Novels like Dr. Lin's Prescription for Love
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as Dr. Lin's Prescription for Love, best match first.
- 1 The Ace Detective's Forensic Wife 王牌探长法医妻 They say there's one legendary detective in the world of detective work. Yes, one, as in a single cat. The reason is that he's like a cat: proud and aloof. They say everyone wants to love him and get close to him, except her. The great detective is very proud and annoyed about this. One day, he passes by her and crooks a finger at her. “I'm more perfect than every man around you. You have no reason to refuse to enter my world.” She doesn't even stop walking. Her voice drifts lightly like the win 6Reads6.9Score—Shelves
- 2 The Pediatric Ward at Midnight 深夜儿科室 “Shen Banxia, could you show a little more ambition? You’ve spent half an hour on one patient, and there are still a hundred people waiting outside.” “Chu Lianqiao, could you act a little more like a doctor? You’re holding a scalpel and shaking, shaking. Do you have Parkinson’s?” A rookie doctor and a veteran collide, clashing not only over ideals and reality but also over their personalities. Surviving the night shift in the pediatric emergency department is like trying to live through the wild 40Reads6.2Score—Shelves
- 3 Dr. Lin, Please Take the Bait 林医生，请快快上钩 [Law student × medical student] Shu Wang finds a handsome doctor at a subway station, and at last takes her first step toward becoming a heartbreaker: landing Dr. Lin, one very handsome catch. She keeps fishing, but why won't this fish bite? Shu Wang: “I'm here to fish~ Little fishy, hurry up and take the bait!” Lin Shaoqu wants to rest his chin on her little head and tell her, “You silly girl, I've been hooked for ages.” We're all ordinary people, but in each other's lives, we shine. 6Reads—Score—Shelves
- 4 Dr. Chu Is So Irresistible 楚医生他苏炸了 Chu Jingmo: “The south wind knows my heart and carries me back to Zhongzhou. Ten miles of spring breeze, a beautiful match made in heaven. May all the storms be swept away, leaving only tenderness wrapped around my fingertips... Feifei, you are the homecoming I've devoted my life to!” Tang Fei: “I have to smile for him. Even if endless pain lies behind my joyful smile, I'll still curve my lips and smile for him!” Yin Tianyi: “Let go, and the world will leave you with nothing to worry about. Th 1Reads8.0Score—Shelves
- 5 Please, Dr. Su 拜托了，苏医生 After graduating, Shen Qiong chose to become a preschool teacher. One day, the school arranged for the children to get vaccinated, and she met Su Baicong, a celebrity at First People’s Hospital. From that moment on, Shen Qiong was certain he was the one fate had chosen for her... 263Reads—Score—Shelves
- 6 Deadly Medical College 夺命医学院 Qianjiang University Medical School is a place steeped in the uncanny and the mysterious. A handwritten book sets off a tragic tale, and a bloodthirsty curse causes students to die one after another at this ancient medical school. Every victim loses their head. Who will be next? 213Reads—Score—Shelves
- 7 Marriage at Any Cost 婚不顾身 Lu Yaocheng is the sugar daddy behind her, the secret she has to swallow no matter how much it hurts, and the source of her lifelong guilt, regret, and pain. She sold herself completely, and Lu Yaocheng accepted the deal in full. He cherishes her and spoils her, but he doesn’t love her. 13Reads—Score—Shelves
- 8 Flirting With the Handsome Doctor 撩起小哥哥的白大褂 Zhou Linshen performed Grandpa Lu’s surgery, and it went smoothly. Everyone gathered around Grandpa Lu, fussing over him. Lu Shishi found Zhou Linshen leaning against a corner and was surprised to see his hands trembling. “Are you scared?” Who would have thought the renowned Dr. Zhou of Jiangcheng would be nervous over a little kneecap surgery? Zhou Linshen sighed and managed a faint smile. “Yeah. I was afraid you’d cry.” It’s because he loves her that he cares about every little thing connected 29Reads6.8Score—Shelves
- 9 I Fell for the Distinguished Dr. Gao and Got Married on a Whim! 爱上矜贵高医生，闪婚！ She Falls for the Refined Dr. Gao and Marries Him on a Whim! 1Reads—Score—Shelves
- 10 Love at First Sight in the Clinic: Chasing the Cold, Brooding God of My Dreams 医见钟情：倒追高冷腹黑男神 A recent college graduate, she hasn't even had a chance to enjoy her freedom before she's forced to start going on blind dates!!! And as if blind dates weren't bad enough, she runs into some real oddballs! But the handsome guy at the next table is kind of cute, hehe~ (//∇//) She thought it would be nothing more than a beautiful encounter, but it turns out her dream guy lives right next door! Could this be fate? So why does he seem so aloof? After Bai Yue pulls off one outrageous scheme after ano 39Reads7.5Score—Shelves
- 11 Pure Fragrance Through the Years 淳香经流年 [Mutual secret crush + finding their way to each other + happy ending] [Fake aloof top student doctor × sweet bunny-like singer] That summer, Jiang Yichun fell for a boy. He was dazzling and full of youthful spirit. As an outstanding transfer student, he even gave a speech at the opening ceremony. With his schoolbag slung over one shoulder, Xu Liunian sat as a gentle breeze stirred the hair over his forehead. He tapped the corner of her desk and asked in a lazy, languid voice, “Hey, is anyone si 3Reads—Score—Shelves
- 12 Dr. Fu Spoils His Little Troublemaker 傅医生他超宠小作精 [Marriage first, love later + everyday pampering + top-tier star with a diva streak + refined villain + one-on-one romance + no angst, all sweetness] [A famous showbiz diva marries a doctor who earns just a few thousand a month] As soon as Shen Li announces her marriage, everyone mocks her, and those who once feared her seize the chance to kick her while she’s down. The director tells her that the female lead she’d already been promised has been given to someone else, and that she’s no longer ne 125Reads6.6Score—Shelves
- 13 Dr. Lu's Cherished One 陆医生的掌心宠 Word has it that the eldest young master of the Lu family is a brilliant doctor, but also a notorious playboy. He has a new female companion every day and dominates the entertainment news just as much as the hottest young stars. After Ning Banxia returns to China, a twist of fate lands her in this playboy’s home. At first, they can’t stand the sight of each other. But later… “I treat people, but I can’t heal hearts. For you, though, I might make an exception.” “What are you considering?” “How mu 29Reads8.7Score—Shelves
- 14 Falling for Qin at the Doctor’s 医见钟秦 The biggest difference when you marry a doctor might be that you can get up to certain naughty things without taking precautions and never have to worry about getting “shot.” And who says doctors are all passionless? Qin Ran couldn't help complaining. Zhong Zhicheng was clearly as insatiable as a wolf. Qin Ran: “With an appetite like that, how can you work in urology? Shouldn't you be in obstetrics and gynecology?” Zhong Zhicheng: “Wouldn't you get jealous if I worked in obstetrics and gyneco 166Reads7.5Score—Shelves
- 15 His Scalpel Couldn’t Keep Her 他的手术刀，留不住她 Lin Chen is the surgery department’s universally acknowledged “anchor” at City No. 1 Hospital. He has lost count of how many times he has snatched people back from the Grim Reaper. “I’m an experienced doctor. I can save anyone.” Those words give him confidence and reassure both his colleagues and his patients. His wife, Su Wan, is a pediatric nurse. They met and fell in love at the hospital, sharing a simple but warm life together. Then Su Wan begins suffering from unexplained fatigue and coughi 10Reads—Score—Shelves
- 16 A Kiss Sealed Our Love, All Because of You 医吻定情皆因你 Gu Zhizhi had only been out of college for two years when she was forced to go on a blind date. To her surprise, she fell for him at first sight, and soon she was spending every day at the hospital, becoming “thick as thieves” with everyone there. Dr. Lu: Do you know what you’re doing? Gu Zhizhi: Of course. I’m pursuing you! …One day, little Grape came home from kindergarten saying she wanted to pursue a handsome boy in her class. Her father, Lu, told her sternly that girls should be more r 3Reads7.6Score—Shelves
- 17 Stories of the Four Seasons 四季的故事 [A sweet, gentle reporter with a lively streak and a cold doctor who is secretly devoted to her alone] [Reunion after a long separation, rekindled love, sweet romance, both leads are virgins] Chu Yan saw Nan Xi again during an emergency rescue after a car accident. When he saw her lying pale-faced on the blue gurney, his heart tightened. He never expected that after the college entrance exams, they would meet again like this. When they met again, he was the highly respected surgeon who had retur —Reads—Score—Shelves
- 18 A Doctor’s Touch, A Masterclass in Winning Her Back 医绽芳心，追妻套路深 That year, I met a stranger, and we began living together for two years. We shared a roof, yet didn't know each other's names. We were the closest strangers in each other's lives. Until "Starting tomorrow, I won't be coming back to this apartment." "I understand." It wasn't truly over until we officially called it quits. I fell in love with a man without ever finding out who he was, even by the time we parted. When we met again four years later, he greeted me with a simple "Nice to meet you. 65Reads7.8Score—Shelves
- 19 Dr. Zhou, Why Are You So Good at Flirting? 奈何周医生他太会撩 What sparks will fly when a celibate gastroenterologist meets a street dance instructor? Will they stick to their single lives, or will she turn into a shameless flirt? “Dr. Zhou, are you celibate?” “Yeah.” After they get together: “You jerk, can you be serious for once?” He replies, “Is my body not serious enough?” Shen Zhi: “...” There’s no talking to him. 17Reads8.7Score—Shelves
- 20 A Date at the Orthopedist: Doctor, I'm Lovesick 相约骨科：医生我有相思病 [Fake aloof-and-prickly, scheming doctor × shameless, goofy, sweet-romance writer] Serious blurb: Xu Anrui never believed that love at first sight really existed. But the moment she met Su Yiqing, she finally understood: Maybe she only doubted it because she had never met you. • From the moment I met you, The bitter winter faded, and the stars shone forever. Blurb two: “Dr. Su, I’m sick,” she said pitifully, standing before him. “Where does it hurt?” She pointed to where her heart was. S 41Reads6.5Score—Shelves
- 21 My Tempting Sweetheart: Dr. Gu, I Have Good News 惹火甜妻：顾医生，我有喜了 With a flushed face, Shi Yiqi drags her suitcase along. Her hundredth attempt to run away has failed, and in full view of everyone, someone carries her back home. After an unexpected hospital stay, the first thing Shi Yiqi sees when she wakes is a handsome, refined man in a long white coat. The hospital’s disinfectant can’t mask his aura of aristocratic restraint. So she flirts, pretends to be sick, and puts on an act, then uses threats and temptation to get him to register their marriage. At la 107Reads7.4Score—Shelves
- 22 Dr. Wen, Your Wife Has Blocked You Again 温医生，你老婆又把你拉黑了 Fan Yin loved Wen Mubai for ten years. She was always getting into trouble and causing a fuss, but he was always kind to her and let her do as she pleased. She thought her unrequited love had finally been returned, but it turned out he had never loved her at all... Later, when she was ready to get divorced, his face turned cold. “We have a child already. Why would you still want a divorce?” 39Reads5.9Score—Shelves
- 23 Flirt One More Time, and I'll Surrender 再撩一下，就投降 [Sweet Fairy Food Blogger VS Cold, Abstinent Doctor] [Mutual firsts, sweet romance, everyday life, mutual crushes, finding their way to each other, one-on-one] [She pursues him; the heroine falls for the hero at first sight] [The hero first appears as a cold, handsome god, but later the heroine accidentally discovers they knew each other long ago. Wait, isn't he that chubby, dark-skinned boy from before? From then on, the story takes a wild turn: the god dotes on the heroine and loves only her. 149Reads7.1Score—Shelves
- 24 So Dr. Mu Is a Love-Struck Fool After All! 穆医生原来是恋爱脑啊！ [She pursues him at first, then the tables turn! Sweet romance + both are each other's first and only + female lead is a novelist × gastroenterologist] After finishing a new chapter, Su Yue opened a short-video app and started scrolling aimlessly. She stopped on the Nearby section and got so absorbed that she screenshotted a clip showing the man's profile and sent it to her friend. “The iron tree is finally about to bloom!” “You'll help me, right?” Her heart fluttered like shoots sprouting after 59Reads—Score—Shelves
- 25 The Handsome God Next Door 住在隔壁的男神 As a once-popular food blogger whose star has faded, Gu Jianing believes that girls who love cooking are angels who had their wings clipped in a past life. One broken wing turned into a spatula, the other into an oven. Angels don’t need romance, and even when someone comes on strong and corners them at every turn, they must never back down. Right! 4Reads8.7Score—Shelves
- 26 Dr. Luo Fell First 洛医生先动的心 After a few drinks, Xia Ziqing pinned a man against a corner and kissed him. She assumed she would apologize once she sobered up, but instead she turned around and pretended not to know him. Later, when Xia Ziqing fell ill and was admitted to the Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, everyone said that Luo Huanyun, the attending physician in the gastroenterology department, was so cool and restrained that he was impossible to pursue. So why did Dr. Luo seem to take such tender care 118Reads8.4Score—Shelves
- 27 The Perfect Medical Romance 最佳医恋 As soon as Shen Xi starts working at the hospital, she senses hostility from Feng Xiao, its handsomest surgeon. She can't understand why. Has she already done something to offend him? Feng Xiao looks down on people like Shen Xi, who got in through connections. Being a doctor means being responsible for people's lives, and it demands reverence for life, so he's especially sharp-tongued with her. Over time, he realizes Shen Xi isn't quite the person he thought she was. He can't figure out why he c 975Reads8.8Score103Shelves
- 28 Dr. Xu, One Kiss and We're Married 许医生，一吻成婚 When they first met, he was a handsome, aloof attending neurosurgeon, and she was his patient. When they met again, she was a bold, decisive, highly skilled designer, and he was watching from the audience. After twenty-eight years of being single, Xu Yi fell in love when he met Song Yan. “Why do you want to marry me?” “Because I only want to keep you by my side.” 274Reads8.7Score—Shelves
- 29 Of All the Stars, Ning 偏偏星与宁 [Surgeon x sweet-toothed girl] Ning Fanyu came into Yu Xingyun's life out of nowhere. The story began when Yu Xingyun found Ning Fanyu's dog, and ended with Yu Xingyun and Ning Fanyu raising that dog together in the home they shared. * Yu Xingyun: I'm not especially talented at anything. I just managed to win over the person I like. Ning Fanyu: I'm not especially talented at anything either. I just managed to trick the person I like into being mine. (There's a ten-year age gap, but he isn't your 26Reads8.7Score—Shelves
- 30 Quiet Down: Dr. Jiang, Let’s Date 别吵了：江医生，谈个恋爱吧 Their first meeting was anything but pleasant. She was wearing her mother’s clothes while fixing a water pipe, and his sudden scare made them both get drenched. The next time they met, he was surrounded by a crowd of agitated people in the hospital lobby. Had he gotten caught up in a medical malpractice case? And her mother wanted him to be the lead surgeon? By their third meeting, they were at each other’s throats, clashing head-on. They were both sharp-tongued, and neither got the upper hand. 423Reads9.2Score—Shelves
- 31 Dr. Lu, My Heart Aches for You 陆医生我心疼 Cheng Yuan has many ways of addressing Lu Tingchuan, including “Teacher Lu,” “Doctor Lu,” and “Mr. Lu.” Lu Tingchuan has only one name for Cheng Yuan: “Mrs. Lu.” In fact, the very second Lu Tingchuan placed his stethoscope against her chest, two hearts began to beat in unison beneath the diaphragm. 123Reads8.7Score—Shelves
- 32 Love at First Sight in the ER: Hello, Intern 医见倾心：你好，实习生 Xu Baichen, chief surgeon at Nancheng Hospital, is a brilliant doctor, deeply learned, stern, and proper. For Fang Lin, an intern, someone like him is best admired from afar. She must not entertain any improper thoughts. Fang Lin says, “Of course I want a boyfriend who’s gentle, considerate, and caring.” Xu Baichen’s gaze darkens. “Looks like you don’t want to pass your assessment.” One day, Xu Baichen orders her again, “Clear your weekend. I feel like seeing a movie.” Fang Lin gives a faint smi 759Reads8.6Score—Shelves
- 33 Dr. Tang, You're So Charming and So Wicked 唐医生，你好苏好坏啊 After catching her cheating boyfriend, she impulsively marries a young thoracic surgeon. After the wedding, Dr. Tang is as untouchable as a flower on a high mountain. Doctors can’t heal themselves, and she’s afraid her husband might be psychologically disturbed, so she decides to work hard and save up to treat his illness. Then one day, she discovers her husband’s secret. He controls the hospital? He’s also the president of her company? Liar! Divorce! That night, Lu Xiran packs her suitcase and 64Reads8.2Score—Shelves
- 34 Doctor Lu Can't Forget Him 陆医生他念念不忘 [Kindhearted, cool beauty and top student] VS [Gentle, handsome surgeon] [No angst throughout + doctors + sweet romance + gorgeous leads + realistic + devoted to each other] *Lu Zijin was born into a family of doctors and is the youngest surgeon at A University Affiliated Hospital. *Song Yunian holds a PhD in finance from the University of Pennsylvania and has won countless awards. *Lu Zijin has had a secret crush on Song Yunian for eight years. His love began at first sight and endured as a ste 58Reads6.4Score—Shelves
- 35 Dr. Shen Has Clumsy Hands, but He Cured My Blindness 沈医生他手残，治好我的眼瞎 [Marriage first, love later + mutual healing + heroine starts a business + face-slapping the villains] The night before her engagement banquet, Jing Jie is full of anticipation in her new home when she catches her longtime fiancé cheating. She wanders the streets in the pouring rain like a ghost, until a trembling hand steadies her just as she’s about to collapse. The next day, she storms the engagement banquet and tears off the scumbag’s mask of hypocrisy herself. In the chaos, a large hand re 17Reads6.6Score—Shelves
- 36 The Dentist's Code 牙医法则 A dentist’s clever take on life. Healing magic hidden within 32 teeth. Behind every case lie human warmth and coldness, joys and sorrows. Whether dentists or patients, everyone in this book is a good person. It may seem a little idealistic, but I want to offer readers the warmest comfort, because the world ought to be full of kindness. 41Reads—Score—Shelves
- 37 Dr. He, Spoiling His Wife Without Restraint After Their Flash Marriage 何医生，闪婚后宠妻无度 [Sweet Romance + Easygoing + Comedy] Lin Mu was simply attending a wedding, but it set her on the road to social humiliation. Not only does He Xiangchen have her completely under his thumb, but his obsession with cleanliness has won her over, too. Their first meeting is so awkward it feels like Awkwardness's mother opened the door for Awkwardness itself. And it turns out there are countless more mortifying moments to come. When his ex-girlfriend appears, and the two spend more and more time toge 56Reads7.7Score—Shelves
- 38 Just After Finding My Family, My Adopted Brother Spoils Me Rotten 刚认亲，就被捡来的哥哥宠上天 44Reads—Score—Shelves
- 39 Dr. Mu, Your Wife Is Causing Trouble Again 慕医生，你老婆又闯祸了 “You want to marry me?” Wen Jing looks at the handsome, refined man before her, never expecting that after failing thirty-six blind dates, she'd finally found someone! The internet erupts. How could the famous Dr. Mu let a pig snatch him up? Wen Jing can't help arguing back: “I'm the one who saved Dr. Mu from a lifetime of being single!” She even posts a photo of him kissing her by force, and everyone is furious but afraid to say so. One day, she remembers to ask him an important question. “What 217Reads7.4Score—Shelves
- 40 A Bowl of Sugar for You 给你一碗糖 A bowl of candy for you, and may everyone I love love me in return. Xia Xian has never been confessed to, not once in her entire life. She’s sure she’s destined to be single forever. Then she goes to the hospital and meets a chaste doctor, as untouchable as a flower on a high peak... She’s never had any shame, anyway. “Dr. Ruan, do you have a girlfriend? Because I’m available!” Just like the words on the hanfu shop she runs: “May I gather a ray of your radiance, and devote my whole life to you w 57Reads9.0Score—Shelves
- 41 Dr. Xu Is a Little Sweet 许医生有点甜 The iron tree that had stood for a thousand years finally bloomed. Gu Qingyi, who had always been consumed by work, had actually fallen in love. With a younger guy, too. Her friend asked what she saw in him. Gu Qingyi's cheeks flushed red, but she boldly replied, "Well, probably that he's young, energetic... and likes to shower?" 565Reads8.3Score—Shelves
- 42 Chinese Medicine Is Bitter, but You’re Sweet 中药很苦，你很甜 Before she had even graduated from college, people were already pressuring her to get married. Tang Xiaoxiao, single since birth, cried out to the heavens: “God, please grant me a perfect boyfriend!” Then she met Jiang Sheng. This kind-tempered, handsome young doctor of traditional Chinese medicine could cook, too. He won over Tang Xiaoxiao’s stomach and her heart at the same time. But their dreamlike encounter wasn’t a coincidence. Someone had planned it all long ago. “I don’t like you on impul 4Reads8.1Score—Shelves
- 43 The Peerless Immortal Doctor of the City 都市绝代医仙 Chen Fan was once nothing more than a blade of grass in this world. But just as his mother lay critically ill and his girlfriend cheated on him, he stumbled upon the legacy of the Immortal Emperor Ziyin. The Golden Core Transformation changed his fate completely. From then on, fame, fortune, and success were his for the taking! Stunning beauties threw themselves into his arms! Heaven and earth beneath his feet, life and death in his hands, he became king of the world! 544Reads8.6Score102Shelves
- 44 The Sweetest Wife: Dr. Ling, Let's Get Our Marriage License! 头号甜妻：凌医生，扯证吧！ (A sweet, adorable nurse and a cold, abstinent doctor, with plenty of sugar!) Word has it that Doctor Ling, the renowned surgeon known across the country as a rare beauty, is aloof, abstinent, refined, and indifferent. Everyone flips the table: “That's a lie! Doctor Ling has a woman in his heart. He even once wrote her a worthless check just to spoil her rotten!” Gu Manman’s eyes light up. The money-loving girl asks, “Doctor Ling, how do I cash this check?” Doctor Ling: “Marry me!” After they ma 51Reads6.9Score—Shelves
- 45 Laboratory Doctor 检验科医生 After joining Yuhang Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, the heroine Zeng Ying is assigned to the laboratory department, a position that does not suit her. Through her interactions with Liao Qingxuan, a male chief physician in the respiratory medicine department, she gradually discovers the value of laboratory work. As they grow together, she comes to understand that a doctor's calling is to heal the heart as well as the body. After overcoming one challenge after another, she ultimately finds 221Reads9.0Score—Shelves
- 46 Dr. Gu, the Galaxy Is Yours 顾医生，星河予你 [Love at First Sight + Mutual Devotion + Healing + Monogamous, Both Leads Have No Past Relationships] [Cool, Reserved Neurologist Who Abstains from Romance VS Confident, Sunny Dance Star] Behind his gold-rimmed glasses, Gu Nanchen’s eyes were always deep and cool. Then he met a woman whose smile shone brighter than the sun, and warmth gradually entered his gaze, bringing color back to his once-dim and lifeless world. Su Xi loves classical dance, lighting up the stage and shining so brightly that 260Reads8.2Score—Shelves
- 47 Love at First Sight, Devotion at Second 医见钟情，再见倾心 Surgeon vs. graduate student Have you ever pursued someone all the way onto the operating table? Han Siyu did. She confessed to Dr. Xu while a scalpel was cutting into her. Wow... Dr. Xu's voice is so gentle! Wow... Dr. Xu's hands are so beautiful! Wow... After 23 years of being single, Han Siyu is finally about to end her streak! 731Reads7.4Score103Shelves
- 48 Hello, Dr. Song 你好，宋医生 What do you do when you run into your ex at the gynecologist’s? Asking for a friend. It’s kind of urgent… 955Reads9.3Score123Shelves
- 49 Medicine Is the Only Way (Two-Volume Set) 非医不可（全二册） A girl who studies traditional Chinese medicine meets a boy who excels at Western medicine, and a romance born from a happy accident quietly begins. They meet on a blind date, but take an instant dislike to each other. Fate seems to play a dramatic joke on them when they run into each other again at the same workplace. Determined to prove they're good at what they do, they keep trying to demonstrate their professional abilities to each other. But as time passes, they come to admire one another a 119Reads9.1Score—Shelves
- 50 While First Love Is Budding 趁初心萌动 The doctors at Yu’an Hospital take one look at Lu Beizhi, who has come to intern in the emergency department, then another at Song Yuxiu, the devil assigned to train her, and they all lament the cruel fate of it. The director could have assigned her to any department, so why put her in the ER, where everyone is constantly on their feet? And even if it had to be the ER, why pair her with that cold-faced King of Hell? It’s practically a case of cruelty to flowers! Everyone wonders how long the swe 285Reads9.0Score—Shelves
