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See allYuri LGN Rankings
Updated: 2026-10-18 (No update. I'm working on a novel on Tomato.) Frequency: Once every 2-3 days. Remember to check back. Contents: A selection of outstanding works found after looking through most of the books. Rating system: Recommendations use LGN1-10. "☆" is the recommendation level and is unrelated to the [number] rating. ∞★ Rules ★∞ 1. 9.0 and above is an exceptionally high score; 6.0 is a pass. 2. NEW! stays until the next update. 3. ♡ Looking for new books? Scroll to the bottom. ♡ 4. Th
Only the Best Gender-Bender Stories
Good genderbender stories. I don't write, I just read. The heart of genderbender stories is romance and conflict. When men become women, they end up even more feminine than women, becoming only the idealized women of their imaginations. The women men imagine are inevitably pure, kind, virtuous, and perfect. After transforming, the protagonist will inevitably change in this way. The core of genderbender stories is adapting to and struggling with the new identity, coming to terms with it, and all
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For Single Readers
It's so hard to find books about single characters, Kora.
Books I Finished Reading Carefully, Though Many Were Abandoned by Their Authors
These are books I've all finished and thought were really well written. They cover a wide range of subjects, but the prose is a pleasure to read.
Top-Tier Stories, Mostly Gender-Swap, but Not Exclusively
Mostly stories I've read that were really good or interesting.
Just for Fun
Most are TS. These stories take their writing seriously and rarely rely on tired internet memes.
A Collection of Hidden Gems
This collection is all pure female-lead or transformation stories. They have good writing, interesting content, few clichés, and a distinctive feel. Nowadays, formulaic stories are taking over the front page, while these books remain obscure. So I'm sharing them to protect the garden in my heart. Some are complete.
Books I've Read and Enjoyed ≡Ω≡
Sharing some gems I've dug up over the years. I read all kinds of things: gender-bender romance, yuri, and male-protagonist stories. These days I prefer male protagonists, probably because I've been on SF for so long, but I'll read other genres too if they're well written.
One Dance, and the Kingdom Is Enchanted; One Glance, and a Hundred Charms Bloom
Most books on this list have memorable, distinctive characters whose perspectives you can inhabit, whether they're the protagonist's or an omniscient viewpoint. Most are Western fantasy. I'll include a short review of each one for reference. Books with a System, or so many references that they break immersion, aren't included. I'll mention any harems. Rated out of 10 based on immersion, storytelling, and logic. By the way, why have I read so many depressing stories?
Some Novels with Good Plots, Both Straight and Yuri
I can finally make a reading list! I don't like gender-bender romance. I've read both yuri and solo-protagonist stories, and I'll recommend some that I think are good. (Most importantly, most of them are really long!)
Horror and Bizarre Yuri Novels
These are all amazing, unconventional yuri novels. (Feels like I've been seeing a lot of this kind of story lately 🥵)
A Reading List to Suit My Taste
Just sharing some books. If you have similar tastes, you might find a few to read here. There are gender-benders, gender-bender romances, and gender-bender GL, with a preference for romance and spicy content. The quality won't be low. My descriptions will mostly sum up what I consider the highlights and flaws, but you'll have to judge the actual experience for yourselves.
Say No to Sameness, Starting with You and Me??
There are more and more stories on SF with similar plots. You can practically tell what they're about just from the title. To help everyone avoid reader fatigue, I'm recommending a few books.
Chen He’s Personal Reading List
A collection of works I came across after joining the site. Most are gender-bender GL, with brief reviews included. Note that I may not have read most of these to the end. My ratings reflect how I felt at the last chapter I read, so some may disappoint later... (Why can I only add thirty books?) Addendum: Some well-known books, such as From the Abyss and The Torture King of Huacheng, may not stay on the list. Related books will be moved to the description. #Moved: How Could This Be Poetry Apprec
Books I Personally Enjoyed
Pinecone has way too much samey content these days.
High-Quality Novels
A very eclectic reading list. You'll need a bit of mental resilience; some of these books are pretty unsettling.
Bannuo Bao Quality Picks
A few of my favorite books. The characters and plots are both great, and they're well worth reading. The protagonists aren't helplessly moe, and most are single.
Feel-Good, Healing Stories with Female Leads
Includes invincible stories, wish-fulfillment stories, and stories with dominant leads.
Free Novels, Lots of Gems!
Free novels. The last nine are long-form stories. As everyone knows, free novels on Boba Bun are like hidden masters: they may not even be listed on the platform, but they're actually incredibly powerful. Some books were added before I'd read them. I'll gradually fill in my reviews as I read them. Some wouldn't fit elsewhere, so I'm listing them here: A Breeze Through the Realm The Magic Era: Apocalypse Ahter Raymond Gailton How Could This Be Poetry Appreciation? Don't Take Yourself So Seriously
There's Something Here to Sink Your Teeth Into!
These are some of the most interesting books I've read on Pinecone. The genres are varied, including male-led stories, yuri with gender-bent characters, and single-protagonist stories, as well as danmei, angst, and mind games. The scale is out of 10, but a relatively low score doesn't necessarily mean a book is bad. It's just my personal rating compared with the other books on this list. I don't think there's a dud here (probably).
For Personal Use
Reverse seduction, steamy scenes, yandere, yuri
A Hardcore Book That Makes You Think
Characters with depth, protagonists who aren't stupid and can think for themselves, a well-developed world, and compelling stories for every character, just as good as the protagonist's.
Stories I Personally Enjoyed
A mixed bag with all kinds of genres. Most are completed.
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A masterpiece of mystery and thriller (worth watching three times)
This is truly an outstanding work among horror-mystery novels online. It possesses both a pineapple bun-like anime style and a strong sense of realism. The analysis and intellectual battles are incredibly adrenaline-pumping. While delivering a realistic feel and intense tension, it doesn't feel overly oppressive. The powerful imagination and meticulous descriptions of the duels are thrilling. The fluid writing style and the high-intensity intellectual battles create a truly captivating "battle of the authors." This kind of novel is simply amazing.
This is the best horror/science fiction novel I've read in recent years.
The novel is generally logically sound, although a few passages involving specialized knowledge are genuinely incomprehensible (maybe I'm just not very bright), but they don't affect the reading experience (just skip them, Guxi is amazing!). It's rare to find such an excellent work that hasn't been published yet. Even I, who never writes reviews, couldn't resist typing these words. I hope the author updates frequently, improves their writing, and gains more and more readers! PS: Guxi really hits the nail on the head, Xing, life is getting more and more stressful.
A Review by Longtime Readers
I've been reading this book since I entered high school, and now that I've graduated, I've watched it grow from a companion for three years into its current success. From the very first glance, I knew it was extraordinary—bold imagination, rigorous content—it's arguably my favorite novel of its genre. However, due to its unremarkable cover and title, it remained relatively unknown for a long time. Its highest fan ranking was only around "Wildfire," which I found truly unfair. I wondered, how could such a good work not be number one in its category? Now, look at it—two "Flame Emperors" (fans of the same name) are on the fan ranking, and the book has climbed to number one on the recommendation list...
An unparalleled thriller, a refreshing experience!
I'm a bookworm with a nine-year addiction to reading. Ever since I got tired of those lighthearted, easy reads, this horror novel has truly broadened my horizons. It contains a multitude of elements, is incredibly complex and mind-bending, yet its logic is impeccable. I wish I had discovered it sooner! As I've gotten older, my perspective has changed. The so-called suspense and horror novels currently on the market seem riddled with flaws, even contradicting each other logically. With marriage, children, and career ups and downs, I've even lost interest in reading novels I've already read. But this one is the only one I'm willing to follow to the end! Go, Building! I'll never abandon you!
The best thriller/brain battle I've ever seen in a pineapple bun.
I recently started reading this book. I stumbled upon it on Bilibili through a video by [Transformation Novel Recommender Fuyu], and decided to check it out… The entire story features a fast-paced plot of reasoning and battles, blending realism with the unique light novel style of Pineapple Bun. The story begins with an individual named "Ogata," possessing human emotions, who accidentally enters a "horror novel website" and becomes an "author." His life begins to take a strange turn, initially encountering authors who hunt him down, barely escaping death, and ultimately turning the tables. Later, he's caught in a muddy storm, where "Ogata" dies…
Good
To be honest, I came here to read a light novel with a very ordinary title and cover—the kind of book you wouldn't even recognize by its cover in a crowd—but the content is truly solid. From a purely enjoyable perspective, it's certainly satisfying, but after 203 chapters, I feel this is more than just a sci-fi web novel. Raising a question and creating a conflict is easy, but providing a decent answer is not. In the latest chapter, I saw some insights from the author; I've struck gold!
On the day the cybercrime network ends, remember to tell your ancestors at the family altar.
Is the author based on the Eternal Messenger?
The Eternal Messenger selects a suitable reality for humanity across countless parallel universes. I believe the function of the "Author" is similar; the "Author's" records will become the chosen reality—not creation, but surpassing it. Many "Authors" are like many nails, fixing Earth's civilization on its trajectory. If an "Author" dies in a battle among themselves, just as a nail is pulled out, another nail will possess everything it had. And if an "Author" dies for other reasons, the history they recorded will be lost; from a practical standpoint, it's as if that "Author's" entire existence has been erased. Additionally, I discovered I was selected by a website for scary novels...
I don't know why the good-looking ones in SF are mostly the less popular ones.
I only discovered this book the day before yesterday. Seeing the "transformation" tag, I thought it was a comedic urban novel with a weird theme, and almost gave up. Later I realized it's about a roommate turning into a woman (●__●), but the beginning was pretty good. The appearance of the creator who calls himself the protagonist in the middle brought the story to its climax; it was really good, no spoilers. However, I didn't expect the transformation to happen to the protagonist, turning him into a emotionless loli? It's a bit of a shame that there's almost no daily life between the protagonist and Xiaoming towards the end. Although given the book's pacing, it's rare for slice-of-life stories to have this, I still hope they'll depict it (๑••).
A very good work
I first read this book a year and a half ago, and my initial impression was one of amazement. The plot was tight and coherent, and even seemingly abrupt descriptions at first glance were brilliant foreshadowing. It's a novel without unnecessary words; its rigorous logic, ingenious plot twists, and various interesting professional concepts all brought me the joy of thinking. This is a completely different experience from reading light novels, which are merely entertainment, while this makes reading a true pleasure. I really like the protagonist, "Ogata," and I was deeply impressed by his character. He may not be perfect, but he is so real; the clash between reason and emotion...