#novel recommendations

[vantabone]

i made a powerpoint to advertise my latest webnovel love. come read it with me. its genuinely underrated but it deserves a lot more attention... 😔

official novel link!

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[sparkleyu]

I keep track of the chapters where horrible things happen to the MC of the story. Anything that causes them physical/mental distress. For example: getting a nosebleed due to overwork or getting almost killed by a malicious coworker with a grudge and a hammer.

Kim Iwol has recorded 3x more occurrences than all other idol novel MCs. I’m so glad the next available chapter is called counseling because this unreliable bitch absolutely needs it.

[ayasenisan1713]

List of novels I read:

- Drug-Eating Genius Mage -> read 1619 chapters (ongoing)

- Lord of Mysteries -> read 1432/1432 chapters (completed)

• Mystery: The Ancient God is Actually Me -> read 409/409 chapters (hiatus)

• Mystery: The Star Key -> read 378/378 chapters (completed)

• Mystery: The Outer God is Myself -> read 681/681 chapters (hiatus)

• Mystery: Start with the Reader -> read 1639/1639 chapters (completed)

• Mystery: The Witch and the Calamity -> read 844/844 chapters (hiatus)

• Mystery: The Transcendental Path From Angels -> read 360/360 chapters (completed)

• Mystery: The Lamp God’s Path To Freedom -> read 200/200 chapters (hiatus)

• I Am Breaking the Dimensional Wall In the Lord of Mysteries -> read 1234/1234 chapters (completed)

• I Might Be A Fake Angel -> read 64/64 chapters (hiatus)

- Circle of Inevitability -> read 1180/1180 chapters (completed)

- Trash of the Count’s Family -> read 776/776 chapters part 1 + side stories + 371/444 chapters part 2 (ongoing)

- Omniscient Reader’s Viewpoint -> read 943 chapters (side story ongoing)

- How to Become a Star Writer -> read 22/22 chapters (hiatus)

- The Demon Prince goes to the Academy -> read 703/703 chapters (completed)

- The Law of Webnovels -> read all (completed)

- How To Raise Your Regressor -> read 240/240 chapters (hiatus)

- The Novel’s Extra -> read 481/481 chapters (completed)

- The Hero Returns -> read 555/555 chapters (completed)

- SSS-Class Suicide Hunter -> read 400/400 chapters (completed)

- Debut or Die -> read 644/644 chapters (completed)

- Acting as the Perfect Narrow-Eyed Villain -> read 300/307 chapters (side story ongoing)

- Terminally-Ill Genius Dark Knight -> read 215/271 chapters (completed)

- I’ll Retire After Saving the World -> read 342/533 (completed)

- A Transmigrator’s Privilege -> read 189/543 chapters (completed)

- My Death Flags Show No Sign of Ending -> read 128/128 chapters (hiatus)

- Magic Academy’s Bastard Instructor -> read 178/188 chapters (ongoing)

- Genius Profiler Im Hansol -> read 207/207 chapters (completed)

- Classroom of the Elite -> read 30 volumes Year 1 and 2 (ongoing)

- I see one second into the future: loner in the apocalypse -> read 267/267 chapters (hiatus)

- Gangster to Idol -> read 125/125 chapters (hiatus)

- The 100th Regression of the Max-Level Player -> read 424/425 chapters (completed)

- I Became a Gallery Newbie Beloved by Transcendents -> read 172/181 chapters (ongoing)

- Surviving the Assassin Academy as a Genius Professor -> read 139/139 chapters (ongoing)

- I Became the Second-in-Command in a Romance Fantasy Novel -> read 26/32 chapters (ongoing)

- Is My Life Ordinary? -> read 158/178 (hiatus)

- I’ll show you a villain -> read 56/56 chapters (hiatus)

- Becoming a Demon to Defy God -> read 60/60 chapters (hiatus)

- • Code Geass R1: Chaos and Change -> read 27/27 chapters (hiatus)

- • Phantom Kid in the World of American Comics -> read 257/257 chapters (hiatus)

- There Was No Secret Evil-Fighting Organization (srsly?!), So I Made One MYSELF! -> read up to chapter 11 volume 6/probably 9 volumes (completed)

- The Reincarnated Assassin is a Genius Swordsman -> read 631/1178 chapters (ongoing)

- The Academy’s Undercover Professor -> read 728/817 chapters (side story ongoing)

- 7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy! -> read 6/6 volumes (ongoing)

- I Was Mistaken as a Monstrous Genius Actor -> read chapters 481/481 (completed)

- I Became A Flashing Genius At The Magic Academy -> read chapters 552/552 (completed)

- Omnipotent Data

- The S-Classed That I Raised

(I didn’t add the novels that I dropped midway—due to *laziness reasons*—in the list due to *laziness reasons*. Didn’t add the manhwas either because there are so many compared to the novels so I can’t bother.)

[sylasthegrim]

I'm trying to implement new healthy habits in my life, and one of them is to read more novels. Sadly I'm very picky when it comes to reading, so I'm turning to you guys to recommend me books you love.

Here are the books I currently have on my Christmas list, that I'm planning to read in 2025.

Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice

Fire & Blood by GRR Martin

Dune by Frank Herbert

What else should I add? I love sci-fi and fantasy. I started Eragon over the summer but really disliked it. Should I get into the classics like Narnia or His Dark Materials?

[peculiarphantomphoenix]

I like fantasy novels with technology and political stuff. I like learning how the magic and other races fit. I like learning how they develop it.

The World's Best Engineer/ The Greatest Estate Designer/ The Greatest Estate Developer

I'm The King of Technology

Transmigration meets Reincarnator

Adonis Bliss

I'm sure there's more but I haven't found it yet

[miniatureclover]

A series of live readings for a handful of boy’s love novels I have been meaning to read or continue for months...might as well motivate myself with some halfway decent graphics and (attempted) book blurbs!

If you’re interested in LGBT+ Asian-inspired fantasy, I highly recommend delving into the world of Chinese web novels. Many dedicated fans pick these up for translation on the bird app and they are literally everything I always look for in Asian-inspired fantasy but never find, probably due to the publishing industry’s idea of what counts as “marketable”. 

They all are, of course, #OwnVoices and written by authors who are pretty well-versed or do their research on the history, philosophy, and literature their characters consume. As a result, characters never feel like they don’t at least belong in their world - it’s reflected in their speech, mannerisms, values, etc. The natural integration of a common canon of Chinese poetry, philosophy, and values is particularly valuable and difficult to write if you haven’t been raised learning all of that history in school and absorbing it from the culture you live in.

Genre Notes: • Wuxia = martial arts fantasy, no supernatural elements • Xianxia = “cultivation” novels, a mix of fantasy and martial arts wherein characters usually aim to cultivate spiritual energy to reach immortality • Xuanhan = fantasy, may have cultivation, but also encompasses more supernatural elements including the heavens/gods

All of these have m/m romance, some more heavily than others. Warnings are not complete, will be updated as I progress through the stories. None of these are too bad though, except for a certain scene in Invitation to Wine.

Faraway Wanderers / Tianyake / 天涯客

A tired ex-spy wants to live out his remaining days in leisure but ends up involved in a chaotic series of events along with the other lead character, a playboy martial artist, and some ducklings (children) tagging along. Ultimately, a story that questions the possibility for redemption with a heavy amount of gritty realism sprinkled with hope and second chances.

Author: priest Genre: Wuxia, Action/Adventure Warnings: Mild gore

Nan Chan / 南禅

The story of a fish that cultivated to gain a human form and an immortal with amnesia, who committed a serious crime and was cast from the heavens for it. Together, they go on a quest that will take them through the “eight sufferings” (birth, death, old age, sickness, partings with loved ones, encounters with enemies, unfulfilled wishes, and the inability to let go) and uncover a mystery in the heavens.

Author: Tang Jiuqing Genre: Supernatural, Xuanhuan

To Rule in a Turbulent World / Luan Shi Wei Wang / 乱世为王

The spoiled son of a wealthy tea merchant acquires a loyal slave who supports him when he is down on his luck and cast out by his father, having to renovate the old estate his mother left to him. Later, he goes to take the imperial examinations and war breaks out when the “barbarian” tribes from the north attack. Ultimately, a story of growing up in a turbulent era.

Author: Fei Tian Ye Xiang Genre: Historical, Wuxia, Action/Adventure, Slice of Life Warnings: War violence, explicit sex, underage sex

Liu Yao: The Revitalization of Fu Yao Sect / 六爻

A boy is taken in by the eccentric master of a rundown cultivation sect comprised of kids. Later, tragedy strikes after leaving their mountain home and they must find their way back – uncovering the secrets of their sect and proving themselves against a world that mocks them.

Author: priest Genre: Xianxia, Adventure, Drama

Invitation to Wine / Qiang Jin Jiu / 将进酒

The main character is a young man whose family was accused of treason and he barely escaped with his life, the second male lead is the man who once kicked him while he was down. A story about the “epic feud” between these two people who never get along whenever they meet.

Author: Tang Jiuqing Genre: Historical, Romance Warnings: Torture, animal abuse

[rumpelstillsin]

Cinderella Phenomenon Review

Okay! It is officially time for me to write a full review of this game! I am super excited because this game has really had a positive effect on me. Let’s start with the whole plot line. ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL. One of the best things about this game is that the MC isn’t a typical otome type. In fact she was based on other main characters rivals. I also love how the game was based on multiple fairy tales, I loved that it always kept me guessing things! Throughout the whole game I caught myself guessing parts of the plot and it later being proven or come out with a great twist! As for the good and bad endings, I think they are great. I love games and novels that can get you attached to charterers and their stories. This game even made me cry, which is a good thing ;) 

(Oh yeah also the art is the most beautiful thing I have ever laid my eyes on!!!)

Each route had amazing parts of the full story and great writing. I will review each in different sections. (In order of how you should play them)

Rod Benedikt Widdensov

Rod’s route is possibly the least plot informed. With his route you don’t learn much about Lucette’s past, other curses, or much going on outside of the palace. It still is story packed and an awesome play. Probably the worst thing about this route is the fact that they are step-siblings.. I don’t think that in itself is completely bad, but in the real world that would be pretty awkward.. The whole time playing this a part of me was hoping it would be revealed King Gennaro wasn’t Lucette’s real dad, of course that was just me wishing lolol. I think the ending (good route) was very bittersweet, as just before everyone had been so supporting. I have a feeling the Ophelia knew, but hasn’t been confirmed. I am very, VERY excited to see what they do with this route in Evermore. I think it will be interesting to see how others react and feel about this cute relationship :) Overall this route is very sweet and I really liked it! Rod is my fourth favorite!

Karma (Klaude Aidric Renaldi Mattheus Almonte)

I first thought that Karma would be a female love interest and I was very excited! However that wasn’t the case lolol. No worries though! I am far from disappointed with this route!! Karma’s route is full of secrets and sweet romance. This route holds a special place in my heart because of how Lucette decides to defend herself and protect others. The bad ending for this one broke my heart. In and out of the curse Karma has this aura that just pulls you in ;) I love his character development, I think it was VERY well written. This being the first route in the tavern you get to see more of whats fully going on. It doesn’t show everything, but you still get more than in Rod’s route. Overall this route for me is tied with Rumpel’s for 2nd place. :)

Rumpel (Chevalier Du Mont)

I am VERY passionate about Rumpel’s route. I love love love the character progress and how he finds himself as he figure out who he is. Even if he is a big flirt I think in the end he is a well rounded person who is just Ah amazing :) This one is also in the tavern, but know you get to know even more with him being a doctor. I was very happy with the small surprises you got with this route and I loved how Lucette’s character was. 

However I will be honest this route is probably the one that made me cry the most. Which is probably why it is so good in my eyes. I know some would be against the (good) ending, but I think it was worth it. I really do. Even if there was other ways i think what happened was very important and was part of the great story line, if anything else had happened I think I wouldn’t have enjoyed it as much. I hope everyone is able to see that like I do so they can enjoy this story. :) This one is tied with Karma because I don’t wanna just leave Karma like that :(((((( (but in all honesty he is probably the 2nd place winner).

Fritz (Varg)

I realized Fritz was Varg in the end of Rumpel’s route. (Am I a bit slow? Maybe.) I was SO incredibly shocked. I had been wondering what the red riding hood curse would be, I was never expecting THAT. Before saying too much about this route, I am going to say, this route was supposed to be the “everything goes wrong” route. Which, in a way I guess that left me,, disappointed? I’m not sure. I still think this route is fun too play, I just think it could have been more considering you don’t get too many moments with Fritz. The thing that made me the most sad about this route was Varg. I felt so bad how in the end he wouldn’t be the one Lucette fell in love with, and he knew it. Of course I think there wasn’t much to do about that and his sacrifice was a good end. He will be missed though :( I keep reminding myself he is still apart of Fritz, as he was always a part of him. I am pretty excited to see the Evermore for them, because of how little time they got alone. 

(This is also the first one where you see her mom, and that really,,, really shocked me. It was so interesting).

I am sorry for putting him at 5th place :( He is still a lovely character and I very much appreciate his route, it shows another view of what could have happened. (I think I am just VERY attached to Delora).

And now... the last one

Waltz Cresswell

Waltz,,, This is the route that was supposed to be like the “main” one. This is why this route gives you most to all of the answers to the plot, the past, and the curses. This route left me feeling complete. I was a bit off at first because well he was a kid lolol. His curse was broken pretty early on compared to everyone else’s (as theirs is usually the last piece to your curse). Waltz’ route was so super sweet. I love the game they played with the children, and I loved how Lucette was finally able to reconnect with her dad. I was so incredibly happy when they reconnected. I always had a hunch her dad was the one who left the birthday gifts, and boy am I glad it was true. You can just tell in this route that they really wanted this to be the main one. I adore Waltz as a friend in the other routes too, as knowing everything I know now, he is supportive and nice. I hope in the other routes him and Lucette are able to get closer too, seeing as he played a big part in her life (even if she doesn’t know it :’) ). 

Waltz is my 1st place. I loved how the story was written and I liked the feeling of completion. 

End Thoughts

This game is beautiful, has an incredible plot, and is fun. I really hope you play this! Or if you already have (since it has been out for a few years...) let me know your thoughts! 

Thank you SO much for reading! Please leave any games you want a review of and I will most likely do it. ;)

My next one will be of Locked Heart (another game by Dicesuki) which is relatively short, so the review will NOT be this long lolol. 

Can’t wait for Evermore~

@dicesuki​