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1. 1 卷 A Nicked Longsword and a Certain Heartbroken Villager 卷刃长剑和某失恋村民 Plane Apple位面苹果Western Fantasy4.5M WordsCompleted One day, he picked up a chipped sword. After that, he took a little girl's hand. Later, as he walked hand in hand with the girl, another young woman grabbed his hand and ran with him. In the end, he held a little girl in each hand as he gazed at the shattered sky. He was an ordinary mortal named Bray. New books: An Assassin's Log and This Watchman Clearly Has a Night Shift, Yet He Keeps Wanting to Sleep. 0V0 If you enjoy my writing, please vote for my new book with monthly tickets. 0Tickets43.1MClicks99kFavorites

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   A good balance between the main character and plot development. This is a story about the struggle of a human trying to defy gods. This book is a unique experience for me, and i loved every moment. 9/10

2. 2 英RT The Hero Returns (Hero? I Haven't Been One for Ages) 英雄再临(英雄？我早就不当了) Boredly Watching the Sky无聊看看天Sci-Fi5.4M WordsCompleted Amid all kinds of crises and despair, humanity's first true superhero appeared. Inspired by him, large numbers of superheroes began to emerge. But after five years of unrelenting battle, he vanished from public view. The author's new novel, "Immortality? That's Just Ridiculous," is currently being serialized. 0Tickets119MClicks281.9kFavorites

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   Classic. I was a big fan of the OP protagonists back then and this was an enjoyable read. 9/10

3. 3 公 The Ambitions of a Guild Receptionist 公会看板娘之野望 Yang Qing殃清Western Fantasy5.2M WordsCompleted After transmigrating into a game-like fantasy world, I said goodbye to my old gender and became a sweet little girl. The cultural differences in this other world are a real headache, and those adventurers who defy common sense are even worse. Before I knew it, I had become the poster girl at an adventurers' guild. Life here means occasionally acting cute, occasionally going on an adventure, and occasionally pondering the meaning of life. Welcome to the Stone House! I'm Miss Lan Nong, here to sho 0Tickets9.8MClicks45.3kFavorites

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   A rare gem with multiple protagonists that was actually interesting. The pacing was slow at times but I love slice of life so that was a nice bonus for me. 9/10

4. 4 我 My Three Kingdoms Can't Possibly Be This Cute 我的三国不可能这么可爱 An Ordinary Shut-In平凡的宅男Ancient Style9.6M WordsOngoing A slow-burn story, a slow-burn story, a slow-burn story. I recommend reading at least through Volume Two. The story really takes off in Volume Three, with plenty of sweet romance. I've been planning it for a long time, and I'm sure you'll love it if you keep reading. - Xiao Qing was frustrated because he had somehow transmigrated to the Three Kingdoms. Wh 0Tickets16.5MClicks62kFavorites

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   A gender bender book about the romance of the three kingdoms is very unique. The author has strong fundamental skills and makes the read entertaining regardless of what she/he writes. 8.5/10 For more info check out the review i wrote for this book.

5. 5 退 The Retired Hero and His Hotel Maids 退休勇者与他的酒店女仆们 Rolling Cat滚刀猫Western Fantasy4.7M WordsOngoing The retired hero Chen Ai opened a small hotel on the empire's frontier. He thought he'd live out the rest of his life in peace. But just after opening the hotel, he faced the greatest challenge of his life! "You dare open a hotel across from mine? How many months do you think your place will last?" Before the hero stood a stunning elf girl and her unbeatable five-star hotel. A service-industry rookie takes on the Demon King. A crisis of bankruptcy right from opening day?! No problem! I swear in 13Tickets25MClicks70.2kFavorites

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   I was not sure if I should put this on the list but I ultimately decided to do so because it was a great experience for the first few chapters. The character development and world building was superb. I legitimately cried while reading. I really really recommend the first three chapters. 9/10

6. 6 让 A Youthful Rom-Com That Leaves You Laughing and Crying 让人哭笑不得的青春恋爱喜剧 The Little Fat Shiba Who Doesn't Drink Cola不喝可乐的小肥柴Campus1.5M WordsCompleted You watched me grow up, and I'll stay by your side until we're old. This is a youthful story, sweet in places and melancholy in others. Rebellious underachiever X icy top student 1. This is a realistic school-life youth novel. No rebirth, no supernatural powers, no golden finger. 2. There will be rivalry between factions, but definitely no harem. One female lead, though separate routes are possible. 3. This is a slow burn, so I hope everyone will be patient and keep reading. It will absolutely 0Tickets4.2MClicks15.8kFavorites

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   Yea im gonna say it: im a sucker for these types of book where they make me feel super emotional. Although the book is far from perfect, it is very realistic and you can easily put yourself in the main char's shoes. 9/10

7. 7 成 The Retired Demon Lord Becomes a Full-Time Housewife 成为全职太太的退隐魔尊 Parity Nonconservation Law宇称不守恒定律Ancient Style3.2M WordsOngoing "Waaah... Mama!" Faced with little ones crying for their mothers, the once unstoppable Demon Lord was stumped for the first time. How was he supposed to comfort children?! At last, inspiration struck. The Demon Lord put on women's clothes and let his hair down. The children saw a beautiful woman and instantly went from sorrow to joy, obediently eating their meals. Looking at their adorable faces, the Demon Lord realized that once he put on those clothes, he might never be able to take them off a 0Tickets4.6MClicks22.3kFavorites

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   This is a banger. A very traditional book with a crossdressing protagonist that takes place in the Ming Dynasty. She (or should i say he) takes care of two children and wants the best for them. I can feel my motherly instinct awaken as I read. Some slices of life, lots of drama. 9.5/10

8. 8 我 I Don't Want to Be the Chief True Disciple 我不要做首席真传啦 The Aloof Author高冷的作者Ancient Style2.3M WordsCompleted Chen Qingdi transmigrated and became the chief direct disciple of Pure Yang Palace, one of the ten great powers under heaven. He had extraordinary talent, profound cultivation, and countless girls who admired him. But at the same time, he realized he seemed to be a villain. "Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river. Don't look down on a poor young girl!" "In my previous life, you stole my talent. Now that I've been reborn, I'll make you pay in blood!" "Big brother, this tim 0Tickets42.4MClicks80.3kFavorites

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   This was a really funny book. I loved how the characters have zero dignity. Even though the main character have an IQ of a monkey, it was decribed in a pleasant and humorous way. 9/10

9. 9 我 I Turned into a Game Pet? A Fox Girl?! 我变成了游戏宠物？狐娘？！ Hu Bai狐白Gaming2.7M WordsCompleted By a bizarre twist of fate, I, the greatest assassin under heaven, became my little sister's pet in a game! A. Fe. Male. Fox! And so, a fox girl assassin wearing a pet collar appeared in the game world. (This book is complete. Its sequel, I Turned into a Fox Girl and Was Captured by the True Dragon Saintess, and the new book, I Turned into a Fox Princess and Was Taken Away by the Blood Clan Saintess, are both currently ongoing.) 0Tickets28.4MClicks83.1kFavorites

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   10/10 One of the first books I've read. The author has some crazy ideas and I love it. You will almost never be able to guess what comes next in the story. I heavily recommend this book. OP protag, yuri, gender bender.

10. 10 妖 Demon Blade Princess 妖刀姬 Luo Jiangshen罗将神Western Fantasy7.1M WordsOngoing Rinne, a high school student, arrived in the dark, mysterious otherworld of Heian in the beautiful, tall body of her upperclassman. The solitary girl experiences the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons firsthand, survives in an age of samurai strife, and forges a yokai blade of her own! She studies under an elegant, beautiful onmyoji big sister... Waka, flowers and moonlight, cherry blossoms in the wind; bloodshed, stolen souls, the Yokai Blade Princess! An incredible world of Japanese-style cult 0Tickets32.4MClicks127.4kFavorites

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    I often ask myself why im wet reading this book. 10/10 Ecchi 9/10 Plot 10/10 Enjoyment

11. 11 从 Surviving in the Dark World Where Death Could Come at Any Moment 从随时会死的暗世界里活下去 Jing Jie静介Mystery6.7M WordsOngoing It all started when our lewd, shameless, thick-skinned protagonist, whose morals are completely backward and whose acting rivals an Oscar-winning actor's, downloaded a "QQ 8.2 Green No-Install Version." From then on, his/her life became even more extraordinary. Of course, this wasn't a cheat being handed to her. It was a one-way ticket to the Dark World, where people with cheats could beat her up. In the Dark World, even playing hide-and-seek can get you killed. And it's not just hide-and-seek: 5Tickets46.1MClicks128.5kFavorites

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    The twists are crazy. Some of the things that the author comes up with is completely insane but it's actually enjoyable to read. I love my murder mysteries and this book does the mystery and thrilling parts very well. 8/10

12. 12 对 The Single Mother Across the Hall 对门的单亲妈妈 Unwilling to Debate O_o无心驳论O_oUrban1.1M WordsCompleted He lived alone in this city. Because of what he had been through, he understood the helplessness of reality better than anyone. Someone as insignificant as him couldn't change the world, or even change himself. To adapt to this world, all he could do was hide behind a mask. Just as he thought he would spend the rest of his days wearing it, a mother and daughter came into his life and slowly filled the cracks in his heart. Only then did he realize that even in this cruel, cold world, there were p 0Tickets1.5MClicks9.1kFavorites

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    This one is actually really special to me because I also grew up with only my mother. I can relate to the main characters on many different levels. This is your sorrow yet sweet story about a single mother. I highly recommend this book to people who are empathetic. 9/10 (Author stopped updating)

13. 13 转 Reborn as an Elf, I Don't Want to Be a Pet 转生成精灵的我不想当宠物 Cumin Breeze孜然风Western Fantasy1.9M WordsOngoing I transmigrated, was reborn, and even became an elf. A female elf. A mute and blind female elf. A mute and blind female elf who had only just been born. That would have been bad enough... On my very first day in another world, I was captured by a human slave-hunting party and put up for auction as a spectacle. They say transmigration comes with perks, and that you can enjoy life with all kinds of golden fingers without even lifting a finger... So how did I end up with a start on hell difficulty? 7Tickets27.2MClicks117.5kFavorites

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    Another classic. Characters are portraited realistically and make you want to know more. You eventually sympathize with the protag and wish the best for them on their journey for survival. 8/10

14. 14 狼 The Wolf Family's Daughter Comes of Age 狼家有女初长成 Right and Wrong Are Hard to Judge是非莫辩Western Fantasy1.8M WordsOngoing In the frozen wastelands of the cold northern frontier, Wolfcry Ridge was known for producing rough warriors and muscle-bound men. But a terrible thing had happened: for ten years running, not a single boy had been born! Every child in the Wolf family was a girl! What was to be done with all the little she-wolves clamoring for attention? What would become of the Wolf family's future? A young man's ambitions, a girl's dreams, and the wings of a Garuda swept across snow and breeze, bringing fragra 0Tickets199kClicks3.9kFavorites

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    9.5/10 I didn't finish the book but from what I've read it is a masterpiece. Fantastic storytelling and character development. I feel that there are broader implications that the author is trying to portray, but i wont comment on that.

15. 15 退 The Retired God King Becomes a Witch Idol Manager 退役神王转职魔女偶像经纪人 I Sell Taro on the Overpass我在天桥卖花芋Western Fantasy2.1M WordsCompleted One of the supreme god-kings of the three thousand planes, Nolan, Lord of Chaos, is known as the Destroyer of Worlds. He rules over war and slaughter, and is the sole embodiment of power and violence. Yet even this invincible powerhouse is struggling to gather faith because he has no followers! So, to save his temple from bankruptcy, Nolan has decided to become an idol! Ahem, I mean, train his own witch idols to attract fans and turn them into followers! 0Tickets10MClicks37.5kFavorites

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    Op main character, hot girls, exciting story. I don't think i need to say anymore. 9/10

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