Wanderer of the Abyss

[World-Class Below the Neck] A Tiered Guide to the Best Web Novels

Welcome, fellow readers! Here's the information I can share for now: "World-class below the neck" is a joke describing athletes with strong bodies but simple minds. Since this list mainly introduces works that aren't "top-tier," they're also "below the neck." The idea of recommending excellent books is also close to the meaning of "world-class," hence the title. This list focuses on high-quality works with content and standout features but relatively little name recognition, introducing hidden

A Feast for Foodies

A collection of works the list owner enjoyed reading. The owner considers their reading experience reasonably broad, and this list includes everything from breakout hits with over 100,000 subscribers to underrated gems, spanning fantasy, xianxia, light novels, history, science fiction, and fantasy.

Journey to a New World

My personal reading recommendations. I enjoy works that carefully create a richly detailed world, focusing on how the protagonist interacts with that world and the people in it. I dislike clunky Systems, excessive game-like descriptions that feel lazy and make it hard to get immersed, and plots, characters, or worldbuilding that don’t hold up to scrutiny. I especially love adventure stories. I like following the protagonist as they explore the world and uncover the unknown, watching them and the

Bob, Do Something!

Books I approve of, but not these. Could you add a few completed novels to round out the list?

For Another Time

Haven't decided yet

Mostly Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and Gaming (I)

A selection of books I think are well written. They may be niche or mainstream, but they should all have a distinctive style or something that sets them apart.

Late-Night Reading Warning! Novels You Won't Be Able to Put Down

Warning! The books on this list are highly addictive and may cause symptoms such as staying up all night and forgetting to eat. Make sure you have nothing planned for tomorrow before reading! I've removed a few abandoned novels. Aside from legendary works, this list doesn't keep novels that have been abandoned or left on hiatus.

To Gain Is to Be Startled; to Lose Is to Be Startled. This Is What It Means to Be Startled by Favor or Disgrace.

After seeing the vast ocean, no other water will do; once you've seen the clouds over Mount Wu, no others compare. A list of books that struck a chord with me.

Personal Backup List, Please Don't Follow

Starting a New List Because the Old One Is Full

To make the list, a book needs to have a strong personal touch from the author.

Reading List List List List List List List List

I'd say I'm pretty picky about what I read, but being picky is probably a good thing when putting together a reading list.

Daily Reading List

Sharing is more fun than enjoying things alone, so here's a list. Stories with a little something special that I follow every day. The main recommendation is Returning to the Source. I've been a reader since the Cmfu days. If I don't keep up with a book, I won't recommend it. I like trimming things down, but I'm also open to adding more. Since 2019, I've picked the best of the best. At most, I've read 45 monthly-vote novels in a month, but these are the only ones I've kept up with or finished.

A Look Around

A bit of everything. Four stars is the baseline. I add or subtract points based on my personal taste. ⭐ is one star ✨ is half a star Even if a book only gets one or two stars, that just means I couldn't quite get through some parts.jpg You can still skip those chapters and enjoy the rest.

My Private Book Nook

The books I've marked as “favorites” on my shelf

For Personal Use | Xianxia, Fantasy, Wuxia, Light Novels, and a Little History and Mystery

Since someone actually reads these, I’ll give them a proper introduction. This is a purely subjective list, so don’t get hung up on the ratings. /Selection criteria: Promising new books, by big-name authors or newcomers alike. I only care whether I like them. I’ll update my reviews as new books build up a backlog. (Assuming I remember.) A few older books I like (very few). I’m good at letting books pile up, so most recommendations may go out of date. I’ll specifically mark the ones I’ve forgotte

Sound Logic, Fresh Concepts

A personal library focused on books with unusual premises, sound logic, and no [incomplete in source] novels. The point of reading is to discover all kinds of fascinating new worlds.

The Curator Finally Remembered They Had a Booklist: Updated Today

This list focuses on good books with coherent plots, their own worldviews, and real depth. Whether they're by famous authors or newcomers, anything that fits will be added. A lot of friends have recommended books, and I'm still testing many of them. Work keeps me busy, so I don't have much time to read, but I'll make sure to follow up on everyone's recommendations. Also, because work is so busy, I haven't read many of the books people have recommended. When I get the chance, I'll check them out

A Grab Bag of Personal Booklists

All personal picks. My reviews aren't objective: the only standard is whether a book suits my taste. I only keep books I paid to read and don't regret buying, so I can reread them when I run out of things to read. I couldn't care less what anyone else thinks. I'm the one who paid for the books, not the authors paying me. I prefer sci-fi, historical fiction, supernatural stories, and entertainment-industry fiction, mostly with one female lead or no female lead. I'll admit it: I'm a sucker for che

First-Rate Novels

No introduction needed. Most of these are very well written, but few ever reach the ending. Some stop halfway through, while others rush into a terrible ending. If you haven't read any of them, I recommend giving them all a try.

Happy Little Fairy's Reading List: Quality Over Quantity

I like feel-good power fantasies. You can read my review of Lord of the Mysteries on this list to see what I mean by “feel-good.” If you agree with my take, I don't think our tastes will be too far apart. This list is for books from 2018 onward that I've finished or am interested in finishing. If I can finish a book, I'll give it at least an 8.0, so short stories may have a bit of an advantage. It's all personal taste; we can agree to disagree.

Good Books I’ve Read

Anything that's good, no restrictions on genre

Amazing Settings

Keeping track of novels with particularly compelling settings or worldbuilding

Hidden Potential

Writing style and setting.

Star Dream Bookshop

Books I enjoy, and my ongoing search for great novels of all kinds. I hope you like them too.