Evetrona's Tales of the Old Days
伊芙特罗娜的旧日见闻
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- Ongoing
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- 1.8M Words
- Genre
- Western Fantasy
- Updated
- 10d ago
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Hidden Gems with Excellent Writing
(Includes Western fantasy, other worlds, epics, science fiction, and more.) This list features fantasy works with a variety of styles, all of them high quality. Most of the authors are incredibly dedicated, with substantial word counts. Quite a few have been serialized for over six years, and some even date back to the site's early days as a forum. These are diamonds buried in coal, waiting for someone to pick them up. (Updated irregularly. Check the bottom of the list for new additions.) (Ratin
Nocturne for a Certain Nun
Recently added divine reads, with lesser-known books prioritized. (Mainly niche stories, no NTR or harems.) Also recommending some of my favorite Japanese light novel classics: Kieli, The Dragon Girl, Shoki Ginyuroku, The Tale of the Desert Kingdom, and Where the Wings Rest. I came to these from reading Japanese light novels. These few genuinely moved me. They're light novels that are now rather obscure. Looking back, when I first started reading novels, I was always searching for the spark in p
A Little Remedy for Too Much Sweetness, Best Savored Slowly...
[This list leans toward transformation stories, so if you're here for fluffy, brainless fun, please keep scrolling...] Tired of sugary treats that come in huge portions but never fill you up? Why not try something (maybe...) that plants your feet on the real ground between reality and fantasy, returning to the primal charm of adventure, or taking a closer look at life and discovering a vivid, fleshed-out world? (Most aren't angst-heavy.) Tips (must read!): A few works on this list may be somewha
Miscellaneous Recommendations, Mostly Not Fluff
I'll keep updating this.
Personal Collection (All Genres)
Ongoing updates
Reading List for the Picky (Including Gender-Bender Romance, Yuri, and Gender Swap)
A reading list of high-quality novels, for readers with niche and discerning tastes. I recommend only one work per author, so you can explore their other books on your own. △△△ Most authors nowadays use AI to assist with writing. I agree with this practice; refusing to use new technology is foolish. However, many authors' finished works still have a strong AI feel. Given the particular nature of this site, I'll include these works as long as they have something worthwhile. △△△ Subjective opinio
Selected Male-to-Female-and-Marriage Stories
I've been reading gender-bender romance for years, and I've read quite a lot.
Personal List: Gender-Swap Yuri / Gender-Swap Romance / Yuri / Single Female Leads
Updated: 2026/8/29 An occasionally updated reading list (mostly for clearing out dropped novels) This list seems to be getting shorter and shorter (sigh) There are dropped novels and authors everywhere. Read what you can while it's still here. What a shame: some books came back to life only to die again, and I haven't found any good new ones either. Whatever you do, don't read "Tonight, Too, the Witch Who Saves the World (by Fan Xia Zhi Feng)". If you do, feel free to join me in roasting the aut
Detailed Recommendations for Top-Tier Yuri
I read all kinds of GL, whatever the genre. Here are a few good books. I'll add reviews as I remember. For authors with multiple books, I'll only recommend their most iconic one.
Personal Recommendations for Top-Tier Gender-Swap Stories
I've been a reader for 10 years and only read GL and single-couple romances. My recommendations are mostly not fluffy filler. They have coherent plots without obvious logical flaws, a decent length, and good prose. Read with confidence.
Maybe Obscure (New) and Old Stories
On this list, 'old books' means novels that began serialization before 2026; anything after that counts as new. Pinecone Bun's tags are so poorly done that old books are incredibly hard to find. I made this list mainly to recommend good older books you can't find on the completed list, as well as distinctive stories and some new ones I'm reading. It includes gender-bender GL, gender-bender romance, and male-lead stories. The order only reflects the sequence in which I remembered the books while
Some Good Books, Lots of Free Gems
Some books I personally think are good.
Less Wish Fulfillment, No Harem, and a Vast, Consistent World
Focused on ensemble casts (not many ensemble stories like Re:Zero, but those are the standard, along with No Game No Life), with some action and a Western fantasy style. No cringe, no brainless plots, and hardly any steamy scenes. My personal ratings: 2 means good, 4 means epic, and 5 means immortal. I don't rate books that have stopped updating. (Updated irregularly.) (My personal rating for Re:Zero is 4.7, and for No Game No Life, 4.75.)
Just for Fun
Most are TS. These stories take their writing seriously and rarely rely on tired internet memes.
The Cat's Cafe
A little tribute to the books that left a lasting impression on me.
For Personal Use (Mostly Male-to-Female Yuri)
Personal preferences only.
Yuri
Unfinished Yuri-Flavored and Gender-Bender Reads (Especially Well-Written)
These are all carefully selected, unfinished GL stories with excellent structure, worldbuilding, themes, and writing. I may add exceptionally good completed works later. The books on this list are almost all still updating. I don't distinguish between angst and fluff. // A star ★ marks a highly recommended work (up to two stars). A double slash marks a work that hasn't updated in a long time but is unlikely to be abandoned. I read mostly academic books (natural sciences and humanities and soci
Let's Find Some Good Reads OvO
To bring attention to niche books. Beware: this is a mass grave.
Books I Like
Being entertaining is the top priority. I won't include books I find boring from start to finish.
Masterpieces
Plot + prose
A Web Novel Fan's Personal Reading List
A collection of niche works with distinctive styles and plots that fit together seamlessly.
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.
Interesting Books
Many books on this list are unfinished, but quite a few are written in beautiful, lyrical prose, full of feeling. Some are joyful, some grand, some touch upon fictional realities with a gentle hand, and others create dreamlike worlds through boundless imagination. There are plenty of rough edges and awkward passages from inexperienced writers, but these works are worth a look. Whether their authors write out of love or necessity, they each show a different, endearing side of web fiction.
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Having said that, I will try my best to delete related comments (and future related messages as well). Let's leave this topic here. Since I'm not under contract, my posting settings are indeed limited, so please consider my perspective.
Dear readers, please calm down. Recent chapters have indeed generated some controversy, but I hope you won't argue about it, or even hurl insults at others in reviews and private messages. Different opinions are normal, and readers should have the right to express their opinions. While I understand the possibility of personal attacks due to differing opinions, I completely oppose them; this does not help protect the book. I hope everyone can be more civilized and self-aware, seeking common ground rather than attacking those who disagree.
Isn't a slower-paced work also an option?
After resting for half a year, I came back and finished reading. When I browsed the comments section, I found so many strange and eccentric people. Is it because more and more people know about this book? The most numerous and annoying ones are those who criticize the pacing. I don't understand why people insist on a faster pace in a slow-paced, slice-of-life novel. If you like fast-paced web novels, go read fast-paced ones. It's like going to a Western restaurant, and the waiter brings you a plate of foie gras with elaborate plating. Knowing it's your first time at a Western restaurant, he explains the etiquette to you, and you immediately retort, "I'm just eating, why is it so complicated? Plating, forks..."
Tips for new readers and opinions on some issues
I've already written a warning in my previous long review, so I won't repeat it here. I'll just list the main points: 1. The marriage of the protagonist to a single woman is uncertain. 2. The narrative is fragmented and bland, lacking a clear main plot, requiring careful thought. 3. Many long sentences, poor formatting. 4. The characters' personalities and morals are controversial. 5. The update speed is slow, ranging from a few days to a month. That concludes the warning. Now, I'm going to share some personal and radical opinions on some minor issues. As is well known, this book has been highly controversial for a long time. However, I personally believe that some of the accusations are simply absurd. I've browsed various platforms many times, criticizing the so-called...
Let's just calm down. Arguing through a screen won't win us anything, and no one will read your long posts to judge who's right and who's wrong. My advice is, if you've been subjected to cyberbullying, you can report it to the police. If it seriously affects your life, you can file a lawsuit. Regardless of the outcome, at least you can confront the other party face-to-face in a legal way. If you think that's making a mountain out of a molehill, then just exchange contact information and keep in touch during holidays without disturbing others.
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I don't really like light novels because they're too ethereal, like castles in the air, like crystal-clear dreams that shatter at the slightest touch in the face of reality. I don't particularly like realistic literature because it's too heavy; I don't want to relive my life in fantasy. So, a video introduction to a book like *Evetrona's Old Tales* appeared on my homepage recommendations. It didn't use excessive flowery language, nor did it indulge in overly unrealistic fantasies. Instead, it simply depicted an old teahouse amidst bustling activity, listening to a storyteller's tales. It recounted the wondrous sights and experiences I heard from adults during my childhood. Thank you to the author...
I've been using glass cases for years and only now have I come across this book.
Having read sixty or seventy chapters, this is the most profound and nuanced novel I've ever read. Even though it's set in another world, some of the philosophical questions it raises feel like projections of reality, prompting deep thought without feeling drawn out or padded. The character portrayals and scenery descriptions are vivid, and the humorous dialogue and indirect characterizations are simply the finishing touches. Unlike traditional isekai novels, it doesn't have a clear main plot or emphasize combat power; it's more like a travelogue, describing whatever it sees. There's a lot of focus on daily life and the characters' emotions, which is the point I want to emphasize most. As for transformation novels, I generally only read about transformations involving marriage or being single; I don't read many about transformations involving white hair...
Golden Moon on the Water
Without exaggeration, this is one of my top three works in all my years of reading online novels, and in terms of the completeness of its world-building, *Evetrona's Old Tales* is undoubtedly number one. This work is indeed a bit slow-paced, but when you calmly read and immerse yourself in the book, the magnificent panorama of this other world slowly unfolds before you, delivering a shock that no other online novel can match. There's no forced excitement, no shallow, nonsensical insights, no formulaic life-and-death separations, and no childish love stories. What it offers is an understanding of the world, an appreciation of life, a cherishing of friendship, and the most sincere and genuine emotions between people. Reality...
Lustia: Haha, so that's how Eve is to you? She's completely different to me! If you're brave enough, click to read the latest chapter!
A book without contradictions yet full of contradictions (up to chapter 70)
At my current pace, I find the transition from entering the academy particularly difficult to adjust to. Eve's academy life is so tough. The lack of satisfying moments isn't actually a problem, because the first few dozen chapters clearly show this isn't the type of story about showing off or slapping others; the relaxed and comfortable daily life is the biggest draw. But it's hard to suddenly switch from a lighthearted slice-of-life story to high-intensity training. Everyone seems to be "doing what's best for the protagonist." Bai Lilin's first appearance was disastrous. Before coming to the academy, the protagonist had clearly stated he didn't want to enter the training facility, and his adoptive father had already indicated through his biological son that he was...