Novels like Giving Up on Someone You Love
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as Giving Up on Someone You Love, best match first.
- 1 His Silent Confession 他寂静的告白 [Warm, sunny heroine VS cool, lonely hero] Wei Xu’s love was like an old book hidden away by time. Not a word was spoken, yet every page was filled with her. Quiet yet immense, it was an epic that only he could write. At last, she understood those words that had come too late. In the bright, bold days of her youth, the quiet, silent boy had already offered her his whole heart in a corner where no one could see. But back then, she was in too much of a hurry, her eyes fixed too far ahead. She didn 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 Love Takes Flight 恋立羽 At fourteen, Li An, at her most innocent and awkward age, stumbled into a gentle ray of light. It fell across her ordinary youth and became the most precious hope she kept hidden in her heart. Faced with this unexpected happiness, she was always tender and cautious; even when she drew near, she moved lightly, afraid to disturb the beauty of it. Her heart and eyes were full of timid affection, and she quietly gave him all her tenderness and hopes. But fate loves to play tricks. The light she clut —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 Only Upon Waking Did I Realize How Deeply I Loved You 觉时方知情深 Nan Xing is ill. While traveling, she happens to meet a cool and aloof young genius of traditional Chinese medicine. As they spend more time together, they fall in love. Neither has ever been in love before, so they do not know what it means to like someone. Only when they wake up do they realize how deep their feelings run. The lovers make a fervent wish beneath a silk tree to stay together for a lifetime. But in the end, the tree is still there, and they are both still there, yet they are no l 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 A Letter of Longing 寄长思 [Unrequited Love] [BE] [Childhood Friends] Unrequited love is a torrential downpour that never lets up. They first met in the height of summer. Backlit by the moon, he smiled at her with childlike innocence and introduced himself: “My name is Qiu Yunqi. When the road ends at the river’s source, I sit and watch the clouds rise.” At just seven years old, Li Yue had a little dream: to be Qiu Yunqi’s best friend for life. As she grew older, that dream changed to simply wanting to see him. Late 89Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 She Said, Long Live Friendship 她说友谊万岁 [Just received a rating, and it may go up] [Campus | pure love and healing | mutual unrequited love, bittersweet BE] [Please see the book reviews for an explanation of the age issue] After she turned thirteen, Xi Ying had a secret preoccupation: Chen Yunzheng. “Hey, help me down, would you?” Thirteen-year-old Xi Ying stood on a wobbly stool and looked down to see Chen Yunzheng holding out his hand. Sunlight spilled behind him. The boy's voice was soft, but she remembered it for ten whole years a 507Reads8.1Score17214d adds
- 6 A Lime-Scented Secret Crush 酸橙味暗恋 [Mutual secret crush | Redemption | Reunion after years apart | He pursues her | Happy ending] At sixteen, Xu Zhiran fell for a boy who was sunny and handsome, warm and polite to everyone. Her family background had made her introverted and timid, so she could only bury her feelings deep inside. To her, this secret crush was like a sour lime: sweet and tart, sharp at first, but leaving a lingering taste. - She thought her secret love would be buried forever, but the boy took the initiative to get 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 The Afterglow of the Sunset 落日的余霞 “Li Xingran, do you know what the language of osmanthus flowers is?” “The language of osmanthus flowers? Diligence and harvest?” “I’m not telling you, you silly melon.” A story dedicated to youth, memories, and the future. Orphaned at a young age, Li Xingran lives with his maternal grandfather. The difficulties he faces from his uncles leave him growing up in a cold and lonely world. The only person who ever brightens his life is his kind grandfather. Then, while the two of them are living toge 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 I'll Sing Forever for You 为你唱永远 The day Xu Zhiyuan first saw Ye Mingxuan in their first year of high school, he stepped into her world. The boy sitting in the back row became the leading man of her youth. Xu Zhiyuan thought that having a crush in school meant this: when you’re dozing off in class and suddenly hear the teacher call his name, you look up before he does. Then one day, Ye Mingxuan added Xu Zhiyuan as a contact. She never imagined they would get this far. When she was with him, she wanted to take things further, bu 6Reads5.6Score—14d adds
- 9 My Unrequited Love, Page 102 我的暗恋102页 At sixteen, what do you imagine your life will be like in the future? Chu Yunxi thought she'd get into a dance academy and give her hard-working self the perfect send-off with excellent grades. She thought she'd finally shout out the secret love she'd never confessed at the graduation party... But regret is the very color of youth. After a car accident while saving someone, she lost her chance to dance. Then she missed her college entrance exams while trying to save Duan Yuze's mother from domes 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 10 A Love Letter on Plain White Paper 白纸情书 Chen Kuang was a reckless, unruly troublemaker who hated getting involved in complications. That was until the day he and Chu Zhi were both summoned to the office, and he discovered just how vulnerable she was. After they started seeing each other often, Chu Zhi, whose father was dead and whose mother didn’t care about her, began clinging to Chen Kuang. So she leaned close to his ear and pleaded, “Chen Kuang, protect me. I’ll repay you.” He knew she was trouble, but his heart softened, and he ag 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 Savoring Sourness 尝酸 A love everyone knows about, and a diary of feelings no one knows about. Young love has its share of sweet, sour, bitter, spicy, and salty moments, but the sourness leaves the deepest impression. In the name of sourness, taste its flavor, enter its game, and reap its fruits. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 Listen as He Tells It, Little by Little 听他慢慢讲 [Youth Fiction♡Fairy Tales♡Sunset Poetry♡School Romance with a Bad Ending] We gathered happiness in this world, only to have it quietly sold off by the sunset. In the end, we could never buy back the dawn. God scattered a box of sunset stars over me. They were the dawn of my entire youth. The instant fireworks bloomed romantically across the sky, Lin Duo had her ears covered by the stars. When she raised her head and looked at that starry sky again, everything had long since turned into rain and —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 13 Tears in a Fleeting Life 浮生有泪 [Sweet romance + everyday life + healing + lighthearted + shameless displays of affection] In this bustling world, love runs deep. Everyone has someone destined for them. Amid life's tears and its countless paths to enlightenment, I'll save the best version of myself for you, far away. You are the warmest place in my heart, growing warmer all the time... 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 The Year the Flowers First Bloomed in Fragrance 那年花香始盛开 [Love at First Sight + A Lifetime of Mistaken Love + Love Quadrangle + One Heroine + Sweet Romance + Redemption] Under the blazing summer sun, youth is at its brightest. In the library, Fang Xirui falls in love with Guo Zheng at first sight. They exchange glances from afar, and she knows at once that he has stolen her heart. Love begins to blossom quietly, setting them on a tangled path. When they have it, they don’t know how to cherish it. Only after losing it do they regret it... Who hasn’t fe 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 Never Failing to Keep a Promise 不失允 [School + society + tragic ending + loyal puppy + younger male lead + mutual secret crush + sweet and angsty + contrast] Shi Qi × Yun Si Shi Qi was born into an oppressive family, an unexpected presence. Frail and often sick, she was loved by her parents, but they always used her poor health to keep her in check. When she was hospitalized at thirteen, she saw a bold, carefree person in the ward. A mutual secret crush, a school romance, a younger male lead, and a tragic ending. Proceed with cauti 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 Don't Worry, Your Flaws Are Exactly What I Love 别担心，你的缺点是我喜欢的样子 [Youth and school life + modern romance + mutual secret crushes + healing + BE aesthetics + a gentle, resilient, warmhearted girl and a quiet, sharp-tongued but softhearted boy] During a break in evening study, Jiang Wanwan suddenly raised her head from the sea of practice problems and, acting strangely, poked her deskmate in the side. He was fast asleep beside her. “He Feng, what kind of person do you think I am?” “When I first met you, I thought you were like an ostrich.” He Feng couldn’t ev 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 17 The Campus Heartthrob Has a Secret Crush on Me 校草居然暗恋我 [The rating is a little low because it just opened, but it’ll go up later. Please don’t let that put you off. This is absolutely the sweetest romance, and you don’t want to miss it!!!] [A sweet secret-crush romance: a well-behaved girl with plenty of inner monologue falls for a devoted top student. They secretly like each other and make their way toward one another.] On her first day of college, Ms. Kang told her daughter, Song Jiuwei, not to keep her crush secret. She should make it obvious an 479Reads8.6Score10114d adds
- 18 Secretly Stashing Candy Wrappers 偷藏糖纸 [Mutual secret crush + school life + tragic ending] Wen You played the role of a friend throughout her entire youth. She liked Xu Xiao, but could only get close to him as a friend. The gentle boy with the lovely voice appeared at the very moment Wen You felt most anxious and afraid. At that moment, sunlight fell across his face, dazzling and warm. She kept the candy wrappers he gave her, wrapping her true feelings in the guise of friendship. She secretly savored those rare, sweet moments, h 19Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 Giving You Back Last Winter 还予去岁冬 [School bullying + a dream of a lifetime + unrequited love + dream sequences + one-sided love + tragic ending + female lead suffers] Someone has always lived in Huan Qudong's dreams. If Song Zhifei had not died, they would have had a wonderful life together, despite all the hardships. But she died, bullied to death. The lively girl in Huan Qudong's eyes. Song Zhifei x Huan Qudong Unrelenting angst, a drawn-out plot, and a slow pace. Tragic ending. Don't read if that's not for you. 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 The Ninth Autumn 第九个秋 [Innocent and carefree Mi Yicheng vs. taciturn Shen Jingjun] Everyone talks about meeting again in the next life, but he is a firm materialist. Love may bring partings and reunions, but there is no next life. On a rainy autumn day, Mi Yicheng waits beneath her office building for the rain to stop. As she gazes at the curtain of rain before her, an image of Shen Jingjun comes to mind. The dashing young man in a dark blue jacket stands across the road, smiling at her. He waves, the corners of hi 85Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 The One I Secretly Love 暗恋的TA [School Romance] [Tragic Ending] Shao Yuan never imagined that the person she fell for at fifteen would stay in her heart for the rest of her life. That boy stood out from the crowd and pulled her out of the darkness time and time again. The bravest thing she had ever done was confess her feelings. But sometimes courage isn’t a good thing, and their relationship plunged into an icy freeze. With someone else’s help, she and the boy who had once seemed forever out of reach became friends. Afra 33Reads—Score—14d adds
- 22 The Cat’s Hideaway 猫匿 Dedicated to the youth I regret. In the summer of 2016, Su Huai and Jiang Nan'an crossed paths for the first time. That boy, dressed in white, was bold and carefree. Just standing there, he seemed to shine. She, on the other hand, was merely an ordinary girl in his class, insignificant among his many admirers. When she confessed her feelings, Su Huai thought her years of unrequited love had finally found an answer. But reality played a cruel joke on her. The boy who shone so brightly quietly lef 23Reads—Score—14d adds
- 23 A Tipsy Spring Day 春日微醺 [A seemingly meek little hedgehog of a junior x a sly senior with a big, bushy tail x top student] - The Xie family’s newly arrived little girl has a small face, a slender build, an elegant air, and a sweet, soft-spoken manner. Then Xie Yan runs into her at the school wall, where she is showing off some impressive moves, and the two of them stare at each other in bewilderment. A friend watches and ships them in secret: “Could there be something going on?” Xie Yan: “Get a life.” Two months later, —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 A Tormented Romance Between Human and Ghost: The Wife in the Red Jacket 人鬼虐恋之红褂妻 A Tormented Love Between Human and Ghosts: The Wife in the Red Jacket 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 25 You’re the Only One I’ve Ever Craved 唯独对你上了瘾 [Campus Romance] + [Unrequited Love] + [Redemption] + [BE] You could think of this book as my college memoir. Eighty percent of it is based on things I experienced during college, and the rest comes from my imagination. Unrequited love is a silent storm within the heart, full of tenderness and subtlety. It is a one-person performance, quietly playing out joy and sorrow deep inside. Those with a crush often harbor cautious hopes, admiring that person from afar as if gazing at a breathtaking paint 13Reads8.4Score—14d adds
- 26 The Woods Are Too Deep to See the Deer, and Love Spreads When Imagination Runs Wild 林深不见鹿，爱在臆想蔓延时 [Sweet at first, then heartbreaking x angsty school romance x fantasy romance x making up for regrets...] [Devoted Mr. Lin vs. sweet, self-conscious Miss Bai] On every quiet night, Longing grows wildly like a vine, winding around my heart. Like a sealed spell, It has never been spoken aloud to the world. Whenever leaves drift down, Whenever snowflakes fall, That surging emotion Rises wildly within me. I would use every bit of warmth in the world to shield you from the cold of fate. I would se 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 How I Long to Return to the Starting Point 多想回到最初的起点 [Xuanhuan] [Tragedy] [Historical Romance] [Palace intrigue plays a minor role] Unable to let go of a love that cut to the bone, unable to forget a hatred that could never be reconciled. Love and hatred entwined, with death between them. "Remember my face, and etch it into your heart." No one is innocent, and no one is blameless. But who is the one moving the pieces? ① The leads "I love you. Wait for me to marry you." "Mm..." "You never trusted me. If I told you it wasn't true, would —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 28 My Friend, Mr. Zhong 我朋友的钟先生 From school days to the real world, a doomed unrequited love 1. Mr. Zhong belongs to my friend, not me. I have always been a despicable person, secretly in love with my friend’s boyfriend. So I deserve whatever punishment fate has in store for me. 2. Li Ying would always remember that day. In the filthy bathroom, a carefree, languid young man suddenly appeared before her like a god. Without hesitation, he took off his own jacket, looked away, and held it out to Li Ying, whose clothes were in dis 113Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 You Were My Secret Crush When I Was Young 你是我年少的心事 When I was eighteen, I fell in love with a truly wonderful boy. We'd never spoken, never crossed paths or interacted. He didn't know I existed, and he didn't need to. He didn't have to do a thing. As long as he appeared, my gaze would find him. Just standing there was enough to make me love him. 262Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 Unrequited Love: A Grand, Silent Collapse 暗恋，是一场盛大的无声溃败 Some feelings are destined to remain unspoken, hidden away by the passing years. Like fireworks no one came to see, they burst into brilliant life and faded into lonely silence. We are destined to lose the people we love. Otherwise, how would we know how much they matter? The insecure and sensitive Jiang Wanyue × the bright and accomplished He Jinsheng Adapted from real personal experiences. [The psychology book Love Yourself More, Live Better is expected to be released in November] 65Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 Until Winter 【止于冬】 Qu You has a childhood sweetheart named Xu Nanshan. Xu Nanshan has someone he likes: Qu You. “I'm Xu Nanshan. The ‘Nan Shan’ in ‘Leisurely, I gaze at the southern mountain.’” “I forgot to mention, she's Qu You. The ‘Qu You’ in ‘Leisurely, I gaze at the southern mountain.’” 8Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 Be Good, Stop Making Her Fall for You 乖，别再诱她沦陷 (School life + secret crush + healing + self-improvement) Su Ying had been bullied at school. One day, the sunny, handsome Xiao Ming rescued her, and from then on, his image was etched deep in her heart. To her, Xiao Ming, with his excellent grades and cheerful, easygoing nature, was like a cool breeze on a summer day. As she came to understand her girlish feelings, she secretly fell for him and worked hard to better herself, hoping that one day she could stand by his side. At last, he came to h 7Reads6.8Score—14d adds
- 33 Beauty Amid the Ashes 烬里芳华 [Ensemble cast, tragedy of family and country | light on political intrigue | ancient xianxia world, no polygamy] When he finished speaking, he fell straight to his knees on the cold ground and gazed at her in anguish. "It was me. I personally pushed the Si family into the abyss and indirectly caused your brother's death. My crimes are beyond redemption. I have no excuse." "Lingyi, kill me!" "Why!" Si Yao Lingyi finally broke down, screaming as tears poured from her eyes. "Your families' blood f 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 I Call You a Friend, but I'm Secretly in Love with You 以友为名暗恋你 [A secret crush ending in heartbreak + beautiful tragedy + lightly ensemble-cast + two people who keep missing each other] [Cool, beautiful girl Xu Chuhe] [Sunny boy Ruan Xingchi] “Ruan Xingchi, please forgive me for loving you for so many years under the guise of friendship.” At twelve, Xu Chuhe fell in love with the person she disliked most: Ruan Xingchi. The tragedy was that, in the boy's heart, she would always be just a good friend. Ruan Xingchi had helped her break the chains fate had plac 362Reads—Score—14d adds
- 35 In the End, I Long for Freedom 我终究向往自由 [Youthful campus romance + secret crush + mutual devotion + tragic ending] The first time Shen Huai saw Xu Xiawei, it was as if something struck him in the heart. In an instant, he was certain that Xu Xiawei was the person destined for him. He loved Xu Xiawei, but love made him timid. He was always careful, constantly afraid of disturbing her. Shen Huai said, “I don’t want my feelings to become a burden to her.” Yet he was always sneaking glances at Xu Xiawei. When he wanted to give her a card, 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 No Escape from Captivity 囚不得 Impossible to Escape 3.8kReads—Score16014d adds
- 37 May the Lights Never Go Out 只愿灯火长明 May the Lights Never Go Out —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 38 Let the Anti-Japanese War Heroes Witness Our Golden Age 请抗日先辈观影盛世 [No romantic pairing + watching videos + System + not a power fantasy] The anti-Japanese war veterans accidentally connect to a rebate System. By watching videos of a prosperous future, they can earn stars. The stars can be exchanged for food, medical supplies, and weapons. The veterans: “If our sacrifice means the country will be safe, then it will have been worth it…” The story mainly centers on watching videos, with no detailed depiction of the war against Japan. Feel free to treat this as e 487Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 A Flutter Hidden in the Breeze 微风藏悸动 [Complete] [A reserved girl who grows wild and strong × a dazzling, confident young man] Qiao Xixi: grows toward the sun, wild and strong → renowned photographer Tan Yu: dazzling, born exceptional → CEO of Xiyi Group **Blurb (1) The orange glow of sunset spreads across the sky, filled with bright light. Daisies cover the hillsides. No matter how beautiful and resilient they are, they’re still only wildflowers growing in the mountains. And you, Tan Yu, are dazzling beyond compare. I don’t know i 10Reads8.0Score—14d adds
- 40 A Frozen Smile 凝固的微笑 Also known as The Feelings We Never Dared to Confess When Yun Shiqin was eleven, she fell for the boy Jiang Tianhao. Her first love was an ordinary-looking guy who was obnoxious, pretentious, conceited, and flirtatious. But she knew that, deep down, he was a gentleman with a sense of humor. Love in your youth is destined to stay hidden from the world. But even when you know it’s impossible, you still throw yourself into the flames, chasing the light in your heart. Everyone who has ever encounter 60Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 We’ll Meet Again in Heaven One Day 我们终会在天堂重逢 [Mutual healing + secret crush + school life] Disabled girl × piano-loving genius boy (tragic ending) Male lead’s perspective: When he was fifteen, Zhou Junxing gave the girl next door an electric wheelchair. After that, whenever she got angry, she would set it to full speed and make him chase after her. At the beginning: Slow down, I can’t keep up! At the end: I... can’t keep up with you. The first winter we were together, you said you’d spend every birthday with me from then on. “You broke yo 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 A Silent Salvation 沉默的救赎 [Coming-of-age + mutual devotion + love that grows over time] They were young back then, and didn’t know how to love. It ended with a painful, resentful parting. After that, she locked her heart away, hiding a painful past beneath her cool exterior. When fate veered off course again, and coincidence drew near to intention, someone kept crossing paths with her in her twentieth year. The handsome young man gazed at her with a smile in his eyes, starlight reflected in his amber-colored pupils. “Ton —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 Her Name Was Suisui, But She Never Had a Peaceful Life 她叫岁岁没能岁岁平安 Her name is Suisui, but she never got to live a long and peaceful life. 8.1kReads—Score22514d adds
- 44 So Longing Really Does Get an Answer 原来思念会有回响 [Genius, Aloof Top Student × Quirky Girl with a Wild Imagination] Everyone was working hard for the college entrance exams, but Li Sisi was an exception. By the will of fate, the girl with a troubled life met the boy who would light up her entire youth. She was shocked to discover that the junior-college student she had run into at the high-speed rail station, who shared her name, was actually the legendary top student at her school: handsome, brilliant, socially adept, and admitted early to uni 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 See You When the Skies Are Clear 晴天时再见 #Sweetness overload warning#Coming-of-age story #Heartbreaking ending#Fated love Qingtian is a sunny girl raised by her grandparents, while Yu Jian is a cool, reserved boy from a well-off family. That summer, they both walked through the doors of Class 6 at No. 1 High School, and a series of unforgettable memories began. Qingtian's smile and Yu Jian's concern blended into the orange sunset, carried away into the distance with the hearts of two young people. 25Reads—Score—14d adds
- 46 Zhou Quanruyi 周全如一 What sparks will fly when a male transfer student who struggles in school meets a brilliant female top student, and what kind of story will unfold? Looking back on those inspiring school days, we were all the coolest go-getters. Happy ending, so read with confidence. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 Begging for Love 乞欢 [Heartbreak]+ [Unrequited Love]+ [School Romance, Bad Ending] [Redemption × Quirky, Spirited Girl × Aloof, Cold, Introverted Boy] Xia Wei was a beautiful girl who had just transferred into the class. Wild-tempered, impatient, and bold, she soon became famous throughout No. 14 High School. A gorgeous top student, she was both beautiful and formidable. People nicknamed her the Queen of Thorns. At eighteen, Xia Wei was bright and sunny, warming everyone around her like a little sun. So many student 45Reads6.6Score—14d adds
- 48 Mianyuan 眠远 (A campus mutual-crush tragedy with a tragic ending. No melodrama or formulaic plot, told entirely from the male lead’s perspective.) (A pure-hearted puppy who hides his feelings, keeps himself in check, and loves with all his being × a perfect white swan above Yunling, untouchable.) (Content warnings: The heroine gets married and has a child; multiple couples; a lesbian relationship. A tragic romance, with the entire ensemble ending in tragedy.) “That year, I thought that catching a snowflake 12Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 The Sky Will Clear Eventually 天终会晴朗 [Based on a true story + mutual unrequited love + everyone gets a bad ending + regrets + growth] Reserved girl × sunny boy Twelve-year-old Xiang Jin spent every year of her life in a world of damp, endless rain, until a boy named Fang Ji barged into it. “I hate the rain.” The boy grinned. “I know how to make it stop raining in your world.” Suddenly the sky cleared, and the rain really did stop. At fifteen, she casually remarked that someone else's wedding candy tasted so sweet. The boy ran his 1kReads—Score23014d adds
- 50 Maybe He Once Loved Me 或许他喜欢过我 [Gentle girl × calm, sharp-tongued guy] [secret crush · tragic ending] [Two super-sweet supporting couples]+ [A pair that leaves you wondering what might have been] Even though I knew a secret crush was a road with no return, I still walked down it without hesitation. At first sight, there was only one photograph. When they met again, she didn't know that the person at the stairwell corner was him. Zhao Jin posted her first ever social media update for him and tried all kinds of new things. Bu 647Reads8.1Score14114d adds
