[Personal Picks] Curated Gender-Bender and Western Fantasy Reads [个人推荐]精选嫁人/西幻书单

1. 1 幸 Happy Girl 幸福少女 Xie Haizhu谢海朱Campus732k WordsCompleted (This is a slice-of-life gender-swap story with a touch of supernatural abilities, pure romance, one-on-one. They swap bodies early on, and the transformation happens midway [already transformed]. If you enjoy it, please support the author by buying the full series.) One reckless act of pretending to be a bad person led to the worst possible outcome. In his despair, he returned to the past. He also swapped bodies with the girl he had wanted to help. Overcome with guilt, he had only wanted to mak 0Tickets1.3MClicks15.6kFavorites

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   Rating: 10.0/10.0 Tags: transgender marriage, atonement, gentle breeze, slow burn It's good-looking but not popular, plus one more point. Or rather, you can tell from the title that people don't really like this kind of work these days. So it's inexplicably unpopular. The author's depiction of emotional shifts and the three-dimensional character development are very well done, including some supporting characters. The constant twists and turns of the plot are unexpected yet reasonable. In particular, the portrayal of the female protagonist's real name, her excessive self-denial, and her dedication to so-called "atonement" are very touching and make me look forward to the subsequent development. To be honest, many of the popular works by Pineapple Buns these days are just fast-food style romance descriptions, numbly collecting harems and giving away freebies, which always makes people feel like something is missing. I'm not saying to completely deny those works, but I also hope that everyone will support these treasure authors who want to tell a good story seriously.

2. 2 关 The Endless Legend of the Hermit 关于隐者的无尽传说 Working-Class Fighter打工斗士Western Fantasy3.4M WordsOngoing The Empire's vast capital. Beneath the most prosperous city on the continent lies a hidden realm of sin, unknown to the world above. The young Guinevere, who grew up in the deepest reaches of this realm, has spent her days accompanied only by darkness and ancient books. Who could change her fate? Perhaps a wandering soul from another world. Reader group one is full. 1Tickets13.8MClicks48.4kFavorites

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   Rating: 10.0/10.0 Tags: marriage transformation, epic, story-driven, large volume Undoubtedly a masterpiece in my mind, one of the best works I've ever read on Pineapple Bun. A Western fantasy, it depicts a grand, epic adventure story, following the heroine's continuous growth and struggle against the fate imposed upon her. The plot twists, the writing style, and the character design all deeply resonated with me. (As for the romantic subplot criticized in some long reviews, I honestly don't think it's a big problem...) In my opinion, the sweetest moments are when the male and female leads overcome hardships before finally finding happiness, just like in this book. In addition, there are 3 million words, which is a large and satisfying amount of content.

3. 3 转 As a Reincarnated Princess, I’m Hounded by the Holy Son 转生皇女的我被圣子缠上 Blood Flame Xia Yan血焱夏燕Western Fantasy586k WordsOngoing I died suddenly from working overtime. When I woke up, everything had changed. I’d been reborn as the future princess of the Snowlands. I may have lost a little something, but compared to what I’d gained, I could let the past go. As the saying goes, if you can’t resist what life throws at you, you might as well enjoy it. And so, at the age of fourteen, I set off to pursue my studies. However... “Oh, Your Highness, please calm down. It doesn’t actually hurt. It’s all in your head.” “You bastard! 0Tickets1.1MClicks10.3kFavorites

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   Rating: 9/10 Tags: Transformation, Western Fantasy, Adventure, Superb Protagonist, Good-looking but Not Popular Series A side note: The original title of this book, "Sword of Dawn," was quite nice, but unfortunately, due to lack of data, it was changed to the standard pineapple bun title format. It's a fairly orthodox, mainstream Western fantasy story, and the author has put a lot of effort into fleshing out and perfecting the world-building and setting. In my opinion, what really resonated with me was the female lead's character: a princess from the most powerful empire, a bit cunning and arrogant, yet completely under the male lead's thumb—it's simply amazing! (Sounds exclamation) As for the plot, it's just average, probably because it hasn't unfolded yet.

4. 4 来 The Iron-Winged Angel from the Stars 来自星空的铁翼天使 Cangqiong Alice苍穹爱丽丝Western Fantasy751k WordsCompleted The battlecruiser Christ of the Keynes Galactic Federation Republic crashed in an accident. Miliko, the Federation strategic weapon known as Michael, fell with the ship into a world of magic. Having survived the crash, Miliko is in danger of losing her body, and can only rely on the help of a mage named Vic, whom she knows. An adventure story about a weapon girl from a spacefaring civilization and a mage from a world of magic~ 0Tickets1.5MClicks14.8kFavorites

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   Rating: 9/10 Tags: Marriage, Western Fantasy, Adventure, Old Book, Good but Not Popular Series This is another book that you can't find online. It's quite old, and it's a traditional Western fantasy adventure book. Whether it's the plot development, the characterization of the male and female leads, or the writing style, there's nothing to criticize. It's very engaging and a generally good book. One point is deducted because I don't really like plots where the protagonist is clearly very powerful but is still constantly being schemed against.

5. 5 血 Blood Neon 血霓虹 WardenpaWestern Fantasy1.7M WordsCompleted This novel could also be called My City Survival as a Monster -- In the shadows of the city, darkness writhes, watching every passerby who strays alone. Neon lights flash with the brilliance of civilization, but cannot pierce the wall formed by the crowd. Blood gushes from a girl's shadow. So much helplessness, so much redemption, all turn to blood-red neon with the night. 4Tickets4.3MClicks27.4kFavorites

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   Rating: 9.5/10 Tags: slice-of-life, sassy, ​​sweet, thriller This is a new book that really suits my taste (although it's new, it already has hundreds of thousands of words). The author's writing style is excellent and very interesting. The main plot hasn't fully developed yet, focusing mainly on daily life, but even so, the author manages to write it very engagingly, unlike some other lighthearted or moe-style books that feel boring and unreadable. Also, I feel the author's thinking is quite divergent, giving me a stream-of-consciousness feeling, haha. Aside from that, the daily life scenes are definitely a sweet romance novel. The interactions between the male and female leads are sweet and heartwarming without being cloying, which is a huge plus. I'm really looking forward to the development of the main storyline. I'm deducting 0.5 Points from this book because I'm not sure what the main plot is like. I'm just expressing my anticipation.

6. 6 转 Even Today, After Reincarnating as a Wretched Witch, I'm Still So Thoughtful 转生屑魔女的我今天也很贴心 It's Rainwater是雨水啊Western Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted By day, she is a pure and virtuous saint. By night, she is a sinister and cunning witch. Reborn in a bizarre world on hell difficulty, she must use every means at her disposal to survive. "What? Robbery? Come on, this is clearly an equivalent exchange." "A witch's stamina is precious. Tying you up took quite a bit of mine." "Huh? Trading my stamina for your money seems perfectly fair, doesn't it?" "It was the witch who offended you, but if taking it out on me will make you feel better... 0Tickets10.4MClicks53.4kFavorites

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   Rating: 9/10 Tags: Substitution, Sweet Romance, Ancient Gods Just as the title suggests, the story revolves around the female protagonist who possesses the dual identities of a scumbag witch and a saint. This is a romantic comedy about a love-hate relationship between the male protagonists of the Knights of the Round Table. The overall style is quite lighthearted. Although the background is set in a rather dark era, it is not reflected much in the story. The biggest highlight of this work is the sweet interactions between the male and female protagonists. It is really sweet, and it turns out that the author is also quite good at making suggestive jokes (laughs). The update frequency is also stable, and it has already reached hundreds of thousands of words. It is worth following.

7. 7 今 The Witch Is Still Working Hard to Stay Alive Today 今天的魔女小姐也在努力活着 Demoted CEO总裁下放Western Fantasy6.0M WordsCompleted People say that when others transmigrate, they do so in a blaze of glory, with a golden finger, into the body of a young master from a powerful family. At worst, they become a concubine-born son, and still get a System or an old man who lives inside them. But when I transmigrated, there was no naturally airheaded goddess waiting for me. Instead, I was greeted by a revolting evil god, tortured until I was barely alive, then thrown into a twisted and terrifying world. I transmigrated into the body 0Tickets17.8MClicks48.9kFavorites

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   Rating: 9.5/10 Tags: Substitution, Harem, Grand Worldview, Cthulhu x Steamed Friends Zong Luo is also a well-known author of the "transformation harem" genre, characterized by: stable updates, large volume (this book alone has more than three million words, and Zong Luo's previous books were all completed with several million words, so there is no need to worry about the update volume and stability), and the books she writes are all about transformation harems, with a very grand world view and a very complete setting. This book inherits these characteristics, with its world-building and setting being its biggest highlights. Set in the Middle Ages, it contains a significant amount of Cthulhu elements, making it quite hardcore, but even for a reader like me with limited exposure to the subject, it was still enjoyable. The overall style leans towards a light, Japanese aesthetic, without overly dramatic or tragic themes, instead consisting of interconnected stories. The author always manages to come up with something new, making it quite interesting. The writing and plot are also excellent, befitting the standards of a seasoned author. If I had to point out a flaw, it would be that the character development of some supporting roles was just so-so.

8. 8 本 This Demon King Is Not Going to Marry That Drooling-Bib Hero 本魔王才不会嫁给这个口水兜勇者 He Is Frost彼为霜Western Fantasy178k WordsOngoing "Hey, Drool Bib, do you have a lover?" "Yeah." "Huh? Didn't you say you'd never dated anyone?" "That was before. But there's something I can't figure out. Why would my lover ask me that?" (Cover art by sheya, used with permission.) 0Tickets393.1kClicks4.6kFavorites

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   Rating: 9/10 Tags: Getting married, Traveling, Super sweet!!!, A beautiful but not popular series This book deserves this score for just one reason: it's sweet!!! The interactions between the little devil and the hero are heartwarming without being cloyingly sweet—that's the pinnacle of sweet romance novels (I'm sure of it). It seems the author intends to write it in an episodic format, similar to Kino's Journey or Witch's Journey. The male and female protagonists travel continuously, fighting monsters and leveling up, gradually advancing the main storyline, and constantly encountering new things... To be honest, I personally really enjoy this type of adventure story. The characters are very well-developed, even the supporting ones. I'm really looking forward to the sequel, the tale of the little devil and the hero as they travel the world, sharing sweet moments. I'm giving it a 9 out of 10 because it's only a few hundred thousand words long so far, the story hasn't unfolded yet, but the future looks promising.

9. 9 爱 By the Shores of Lake Abilis 爱碧利斯湖畔 Bairi Xixi白日水希Urban2.6M WordsCompleted After being swept away by the waves, I was reborn as a small animal less than a meter tall, with soft, upright ears? I'm a little animal, so why can I talk like a human and learn to walk on two legs? Why is my species's sex unknown until adulthood? Fine, never mind that it's unknown, but why does everyone keep trying to make me a girl? I used to be a boy! This is a gentle story about a lonely child searching the world for a home and friends, and becoming human. "I want everything I once looked 0Tickets2.3MClicks17.1kFavorites

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   Rating: ? / 10 Tags: marriage, Western fantasy, healing I haven't read it yet, but this rather old work has a very good reputation, and everyone speaks highly of it, so I have high expectations for it. (You'll have a hard time finding this book in the search tags for "Pineapple Bun").

10. 10 鲜 The Blood Duke Will Never Fall for the Sword Saint 鲜血大公不会喜欢上剑圣 GodineyeWestern Fantasy778k WordsCompleted Having transmigrated to a world of swords and magic, surely I must be the protagonist, right? That was what Lilicia thought. But after a series of upheavals, she set out with the goal of ruling the world. When she finally reached the pinnacle of power, the person standing in her way was none other than the so-called "Sword Saint." "If you're the Sword Saint, then go defeat the Demon King with the Hero!" "The Demon King is only the Demon King, but you're even crueler than he is. I have to correct 0Tickets4.8MClicks37.1kFavorites

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    Rating: 9/10 Tags: Great character design, sweet, lightning-fast rewards, plot-driven An author who originally focused on harem/reincarnation stories started a new pure romance novel and it became a huge hit. Compared to other transgender works, this is a rather unconventional and quite interesting piece. The female lead's resolute, fearless, and slightly mischievous personality, along with her trials and tribulations in pursuit of the sun-like male lead, is incredibly compelling. The character and plot are so touching; both the interactions between the leads and the female lead's emotional journey are fascinating. The supporting characters are also very well-developed, which is fantastic. The half-point deduction is due to the current rather depressing plot; personally, I don't particularly like this kind of thing. The remaining half-point concerns the plot progression and arrangement of the story, which feels slightly illogical and leaves the main plot somewhat unclear, making it rather tiring to watch. Whispering: It's a pity it wasn't written as a harem; I really liked the other female supporting characters.

11. 11 我 I Really Can't See 我真的看不见 Just a Salted Fish一条咸鱼而已Western Fantasy1.0M WordsOngoing “What if I told you I’m actually blind? Would you believe me?” The girl tilted her head up, her expressionless red eyes fixed on the man’s. “Really?” The man raised a hand and gently stroked the girl’s eye sockets and cheeks. “Really.” “So what?” The man was unimpressed. “But we’re still enemies.” “That’s it? I’m honest. I want your body.” “Get lost.” This book is also known as “A Blind Woman’s Life as an Undercover Agent” and “How to Act Cool on Earth.” This newcomer is trembling with nerves, s 0Tickets874.8kClicks6.7kFavorites

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    Rating: 9.5/10 Tags: marriage, plot-driven, good-looking but not popular series It's also an excellent orthodox Western fantasy work, and the female lead's blindness is surprisingly appealing, haha. The plot is quite captivating, and the interactions between the male and female leads are sweet and interesting—a typical example of a show that's good but not widely popular. The only drawback (in my personal opinion) is the lack of the grand worldview and epic feel I'm looking for, but it's clear the author never intended for that. Also, the author updates too slowly! (Annoyed)

12. 12 从 Everyday Life Begins with an Evil Spirit 从恶灵开始的非日常生活 Insect Words虫言Campus4.5M WordsCompleted As the supernatural resurges, terrifying entities seep into reality. Watch as our protagonist, reborn as a beautiful girl, tries to stay alive and escape the clutches of sinister beings lusting after her and savage vengeful spirits! "That's it? Get your ass over here!" The girl hugged an urn of ashes and let loose a stream of curses. 0Tickets14.5MClicks58.9kFavorites

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    Rating: 8.5/10 Tags: Thriller, Ghost Story, Metamorphosis This is a rather unique work, telling the story of a female protagonist who becomes an evil spirit in a ghost story and is then drawn into various death games. The basic premise is a death game, and the essence is a ghost story. This type of book demands a high level of writing skill and control over the plot from the author, and Chongyan certainly achieves this. The main plot and the narration of the death games are very interesting, which is what kept me reading and motivated me to subscribe to the entire series. The downsides are also quite obvious. The romance is terrible, almost to the point of feeling like "it would have been better if it didn't exist." That's why I put the "marriage subversion" tag later. But because the main story was so well-told, I didn't really care that much about the romance, haha. It's a large and satisfying book, already containing several million words.

13. 13 身 How Did I, a Hero, End Up as the Phoenix Young Lady? 身为勇者的我竟然成了凤凰大小姐 Ink Dust Blazes墨尘为炽Western Fantasy2.3M WordsCompleted New book: Reborn as a Little Dragon Girl, I Refuse to Be a Maid! The phoenix young lady, reborn amid blazing flames, and her travels with a certain good-for-nothing boy! As their journey goes on, they meet more and more people: a frost-silver dragon princess, a blood-eyed vampire girl, a radiant flower of golden light, a princess with white irises... "Huh? Why does this make it sound like you're building a harem?" Vellafia twirled her silky hair, a hint of confusion in her eyes. "Fish is what I 0Tickets4.4MClicks27.1kFavorites

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    Rating: 8/10 Tags: remarriage, revenge, plot-driven, well-written The story revolves around a heroine who is betrayed by her teammates and reincarnated as a phoenix princess seeking revenge. The most striking feature of this work is the author's exquisite and delicate writing style, which is quite unique among Pineapple Buns (a popular online novel platform). I found it very enjoyable. The author clearly put a lot of effort into creating a relatively complete world-building to tell the story well. The character descriptions are also excellent, and the little phoenix and the little black dragon are indeed very cute and appeal to my tastes. As for the downsides, the plot is relatively lacking and didn't motivate me to keep reading. Also, the writing style is a bit overdone and too ornate in some places, which makes it a bit tiring to read. To be honest, this book would be great if it were written as a harem story with a twisted marriage element, although it might deter some readers. The updates are stable, and it already has a million words.

14. 14 污 The Defiled Saint and the Heart of the White Rose 污秽圣者与白蔷薇之心 Kawakami Susumu川上进Western Fantasy1.5M WordsCompleted In a world slipping into dusk, there is a girl. She bears memories written in blood. Guided by glory, she sets out on the path of destiny. Life sparks into flame, and blazing fire devours history. Here, the beginning is written. The hymn has long been written. The praise has long been fabricated. A lost world, fallen gods. The fire is slowly dying out. In the sunset glow of the dying sun, there is a girl. ◆ 0Tickets990.9kClicks9kFavorites

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    Rating: ? / 10 Tags: marriage transformation, Western fantasy, plot-driven I haven't read it yet either, but since it's a highly rated and quite old work, I'm posting it here first (you'll have a hard time finding this book in the search tags on Pineapple Bun).

15. 15 身 As a Fallen Angel, I Still Pretend to Be Human Today 身为堕天使今日也在伪装人类 A Wei阿威Western Fantasy1.9M WordsOngoing Fallen Angels: one of the mightiest races of the Mythic Age. Brutal and merciless, they crushed everything in their path, tormenting millions upon millions of lives like worms beneath the earth. Now they have long since gone extinct, leaving behind only a ravaged land of their own making. At least, that's how it was supposed to be... "Vierte, make me a cup of hot tea." "Right away, young master." PS: The beginning may seem a little heavy, but the heroine won't really suffer in this book, so read 0Tickets1.1MClicks8.7kFavorites

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    Rating: 8.5/10 Tags: marriage, harem, royal romance, Western fantasy This is a classic, mainstream Western fantasy adventure story. The plot, character design, and writing style are all quite solid, making it an excellent work in a straightforward way. The plot flows smoothly and logically, allowing me to feel the atmosphere and sense of adventure that a Western fantasy genre should have, which is fantastic. There's a clear main storyline to follow, and the female characters are quite interesting. Considering that most works on Pineapple Bun (a Chinese online literature platform) have a terrible grasp of the overall framework and atmosphere of the fantasy genre (or rather, a complete lack of atmosphere and epic feel), this work is definitely one of the best. Millions of words, plenty to satisfy your appetite. If I had to point out a drawback, it would be that the plot development lacks a certain "ingenious" sense of suspense and twists, making the beginning a bit confusing (because there are many foreshadowing elements).

16. 16 勇 The Hero Was Refined Into an Iceblood Dragon Princess 勇者被炼成了冰血龙姬 Gem Monster宝石怪Western Fantasy1.8M WordsOngoing (The heroine has the bloodlines of vampires, dragons, and witches. The hero is a younger-generation Hero. The two leads are devoted to each other.) The Hero charged alone into the Demon King's castle. When he saw three Demon Kings fighting, he figured he had the advantage and went straight at them. That one sentence sums up the foolish things Sinuo did back when she was a Hero. Now, as a young Demon King, she can feel history repeating itself. A younger-generation Hero is coming to challenge her 0Tickets6.1MClicks35.7kFavorites

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    Rating: 9/10 Tags: marriage transformation, story-driven, adventure A truly excellent Western fantasy adventure story, featuring the classic setting of a demon king and a hero, and a classic adventure unfolding. The plot development, character development, and writing style are all impeccable. The author's world-building is remarkably successful; the grand and complex world unfolds without feeling overly lengthy. Furthermore, the interactions between the male and female leads are genuinely sweet, and the female lead's mild yandere tendencies are simply fantastic. One to two million words, plenty of content, and stable updates. If there's anything wrong with it, it might be that the female lead is relatively weak and a bit pathetic in the early stages.

17. 17 巨 The Dragon Lady's Unusual Life 巨龙小姐的非日常生活 ffffgguWestern Fantasy2.6M WordsOngoing The haughty dragon lady now has only one ultimate goal: to eat and loaf around... Oh, no. It's to travel the world! 0Tickets1.3MClicks9.2kFavorites

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    Rating: 9/10 Tags: Marriage, Slow Burn, Female Lead is Chaotic and Evil The most interesting part of this work is the female lead's character. How will she, a character from the chaotic side, and the male lead, a righteous character, spark a romance? Especially since the female lead and male lead have a truly deep-seated hatred, I'm particularly curious about how their relationship will develop. So far, it seems to be a misunderstanding-based story. I don't know if there will be any angst later on, but I really want to see a dramatic "chasing-back-to-the-husband" moment! Overall, the reading experience is quite good, the world-building is well-developed, the plot doesn't have any illogical elements, and with a stable update of over a million words, it's definitely worth following.

18. 18 废 I'm a Shut-In Dragon King, and a Suspicious Sword Saint Abducted Me 废宅龙王的我被可疑剑圣拐走了 Lantang Jieer蓝堂阶二Western Fantasy1.4M WordsCompleted After readers beat me to death for going on hiatus, I was reincarnated as a loli Ice Dragon King. With cheat-like strength, I finally got to live a life where I could coast along without working hard. But my happy days came to an end when a Sword Saint showed up. The suspicious Sword Saint kicked me down and tricked me into putting on a strange collar. "Wait, wait, wait! What the heck did you put on me?" "...A toy." "So you really are a depraved loli-con!" 0Tickets9MClicks47.5kFavorites

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    Rating: ?/10 Tags: Story-driven, Healing, Coming-of-age I haven't read it yet, but like Lake Ibis, this book has a very high reputation, so it's definitely worth looking forward to.

19. 19 佣 The Mercenary Girl's Tale of Providing for Her Family 佣兵少女的养家传说 yyyy12Eastern Fantasy1.2M WordsCompleted New book out: A Guide to Life After Becoming a Phoenix (A lighthearted comedy, no toxicity, no cliches) Let's embark on an adventure, with successes and failures, moments of fierce conflict followed by making up, growing closer to our friends and laughing together, and sometimes falling in love. Everyone: Chest out, chin up, stomach in, butt out, hands clasped in front, smile! That's how girls should stand! Troy: Waaaah, standing like this is exhausting. How about I do a horse stance instead? Or 0Tickets2.6MClicks15kFavorites

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    Rating: 9/10 Tags: marriage, Western fantasy, adventure, comedy A pretty light and enjoyable book; I used it to recharge, haha. The character designs are all quite good, the female lead's adorable personality is also great, and the portrayal of many supporting characters is also very three-dimensional, creating a vivid and engaging worldview and story. One plus is that this is a fairly "realistic" book; there's no grand, tragic world-destroying plot or anything like that. Whether it's the main characters or the antagonists, they're all simply striving for their own goals, nothing more.

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