Novels like A Flicker of Fireworks
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as A Flicker of Fireworks, best match first.
- 1 Mist of Glazed Glass 琉璃迷雾 [Male-Male Romance + Angsty Drama + Healing + Yandere + The Second Male Lead Takes the Lead + Dreams + Happy Ending] Physical and emotional torment / angsty drama / villains get what's coming to them / happy ending After Wen Li was betrayed by his scumbag boyfriend, he developed kidney failure. He met Xia Zhijin, a boy in a wheelchair, who watched fireworks with him and stayed by his side through dialysis. They promised to see the northern lights together. But their happiness didn't last. Wen Li 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 2 After She Died, She Took the World by Storm 她死后，惊艳了整个世界 [Completed! Read with confidence] Just after Hu Die finished paying off her mortgage, she was diagnosed with a terminal illness. Fortunately, there was still hope. When her company learned about her condition, it fired her and paid her a large sum so she could focus on treatment. Back home, her parents demanded she use the money that could save her life to buy her younger brother a house for his wedding, with the deed in his name alone. Faced with vampire-like parents and a calculating younger b —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 3 The Moon of Nan Kui 南葵的月亮 [School Life + Bad Ending + Reunion After Years Apart + Unrequited Love Becomes Mutual + Both Pure] [Realism + Reverse Unpeeling of the Onion + Tragic Romance] I always thought Lin Ran and I would get together at the right time, but I never expected love to arrive not when you were shining, but when you were at your lowest. In my memories, Lin Ran wears a radiant smile, but I'm the only one who can see through her bright facade. She's so beautiful. I close my eyes and try to piece together all t —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 4 I'll Wait for You Right Here 原地只等你 Devoted to each other, equally strong, and both top students: a gentle, distinguished heir to a conglomerate meets an arrogant, proud doctoral student. You might think the heir is just dazzled by her beauty, but he had already fallen for her long ago. A loyal puppy-dog type: sly, yet gentle and considerate. A slow-burn story, with surprises gradually unfolding. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 5 The Sorrow of Captive Love: A Twist of Fate, Yet You’re Gone 囚爱之殇：峰回路转不见你 The Wound of Captive Love: A Twist of Fate, Yet You're Nowhere to Be Found —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 6 The Day You Announced Your Wedding, I Deleted My Youth from My Phone 你婚讯那天，我删了手机里的青春 On the day your engagement was announced, I erased my youth from my phone. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 7 I Wrote Down My Patient’s Instructions but Forgot Mom’s Medicine 记下了病人医嘱，却忘了妈妈的药 She wrote down the patient's instructions, but forgot Mom's medicine. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 8 Jiang Mian Doesn’t Know 江勉不知晓 Jiang Mian Doesn’t Know —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 9 This Love Lies Beyond Mountains and Seas 此爱隔山海 As a girl, Shen Zhiyi fell in love with Ji Yuchuan, but her love became a weapon in his quest for revenge. When the truth finally came to light, that love turned into a blade aimed at the people dearest to her. Upon learning that she had been the one who set everything in motion, Shen Zhiyi could no longer hold back and stabbed Ji Yuchuan. Years later, after time had washed away their former splendor and left only tangled grievances, the two met again. At last, Ji Yuchuan understood what had bee 33Reads—Score614d adds
- 10 I'll Never Hold Your Hand Again 再也牵不到你的手 “Could you please not take part in this show?” “No. Everyone loves watching our ship.” “Then do you have even the slightest genuine affection for me?” Most people will experience a white moonlight in their heart, and a cinnabar mole etched into it. Explore the tangled relationships between Luo Shiqing and the different men in her life, and the helplessness of fate. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 11 At the End of Pingjiang Road 平江路尽头 At the End of Pingjiang Road 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 12 Reckless 妄为 Could you fall in love with someone you hate? Xu Zongwen is the biggest bastard in Meng Yao’s eyes. Without question. But one day, when she realizes she can’t live without him, Meng Yao finally understands that it really is possible to fall in love with someone you hate! 213Reads—Score2014d adds
- 13 A Heart Stirred by Forbidden Desire 妄念心动 Marriage first, love later | Mild angst The hero is devoted, reserved, and sensitive × the heroine is radiant, healing, and independent “Hi, I’m Song Yu. What’s your name?” This was the first time Pei Wang met Song Yu, during the most painful summer of his life. He thought she would hate him too if she learned who he was… So he was the first to throw away the ice cream she had given him. Later, when he was trapped in the attic and wanted to end his miserable life, she appeared again without wa 4Reads—Score—14d adds
- 14 Ten Thousand Years from the Moonlight of That Year 我离那年的月光一万年 “I thought that childhood sweethearts who grew up together, innocent and carefree, could live a peaceful life by each other's side. Lu Jinqi, it seems our ending was written in the stars, but there's nowhere left for us to go.” A happy ending is the best ending. They were never meant to have one. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 15 A Cruel Affliction 虐疾 [Angsty Romance]+ [Unhinged + Twisted + Controlling]+ [Both Leads Are Inexperienced] Love Gone Sick Lost in the happiness of five years of marriage, Ran Jiangge secretly diverted company funds without Mo Ying's knowledge, all to prepare the perfect surprise for their upcoming sixth wedding anniversary... Little did she know, this time the surprise would plunge her into an abyss of no return. Nian Nian, their adopted daughter, left. Her position was taken away. Her freedom was restricted. And the 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 16 The Truth About Marriage 婚姻里的真相 [Angst]+ [Women's Growth] At thirty-four, the well-behaved Yu Lan was struck by one upheaval after another. Her parents' deaths, her husband's infidelity, and the pain of being unable to have children robbed her life of its foundation. She chose to end her life on a busy street, but by a twist of fate, a new life began instead. 14.5kReads8.4Score1.2k14d adds
- 17 Summer Suddenly Arrives Where the Eaveswept Wind Passes 檐风掠处骤觉夏 Shen Han and Si Boyan maintain a twisted relationship through money, all because of her deep devotion to Si Fengxia and her determination to protect him. She endures Si Boyan's torment to save Si Fengxia, while Si Boyan has no idea his older brother even exists. When Si Fengxia leaves, transformed into Xia Feng, the truth comes to light. At last, the two of them say goodbye to the past with regret and relief. 235Reads—Score1614d adds
- 18 Personal Growth After Being Reborn 重生后的自我成长 Growing Into Myself After Being Reborn —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 19 Bitter Memories: Who Belongs to Whom? 青涩的回忆之谁是谁的谁 Tender Memories: Who Belongs to Whom —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 20 The Price of the Silent Treatment 冷暴力的代价 The Price of the Silent Treatment —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 21 Taking Treasures Into My Pocket 娶物入囊 [Angst, Everyone Suffers + Revenge on Scumbags] The moment Jiang Hanyan’s veil was lifted, her happy smile froze. “You’re not Yun Lei. You’re Huo Yusheng...” From that moment on, driven by the deep-seated resentment he had harbored ever since his twin brother, Huo Yunlei, framed him in their youth, and convinced that Jiang Hanyan had caused his first love, Tang Yueran, to become paralyzed, the young master of the Huo family, Huo Yusheng, married the woman who was supposed to become his sister-in 139Reads6.5Score—14d adds
- 22 Host, Don’t Be So Cruel. The Male Lead and the Villain Are Supposed to Turn Evil 宿主别太虐，男主和反派该黑化了 Complete! [Angst] Su Wei is transported into an angst novel as its heroine. She decides to strike first: if she torments the male lead, he won't be able to torment her. In Zhuang Zhou's dream, he became a butterfly. It was all a dream, and she was still herself, but he was no longer himself... Now that the dream is over, everything is about to turn cruel. What will become of the two of them? 11Reads8.1Score—14d adds
- 23 But One Heart Belongs to One Person 但囚一心人 [Substitute romance + play the pig to eat the tiger + revenge + marriage before love + sweet and angsty] A beautiful, kindhearted, soft and airheaded girl •᷄ࡇ•᷅) vs. a scheming, brooding, seductive big bad wolf •̌.•̑) She suffers first, then finds happiness ƪ(˘⌣˘)ʃ He’s cold on the outside but warm within (∩ᄑ_ᄑ)⊃━☆ and turns into a little frog ( ᐛ )!? She keeps falling into his hands He hides his feelings and forces himself to stay calm But their passionate love is about to ignite at the slighte 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 24 I Love You, and My Crimes Run Deep 爱你，我罪至深 From the day Shu Mingyu married Chu Xuefei, he had only one goal: to force her to confess to the bloody crime of murder! He tortured and hurt her like a madman, even accidentally killing the child in her womb. At last, Chu Xuefei “confessed.” Her confession was resolute, and her death was horrific. It left him with no way back from his remorse... 68Reads—Score614d adds
- 25 Dreams in Ashes: Spending the Rest of My Life Chasing Dreams 烬梦-以梦赴余生 Dreams of Ash: Devoting the Rest of My Life to a Dream —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 26 Beneath the River of Forgetfulness, A Cherry Blossom Promise 忘川河下，赴一场樱花之约 Beneath the River of Forgetfulness, keep an appointment beneath the cherry blossoms. 19Reads—Score—14d adds
- 27 The Rise of a Dusty Connection 客尘缘起 What should an ordinary college girl do when a domineering CEO pursues her? Lin Li gritted her teeth and declared that she already had a crush on someone. She refused to indulge him. No matter how sweet the words or tempting the gifts, rich men couldn't be trusted! This left the powerful young heir Mu Ren troubled. He couldn't believe her heart was as hard as stone, so he tried every approach, both gentle and forceful, patiently wearing her down! After they spent time alone doing charity work, w 1Reads8.2Score—14d adds
- 28 On the Day My Engagement Was Broken, the Heiress of a Top Tycoon Family Stood Up for Me 退婚当天，顶级豪门千金为我撑腰 The Day My Engagement Was Called Off, the Heiress of a Top-Tier Family Stood Up for Me —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 29 Luo Seling 洛斯秢 Luo Siming lives in a villa near the Secret Garden Estate. The house belongs to her family. After giving birth and finishing her month of postpartum confinement, she returned to her family home with her son, and has been living there for a year now... She works at the Secret Garden Estate, which is just down the main road from her house! The owner is an extremely mysterious person of rather unusual status. Almost none of the employees, including the managers, have ever seen them in person. Even 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 30 Before the Typhoon Hits 在台风来之前 Shen Yifei was lost in him for three years. Those around them were certain she was nothing more than a minor accessory to his power. She never protested, never spoke up. Three years of infatuation, erased in a single morning. His tenderness was her only comfort in the depths of despair, and also a scheme he had quietly laid over the course of many years. Love is the greatest illusion. Some bury their deep devotion in silence, while others weave a net of tenderness with 10Reads—Score—14d adds
- 31 Worthy of Remembrance 堪怀 I remember the first time I saw him. He had a bruised and battered face from fighting someone, sitting quietly in the stairwell with his back against the wall, blood still dripping from his fingers. As I passed, I tossed him a Band-Aid. When I reached the corner of the stairs, he still hadn’t picked it up, so I went back, gently peeled it open, and stuck it on for him. He still had that stubborn look on his face. Back then, no matter what our personalities were like, it seemed we were all drawn 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 32 Parting from You: A Sincere Wish for the Road in Our Next Life 与君绝：虔诚夙愿来世路 [Court Intrigue + Household Drama + Historical Romance + Past and Present Lives + Angst! Angst! Angst!] By a twist of fate, the least favored legitimate daughter of the General’s Residence was betrothed to Prince Chen, the most promising young noble in the court. When the many noble young ladies of the capital heard this “terrible news,” their hearts broke. Song Anqin gazed at the imperial decree in her hands, her thoughts in turmoil. “Father, can we return this decree?” General Song smiled 71Reads5.6Score—14d adds
- 33 Urban: A Love That Cuts to the Bone, Then a Turn Toward Prosperity 都市：蚀骨情深，转身即繁华 Only when she gathered up all her love and walked away did everyone finally realize that the Qin family’s eldest daughter, who had always followed Xu Yanzhou around, was no longer a creeping vine that needed someone else to lean on. He began frantically trying to make amends, but all he got in return was her saying, “Mr. Xu, you’re no longer my light.” 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 34 A Heart-Wrenching, Torturous Love 锥心虐宠 Seven years ago, Jiang Jianyu rescued Fu Xiucheng, the young master of the imperial capital’s Fu family, after he went missing at sea. When he woke, he was both paralyzed and suffering from amnesia. After two years of caring for him and two years of love, the man regained his memories and sent her to prison for five whole years on a baseless charge. When the woman begged him, Fu Xiucheng scoffed. “You really think I could love a low-class, despicable woman like you, with your dirty tricks and 239Reads6.7Score—14d adds
- 35 The Ending I Knew, Yet Didn't Know 我所知道却不知道的结局 [Love That Grows Over Time + A Heartbreaking Campus Romance] If everyone knew from birth how their story would end, would they live their lives differently? In that scorching summer, Li Yannian finally felt a resentment he had never known before. He knew how his own story would end, but not hers, and so he lost utterly. Li Yannian: I won't fall for you. (I'm losing my mind.) Xi Le: I don't like you. (Goodbye, my beloved.) 5Reads—Score—14d adds
- 36 I Learned to Grow Up After Losing Everything 我从失去后学会了懂事 I Learned to Grow Up After Losing You 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 37 A Record of Qing 卿复录 Revenge + powerful leads joining forces + comedy (Father-son revenge + sworn brothers’ revenge) How does Mu Yan make his way down the path of revenge, step by step? Wang Cong, you traitor! You handed them the knife that destroyed the Zong family. I’ll hunt you down to the ends of the earth... Mu Yan was once a member of the Zong family, the foremost noble house of the capital city of Qingchuan. Framed by a villain for colluding with the enemy and betraying the nation, the family was wiped out 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 38 The Spoiled Son of Chang’an 长安败家子 Chang’an’s Spoiled Young Master —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 39 One Thoughtless Choice, and I Lost the One I Loved Forever 一念之差，永失所爱。 One moment of hesitation, and I lost the one I loved forever. 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 40 The Scavenger Beneath the Streetlamp 路灯下的拾荒人 The Scavenger Beneath the Streetlight 2Reads—Score—14d adds
- 41 Tonsure on Our Silver Anniversary: She Cut Off 27 Years of Worldly Ties with Compassion 银婚剃度：她用慈悲斩断27年尘缘 Taking the Tonsure on Their Silver Anniversary: She Used Compassion to Sever 27 Years of Worldly Ties 7Reads—Score—14d adds
- 42 A Cool Breeze Rises 萧萧凉风生 I love the wind! The wind is free, boundless, and unfettered. It can turn the leaves, lift a skirt, and travel the world. But I’m trapped in my own endless darkness, locked inside a prison of my own making. 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 43 In Uniform, Yet Unable to Save the One Beside Me 一身警服，难渡枕边人 A police uniform, but he can’t bring the woman beside him to justice. 41Reads—Score—14d adds
- 44 I Hid My Looks for Three Years, Then Stunned the Whole School at Graduation 扮丑三年，毕业典礼我惊艳全校 I Pretended to Be Ugly for Three Years. At Graduation, I Dazzled the Entire School 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 45 The Bride in His Arms 他怀中的新娘 A year after Bai Yumo and Lu Siheng broke up, she married his older brother. Before the wedding, her ex refused to let her go, and her mother-in-law threw her out of the house. She left on her own, and everyone thought she had put the past behind her. No one knew she was leaving with a secret no one could have imagined. Four years later, Lu Tinglan found her, and discovered that secret. It was already four years old. 3Reads—Score—14d adds
- 46 I Brewed Sour Wine for Eight Years, and She Smashed It 我酿了八年酸酒，她替我砸了 I Fermented Sour Wine for Eight Years, and She Smashed It for Me —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 47 The World Keeps Me Here, But the Years Pass Without You 人间留我，岁月无你 The world still has me, but the years have no you. —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 48 The Nice Guy Card: A Collection of Tragic Romance Short Stories 好人卡——虐文短篇合集 The Good Person Card: A Collection of Angsty Short Stories 1Reads—Score—14d adds
- 49 He Walked Toward Me Against the Light 他踏着逆光向我走来 He Walked Toward Me Against the Light —Reads—Score—14d adds
- 50 After Tormenting Her, the Tycoon Knelt with Red-Rimmed Eyes 虐完她，霸总跪地红了眼 [Love and hate until the end of time | angst | unfaithful man, faithful woman | wealthy family | CEO | revenge] Hate me. Hate lasts longer than love, yet in the end, she won't even give me her hate. For three generations, Xia Xiqing's family had lived in harmony. Her parents doted on her, and she and Fu Shiyan had grown up together, in love with each other. Their families were close friends, too. But ten years ago, an “accident” carefully planned by Xia's father killed Fu Shiyan's parents and de 811Reads—Score11014d adds
