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Top Urban Novels That Will Keep You Engrossed

Are you craving an exciting read that delves into the gritty reality of city life? Look no further! Urban novels are the perfect choice for those who seek thrilling stories set in urban landscapes, showcasing the raw and diverse experiences of individuals.

One highly recommended urban novel is "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas. This powerful novel follows the story of Starr Carter, a young African-American girl who witnesses the fatal shooting of her unarmed friend by a police officer. Thomas masterfully weaves together themes of race, identity, and social justice in this gripping tale.

If you're in the mood for a classic urban novel, "The Coldest Winter Ever" by Sister Souljah is a must-read. Set in the gritty streets of Brooklyn, this novel chronicles the life of Winter Santiaga, the daughter of a notorious drug dealer, as she navigates the treacherous world of drugs, crime, and survival. Sister Souljah's vivid storytelling and authentic portrayal of urban life will keep you captivated until the final page.

For those who enjoy urban fantasy, check out "Neverwhere" by Neil Gaiman. This enchanting tale follows Richard Mayhew as he stumbles upon the hidden world beneath London's bustling streets, filled with magical creatures and dark secrets. Gaiman's vivid imagination and lyrical prose make this urban fantasy novel a true gem.

To discover exciting urban novels beyond these recommendations, explore online platforms like Goodreads or Book Riot. These platforms offer curated lists and reviews from avid readers, helping you find the perfect urban novel to suit your preferences.

Remember to support your favorite authors by purchasing their books from reputable online retailers like Amazon or Barnes & Noble. You can also visit local independent bookstores, as they often have knowledgeable staff who can recommend urban novels or point you towards other hidden literary gems.

In conclusion, urban novels provide a thrilling escape into the realities of city life. Whether you're seeking thought-provoking social commentary, intense tales of survival, or enchanting urban fantasies, the world of urban novels has something for everyone. So dive in, explore different authors and genres, and get ready to be captivated by the vivid and dynamic landscapes that urban novels have to offer.
Modern Longevity: Starting with the Eight Pieces of Brocade Fiction
Modern Longevity: Starting with the Eight Pieces of Brocade

The web novel's filling festival is approaching, with exclusive side stories serializing explosively. Masters are offering free admission. Zhou Shen went to the hospital for a check-up, only to unexpectedly discover that he had late-stage cancer. With a heart filled with despair, he returned to his hometown to prepare for his final arrangements. Who would have thought that he would awaken to a cultivation cheat, embarking on the path of immortality. Eight Pieces of Brocade: Strengthen the body, prolong life, reach profound levels where cold and heat do not invade, calamities and illnesses do not befall. The Yellow Court Inner Canon: Inhale and exhale, expel the old and take in the new, stretch like a bear and extend like a bird, live to be a hundred years old, evil spirits dare not approach, unable to be confused in dreams. The Great Profound Classic: Refine one's essence to cultivate qi, refine qi to transform the divine, refine the divine to return to emptiness, radiate together with the sun and moon, coexist with mountains and rivers, share longevity with heaven and earth! In addition to this, the Taoist seventy-two supernatural powers, the heavenly constellations' thirty-six transformations, are all mastered, fully understood! — Cultivation is not easy, the path is arduous, but I will venture forth!

155.67 Million words | 2020-11-30 13:49Update

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Since 1983. Fiction
Since 1983.

A nostalgic story.

237.56 Million words | 2022-03-26 21:56Update

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Great Doctor Ling Ran Fiction
Great Doctor Ling Ran

Ling Ran, a medical school student, had a small goal - to become the greatest doctor in the world. And unintentionally, he achieved it.

348.77 Million words | 2020-07-11 01:34Update

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Beyond the depths of space. Fiction
Beyond the depths of space.

In the vast universe, the birth and extinction of a galaxy is nothing but a fleeting, mottled stream of light. Gazing at the stars, there is always a melancholy sense of an inevitable conclusion. Where will you and I be thousands of years from now? Home, country, civilization's fire, and the Earth are all nothing more than specks of dust in the deep space. An instant in the starry sky, a millennium on Earth. The insects' chirping lasts only for a season, yet you and I are equally striving to cross over. What lies at the end of the deep space?

534.17 Million words | 2021-11-26 10:25Update

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I am a director, and I am not worse than anyone else. Fiction
I am a director, and I am not worse than anyone else.

One day, Xu Xin had a dream. In this dream, he witnessed an entertainment industry that was filled with constant competitions and trickery, all for the sake of fame and attention. "Since that's the case, why can't I live as a beam of light?" (High-definition, no censorship, no melancholy, no melodrama, guaranteed quality - feel free to dive in!)

464.62 Million words | 2021-12-21 15:24Update

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The Man at the Top of the Food Chain Fiction
The Man at the Top of the Food Chain

Mutant, bloodline, ancient, parasite, domain, off-topic. The history of these six major ability holders spans the entire trajectory of human social development. In modern times, with the reconfiguration of the planetary environment, when the first Level 5 ability holder appeared and caused massive global catastrophes, superhumans became a decisive force. And the righteous youth Li Anping, after obtaining the most powerful and wicked ability in history, finally kicked humanity off the top of the food chain. The nightmare of the entire human world began to descend, and the planet transformed into a vast hunting ground where no one could escape the shroud of fear.

151.49 Million words | 2022-11-01 03:18Update

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Life in a courtyard house. Fiction
Life in a courtyard house.

Soul Transmigration in Love at Siheyuan, living an ordinary yet extraordinary life from the small environment of Siheyuan to the steel mill and then to the broader social environment. This book doesn't have too much hostility, but follows the storyline of a TV drama, with calculations and fights, mostly normal. (Newcomer, new book, seeking readers. Created a QQ group, nickname: Siheyuan Life. Group number: [group number]. Seeking recommendations and bookmarks, thank you all.)

196.44 Million words | 2022-09-01 18:14Update

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Tianhuo Avenue Fiction
Tianhuo Avenue

The Heavenly Fire Avenue is a 2,048-meter-long street with 168 shops, each owned by a powerful supernatural being. Known as the King of mercenaries in the Mercenary Realm, nicknamed Zeus, he retreated to the Heavenly Fire Avenue after his wife's accidental death. His shop is called Zeus Jewelry Store. In the Heavenly Fire Avenue, he is known as the Jeweler. If you, dear readers, think "The Heavenly Fire Avenue" is good, please don't forget to recommend it to your friends in your QQ groups and on Weibo!

258.93 Million words | 2023-01-28 02:46Update

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I'm definitely not a detective. Fiction
I'm definitely not a detective.

Web Novel Filling Festival is here - Exclusive Extra Chapters Released by the Master Updater, Free Entry for All. A clever and handsome young boy unexpectedly travels to Hokkaido, where he meets a calm and intelligent girl with long black hair known for her deductive reasoning skills. In this world, where the Japanese police force is referred to as the "Salaryman Group," they join forces to cleverly deduce and solve numerous mysterious cases... Well, that's impossible, of course. In reality, a boy is tragically struck by lightning and finds himself transported to Hokkaido. Through a series of fortuitous events, he accidentally befriends a foolish girl who claims to be the "Intellectual Duty" and the "Future Detective and Policewoman of Higashitamachi." And thus, a heartwarming story unfolds with this silly girl constantly squeezing out his wit. *wink*

89.33 Million words | 2020-10-22 12:44Update

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War Photographer's Memoir Fiction
War Photographer's Memoir

Capture wars with cameras, commemorate history through lenses. When a photographer picks up a gun, perhaps the last traces of justice and goodness still reside within his camera.

471.55 Million words | 2021-03-10 22:19Update

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Home Teacher Fiction
Home Teacher

Home, not only a way of life, but also a state of mind! It encompasses both yin and yang, the art of arranging living spaces, observing celestial phenomena above and surveying geography below, incorporating the harmony between man and nature. It grasps the profound and mysterious principles of the ever-changing universe, offering insight into fortune, misfortune, and auspiciousness. Within this realm, one will find valuable Feng Shui artifacts, desired by many and worth their weight in gold. Additionally, there are elusive and enigmatic Feng Shui arrangements that one might stumble upon but cannot actively seek. Uncovering hidden energy spots, commanding the destiny of nations with a swift pointer, determining the burial of the Tiger and the rise of the Rabbit, manipulating the influence of officials and nurturing noble status, deflecting negative energy and fostering prosperity. In summary, this is the legendary tale of a home designer who, after an accidental encounter with a fallen compass, unwittingly becomes a Feng Shui master in the eyes of the world...

300.12 Million words | 2022-12-20 23:02Update

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The Hunter of Flowers Fiction
The Hunter of Flowers

He was expelled from the prestigious elite Navy SEAL team due to a serious mistake, and returned to the city to live a decadent life. However, fate continued to play tricks on him. A series of misunderstandings made him a frequent visitor to the police station, and he was regarded as extremely dangerous by the police...

407.99 Million words | 2021-09-02 07:21Update

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Lighter and Princess Skirt 2: The Eternal Lantern Fiction
Lighter and Princess Skirt 2: The Eternal Lantern

I have my king, and I am his loyal servant. I am willing to wave the flag and shout for him, even willing to die on the battlefield for him.

394.30 Million words | 2023-05-17 09:26Update

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Crime Trafficking Fiction
Crime Trafficking

Genius. Autistic, lonely, paranoid, insane. Whenever the times change, he raises the flag of the inverted cross. He becomes a king or a minister when he succeeds, and becomes a maggot or filth when he fails. In times of peace and chaos, his subordinates unite from all directions and he stands out as exceptional. In the hidden alleys, he looks down upon the world, only one person exists.

110.77 Million words | 2022-06-05 18:38Update

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He came from hell. Fiction
He came from hell.

His name is Liang Chuan, he can hear the voices of the deceased.

20.21 Million words | 2023-02-11 17:20Update

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Rebirth in the Flourishing Era Fiction
Rebirth in the Flourishing Era

Du Fei was reborn and embarked on an extraordinary life in this era of extreme scarcity, where resources were scarce and hardships prevailed...

395.64 Million words | 2020-08-06 13:33Update

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I am a big player. Fiction
I am a big player.

Ren He crossed over to a parallel world where he brought with him the memories and experiences of entertainment from Earth. However, he was informed by the world's rules and the Heavenly Punishment System that in order to utilize the memories of the parallel world, he had to accept corresponding punishment tasks. Of course, there were rewards after completing the tasks. Bungee jumping, rock climbing, surfing, cliff diving, skiing, skydiving, wingsuit flying, climbing Mount Saint Maria, and so on. Ren He continued to push the boundaries of the entertainment world while embarking on an adventurous journey. With each masterpiece he wrote, he obtained glory and wealth, but also had to venture out time and time again. However, he suddenly began to enjoy it all, his blood boiling and burning! Let's enjoy the thrill of risking our lives together!

155.41 Million words | 2023-01-15 09:13Update

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World's Treasures Fiction
World's Treasures

The mind has a nine-palace, capturing the light of treasures spanning a thousand years, the eyes witnessing five colors, understanding a multitude of precious objects. A nameless boy rises against all odds, as good fortune follows one another! What kind of mystical power does the mysterious turtle shell contain? The world of ancient artifacts is filled with deceit and unpredictability, yet my extraordinary skills and discerning eyes prevail! Endless encounters with treasures, all within a snap of a finger. Authentic version (Nine Years of Dust book club).

289.01 Million words | 2021-03-14 09:40Update

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The Strongest War God Fiction
The Strongest War God

Five years ago, the military uniform was stained with blood, exchanging for a body full of military achievements! Five years later, carrying endless glory, composing the legend of a king! The king returns, the wind and clouds rise again, the passion is unstoppable, igniting the city!

431.98 Million words | 2020-07-07 19:50Update

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Golden Fishery Fiction
Golden Fishery

Love the blue sky, love the green trees, and even more, love the vast and tumultuous sea. Shallow water fish, deep sea fish, lobsters and sea crabs. How can a foodie's world be complete without seafood? Speedboats, yachts, fishing boats, and even cruise ships. But in reality, luxury cruises are the ultimate choice. At home, I raise brown bears, polar bears, and raccoons. At the fishing grounds, there are dolphins, beluga whales, and seals. Not to mention beavers, black-footed ferrets, and Greenland seals. My fishing grounds have it all! When I have nothing to do, I leisurely sit on the fishing platform, inviting friends to wager on pearls. Driving a yacht, I explore the seven seas and search for sunken ship treasures. Hello everyone, I am Qin Shiou. I use my pen to record my leisurely life at the fishing grounds in Canada.

420.51 Million words | 2021-11-14 04:34Update

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The True Explanation of Swordsmanship Fiction
The True Explanation of Swordsmanship

A normal young man who was implicated and killed due to his sister's extraordinary abilities, begins a new life after being reborn in a parallel space. It is the journey of a true antagonist boss's growth. In the previous life, he was ordinary and powerless to resist, but in this life, he awaits the moment of turning things around. Also, the True Sword Group is open for VIP members. Welcome to join. Feel free to share your thoughts and opinions for discussion. The mysterious journey of a new book has already been released. If interested, you're welcome to take a look.

150.49 Million words | 2021-06-23 22:08Update

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