❝ Mo Ran thought becoming Chu Wanning’s disciple was a mistake.... more>>

His shizun was really too much like a cat while he himself was a dumb pup who’d only slobber and wag his tail.

Dogs and cats were different by nature; originally, the dumb pup didn’t want to reach his furry paws out to that cat.

At first he thought, dogs should be with dogs, like his shixiong, beautiful and tame like a cute Japanese Spitz, and the two of them together would surely be a match made in heaven.

Yet, after having died and reborn, after having lived two lives, the one he hauled back each time to his den in the end was always the one he couldn’t stand at first: that snow-white kitty shizun.

Dumb off the charts husky gong x tsundere, short-tempered, big white cat shou

Emperor of the cultivation world Mo Weiyu deceived elders and slaughtered ancestors, and committed all crimes and sins known to man. After ending his own life, he was reborn and transmigrated to the year he first became a disciple.

In the shell of a boy held an old and weary soul. After coming back to life, truth after truths that had been hidden below the surface in the previous life floated to the top and broke through the waters one after the other.

Of all the revelations, the one that stunned him the most was that the shizun he had hated to the bone in his previous life had always been protecting him from the shadows…

The heart of man can change; even demons and monsters can become compassionate and do good. Only, he had sinned deeply. Can the blood on his hands ever be cleansed? ❞

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Don't be fooled by the cute title, Husky and His White Cat Shizun is an extremely painful read. But don't worry, there's more to it than just being full of angst. It's interesting, pulling, and very well-written. There's a nine out of ten chance that it will take you hostage and force you to become invested in the words, sentences, and feelings emitted from it. Mo Ran was a great protagonist to read about. His thoughts, his change, and his growth were all so heart-wrenching. (The majority of the book was.) And Chu Wanning was such a strong and remarkably loveable character. . . It's all just too sad but also too good. You won't regret at least giving this novel a chance. I loved the characters and the redemption. I loved the descriptions and the atmosphere. I'm too scared to spoil anything here and god is it really tempting to. . .

[ 3799/10. . . (definitely didn't *sniff* cry while typing out that number. . .) 100% recommend this. ] <<less

❝ An Zhe was a mushroom whose lifelong mission was to raise his own spore.... more>>

One day, he lost his spore.

He searched all over the world for a long time before finally seeing a familiar spore on the news.

An Zhe desperately knocked on the door of a colonel in the human military.

“Hello, Sir. Did your research turn out well? Can I have my son back after the research?”

The colonel looked cold. “Your son?”

“I gave birth to it QAQ.”

The colonel stated, “I raised it.”

“Sir, really. It is mine QAQ.”

“Give birth to another one to let me see.”

An Zhe: crying ❞

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Not a brainless fluff despite the (again) very misleading title (and really deceptive synopsis lol). Little Mushroom was surprisingly a big journey. It has a lot of things to learn and take away from, and incredible world-building. I loved this a lot. And yes, I guess you could say: "The MC is naive". But: . . .He is (literally) a mushroom. So isn't it justified that he's ignorant about society? Now, the process of him learning about this society and the contradicting contrast between a simple mushroom, whose sole goal is getting his spore back, and the anguishing surroundings he enters and is surrounded by is very dark. . . . yet somehow, in some way. . also very heart-warming. I don't know how to describe it. . Oh, and yes! It was surprisingly quite a dark read with many depressing undertones. The author really, really dug us a proper trap with that deceptive synopsis! The ML and MC's relationship was a joy to read about though. Fleshed out characters. . . Excellent apocalyptic world-building. . . *chef's kiss*

[ 10/10, also definitely recommending this. ] <<less

❝ As the grandmaster of demonic cultivation, Wei Wuxian roamed the world, hated by millions for committing acts of necromancy. Overthrown by the powerful clans he had attempted to subjugate, Wei Wuxian is supposedly killed by his shidi in order to save the cultivation world.... more>>

Restored to life in the body of Mo Xuanyu, the local cut-sleeve lunatic, in order to exact revenge on his abusive relatives, Wei Wuxian quickly finds himself spiralling back into his old life when he’s taken away by the cold-hearted, stern, and ultimately quite boring Lan Wangji – who might be harbouring warmer feelings than contempt. Perhaps of the…romantic kind?

But despite his new beginning, Wei Wuxian begins to unravel a decade and a half long mystery that is set to undo the very fabric of the cultivation world as they know it.

A mysterious, action-packed thriller of a ride, this is a journey you won’t want to miss!Restored to life in the body of Mo Xuanyu, the local cut-sleeve lunatic, in order to exact revenge on his abusive relatives, Wei Wuxian quickly finds himself spiralling back into his old life when he’s taken away by the cold-hearted, stern, and ultimately quite boring Lan Wangji – who might be harbouring warmer feelings than contempt. Perhaps of the…romantic kind?

But despite his new beginning, Wei Wuxian begins to unravel a decade and a half long mystery that is set to undo the very fabric of the cultivation world as they know it.

A mysterious, action-packed thriller of a ride, this is a journey you won’t want to miss! ❞

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Okay, I have to admit, I'd be pretty surprised if you haven't heard of this. But it isn't well-known unexplainedly. It definitely lives up to its name. I think this was around the second or third novel I ever read here. (Special thanks to the friend that threw me down this rabbit hole and enlightened me on the wonders of web novels.) Now, the reason why this novel is so famous: Is because it's really just too perfect. A masterpiece. From its riveting pacing that keeps you wanting to know more, the well-balanced back and forth of present and past that keeps you on edge, revealing truths and building more room for questions. . Intricate plot and settings, a charming protagonist, lovable characters .. . the remarkably sweet relationship between the two leads. . . Everything pulls you in.

[ 10/10, no reason to deduct a single point. ] <<less

❝ In the age of the Great Liang Dynasty, the lives of the people were made convenient with steam-powered machines that run on a fuel named Violetstream Gold. Chang Geng, who lived in a small countryside village, shared a distant relationship with his mother while his stepfather was away most of the year round, and the only people he was close to were two little kids, the village teacher, and his yi fu – adoptive father. But his life was flipped upside down one day following the barbaric Man tribes’ invasion, and it turned out that his entire identity had been an illusion – not only was Chang Geng himself not the country boy he... more>> thought he was, but also his mother, his teacher, and even his beloved yi fu… ❞ 

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This was written by Priest. So need I say more? . . .No seriously, need I? Because Priests novels are in an entire league of their own. Sha Po Lang has unusual yet fascinating world-building that incorporates steampunk into its otherwise historical Chinese setting. On a scale of 1 to 2HA (Well I don't think anything can top 2HA. . . *blows my nose ༼ ༎ຶ ෴ ༎ຶ༽* ), pain levels are modest but evident in this one. Just a slow knife twist into your heart. (I promise not everything on here is angsty! *cough*.) The plot is really heavy and includes a lot of political drive so it isn't centered solely on the romance of the two main leads. The characters, both friends and enemies, were all logically motivated. Genuinely a good read.

[ 11/10. ] <<less

❝ Six months ago, tens of thousands of black phantom towers appeared all over the world, floating above the cities. Chemists, physicists, religious people… all of them could do nothing.... more>>

Six months later, people became used to the towers and no longer paid them attention.

One day, Tang Mo saw a flying insect crash into it instead of going through it. The next day, a sharp and clear child-like voice issued an announcement to all humans.

“Ding dong! November 15th, 2017. The earth is online.”

The black tower’s three iron-clad rules:

1. Everything is explained by the black tower.

2. 6 o’clock to 18 o’clock is the game time.

3. All players, please strive to attack the tower. ❞

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Oh god. This. THIS. This is, to be very blunt, just incredible. Even if you don't like BL, you'd stillhave to give this novel a chance, or else you'd be missing out big, BIG time. We are now way, way, way beyond just amazing and I cannot begin to describe how much you'll (probably and hopefully, as long as your brain doesn't crash while reading) end up loving this. The reason I mentioned potential brain crashing is because it's impossible to figure out how in the world the author came up with some of these games. Mind-boggling. My IQ was completely trampled upon when I first read this (Not a very hard feat. . . b-but still!!) Extremely impressive settings! If you're worried about the romance, it's slow but it's there. So don't worry too much. At some point, you won't even care about the CP anymore because you'll be too busy having your mind blown by everything else. I'm so speechless I don't know what else I can write here but no amount of words can attest to how incredible the ideas in this novel are.

[ 99/10. ] <<less

❝ He’s just a low-ranking deputy general and he’s a prince. They meet on the battlefield but it turns out to be the beginning of a complicated and beautiful story.... more>>

Murong Yu is a very confident man – until he meets Han Xin.

There’s nothing he cannot get; there’s nothing he cannot destroy.

To let live or not, is all up to him.

He is the future ruler of Great Yan and so it’s only natural that the world should bow down at his feet.

But he had never thought that one day he would lose control of it.

That even his own will would be uncontrollable.

Murong Yu can neither get nor destroy this prisoner of war.

Han Xin has never given a care about the world – until he meets Murong Yu.

He has never cared about anyone, nor has anyone cared about him.

It doesn’t matter if you’re alone or sad, as long as you can still laugh, life will go on.

He has learned long ago how to not question, how not to believe, how not to lose and how not to care.

Destiny’s uncaring teasing and humiliations have already become numb to him.

That’s right, he doesn’t have a care in the world.

Even if it’s this Prince Royal of Great Yan who’s started to warm up to him. ❞

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A very moving love story. It all made sense. It was beautiful, realistic, emotional, and touching. It feels so nostalgic when I remember this novel. You'll cry while reading this so just. . . *gives you tissues* here, you'll need these. . .

9/10. <<less

❝ A top hacker was chosen by the Lord God to be reborn into countless worlds, always as an expendable villain.... more>>

With no free will, every world became a dead end. Every one of his lives ended tragically.

Finally, after wrestling control of the Villain System, this ace hacker decided to enact revenge. Even if his very bones were rotten, he’d choose to occupy the very heights of morality, if only on the surface.

Thus, he would change his fate as an ab*sed slag. ❞

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If you don't like OP protagonists, skip this one. This was the first novel I ever read here. It was recommended by the same friend mentioned earlier. At the time I did know that from there on out. . . I'd sink into a black hole of novels. . . . *Cough* Anyway, anyway~! There's not much to say about QWFD but it is a satisfying read. This is a quick transmigration novel. The revenge and face slapping is good!

 7.5/10. <<less

❝ Eight hundred years ago, Xie Lian was the Crown Prince of the Xian Le kingdom. He was loved by his citizens and was considered the darling of the world. He ascended to the Heavens at a young age; however, due to unfortunate circumstances, was quickly banished back to the mortal realm. Years later, he ascends again–only to be banished again a few minutes after his ascension.... more>>

Now, eight hundred years later, Xie Lian ascends to the Heavens for the third time as the laughing stock among all three realms. On his first task as a god thrice ascended, he meets a mysterious demon who rules the ghosts and terrifies the Heavens, yet, unbeknownst to Xie Lian, this demon king has been paying attention to him for a very, very long time. ❞

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MXTX's work, so same author as Founder of Diabolism! The lore behind it is extremely saddening but the story is super sweet! There's a lot to unravel and find out, and the whole journey is very much worth it.

9.5/10. <<less

❝ They had been together since high school. Together, they faced the cold faces of their parents and the satirical or disdainful eyes of others, started a business and experienced all kinds of ups and downs. When their company was on the right track, Zhishu He was asked to give up his career to stay at home, while Wenxu Jiang gradually changed and began to indulge in merry-making. However, Zhishu chose to forgive him. Zhishu got an incurable disease, while Wenxu Jiang was still indifferent. Zhishu still chose to forgive him. Love had become a kind of habit, which was equal to an incurable disease.... more>>

In a peaceful sunny day, Zhishu quietly left Wenxu Jiang and the house in which they had lived for a long time without an advance notice.

Soon he was gone. A man with pure spirit and deep love for Wenxu Jiang disappeared from this world forever…

Sometimes love cannot stand the test of time. Someone will not know how to cherish the love until he loses it… ❞

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I'm debating whether or not this should be here. . . I personally liked it, but I wouldn't call it the cream of the crop when compared to the other novels listed here. But. . it is an enjoyable read if you're in the mood for some angst, so I'll leave it for now. The story revolves around three things: unending regret of realization, steps that can never be taken backwards, and. . a romance that could have bloomed.

[8/10.] <<less

❝ One day, the stuntman found that acquaintances and unfamiliar people were looking for him through various channels. Even someone from a certain department of the country came—... more>>

Team Leader of an abilities group: Comrade Jian Hua, on behalf of the nation, I want to tell you about a newly discovered world secret.

Protagonist: What?

Team Leader of an abilities group: In fact, our world is a book.

Protagonist: WTF?

Team Leader of an abilities group: And you will be the last villain of the seven volume novel series.

Protagonist: …

See title for the protagonist’s mood.

Book Character A: You and I are good childhood friends. Shouldn’t I be the white moonlight in your heart?

Protagonist: …

Book Character B: I treated you kindly, so shouldn’t you trust me completely?

Protagonist: …

Book Character C: I’m so considerate while busy. As good friends, shouldn’t we be rolling around on first base?

Protagonist: …

See title for the protagonist’s mood. ❞

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A super fun and creative read! Action-packed, intriguing, entertaining, with a remarkable and unique premise, believable characters, and an over-all well-written plot.

[10/10.] <<less

❝ Chi Xiaochi: fourth-rate citizen at birth, three-time award-winning film emperor, second-rate temper, first-class looks. He crawled his way out of hell on hard mode to become a winner at life.... more>>

Then, he was smashed into a vegetative state by a chandelier.

061: Hello, here’s a brief rundown on the s*um gong reconditioning system. This system measures the regret level of the s*um gong. Every time their regret level reaches one hundred points, you will be able to leave the current world. A friendly tip, usually, through dedication and self-sacrifice, our employees slowly foster a sense of dependency in the s*um gongs, gradually making it so the s*um gongs can’t live without them.

Chi Xiaochi: How many regret points is a complete loss of reputation and standing worth? How about a fall from grace? Or wanting something but never being able to obtain it?

061: …… ❞

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Another QT! The MC here actually lets the hosts of the bodies he transmigrates into decide their own fate and the ML is actually. . . his system! So the idea behind this novel is truly one of a kind in its genre, but that isn't the sole reason it stands out so perfectly from the rest. All ten of the worlds they go to have fleshed-out characters and detailed world-building and they were all memorable in their own ways. 

[ 10/10. ] <<less

❝ Many years ago, Zhou Hao was still that nutcase that was proud on the surface, but underneath, he starved for love. He treated Jiang Yuqian as family, and was extremely good to him.... more>>

Jiang Yuqian did not love him, instead scorning him for irrationally clinging on to him, and finally sent him to hell with one kick.

Many years later, Zhou Hao’s disposition had improved a lot. He had learnt to love everyone good around him, the only exception being Jiang Yuqian.

Jiang Yuqian, however, was as though possessed. He started missing the uniqueness of the little nutcase, and started to cling on to him as though he was a plaster… ❞

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9.5/10. <<less

❝ Deeply-closeted Xiaoming has downloaded a zipped file and opened one of the texts at random. He closed it immediately after two pages because he found it way too kinky for his tastes, and can only faintly recall the cannon fodder and the antagonist.... more>>

Waking up later, he became that cannon fodder on his way to tomorrow’s killing gauntlet reality show. Failing to return even after reciting the core values a hundred times, he could only pick up his sword. As long as the tragic fate could be rewritten, it’s fine to become tainted or whatever. ❞

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Almost didn't make it on my list but it did knock my socks off so I just had to put it here. I introduce you to: The Hunger Games' gay Cousin. (jk) It actually executed the idea of a setting similar to the hunger games A LOT better than the original did. And don't get me wrong, I really like Hunger Games too but the world-building here was a lot more. . well-thought-out. A world where something as inhumane as the "hunger games" exists. . . should be this dark. And believe me when I say this is very dark, heavy, with lots of mature themes. All the characters were really interesting, albeit just as twisted. But you can't even blame them for this because the world they live in, is a lot different than ours. A few minor plotholes were one of the main reasons it almost didn't make it on my list, but the overall story makes up for that.

8.5/10 would recommend. <<less

❝ A cultivation story about how a declining sect is restored by a narcissist, troublemaker, meanie, idiot, and wimpy kid. ❞... more>>

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Another novel by Priest! This is one of my favorite cultivation novels. I loved the premise. . all these different characters, with very distinct personalities, who find it hard to get along well with each other. . end up becoming family. An Engaging and perfectly balanced plot, Intricate characters, trials, failures, growth, strengths, and weaknesses. All the main characters were very fleshed out, and you get to watch all of them develop more and more as they grow up. It was a humorous, sad, thought-provoking, and overall really wonderful read.

15/10. <<less

❝ From a very young age, An XuMo thought that Zhou JinChen was good looking. He went through so many hardships to sign into the company that Zhou JinChen was working for. He thought that their relationship would be the same as usual: detachment. Never would he thought that he will embark on the other’s peach blossom path.... more>>

A cutie would shield the peach blossoms for his favorite person. In the end, he couldn’t believe that he had created an immortal’s story. ❞

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I adore this. There's a lot of growth from both the mc (going from being super happy about just being able to catch a glimpse of his brother to realize that he needs to not be so dependent on him) and the ml (paying more attention to his brother and learning to care for him). This novel also tackles autism which is both rare and even more rarely well-written (from what I've seen so far at least.). It's a very heart-warming story with some suffering and saddening factors to uncover and a really touching relationship between the two leads. Oh, and although they're 'brothers', don't worry, they're not actually related at all. They weren't even that close growing up.

9/10. <<less

❝ They’ve been entangled together for 12 years. A gong whose affairs had become second nature, and a shou who was depressed and liked to torment himself. Cracks cannot be mended, one can only intentionally choose to either ignore or endure it. ❞... more>>

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The way the mc was describing their relationship and feelings felt so realistic. Knowing it won't end well, knowing this needs to stop, feeling numb. . . It was so good. One of the reviews mentioned that this needs some level of maturity to truly understand and enjoy, and I couldn't agree more. Giving someone 12 years of your life and then trying to stop giving them anymore isn't as easy as you'd all imagine. This blew me away. It's stunningly well-written and has mesmerizing descriptiveness, an anguishing plot, and complex relationships and characters, all wrapped quite neatly in a realistic yet heart-wrenching story.

12/10. <<less

8/10.... more>>

Isn't as mind blowing as others on this list, but still very good and entertaining. <<less