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“Until the day humanity falls.”

In the year 2020, Earth’s magnetic poles disappeared and humankind was nearly wiped out by cosmic radiation. Within the span of a hundred years, living creatures began to mutate and devour each other while the remaining humans, numbering in the tens of thousands, struggled bitterly in their man-made bases.

In the Abyss, home to the mutated xenogenics, there lived a sentient little mushroom. Because it had been nourished by the blood and flesh of the deceased human An Ze, not only did it take on a similar-looking human form, but a similar name as well: An Zhe.

An Zhe is determined to go to the human base to search for his spore, which had been harvested by humans. Once there, however, he faces the omnipresent risk of discovery and certain death as he tries to keep his non-human nature hidden from the Judges, whose responsibility is to inspect for and eliminate xenogenics like himself. And of all the Judges, Colonel Lu Feng is the most perceptive and merciless—as soon as he determines that someone is a xenogenic, he will execute that person on the spot.

But An Zhe’s mutation goes undetected by Lu Feng’s eyes, and so a tale of humans and xenogenics unfolds…

Silver Award winner at the 12th Chinese Nebula Awards for Chinese Science Fiction.

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Xiao Mogu
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Km omStarry123
Km omStarry123 rated it
April 28, 2024
Status: Completed
I love the story! Character-wise, world building and everything is so well written!

An Zhe and Lu Feng is so cute! I hope they can live happily from now on in their world <3
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theunknownpersonlmao
theunknownpersonlmao rated it
March 15, 2024
Status: Completed
It's.. Okay. Maybe I was expecting too much with how everyone was hyping it, but it's good. The romance is subtle and it has happy ending. The author made up for the subtle in romance in the main story by making the side stories really fluffy.

Will I repeat? Probably not. It was interesting in the very beginning, but even when with the chaos happening, I don't find myself to be absorbed into the novel. I would say it's good for one time read

P/S: read the manhua first! You can read... more>> the first few chapters to get an image of the world/characters (if you need imagination to read novel like me). The art is gorgeous and I think they made a good job at drawing the characters like how it's portrayed in novel. The MC has pure innocent vibe to him while ML is cold and stern <<less
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Nana_
Nana_ rated it
January 24, 2024
Status: Completed
very good writing, incredible the study the author had to write this story, at times it was a little tiring, but it was a very immersive story.

This book brought up many things about the world, on a level that I feel reflective about even now.
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Yullin
Yullin rated it
December 3, 2023
Status: Completed
Beautiful.

There were very poignant moments that made me love the novel.

The story unravels the world with thought-provoking words that makes it very much more than a romance story.

... more>> Indeed, the world building was pretty solid and as the story goes, it is well-written (which others have already mentioned).

It leans more towards a serious plot than a soft cute one, with fleshed-out characters and intriguing circumstances.

I actually read this novel a long time ago but found it again and decided to give a review.

The novel came up when I was searching through the doomsday genres and I was at first reluctant to read it because of the author's blurb (which made it sound like a fluffy love story - it was used as a description on NU at the time) but I'm glad I decided to read it after all.

--Still among the best novels I've encountered after so many years. <<less
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dark suns 67
dark suns 67 rated it
October 20, 2023
Status: c56
The romance is slow and interaction between An zhi and Lu feng is so little that it shouldn't be called "slow romance" the better term is fast romance. I cannot find myself to give a single f*ck about the story, its safe to say that I am Not into the sci-fi genre. It only looks cool in the heavy set cgi marvel movies. Humans are visual creatures and its really brain burning to visualize so Much going on. You know what I am saying, and the interaction btween these two... more>> people who are supposed to love eachother like its their last time together but interaction is like grain of sand and most of the time Lu feng is "cold and Cold and cold. And An Zhi is expressionless because he is a "mushroom" so no emotions no smiling crying laughing. Like Give me Something man come On. Istg in order to avoid extra writing the authors love this trope of the Gong being "Cold" and the shou is Dumb so no expectations from him either.

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Some chapters are just fillers scroll past I ain't reading allat.

Overall its really f*cking boring <<less
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Always here
Always here rated it
October 13, 2023
Status: Completed
A stunning read. Highly recommended.

The characters are unique and the story telling is really good. From someone who's somewhat became numb from reading too many books, this one actually took me through a rollercoaster of emotions. I still wish it didn't end so I still keep reading it a few more times. 💕 Try it! Definitely won't regret reading this one💕💕
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SuikodenIV
SuikodenIV rated it
February 25, 2023
Status: Completed
I wouldn't say this story is life changing, but it was a good read.

I read this story for the relationship between the MC and ML. I really couldn't have cared less about the plot, but that is entirely due to my disinterest in sci-fi (give me a 800 chapter cultivation novel and I could read for days about all the backstory). I ended up skimming most of the scientific-y explanations and backstories of the base, but I didn't ever feel lost.

A couple of things to keep in mind: there is... more>> no betrayal tag, there is no tragedy tag, and there is no r*pe tag. These all are very near-miss as there were a few times that I double and triple checked for these tags while I was reading.

If I had to nit-pick about anything it would be on the translation not using euphemisms for 'shot in the head' ('executed' is right there) : aside from the fact that shots to the head aren't always fatal in the first place, it got really monotonous reading 'xx was shot in the head' a hundred+ times.

There are other things I didn't actually like in this story, but I don't really want to focus on that when I did actually make it to the end of the story in a good mood. <<less
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JukeboxSymphony
JukeboxSymphony
December 28, 2022
Status: Completed
changed the trajectory of my life 10/10

also made me cry with a sentence that, out of context, would sound cute. That kind of sums up this novel, so watch out it you're looking for sheer fluff LOL

But in more of a serious review on why I got so into this, I loved the contrast of tones and how feelings and morality are portrayed, especially from the point of view of an outsider, a non human entity. The tone of the world in series was so hopeless at times, that it... more>> makes you cherish any small sweet interaction between the main characters, and if this was set in a different setting I may not have really noticed them near as much. <<less
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2013722
2013722
November 3, 2022
Status: Completed
desolate, incredibly reflective. For me, this would be the ideal type of novel to read on a quiet and calm winter night

This novel was FAR BETTER THAN I THOUGHT IT WAS GOING TO BE. Going in, I only knew of this being sci-fi and having nice angst. I don't particularly love or hate sci-fi, but I LOVE angst. Then there were soooo many other aspects of this novel that I loved!!!!

1. The building. SO MAGNIFICENT. I love this deliberate, meticulous type of read. There is not one insignificant detail (as... more>> much as it may not seem). The novel goes beyond of what I expected in the sci-fi and philosophical elements; deeper and deeper into the concepts as the story progresses. This totally blew me away. The build-up was a little lengthy and consistent; an enduring process.
    • Again, I'm not a fan of sci-fi. To be more specific with this novel, the monsters' random mix of traits (some background science here and there) and overall apocalyptic world isn't something I find particularly interesting. But, unexpectedly, it dove DEEP into the science behind this. To the very fundamentals. It was weaved well into the story, it feels the very most of complete. Thinking back, there were definitely foreshadowing for this though
    • Philosophical elements. For first half of the novel it's more about the group interests in society with a clear distinction. Later, it builds off of that, into the characters more personally and then those in-between of those beliefs and ideas. Everything is sooooooooooooooooo developed, it just really takes time and thought. But due to that, it doesn't feel overwhelming at all. It's easy to digest, but additionally the novel doesn't explain it all to you. While there are realizations in the novel, the connecting together and interpretation heavily depend on the reader
2. An Zhe and Lu Feng is really interesting to me, the totally natural way they have been brought together. I really loved this portrayal of love. There's an undeniable bond from how compatible they are, but their commitment + interest + effort + courage is equally as important. This sounds fun but later in the novel I felt slapped across the face a bunch of times. The world was really trying to tear them apart, but from this

it reminds you all of what they are.

3. The Angst. I've got to be one of the greatest angst enjoyers I swear. I LOVE IT VERY BADLY. Little mushroom gives pretty good angst in my more personal opinion. They don't have a devastatingly long development full of hurt. Instead, it's very subtle. Just under the surface of these characters. This explodes at the key moments. But disregarding the main characters, it takes on a desolate feeling for much of the story. I couldn't help but feel completely hopeless for the characters in this novel many times.

4. Surprise factor isn't something that really matters in this novel, though you can kinda guess that from just the primarily deliberate and meaningful nature of this novel <<less
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Legendary Zathura
Legendary Zathura rated it
September 27, 2022
Status: Completed
I'm a picky reader and haven't gotten into any cnovels in so long until this. I finished it in 2 days cuz that's how good it was. This is such an amazing story, the world-building, the characters, and the romance. All of it was written so well. I loved both the MC and ML. It's HE too; I wish I could forget this story so that I could reread this like the first time again and again. I say this as someone who isn't into sci-fi and apocalypse stories. I... more>> was also a bit hesitant because I heard that it had more plot then romance but I'm glad I gave it a try anyways. It was very well written, and I loved getting to know An Zhe's perspective as he navigated the world as a lil mushroom who didn't know much about the world. He was the best part of the book and so precious.

The romance in this is more subtle but still enjoyable. I'd say read the novel for the plot rather than the romance because the plot takes the driver's seat.

After this book, it makes me want to try out more books that I usually wouldn't have, because if I loved this so much, then what else have I missed? <<less
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ClubSocial
ClubSocial rated it
September 12, 2022
Status: Completed
I don't normally look for sci-fi and modern stories, but this one caught my attention and I don't regret reading it one bit. It is a wonderful and beautiful story that I will hold in my heart forever.
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Salem_Wolf
Salem_Wolf rated it
September 2, 2022
Status: Completed
I honestly hated this novel but it's too good to rate any lower. Whether it's the character building or plot, even the translation was handled well.

But I honestly was expecting fluff only to get punched really hard by reality. If it wasn't for the HE tag I wouldn't of read it to the end because I was in tears trying to find the happy ending. (There is one btw)

Even though I'd never read it again, and the fact that angst books are not my cup of tea, I don't... more>> regret finishing this one.

Although now I always check the comments before reading any novel just in case. <<less
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laperrbanget
laperrbanget rated it
August 18, 2022
Status: Completed
Broo this is so good, 9.6/10

The story and the character are beautifully written, gorgeous. Despite all the dark themes, it has something that make you wanna read it more. This story make us thinking about life and death itself, and I love it.

I love MC and ML relationship, they are cute! :D
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bbyshark
bbyshark rated it
August 16, 2022
Status: Completed
Highly recommend this novel. Even without the bl aspect this novel will not lose to a lot of top rated novels. The story is so intricate with details and the characters are written so well. I love everything about this novel. I went in thinking it was all fluff oh boy was that wrong. Cried so much for my baby An Zhe but no tears were wasted.
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fishmam
fishmam
July 24, 2022
Status: Completed
5 ⭐ First time writing a review because I keep finding myself back to this novel. I would highly recommend reading this novel or giving it a spin because it is definitely worth your time. Well written and just fleshed out with interesting characters and world. Volume 1 of the physical English copy are out and volume 2 is releasing soon at this point in time. Also worth buying!

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Ho_boltd
Ho_boltd
July 19, 2022
Status: Completed
It's a very good novel, a great work I should say. This novel made me question things that should not be answered, this novel made me realize just how fragile and fickle human life is. Humanity's sins their good virtues and attributes, the despair, sadness, anger, happiness. It was well portrayed and detailed this novel made me feel anxious about the upcoming future. 'Will humans experience this? Do we ever have time to stop it? If it ever does happen, will humanity ceased to exist?' Questions after questions surged my... more>> head.

I'm very reluctant to part with this novel, this writing made me cry that I almost woke up my siblings. You don't have to worry An Zhe and Lu Feng have a happy ending. The humanity is still standing, although mixed with different genes, humans are still alive.

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I'm very attached to Vance, Poet, Boss Shaw and Du Sai, unfortunately they died too early on the novel, perhaps it was blessing to die than survive in that cruel world, It was just sad they didn't get to see humanity peacefully even if its only a short time. I pity Madam Lu, Hubbard and Tang Lan. Perhaps they would have live a nice, quiet and beautiful life if things didn't happened as they were. But we humans do not know such thing as future. I also really like Doctor Ji haha such a funny guy, I'mvery surprised he stayed sane in the end.

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This novel is unique and different than what I usually read, this is a new change. I'm very surprised about the writing, it makes you feel really sad and numb, as if you the reader was also a judge looking down the people and killing them. This novel, i, I'm very glad I read this.

The ML and MC are sweet and loving, fantastic and enjoyable to watch, as if they're the only star in wide countless galaxies. The supporting characters doesn't fall behind, they were great as well, they mostly makes me feel the most sad. Because their story or background was so heart-wrenching. I do wish they're reincarnated in another place away from crisis just like year 2020.

(P.s listen to apocalypse by cigarette after sěx, this song gives well in the melancholic and the two of us left vibe. And perfect. <<less
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Moondvst
Moondvst rated it
June 15, 2022
Status: --
Amazing, spectacular, mind-blowing read. Really, nothing to add to what's already been said. I couldn't stop myself and finished it in two days; there wasn't a single moment where I was bored throughout. I just know I am going to be obsessed with it for a long while :')
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SweetLove
SweetLove rated it
May 16, 2022
Status: Completed
LM is really quite dark but it kept me entertained throughout my reading.

Aside from bits of sweetness between AZ and LF, I'd say it was a "clean" adventure story, very little focus on romance except for the extras.

Very emotionally entangling but you'll see the light at the end of the tunnel. It's HE but who can say for sure.
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Illuminae
Illuminae rated it
March 2, 2022
Status: c1
The best novel I read this year, and definitely my favorite Sci-Fi danmei. It was cute and fluffy but also beautiful and subtle. An Zhe was the prefect protagonist and I found myself falling for him as a main character even faster than Lu Feng.
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LH_12
LH_12 rated it
February 23, 2022
Status: Completed
Little Mushroom is simply wonderful; it's well written and has an interesting plot and characters. This story made me think about what humanity really means, how little we know about the universe, and how insignificant mankind is. I really enjoyed reading this novel and will reread it in the future. I recommend it, and I can guarantee you won't regret reading it.

Some books entertain you. Some books move you. And then there are books like this — the kind that carve themselves into your heart, make you question your own... more>> morals, and linger in your mind long after you've turned the last page.

I just reread this novel. I thought that, since I already knew what would happen, it might lose its charm and I wouldn't enjoy it as much as the first time. I was wrong.

The novel has such a unique plot. The story takes place during the last days of humanity and is told by a creature who isn't human — someone who can see both the good and bad in humans and judge them without prejudice. His perspective is unlike any other: pure, good-hearted, and fair. Every hideous and despicable human action is judged by him without discrimination or hatred.

What makes this book special is not only the MC but the overall quality of the writing. The plot is brilliantly crafted, and the characters are well-rounded. It's one of the best works I've read so far.

The story is filled with moral dilemmas. When the end of the world is near and humanity is struggling to survive, it's hard to decide what is truly right or wrong. In desperate times, it might seem like any sacrifice is acceptable if it means survival — but where is the line that should never be crossed? While reading, I often found myself wondering what I would do in a similar situation, where society and law no longer exist, and morality feels like a luxury humanity can't afford. The author captures these moral conflicts, human emotions, and the raw desperation of the situation perfectly.

Beyond the brilliant plot, I fell in love with both the MC and the ML. The MC, though not human, possesses more humanity and kindness than many actual people. The ML, who appears cruel and bloodthirsty at first, actually loves humankind more than anyone.

I adore them both, but the ML is my favorite. He is strong, clever, and deeply devoted to his beliefs. He puts everything aside for what he thinks is right, never despising others, always keeping a clear mind. He's willing to sacrifice anything — even himself — to save humanity. He never wavers in his belief that humankind can survive, and he takes on all the "dirty work" to ensure at least some people are saved. Though he wants to save everyone, he knows it's impossible. He accepts the hatred and misunderstanding directed at him, focusing only on what must be done. I especially love that the MC, who should by all logic hate him, instead recognizes and appreciates his sacrifice. MC is such a naive and kind person who seems out of place in such a dark place. He is such a pure soul. At first glance, these two have nothing in common and should be enemies, yet they match each other perfectly. That's what makes their relationship so interesting.

The side characters are also memorable, with stories that are often heartbreaking and deeply human.

To sum it up: this is an amazing work that will make you cry, laugh, and reflect on what it truly means to be human. <<less
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