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Off-the-Beaten-Path Picks: Hidden Gems Outside the Rankings

I lean toward niche hidden gems. They may not be popular, but every one is top quality. If you like the list, leave a like to support the authors. Thanks!

Writing Is King

Collecting stories with good writing. Stories with fresh plots get priority. I also love stories with wild premises, so feel free to recommend books.

When You're Out of Books: Hidden Gems and Promising New Reads

Some classics are worth getting lost in or forgetting to eat and sleep for. Some stories are worth reading again and again from beginning to end. Once the noise of the years has settled, these books will make your reading life feel all the more beautiful and fulfilling.

Works by Wuya Tian

I love reading, quietly enjoying the books I like. I've been bound to books for life.

MM’s Reading List

I love reading. Books help me grow.

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Personal Taste: I Read Everything for a Balanced Diet

Absolutely scrumptious

Books Hui Meng Has Been Following Lately

These are the books I've been following lately. They're all different genres and picked entirely according to my own tastes. Most are new or early-stage books, so please don't be harsh if they're not for you. If you know any good ones, feel free to recommend them! I've recently started working, so I may have less time to read. Updates to the list may be sporadic.

A Book List

[Turns Out I'm Shennong]

🍀 When will the good books return? I raise my cup to ask the heavens. I don't know what year it is in the world of web novels. I long to ride the wind home, but I'm afraid of unfinished books and toxic weeds; this reading slump is too much to bear. What use is trying every herb when the good stuff is nowhere to be found? 🌙 The moon turns past the tower, shines through the low window, and falls upon those still awake. Why should immortal herbs be left unfinished? People have joys and sorrows, par

Fully Subscribed Works (2)

I'll write a recommendation once I've finished reading.

Top Picks: Promising New Reads and Books We’ve Never Forgotten

These are the books I couldn’t help rereading, the ones that give me something new to think about every time. We won’t miss them. There are no restrictions on the genres in this list. If you’d like me to recommend your book, leave a comment highlighting what makes it special. Finding a good book is like finding a good friend, or even a lifelong partner. You approach it with a discerning eye, sizing it up as it sizes you up. But once you choose it, you’ll never leave it behind. These books have a

💥 Dark, Rational, Calm, and Well-Written 💥

A web-novel veteran of over ten years. Smooth writing, no mindless protagonists. Sharing good stories I can actually stick with.

A 20-Year Veteran Reader's Book List

Highly recommended: urban fiction, xuanhuan, detective stories, and tech fiction

The Ultimate Treasure Trove of Books

Novels on Qidian that suit my personal taste.

Long Reviews of Top Picks

Created by a longtime premium reader. Every book is a gem. I've read them all, and my reviews are objective. Books included: outstanding works across all genres and above Each book is scored across several categories, with five stars as the maximum. For example: Plot flow: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Character development: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Readability: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Update consistency: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I'm not a blind devotee of bestselling authors, and I won't trade favors to promote subpar trash. I choose with my heart and review with care. Thi

The World of Xianxia and Fantasy

Cultivation, fantasy, historical fiction, infinite-loop stories, urban entertainment, a bit of everything! I've been reading for years and use books to pass the time after work. I don't mind power fantasies, but you won't find simplistic novels on this list. Overly pretentious ones aren't good for casual reading either. I've carefully picked these books, read them, and enjoyed them enough to recommend them to you. I'm either following every book here or have finished it after purchasing all the

[Recommended by a Twenty-Year Xianxia Veteran]

A record of books that once caught my interest, judged on story, writing, and update schedule. Tastes vary, so take these reviews as a personal reference.

Feiyu's Picks: 2025'S New Novels with 10,000 Subscribers

The best books that reached 10,000 subscriptions in 2025! Published and reached 10,000 subscriptions in the same year. Because of the list's size limit, only the best books are included. Support official releases! Long live Qidian! Featuring works by highly popular authors! Hidden gems with excellent writing! The best of the 10,000-subscription club, all in one place! Recommendations: He Shou Yue Man Chi, “Laying Low at the Primordial Saint Demon Sect” Guan Guan Gong Zi, “Minglong” Ji Cha, “Moun

Fengling Huhu's Reading List

Kind of interesting

Ride the Waves: Rising Newcomers Soaring Up the March Monthly Ticket Chart

The spring equinox divides spring evenly, and good books bloom in every direction. Which new books caught the wind this March and became your monthly-vote picks?

Plot-Driven (Not Beginner-Friendly): ⑥ Xianxia

The male and female leads shouldn't be total idiots, and they should have their wits about them. The plot shouldn't be so predictable that you know the ending from the start, and the occasional surprise is welcome. The prose shouldn't read like an exam essay full of parallel constructions, nor should it be all impulsive power-ups. There should be some substance. There are both old and new books. The old ones are books I've read at least twice myself. New books are generally at least 400,000 char

Awakening from a Great Dream a Thousand Years Later

Please don't recommend books. I won't add them. I've removed some books because their blurbs weren't good enough. If you like the list, please add it to your favorites. →_→ The title was too generic, so I changed it. Reading tip: turn off chapter comments.

Xi Ding's Book List

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