42.6kClicks/ch94.5kGifts

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    August 26, 2026. I've noticed that the author's books are all amazing in the beginning, with great writing and emotional depth, but then there are too many repetitive plot points and the way the couple interacts is also constantly repeated. Reading them later on becomes mechanical. But the beginning is really easy to write.

16. 16 能21+ Can You Help Me Through the Oral Stage? 能帮我治疗口欲期吗？ Lazy Corpse懒尸Baihe (GL)554k WordsCompleted 37.2kFavorites30.2kClicks/ch41.2kGifts

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    August 26, 2026. This is entirely a fantasy/adventure story. The pacifier scene was really erotic, but I don't know if it was to increase the word count or what, the rest of the plot was boring and frustrating. They could have just focused on the fantasy/adventure parts... Overall, it's alright. Three stars.

17. 17 九 A Reconstituted Family in the Nineties 九零重组小家庭 One Mu of Good Farmland一亩良田Romance1.2M WordsOngoing Please add my next book, A Family Reunited After a Baby Mix-Up in the Nineties, to your to-read list. The blurb is at the bottom. When Lu Miao was thirteen, her birth mother, Meng Jiaojiao, remarried. After registering their marriage, the two families met officially for the first time. Meng Jiaojiao: “Miaomiao, say hello. This is your new dad.” Xu Jianguo: “No, no! You don't have to force yourself, Miaomiao. Just call me Uncle Xu.” Lu Miao promptly called him, “Dad.” Xu Jianguo was overwhelmed. 33.3kFavorites41.1kClicks/ch112.2kGifts

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    August 26, 2026. Similar to "Home with Kids," the beginning was quite good, but the female lead's character development felt a bit forced. The beginning was fine, but later in one chapter, she talks about how rich people are and how she's poor, which is over the top, like being called a "rich woman" after drinking milk tea... Also, the female lead's family isn't actually poor; both parents work, they just have many children and are financially strapped. However, the "Home with Kids" setting is interesting, and I found the daily interactions between the four children with different parents very interesting. The author doesn't write much about that, focusing more on the female lead working to earn money. The writing style is rather calm and understated. Overall, it's not bad, I'll continue reading. Three stars.

18. 18 嫁 Marrying a Dead Eunuch 嫁给一个死太监 Fallen to Mud零落成泥Romance619k WordsCompleted A new cultivation novel is now underway: I Lost My Memory Before the Demon Lord Killed Me. You can find it in the author's profile~ Chen Hui transmigrated. When she woke up, there was no maid crying, “Miss, you're finally awake!” Instead, a sinister-looking eunuch stared at her and spoke in a sarcastic, sneering tone: “Miss Chen, if you look down on a eunuch like me, I won't force you. But if you hope I'll let you go home, I advise you to give up on that idea sooner rather than later! You'll nev 289.3kFavorites505.3kClicks/ch236.4kGifts

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    August 26, 2026. I read this a long time ago. I deleted my other account, so I bought it again with this one. Personally, I consider this my number one "true eunuch" novel (a story where the protagonist is abandoned and the story is never completed). The male lead is the typical villainous, cannon fodder, and ultimately dies eunuch found in movies and TV shows, but through the female lead's loving eyes, we witness their love blossom. After reading the entire book, no one can help but love the female lead. If she were your friend, she'd be a dramatic character making you laugh, sometimes cute and affectionate, but when it matters, she'd exude a strong sense of security and cleverly protect you. I absolutely adore her. The chemistry between the two is incredible; they're one of my absolute favorite couples. This book was also my introduction to "true eunuch" novels. I've read other "true eunuch" novels since, but none compare. This one is irreplaceable. Warnings: 1. The female lead pursues the male lead, and she takes the initiative. 2. Before the female lead, the male lead had a girlfriend named Miss Jiang in his courtyard. This detail might have been off-putting for some viewers, but I didn't find the male lead interested in Miss Jiang, and the reason for it was somewhat tragic. 3. There are many comments in the comments section that are very close to the male lead and ship him with the female lead; you can set up keyword blocking.

19. 19 初 The First-Generation Artificial Idiot 初代人工智障 Thrown Over the Shoulder by a Slipper被拖鞋过肩摔Danmei (BL)439k WordsCompleted Yu Xi is the last “relic” of human civilization. Released as the first artificial intelligence product, he witnessed humanity's glory and then watched the species disappear. He wanders the planets humanity abandoned, upgrading himself step by step and imitating the way humans live. One day, an unexpected visitor suddenly lands on the already-abandoned planet. It's a human, a member of a species that should have vanished completely. The human is strange. He speaks a language Yu Xi can't underst 12.2kFavorites9.1kClicks/ch33.3kGifts

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    April 8, 2026. Let's take a break and look at it again later.

20. 20 你 You’re a Bit Too Extreme 你有点太极端了 Thrown Over the Shoulder by a Slipper被拖鞋过肩摔Danmei (BL)664k WordsCompleted Tao Fangyi is a horror doll in training. To earn himself a body, he works hard to scare his buyers and collect their fear. This time, he arrives at a new home. Besides the usual family of three, there's a special presence there: a bound evil spirit. Tao Fangyi cheerfully introduces himself and explains where he came from, but the evil spirit, wreathed in black smoke, asks in confusion, “Collect fear? Are you going to kill the whole family?” Tao Fangyi: “Uh, no, I have a li, ” The evil spirit 21.9kFavorites16.8kClicks/ch69.2kGifts

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    April 8, 2026. Didn't finish reading, a bit tired, need a break. This author's writing has a very anime/manga style, feels perfect for anime adaptations, and even the covers are self-drawn. The main text discusses topics deeply, using a fairytale-like atmosphere to address tear-jerking themes. "The Charmer" is the best, perfectly combining the ideas explored with entertainment; it was the book that got me hooked. However, I always felt tired halfway through the later books. One reason is probably that now that I'm working, I prefer more entertainment, and another reason is likely the imbalance between philosophical discussion and entertainment. But I still really enjoy the author's writing. "The Charmer" will keep me hooked forever; the combination of writing and drawing, the anime/manga style is just perfect for me. Dominant top, submissive bottom. Bottom's story: "What to do when you flirt with your parents, friends and Uncle Tao: Force yourself on them". Top's story: "I don't know, I'm just a doll".

21. 21 小 The Young Widow 小寡妇 Red Beans for Her红豆酬她Romance693k WordsCompleted 70.4kFavorites65.2kClicks/ch51.5kGifts

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    April 8, 2026. Ongoing. It's so good, so good! The author is incredibly skilled at writing stream-of-consciousness and sexually charged interactions. The male lead is very unique; even God would laugh when he speaks. He's a righteously ruthless, lecherous man, a green tea b*tch and a drama queen. The female lead is a pregnant wife, a gentle yet determined mother. It's so good, so good! However, I accidentally saw the comments on the latest chapter, and it seems that the male and female leads have separated, and there's a trend towards the second male lead getting together. I've already invested a lot in the relationship between the male and female leads in the past fifty-plus chapters, and adding another person would be a bit tiring, so I'll wait until the end to see how things go.

22. 22 新 My Husband Transmigrated to Steal Me From the Male Lead 新聘 Yu Shi榆莳Romance538k WordsCompleted Gu Lingyi, daughter of the Minister of Revenue, had two great regrets in her life. First, her childhood sweetheart and fiancé, Jiang Xuanqing, who had placed third in the palace exams, broke off their engagement in public: “I have no romantic feelings for you. From now on, you can think of me as your older brother.” Second, she believed Cui Yi’s empty promises that he would one day rise to the highest offices and always outshine Jiang Xuanqing. In a moment of foolishness, she agreed to marry h 307.1kFavorites265.2kClicks/ch349.7kGifts

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    April 6, 2026. Ongoing series. It's pretty good and sweet, but the comments section is absolutely unbearable. There are misogynists, people changing the title to "heroine, jealous," people fighting over the official pairing—all sorts of things. Every time I'm enjoying the story, clicking into the comments section is a huge disappointment... But the couple is still very sweet. I love the female lead's cool and cute demeanor. I'll continue following the story.

23. 23 善21+ Kind-Hearted 善怀 August Weini八月薇妮Romance1.3M WordsCompleted 27.6kFavorites38kClicks/ch22.2kGifts

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    April 6, 2026. [Heart emoji][Heart emoji] And I really ship the shrewish, ambitious, and domineering mistress x the honest, married woman. But, sigh, if this were on PO, I could just throw my brain away and read it, but this is Jinjiang, I really can't. The female lead's first encounter with the male lead is so tragic, she's still so pitiful even up to chapter 28, it's really painful. The author's writing is really good, not tiring to read, the female lead is cute and pitiful, making you feel soft-hearted, the male lead's sixteen or seventeen-year-old boyish charm is well written, the initial appearance description brings the character to life, but, I don't understand why such good writing would include a scene where the male lead forces the female lead...

24. 24 三 The Third Miss Decides to Go… 三小姐决定去…… West of Magpie Bridge鹊桥西Romance355k WordsCompleted Her eldest brother eloped with the crown princess-to-be. Her second brother accidentally killed the empress’s nephew and became an outlaw. Her parents went mad, and now they wanted to help a prince rebel. Zhong Yao had nowhere to turn for help. She imagined all the possible endings for her family and decided that dying before their tragic fate arrived would be better. Since she was going to die anyway, that day she unhesitatingly took a sword meant for a stranger. And then She didn’t die? 255.8kFavorites271.4kClicks/ch143.4kGifts

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    April 4, 2026. So enjoyable to read! I had a smile on my face the whole time. The author threw in humor every now and then, making me laugh so hard I rolled around in bed. A timid, mischievous, soft girl x a proud, arrogant master—the playful bickering between the young couple was so sweet! The female lead is a truly naturally sweet girl. This author is particularly good at writing about sweet girls who aren't naive or cloying, and their incredibly lifelike daily romance. The ensemble cast is well-handled; each character has their own unique traits, making it very lovable. Warning: If you like strong female leads and satisfying stories, but dislike stories with naive and beautiful female characters, old women, or pitiful female leads in the early stages, please proceed with caution. And a reminder to all shippers: be careful in the comments section, there are a lot of things that spoil the fun. I've reported all the ones I could. Hope you all enjoy your shipping!

25. 25 姐 Why Can My Sister Do It but I Can't? 姐姐可以，我就不行吗？ Don't Forget to Eat别忘了吃饭Baihe (GL)370k WordsCompleted Yu Yao was blessed with a beautiful face, but unfortunately, she was a bona fide empty-headed beauty. With an exceptionally talented and capable older sister, she was constantly compared to her, and even their mother favored her sister more. Driven by jealousy, Yu Yao had been eager to snatch anything that belonged to her sister ever since childhood. After their mother passed away, Yu Yao no longer had a reason to compete for her affection, and life suddenly seemed dull. Then one day, her siste 26.2kFavorites15.3kClicks/ch29.5kGifts

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    March 29, 2026. Because the younger sister likes to steal things from her older sister, she gets set up by her older sister and a fake sister-in-law. The younger sister then starts stealing from the sister-in-law who is supposed to marry her older sister. The younger sister is adorably wicked, like a cat. The older sister is a female ghost. I'm a bit bored after chapter 36, but I'll continue reading slowly.

26. 26 潮21+ The Forbidden Zone 潮湿禁区 A Single Aries一个白羊Baihe (GL)505k WordsCompleted 35.4kFavorites24.7kClicks/ch38.6kGifts

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    March 29, 2026. Ongoing. A pseudo-mother-daughter relationship. The mother is a wonderful older aunt. The child likes her because she wasn't taught well; she unintentionally seduced the young and naive girl. So satisfying! Currently up to chapter 39. So satisfying!

27. 27 劣 Inferior Admirer 劣等爱慕者 Orca Mangmang虎鲸芒芒Baihe (GL)246k WordsCompleted Spacey girl × cold-faced girl In high school, plenty of people knew that Lin Sanque was Min Che's hopeless admirer. She always gazed at Min Che with damp, clinging eyes, full of longing, hoping Min Che would do something to her. Min Che wanted nothing to do with her. She wouldn't even look at the gifts Lin Sanque gave her. She thought everything Lin Sanque had touched was dirty and threw it away. She called Lin Sanque disgusting and said looking at her made her want to throw up. And still, so 15kFavorites12.6kClicks/ch25.1kGifts

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    March 29, 2026. Ongoing series, it's so enjoyable to write, I'm definitely following along!

28. 28 我 My Bodyguard Still Has No Chinks in His Armor Today 我家暗卫今天也毫无破绽 That Fox那只狐狸Romance134k WordsCompleted This story is about a heroine who believes there’s nothing you can’t solve if you’re willing to give up, and that lying flat is genuinely delightful, and her highly capable, clear-eyed personal bodyguard, in their warm and healing everyday life... That’s right, as you can all see, it’s a new year, and I’m coming clean! I’m done pretending! Why rack my brains and stubbornly hold on, pouring out my grievances at every holiday, only to be tortured half to death by all kinds of main-plot developmen 8.2kFavorites18.7kClicks/ch3kGifts

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    March 8, 2026. Free novel. A story about a princess and her bodyguards, featuring 30 loyal bodyguard puppies. Yes, this story includes various types of bodyguards; if you like loyal bodyguards, come and read! Male lead: A devoted, broken, and devoted male lead; Female lead: A seemingly simple but wise and gentle woman. This is a delightful story of loyal bodyguards. The male lead's character isn't the stereotypical silent, highly skilled bodyguard; instead, he's very relatable, goal-oriented, and ambitious, which leads to criticism that he's overly ambitious. He cares about the younger bodyguards because of his past experiences, which is why he learned cooking. All bodyguards are similar, but it's clear why the female lead loves him more than other bodyguards. They don't have children, and the male lead is willing to stay with her even without a formal title, showing his unwavering loyalty. Regarding the loyal dog theme, the author's comments and replies really resonated with me. Here's one of the author's points that I really liked: "Loyal dog literature needs to distinguish between loyal dogs, simps, and slaves." Very good. Although it's a short and sweet novel with a fantasy element, it's packed with foreshadowing and details. The author even explains the foreshadowing in the earlier parts of the story. You don't need to use your brain at all to read it. It's so satisfying. Potential pitfalls (or points to note): 1. The male lead has a former master who was abandoned. Early on, this wasn't explicitly stated, leading some to believe he was in love with his former master. Later, the author clarifies that he's simply ambitious and driven (yes, the male lead is very relatable, working tirelessly for his boss). 2. I categorize this as a sweet, casual story with a focus on the male and female leads' romance. However, the character's sister complex as his former master—the princess—is underdeveloped, and her sisterly bond with the female lead isn't clearly shown, leading to some arguments in the comments section. 3. Therefore, please read the comments section with caution, although there are many high-quality analyses and the author's Q&A. 4. The author's notes mention real-life celebrities; those who are bothered by this can turn it off.

29. 29 东 The First Spring of the Eastern Wind (Reborn) 东风第一春（重生） Green Grass Cake青草糕Romance492k WordsCompleted On the day the emperor dies, the Noble Consort hangs herself with a three-foot length of white silk, but the Crown Prince arrives in time to save her. He runs his fingers over the red marks on her neck and smiles. "Father loved you so much, my lady. How could he bear to let you die with him?" Not a single palace servant dares to speak. Everyone knows that five years ago, she was once the Crown Prince's betrothed. After the new emperor ascends the throne, she is imprisoned deep within the palace 20.2kFavorites22kClicks/ch14.6kGifts

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    2026.3.6. The male lead is a top-tier ancient romance novel protagonist, a super normal person. Even if he accidentally overhears the female lead and her maid's conversation, he directly tells the female lead that he heard it, which shocks her. It's a redemption story; the two characters have their own voices, and their relationship respects each other. Compared to other forced-possession rebirth novels, it portrays the female lead's emotional transformation and her depression after being forced into a relationship more delicately. It's a particularly pure and normal love story. I remember a scene where the male lead rode a thousand miles back on horseback for the female lead, and was so tired that he actually fell asleep. In a normal novel, the male lead would have to be invincible and have sex with the female lead several more times. Moreover, the author didn't let the female lead choose between the emperor and the crown prince, but instead gave her the general male lead who was pure in both his past and present lives. It's so difficult for him. The female lead is a character who grows and is truly resilient and unyielding. Both characters are very well-developed. Around chapter 78, it started to get boring, and I dropped it after chapter 85. The later scheming and rebellion lacked power, but I might finish it later to complete the series. I can forgive the weakness in the later chapters of this book.

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