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Note: These are personal recommendations. My reviews include a lot of personal opinions, and some may be pretty controversial. Readers are welcome to discuss and debate them civilly. I approach stories as a reader, an observer, and someone who enjoys a good story, not as someone imagining themselves in the protagonist's shoes. So I may not connect with certain wish-fulfillment scenes. I also dislike stories with contradictions between characters or plot points. That's enough rambling. Here's what you can expect: I'll recommend novels from a range of angles, including storytelling, prose, cultural depth, ideas, characterization, worldbuilding, originality, and how carefully the plot is planned. (That's the ideal, anyway. It depends on whether I have enough time.) If I come across a novel I can barely stomach, I'll bring it here to rant about it too. I personally don't enjoy simplistic novels, so if that's what you like, you might not enjoy this list.

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1 Cross-Dimensional Engineering, Starting with Cyberpunk 0.2097Gaming2.7M WordsCompleted 46Votes133.4kRecs356.4kFans
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New book "Cyberpunk: Cyborg Tyrant" has been released "Technology changes lives and makes the world a better place." Lear, who firmly believed in this sentence, died of nuclear radiation and began his journey through different worlds-- "The fault is not mine, but the world's. Let's start by defeating Arasaka." "What a powerful cybernetic body. Fortunately, my Cybertronian cybernetic body is not bad either." The main world is probably Marvel, with a higher limit and more freedom.
2 I’m Trapped Inside a Cube RaptureSci-Fi2.7M WordsCompleted 9Votes74.7kRecs279.4kFans
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When he woke up, Mo Ling was trapped in a sealed cube. One cubic meter of activity space, an indestructible metal shell, no food and no water, it was like waiting to die in a coffin. At the time of crisis, Mo Ling found that his perception had undergone strange changes, extending outward through the wall. The outside world is full of dangers, but he cannot move and can only hide in the cube to affect this strange world. Faced with the subtle misunderstandings of humans in this world, he had to find his own way out in an alternative way.
3 The Venerable One The Squid Who Loves DivingEastern Fantasy4.4M WordsCompleted 1.4kVotes3.3MRecs3.4MFans
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In my life, I don't care about my past life, I don't ask for the next life, I just live vigorously, enjoy grudges, defeat all the heroes of all races, and laugh proudly at the gods and demons of the Six Paths! Thousands of years later, the great calamity begins again. Who is stronger or weaker, the Tathagata's golden body or the Taoist body of Yuanshi? Who is the leader among the Tathagata's divine palm and the seven heaven-cutting moves? In the reincarnation, Meng Qi began his journey of "who can resist him throughout his life" from Shaolin Temple.
4 Our Family Has Fallen into Decline Useless CowardGaming3.2M WordsCompleted 0Votes53.8kRecs209.2kFans
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"Our family is in decline..." The soul from another world traveled through time and found that distant relatives left a huge family inheritance and family territory waiting for his inheritance. Only he knew that this was a place shrouded in despair. Bloodthirsty and cruel bandits, depraved and twisted cultists. The war machine that occupies the old road, the man-eating witch that corrupts the forest. The doomsday prophet who spreads despair and the necromancer who desecrates the dead. The squirming and expanding flesh and blood waste, the twisted and deformed mountain of meat was regarded as the king. The hateful-looking Dagon family members break free from the cursed ghost of the bottomless abyss. Monsters in the void are distorting reality, and the gods of the past are waiting for the stars to return. Either seeking redemption, escaping from the past, or pursuing fame and fortune, heroes from all walks of life unite under his command to bring hope to this desperate world. Save our family from—the demonic shadow that greedily devours us, the darkest dungeon. Keywords: Dark Dungeon, Lord Farming, Cthulhu, Middle Ages, Dark Gothic
5 The Demi-Human Girl’s Complete Guide Yi Wei CrabLight Novel3.8M WordsCompleted 76Votes270.4kRecs778.6kFans
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This is a century that shines with the glory of human civilization. This is a world where steam engines, magic and demi-humans coexist. This is a complaint of crimes committed due to pioneering. "The red dragon queen rises first and burns everything human to death with her rage." "The mysterious son of the sea will raise a great wave and wipe out the sins of mankind." "The God of the sky will give the remnant no place to hide and no refuge." "The immortal witch used magic to compose their epitaphs." "And I will write another chapter in the new world." ... ... ... ... Years later, after receiving a prophecy of annihilation and a magical item called the Demi-human Girl Completion Manual, Fisher hoped to be evaluated as a pioneer of demi-human scholarship, a savior of human civilization, a dove of peace and a savior. Rather than the man who was killed, the one who was torn apart, and the savior who was divided into equal parts.
6 I Teach Swordsmanship in Tokyo Count ConstantineLight Novel3.0M WordsCompleted 19Votes877.7kRecs827.5kFans
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I traveled to the Gurashi district of Tokyo in 1980, inherited a dojo, my parents died, I have a sister and a house, but my savings are about to run out, and I don't have any students. What should I do? Urgent, wait online. Forget it, forget it, happiness is over. Face the blast!
7 Whispering Verse Flying FishLight Novel14.1M WordsOngoing 4.7kVotes1.8MRecs1.3MFans
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Come to the new world where the steam industry is booming, inherit the three-story apartment in the capital square of the kingdom, take someone else's cat with you, listen to the whispers in your ears, and witness this mysterious and bizarre era. The epic of the Sixth Age is about to begin, and behind the curtain, the chosen ones will step into the legend. Old gods, relics, steam, witches, detectives, ancient mysteries, the radiance of the era... "Do you want to play a hand of Rhodes?" The years mark the time, and the silver moon illuminates the shadows. I compose legends for you, and you whisper poems to me. (There is also an old book with 5 million words in it, which is updated twice a day. At 6:50 a. M. And 5:50 p. M., The reputation of Xianyu is guaranteed.)
8 Spiritual Realm Walker The Young Master Who Sells NewspapersSci-Fi4.2M WordsCompleted 1.9kVotes6.4MRecs26.6MFans
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From ancient times to the present, it is said that there is a spiritual realm in this world. Regarding the interpretation of the spiritual realm, celebrities and scholars of all dynasties have different opinions. The poem records: "From the Qi Dynasty to the Tang Dynasty, the mountains here were deserted, the spiritual realm was lonely, and few people visited." "The spiritual realm is indescribable, and ghost workers are hard to find."
9 This Game Is Way Too Realistic Morning Star LLSci-Fi6.9M WordsCompleted 1.6kVotes4.9MRecs9.4MFans
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This game is too real! Moving bricks, running errands, picking up garbage, delivering express delivery... The company can at most let you experience the hardships of 996. Here you can experience the super double 007. Okay, no more nonsense, the great manager asked me to move the bricks. The adult said that as long as we work hard to donate our livers, he can get a brand new set of power armor next month, and then he will take us to a new map and go to the vast wasteland to pick up more garbage! … Chu Guang, who traveled to the wasteland world, found that he had unlocked the shelter system and could summon creatures named "players" from the parallel world. From that day on, the entire wasteland became unruly.
10 Lux's Spell Penetration Staff Night-Hiding OwlGaming3.5M WordsCompleted 1Votes84.3kRecs220.3kFans
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The new book "League of Legends on the Bite of the Tongue" has been released, welcome to read it! The Staff of the Void, also known as the Magic Penetration Staff, has a Darkborn attribute, is made of twisted flesh and blood, and has a staff core of Void Power. It is a must-have item for home and travel in Runeland. A time traveler does not necessarily have a system - because a time traveler can also become someone else's system. [Reward Mission: Little Yellow Hair Must Die]: "Did you see that little Yellow Hair named Ezreal? Come on, Lux, give this thief a good beating, and I'll teach you how to change your profession to the Great Elementalist!" "Is your name Ezreal? Lux's one-click super god rune is equipped!" Keywords: League of Legends, Lux, Battle of Two Cities, Runeterra, Shurima, Demacia
11 Mysterious Revival Offering Flowers Before the BuddhaMystery & Supernatural5.3M WordsCompleted 4kVotes4.3MRecs9.7MFans
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"My name is Yang Jian. When you read this sentence, I will be dead..." A strange parchment, an eye peering into the darkness, this is the story of a person who survived.
12 My Healing Game I Can Fix Air ConditionersMystery & Supernatural3.3M WordsCompleted 312Votes2.9MRecs6.9MFans
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Comrade police, if I say this is a casual healing game, would you believe it?
13 Endless Debt AndlaoLight Novel4.4M WordsCompleted 0Votes492.3kRecs1MFans
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"Hello, my name is Borogo Lazarus, a debtor." The wounds on Boluogo's face were healing at a speed visible to the naked eye. The blood remaining on the face flowed back, and the skin was rejoined, as if going back in time. Facing the demon who was dying of fear, he whispered. "This is my 'gift' and my 'debt'." … Sixty-six years ago, with the end of the Wrath of the Scorched Earth, the Oath City Opos rose from the ruins of the Holy City. Sixty-six years later, the Kogadel Empire and the Rhine League, two behemoths across the continent, are planning another war that will engulf all things. The Bureau of Order, the King's Secret Sword, the Monks of Truth, the Orangutan Sect, the Secret Groups... The entities lurking in the shadows of history are trying to join this grand carnival. Under the curtain, the devils enjoy the pain of mortals, taste the value of sacrifice, play with fate, and grant curses and blessings. Watching the mortals who are the same kind, hating and killing each other...
14 What Should I Do About Being So Popular with Players? Crimson EchoLight Novel2.3M WordsCompleted 0Votes73.8kRecs270.6kFans
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Kyle, a former professional player in the "Gate to the Nether" club, took the player panel and time-traveled to the game before the server was launched, and became a hybrid succubus. However, Kyle always felt that there was something wrong with the way his family raised the fourth natural disaster as leeks. The way other NPCs cut players' leeks: unfathomable strength, top-notch plot background, hidden stories behind them, and rich and diverse skills teaching methods. The way to cut players' leeks by yourself: a pure and lustful face, a small pink tail, a heart-shaped magic eye, gorgeous and explosive skills... And the look back at the smile in the game's promotional video. Wait, did My Game World Adventure make a mistake? This book is also known as: "Succubus Reincarnation: Show Your True Skills in the Game World", "How to Raise a Passerby Succubus", "My Succubus Growth Story Really Has Problems"! ! ! Keywords: [Fourth Natural Disaster] [Farming] [Lord] [Dungeon] [Player]
15 The Fate of the Rotten Persimmon Tree Such a HassleCultivation3.3M WordsCompleted 183Votes4.1MRecs3.5MFans
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The leaves of the chess game beside Lanke have fallen, and there is no one playing chess among the old trees. Tianyuan Yizi was so excited that he looked back at the boundless mountains and seas … When he woke up, Ji Yuan became a half-blind beggar in a dilapidated mountain temple. A real man's sword and a magic stick's mouth are the foundation for Ji Yuan to gain a foothold in this terrible world. General group number: 563767909 VIP verification group number: 1071336169 (full order screenshot required)
16 The Trafford Buyers Club Xi Shan BaishiUrban18.9M WordsOngoing 544Votes2.4MRecs1.2MFans
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Luo Qiu accidentally became the owner of a 'club'. But this club is so weird. It not only has a doll maid who has been working for three hundred years, but also sells all kinds of weird things. Luo Qiu gradually discovered that in the society he lived in, there were countless guys driven by desire, and these guys would come up to him and use everything they had, including their life spans, treasures, and even souls, to make transactions and buy what they wanted. And every successful transaction brings Luo Qiu time to survive. "The sacrifice is successful, and the life span gained this time is ninety-nine years."... In this way, Luo Qiu began his career as a 'club' owner, which he did not know the end of. PS: This is a group. Yes, this is the group: 1054845345
17 The Naming of the Night The Elbow That Can TalkUrban4.0M WordsCompleted 399Votes8MRecs14.2MFans
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Amidst the blue and purple neon lights, under the dense steel sky, the front end of the torrent of data is the world after the technological revolution, and it is also the boundary between reality and illusion. Steel and body, past and future. Here, the outer world and the inner world coexist, and everything in front of you is like a wall of time. Darkness gradually enveloped. But you have to understand, my friend, we cannot deal with darkness with gentleness, we must use fire.
18 The Blood of Mercury Buqi ShixianGaming1.5M WordsCompleted 0Votes59.1kRecs170.1kFans
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The new book "Player Super Justice" has been released, please collect it, recommend it and reward it~ In the year 917 of the Calendar of the Gods, the dormant teacher Narola initiated a revival of the plague; In the calendar year 921 of the gods, the great wizard Merlin read the Declaration of Human Rights in the New White Tower; In the first year of the Dusk Calendar, the Ring of the South Wind launched religious reforms around the world... Roland came to Farnes, the land of the gods. In order to prevent himself from being rolled back by the wheel of fate, he had to use his prophet's advantage to choose his thigh and hug it tightly, vowing to become the strongest priest in history. "As dusk approaches, I have begun to pray——" PS: To put it simply, it is a story about Shen Jingbing, who has a wrong outlook on life, and gradually regains friendship, justice and love. Book club 172502347, verify the book title passed~
19 Apocalypse Forecast Wind and MoonWestern Fantasy6.3M WordsCompleted 1kVotes2.2MRecs5.7MFans
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"I want to be beaten..." ——The Sword of Disaster, the Gravekeeper of the Old World, the Adjuster, the Last Defender of Heaven, One of the Twenty-Four Destruction Factors, Little Page on Huaihai Road, the Scorching Sun of the Abyss, and the ultimate King of Hell: Huai Shi. . One day, the impoverished Huai Shi suddenly found that the golden finger he had picked up could finally be used... However, this did not seem to be a good thing. In order to make money and survive, he accidentally stepped into this dangerous world. The border beyond the current situation, the abnormality after daily life. Astronomical Society, the Green Sun, the Golden Dawn, the remnants of the world, and the natural enemies of all worlds... Is it survival or destruction? This is a problem. Then, among these ten thousand and one ways to save the world, choose a direction that leads to HAPPYEND.
20 No. 13 Mingke Street Pure Little DragonUrban5.5M WordsCompleted 280Votes3.4MRecs5MFans
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I like to sit on the empty streets at night, listening to "their" whispers and enjoying "their" noise.
21 Players Are Super Just Buqi ShixianLight Novel3.1M WordsCompleted 11Votes676.6kRecs1.2MFans
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The long night has come, and the blood moon is in the sky. Hoarse whispers flowed on the street corners, and brass steam engines spewed blood mist. Your brain is singing, your eyes are singing. The skin is chapped and the granulations are raised. In the gray mist, the wall of flesh and blood that swallowed thousands of corpses howled all day long—— "Don't cry, our players don't bite, they just want to play with you." The lonely Gou Planner, the number one player, the savior of the Misty Continent, the head of the Thirteen Saints, the friend of the Twelve Righteous Gods, the King of the Pioneers, the "Justice", the gatekeeper of the fourth natural disaster, the uncrowned god, the great Annan kindly persuaded. There are many completed works with more than one million words, and the credibility is guaranteed. Player 1 Group Frozen Water Port: 641732671
22 Starting with the Gu Huo Bird It Can't Be HelpedInfinite Myriad Worlds1.9M WordsOngoing 196Votes2.5MRecs2.4MFans
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His body is like a feather, his life is like a weed. I have seen the darkest night, so the bright and bright flame in my heart never wavers. The physical book of "Starting with Birds" (Volume 1) is now on the market. You can search for the book title on Dangdang, JD. Com, Taobao, Douyin and other platforms, or purchase it at offline physical book stores. Thank you for your support.
23 The Thaumaturge's Handbook Listen to the SunLight Novel4.4M WordsCompleted 197Votes1.1MRecs2.9MFans
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In 1668, my city was rated as the most secure area in the country. I have made an indelible contribution to this. Because I was caught.
24 Midnight Bookstore Pure Little DragonMystery & Supernatural3.7M WordsCompleted 101Votes4.3MRecs2.4MFans
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A bookstore that only opens late at night, Welcome you. [The simplified version of this work has been published, published by Tianjin People's Publishing House]—— "VIP Book Friends Group": 557560752 (verification of fan value after entering the group) > "Reading Group": 523978007 (no verification required) "Battle Group": 457654443 (no verification required) The new book "The Devil Comes" has been released, and a new journey begins!
25 Embers of the Deep YuantongSci-Fi2.6M WordsCompleted 895Votes5.9MRecs16.1MFans
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On that day, thick fog blocked everything. On that day, he became the captain of a ghost ship. On that day, he stepped through the thick fog and faced a world that had been completely overturned and fragmented - the order of the past was gone. Weird phenomena dominated the endless sea areas outside of civilized society. Island city-states and fleets challenging the sea had become the only remaining lights of the civilized world, but the shadows of the past were still eager to move in the deep sea, waiting to continue to devour this dying world. But for the new captain of the Lost Home, there is only one problem that he must consider first - Who knows how to sail the ship? !
26 A Journey into the Unscientific Novice AnglerSci-Fi4.7M WordsCompleted 36Votes401kRecs915.1kFans
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(The current average price of this book is over 15,000, and the high price is 50,000+. Welcome to read it) I once sat and discussed with Newton, and I also walked side by side with Einstein. I messed up Planck's hair, and I once looked up at the starry sky with Deng Jiaxian in the depths of Lop Nur... All in all, this is the story of a scholar who travels through time and space at home and abroad, using the wisdom of his predecessors to open up the future of mankind. What? You say this is unscientific? No, this is very scientific! Note: This book is a black science and technology novel, neither the Zhutian style nor the Infinite style. The protagonist does not have super powers. You will know after reading it. There is also an old book "Handbook of Conquest of Different Worlds" with a high order price of 30,000 and 9,500+, welcome to read.
27 Surviving the Fourth Cataclysm NaxiliaGaming7.3M WordsCompleted 67Votes391.4kRecs409.7kFans
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A civil engineer was reincarnated in the magical continent and tragically became a wood, earth, and water warlock. When he was still wondering where his Earth Bear bloodline came from, the Chosen Son next door summoned the player. Seeing other people's turbulent lives, Hill just wanted to hide it. New book: "Dear Broom Knight"
28 The Pillar of Ita Crimson FlameGaming8.3M WordsOngoing 1.3kVotes1.7MRecs485.8kFans
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Welcome to Aitaria, the country above the clouds. Let us open the door, pick up the cane, and the adventure will start from here - Through the hills of clouds and sea, like floating grass, shallow rivers are shining; The fields flowing with gold and honey are full of laughter, and under Rodel's low house, soft songs are melodious. Walking through the ancient lush forest of Egonen, the branches are growing in the darkness, and whispers are lingering; Crossing between the steep hills and mountains, the underground world is full of dark shadows, surrounded by dangers, and the sword refracts light. The story of a boy chasing his dream. Above the sky and cloud ridges, the shadow of a giant dragon soars and spreads its wings. And after the time has passed, the fire is still bright.
29 Dawn of the Sword YuantongSci-Fi6.3M WordsCompleted 1.5kVotes13MRecs3.8MFans
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Gawain traveled through time, but something went wrong while traveling. After floating in the sky above a foreign continent for hundreds of thousands of years, he felt that he might need a body to become a complete time traveler, but he did not expect that after he finally succeeded, he would need to crawl out of the coffin with this body, and face two frightened great-great-great... Great-granddaughters. And a world that is about to usher in the end of the era.
30 Cyber Sword Immortal 2121 King of Yellow and BlackSci-Fi1.6M WordsCompleted 0Votes21.2kRecs67.2kFans
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Cyberpunk that is neither cyber nor punk. New book "Alien City"

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