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1. 1 在 An Ordinary Life as a Nobody in New York [Western Crossover] 在纽约当路人的普通日子[综英美] Old Books and Periodicals旧书报刊Romance315k WordsCompleted Eleanor accidentally transmigrated to another world. In this surreal world, supernatural disasters were everywhere and insurance companies went bankrupt paying out claims. She struggled through college and graduated, only to be defeated by the difficult job market. That's right. She'd already lost three jobs after getting caught in the aftershocks of superhero and supervillain fights. She swore she would never show a superpowered person an ounce of kindness! No matter how cute they were! To su 5.4kFavorites4.4kClicks/ch7.7kGifts

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   This is the first serial I've followed, so I'm commemorating it. I originally planned to finish reading it before, but the subject matter was so appealing to me that I couldn't resist... It's a sweet, original story featuring an ordinary female protagonist and a little spider. Because I was following the serialization, I don't remember many plot points clearly (I think the plot wasn't particularly complex), but it was really sweet. It's a story set when Spider-Man was just starting out, and he's a college student. The female lead is an unlucky office worker who's been working for a few years and then gets involved with a criminal gang (that's really unlucky)... The Spider-Man doesn't feel out of character, especially his tone; his characteristics are captured very well (highlight this). He's a bit talkative but not annoying (emmm, I feel like I'm not quite describing it, but anyway, he's a very "Spider-Man" character). I don't know why, but the female lead's biggest impression on me is "paying off student loans," "making money," and "making money to pay off student loans" (some very tragic impressions). In terms of personality, she's the kind of mature older sister (compared to the college student Parker). (A side note: May-December romances are so appealing, Peter Parker is about to date his sister.) The only downside is that the ending was too sudden. I was even stunned when I saw "The End of Main Text," as I thought I could follow it for a long time. But upon reflection, it seems there really wasn't much more to write in terms of plot. The romance is genuinely sweet; every time I watch it, I find myself smiling unconsciously and thinking, "What a happy couple!" (This story takes place in a perfect world where Uncle Ben and Aunt May are both alright.) There aren't any unnecessary side plots, and even misunderstandings are quickly resolved. It's like a full-sweet milk tea in autumn—warm and comforting. Especially with midterms coming up, watching a bit of this before bed after a busy day is truly delightful… The only downside is that the main text is too short, not enough to satisfy my cravings (subtle hint...).

2. 2 阳 A Guide to Dating in the Mortal World [Western Crossover] 阳间恋爱指北[综英美] Yin Yihua殷忆华Romance500k WordsCompleted [This novel will go premium on February 4, with a 10,000-character update then. Thanks for your support~] Imara Reed is the eldest daughter in her family. Her younger brother has been a little genius since childhood. With her strong instinct to protect others, Imara has always been her brother's guardian angel. As they grew up, Imara became a forensic pathologist by a fortunate twist of fate, while her brother's outstanding grades and sharp mind earned him a job with the FBI. At the request of 21.9kFavorites28.9kClicks/ch28.3kGifts

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   I got this recommendation from the author's note in the previous book. It should actually be 4.5 Stars, but Jinjiang doesn't allow 0.5 Stars… Simply put, the story lives up to its name, depicting the healthy romance between the original female protagonist (Brud Haven, a forensic pathologist and Spencer Reid's twin sister) and Dick (and it really is healthy!). Half of the story revolves around solving crimes, the other half involves fighting Hydra/The Joker, and there's a touch of sweet romance between a young couple in between. The writing style feels a bit improved compared to "One-Seventh of Miss Wayne". This author excels at writing heartwarming slice-of-life stories. However, there are no major flaws in the writing or logic when dealing with large-scale events. The author's biography is quite comprehensive; there doesn't seem to be anything else to add.

3. 3 七 [Western Crossover] One-Seventh of Miss Wayne [综英美]七分之一的韦恩小姐 Yin Yihua殷忆华No CP527k WordsCompleted What would you do if you woke up one day and realized that the world you thought was yours wasn't your world? What would you do if you inhabited someone else's body and suffered pain that wasn't yours? After twenty years, Aleka finally made her way back to her real family. But finding them was only the first step. The young woman longed for a family, but had no idea how to tell her capable, ordinary (?) relatives the truth. That she had dissociative identity disorder, and that besides her, ther 46kFavorites105.8kClicks/ch35.2kGifts

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   A DC-themed, non-romantic family story. It feels like a self-inflicted wound by a fan of American and British dramas who has watched a lot of American TV series (because you can tell the author is quite familiar with the original work and has read a lot of fanfiction). The female protagonist is an original Bat-like character created by the author (although the world view also incorporates some elements from Marvel and Criminal Minds). The main story is actually quite good, generally following a heartwarming and healing tone, but the female lead's background is extremely tragic; she has committed almost every crime imaginable. Because of this, the female lead suffers from DID (Dissociative Identity Disorder). While it's clear the author did a lot of work on DID, as one of the protagonist's "cheat codes," the author intentionally made her condition much milder than it actually is. One of her personalities even successfully defeats the Joker (this part is in the synopsis, so it shouldn't be considered a spoiler, right?). As one of the author's early works, this story is quite good; it's worth reading if you're interested in the subject matter. The only star deducted is for the writing style. The author used some internet slang in the early part of the article, which was a bit jarring, but after readers pointed it out, the author made many changes, so the later parts of the article were much smoother to read than the earlier ones. The author's comments and replies are quite lovely, and reading the interaction between the author and readers after finishing a chapter is quite heartwarming.

4. 4 魔 The Witch Is Actually Me [Western Fantasy] 魔女竟是我自己[西幻] Heng Shi恒矢Romance1.8M WordsCompleted Floods come first, plagues follow, and famine fills in the gaps... Born in an awful enough era, everyone has a life so short they can see the end of it from the start. So when Phyllis realizes that she has transmigrated to the Middle Ages and gained the ability to see ghosts, she starts gathering all sorts of information to prepare for the future. Through sheer effort and shamelessness, she finally finds a well-informed ghost to teach her, and learns the crucial skill of writing. This skill h 49.2kFavorites38.5kClicks/ch146.8kGifts

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   One of the best works I've seen this year. I don't know how to describe it for a moment. Compared to "Western fantasy," this story is more like a meticulously researched, medieval-themed historical fiction (?). All the countries and important figures in it have real-life historical prototypes. Phyllis is a rare, imperfect, yet constantly evolving female protagonist, and this entire book can be seen as her journey from age 8 to 28. It's her experiences throughout her life, the positive and negative characters who have passed through her life, all remarkably vivid and real, that shape her later character and personality. From a stranger in a foreign land to a coward indulging in beautiful fantasies, from her struggles after her dreams shattered to her revenge fueled by anger, she ultimately finds a more stable place where she can fulfill her friend's long-cherished wish (and it's there she meets the male protagonist). Aside from the author's unparalleled character development (not just the female protagonist, but all the characters), the author's understanding of the Middle Ages and the resulting vast yet rich world-building are astonishing. The author dedicates considerable space to introducing the background in the middle section. Some may find it tedious, but it's essential for the overall narrative. Personally, I quite enjoyed reading these backstories (the intrigues and power struggles between nobles and their respective nations, how seemingly insignificant events can trigger immeasurable consequences through the butterfly effect…). The author's use of subtle language in the introduction is quite deliberate. Although the events described in the introduction all occur, they do not happen in the scenarios the reader imagines, which adds a touch of enjoyment to the reading experience. The male lead's appearance is actually quite different from his initial appearance. I initially thought he was some gloomy young man, but he turns out to be just a blond guy (this is a double entendre). The male lead appears quite late, around chapters 200-300. However, this story is primarily a serious drama, and the romance feels like an occasional embellishment (and as a pure love couple, their progress is surprisingly slow). Compared to Lance, the Professor (Felice's constant companion) seems to be the true protagonist, in terms of screen time. The Professor is also a very interesting person, yet possesses profound depth. He spent his entire life pursuing truth, and even in his death, his obsession was that his books were destroyed, and the knowledge within could no longer be passed on. Although he was very rigorous in his pursuit of knowledge, he wasn't overly serious. However, due to space constraints, I won't go into detail. In short, from any perspective, this article is definitely worth reading, and I highly recommend it!

5. 5 我 [Harry Potter] My Owl Got Lost [HP]我的猫头鹰迷路了 Green Radish Skirt青青绿萝裙Romance318k WordsCompleted In my previous life, my owl got lost over the Pacific Ocean. It never brought me my Hogwarts letter, not even by the time I graduated from college. In this life, the owl arrived right on time and a Transfiguration professor (?) came to the orphanage (?) to take me away. Something about this feels off?! Though I start out in an orphanage, I'm not the third-generation Dark Lord. The heroine is in Hufflepuff. It's an upward-progression, coming-of-age story, and her goal is to become the next he 179.8kFavorites324.5kClicks/ch398.2kGifts

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   This was the first Harry Potter fanfiction I ever read, and I can only say it was absolutely fantastic (and completely free, thank you so much! [Hands clasped in prayer]). The author is so kind; every character has a happy ending, and the regrets from the original story are carefully mended. The female lead is an original character, but she's incredibly charming. Mavis is forever brave, forever kind, and forever loves everyone. It's already quite an achievement for fanfiction to avoid going out of character, but even setting aside the influence of the original work, this is essentially an excellent piece. Thank you to the author for this wonderful journey.

6. 6 黄 [Twilight] Dusk [暮光]黄昏 A Zhu阿诸Romance127k WordsCompleted "It's so unfair," she said. "Those with short lives can struggle with all their might and still fail to hold on to fragile memories, while the immortal try every way they can to escape their past." "Can humans fall in love with vampires?" "Can vampires fall in love with humans?" Theme: Can vampires fall in love with humans? 3kFavorites8.6kClicks/ch475Gifts

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   This is a short Twilight fanfic. The author excels at psychological descriptions, offering nuanced portrayals from both the male and female leads' perspectives without making the reading tedious. The story progresses quickly, and although the romance outweighs the main plot, there are no major flaws in the storyline. Overall, it's a good fanfic.

7. 7 我 [Western Crossover] My Childhood Friend Is a Superstar [综英美]我的青梅是大明星 YoungGoddessRomance765k WordsCompleted A teen-screen queen x a brilliant, highly intelligent agent The story of a universally extroverted girl and her introverted childhood best friend, from adorable puppy love to adulthood When Reid was twelve, he formed an extraordinary friendship with his neighbor, Charlie. He told her about his awful experiences at school, and from then on the bullied young genius had a whole team of people ready to help him get revenge. He also found a friendship he’d never even dared to dream of. A revenge op 22.5kFavorites18.4kClicks/ch53kGifts

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   Childhood sweethearts are the best! Charlie is truly a multifaceted and charming character. No one can resist Charlie! Liking Charlie? It's only natural. The author has a knack for crafting dialogue, so rather than a simple Chinese novel, it feels more like a high-scoring American TV series. I was completely hooked and stayed up all night to finish it.

8. 8 你 Hello, Mysterious Forensic Doctor [Sherlock Holmes] 你好，神秘法医[福尔摩斯] Eighteen of Mountains and Seas山海十八Romance1.1M WordsCompleted After transmigrating to the 19th century, forensic pathologist Moren seizes her opportunity and becomes one of London's wealthy elite. Just as she decides to enjoy a leisurely life collecting rent, she discovers an old book made of human skin in the attic: European and American Love Stories. Story One: The Count's Decree: Three Days Until the Wedding, and the Bride-to-Be Has Eloped with Her Guard Story Two: The Banker's Death: A Widowed Banker Dies After Getting Engaged to His “Girlfriend,” Whi 21kFavorites26.2kClicks/ch44.6kGifts

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   This is a super long novel; I even felt a sense of accomplishment after finishing it (?). The later plot leans towards the occult, differing from the original Sherlock Holmes universe. It planted quite a few mysteries, but they were all resolved later, so the overall logic is still sound (which is rare!). The male and female leads are both strong, the kind of rational people who gradually succumb to love… However, overall, the plot is more important than the romance, making it quite enjoyable to read.

9. 9 论21+ Western Crossover: Any Idea Why My Thesis Exploded? [综英美]论文爆炸你有什么头绪吗 Yun Bingyu云冰雨Romance464k WordsCompleted 35.6kFavorites56.2kClicks/ch29.6kGifts

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   This is a perfect book in every way. The female lead is incredibly charming, with high intelligence and an endearingly contrasting personality. The daily interactions between the male and female leads are also very sweet. Plus, the villains are all intelligent, making the battles of wits and courage quite exciting. (P. S. This book has tons of commentary, it felt like I had a bunch of people reading with me, which was a really fun experience.)

10. 10 和 Days of Playing Moonlit Melodies with Chopin 和肖邦弹风谱月的日子 SherlorRomance281k WordsCompleted After winning the Chopin Competition, she permanently lost the ability to play the piano. She buried all her passion in her heart. "Pianist" became a thing of the past, and the piano became an irreparable regret that would haunt her for life. An accident takes her to the star-studded nineteenth century, where she sets out to seek refuge with a harmonious and loving aristocratic family in an age of dazzling artists. Only when she meets the slender young man sitting quietly among the roses does s 24.2kFavorites51.5kClicks/ch17.6kGifts

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    The emotional descriptions are very delicate. The female lead has her own independent personality and charm; she's not simply a cameraman for the male lead. The author is very meticulous, providing a wealth of references at the end of each chapter. Although the male lead is a historical figure, there's absolutely no awkwardness of being out of character. I was a little unaccustomed to the author's writing style at first, finding it a bit affected, but I got used to it after reading for a while.

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