Thrive in Catastrophe

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This story is about a rookie researcher, who was forcefully dragged away from his restful life, compelled into facing various killers and zombies, always having to risk his life at the brink of death, and finally becoming an advanced researcher that is acclaimed by all. And throughout his adventure, he met an alluring(?) killing machine, who he started to have fantasies on after they had an accidental kiss…

Xiao Yan: Did I fall for him? But he’s a man!

Maya: Who knows…. maybe it’s the other way round?

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TIC
Tuyệt xử phùng sinh
รุ่งอรุณหลังวันสิ้นโลก
絕處逢生
绝处逢生[末世]
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Recommendation Lists
  1. Might read
  2. Apocalypse BL
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  4. BB novels
  5. Completed

Latest Release

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06/26/19 dealeigh c100 extra 2 (end)
06/16/19 dealeigh c99 extra 1
05/31/19 dealeigh c98 part3
05/28/19 dealeigh c98 part2
05/18/19 dealeigh c98 part1
05/16/19 dealeigh c97
04/28/19 dealeigh c96
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03/23/19 dealeigh c94
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Wildbookcart
Wildbookcart rated it
May 22, 2020
Status: Completed
As you guys see in the description, it is pathway of how MC becomes from a rookie researcher--> Well known researcher in the story.

ML is very attractive top notch living legend in military special task force, who is 'addicted' to our MC ? Thou' the author made ML to look like an omnipotent, the situations in story will not make you think that ML is an omnipotent aaaand that is the beauty, every action scenes will keep you on edge. What made me really frustrated is ML's indifference. Many times... more>> I really wanted to know ML's pov but since I didn't get that it made me disappointed. Irrespective of his indifference to situations, he is indeed caring towards his fellow people and his lover (MC) in his own way. The story starts ~200 years after the zombie apocalypse, where escaped human population living in a artificial city created by themselves, with their own president, research facility, military, advanced technology etc. MC lives an peaceful life in that artificial city yet he wanted to experience the real world. His life drastically changes, after his attempt to experience the real world.

I have read many reviews before reading this story, many people mentioned about ML's initial actions towards MC and MC being a blockhead. Yup, that's true ?

The story is mostly from MC's point of view, yet I really wanted to know what was going on inside that handsome head of ML. I still now don't know the process of how ML fell for MC? I can still assume how things went on by MC's actions, but I wanted to see it in ML's point of view as well.

Also what made second ML (ML2) fall in love with MC ?
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yeah we know that ML2 started to notice MC because he got rejected, yet I don't think that should be the only reason. He also used to get close to MC for his own advantage and at some point fell for MC. Just I need to know how ML's and ML2's own point of view on our MC and how they saw MC in their own eyes

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Throughout the story I saw many hate the ML2, but sorry I couldn't hate him from initial to the end, he is one of my most favourite ❤️. Thou' he got some negatives, I see it as a part of his character that made the story plot even more interesting.
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(yeah he does some s*upid intimate scenes to MC, let's not go to that part, ok? ?).

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Other than that I still love to know more about him.

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Like how he (ML2) lived his life after he got his freedom. I know that he feels like, his life without MC is lonely. Yet I want him to be happy and occasionally have a good touch with MC till the end. AHHHHHH I really cried a lot because of him at the end. His character somehow thou' its not perfect, even I can say many things didn't make any sense, yet etched a deep impression and love in my heart.

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The whole arc was good. The story will not make you feel bored in any part, every situation will be interesting to read. MC made many good friends and acquaintances. I really love each character from MC's friend list especially Maya❤️

Thou' its not a perfect story, and very few parts may confuse you, it's really worth a read and I'm sure at the end it will leave a good impression in your heart. It is a good emotional feel, you will only understand it after you complete the story.

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P.S. I'm sad that I didn't get any extra chapters to know about how many of my favourite character's (Ervel+Gordon, Max, Liv, Xia, Winn, Lauren, Casey, Maya, especially Jane) life went on after the end. Hope author make an extra sequel to make all the characters come together. That would be awsm.

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WORTH A READ. Please don't care about any negative comments. Just give a try. Unless you personally try you can't give your own judgement ? <<less
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Melange
Melange rated it
May 19, 2020
Status: Completed
The concept behind this novel is interesting and very fresh. It's set 200 years post-apocalypse and humans have learned to thrive under their given conditions. Although the world-building isn't superb, there are definitely some unique sci-fi elements involved. Throughout the novel there's an overall feeling of gloom, but remind yourself that this is a happy ending. MC is a cute little guy and suave in his own way. Unfortunately the novel suffers from side-character-more-interesting-than-ML syndrome, because ML has the personality of a glacier. I lost track of the number of... more>> times MC looked into his "icy cold eyes" only to be perplexed. Honestly, I don't blame MC for being confused about his feelings due to the lack of communication between the two.

Ending was a little confusing and rushed with a lot of deus ex machina and MC/ML flexing their Gary Stu powers. It was somewhat difficult to follow, although most of that could be chalked up to the shoddy translation. Nonetheless, a very solid novel and enjoyable read. <<less
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kcNeko
kcNeko rated it
May 17, 2020
Status: Completed
Oh wow! This is so good! Don't bother looking at those low rating reviews, try and read this first!

This story is about a super smart yet a blockhead student who has encountered a clean freak handsome Colonel. He left his ideal lazy life to catch up this handsome Colonel. But who knew that in every mission they took, his feelings with him will gradually grow, from fear to admiration to love.

It has slow romance because the MC always thinks the opposite of what the ML actually meant. Yeah it's frustrating... more>> to read but for me it's quite funny, especially when everyone gets it except the MC. The MC and ML is a power couple and the MC's character development is steady and good too. I love all the characters in this story because their characteristics are describe neatly and they have their own development and they don't feel like air.

As for the plot, the zombie apocalypse, enclosed city, military bases, etc., I know this has a lot of similarities to other stories, but who cares!? This is a fun read! Totally worth my time (◠‿・) —☆

For the translation, Elpis did great! Though for some reason she stopped. I struggled to switch to the next translator.

Totally worth it! 5 stars! <<less
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gigabytes
gigabytes rated it
May 12, 2020
Status: Completed
Okay, so I read it a second time. I LOVE THIS SO MUCH!!!!!! It's my favourite pairing. A quite, devoted ML x dense, intelligent MC. Apart from that, I love how Xiao Yan changes throughout the book! His character development is awesome. Though the book gets frustrating some times (what with Xiao Yan being a dumb dumb when it comes to MLs feeling) I love seeing how Heine controls himself (and sometimes doesn't, LOL) Anyone wondering whether they should read it or not... GO FOR IT!!!
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teagsho
teagsho rated it
April 24, 2020
Status: Completed
3/5 tbh

The smut is hot, I love it when the MC and ML already got together haha. Honestly, Xiao Yan is so f*cking dense. Isn't it clear that Heine is care about you?! God, I really dislike how Xiao Yan Yan can't refuse Jane kisses. So like, MC is got kissed by Jane (2nd ML) so much (not many as Heine tho) and can't even refused. You don't know how angry I am when MC got intoxicated with Jane kisses. Okay, I know that it's because of the X-Viruses, but still, he got kissed again and again im so damn angry. How can people said they can re read this again? Omg. Let me tell you :
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CASEY and JANE is the spies. Casey and Jane doing it coz they're the so called child of Valentin. Valentin is the immortal who lived for 200 years. He used virus and etc to make the serum. But CSY and JN want to break free from Valentin so they still kidnap XY but didn't give him fully to Valentin. But still, they can just tell XY carefully, rather than deceiving him. I hate them so much

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Casey is a scheming b*tch. If not for him, I bet Surge/Tide doesn't know about XY at all. Don't trust him. I really hate how Casey deceiving Xiao Yan omfg. There's this one time XY asked Casey about immortality, and Casey said that it's impossible, but in reality, he himself are part of the organization who got leaded by the immortal lol. Remember my words, how many special forces died coz of Casey virus? Oh let me tell you, the one who make acceleration x-virus, is
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CASEY. Because of him, Sharon died.

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You better not use any reason to defend him. No matter how pitiful he is. Innocent people died, coz of him. Jane is a hypocrite, sure he's pitiful but so what? Because of him, thousand of civilian died. No matter what. I hate Casey and Jane. Traitor. How many lifes wasted just because of them? F*ck them. Even though they have their own reason, I still hate them.

For you the one who curious, just read it. The MC is realizing his feeling at chap 58+. So damn long. Even though MC himself already fall for Heine in the first place. Everytime Jane kiss XY, I really want to tell author, WHAT THE HELL. Recommended? Well, the rating is good, the plot? Is good if the MC has a high EQ. There's a lot of good reviews. Just, try it? I like the plot, but the character, like traitor, deceiving, dense, manipulative, isn't my cup of tea. Too bad. OH OH I love Maya! Mark! And Reeve/Liv!
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Rustle silver butterflies
Rustle silver butterflies rated it
March 13, 2020
Status: Completed
This novel deserves attention. This is doesn't long but plot and action really good. I love MC's growing throughout all story. This story show us, how person can change literally on the eyes.

MC seriously has unusual brains, he is the smartest person. At beginning he doesn't want show his talents, because he wish live ordinary life. Because of this reason he was in group of rookies and all people treat with him respectively. But he himself doesn't realize his forces.

At beginning he was weak and naturally he was scared, but... more>> he doesn't similar with other researchers. He always does what him is asked and doesn't hesitate. He likes old things and ocean, people laughing and consider this weird. But ML fell in love exactly because of this. Because he was special and pure among other people.

I love the fights and action especially when MC began participate in them. I love how he studying battle and invent new viruses or weapons. And I love a plot. This is not about zombies this more about science and military.

This is a good described world and characters. Especially I love Maya he is cute guy with cool long hair which he much love and proud. For one reason he is first person who respects him and considers him a friend.

This is a cruel world and relationship between main characters is difficult. ML too cold and abusive, but with time we can see his feels for MC. He really hurt see how suffering his lover and further he never let make him pain.

In other side MC become stronger for him. He wants to firmly stand with his beloved. They both feel calmness when they together. They can do everything together and can give all that they have for each other. <<less
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Cervellerain
Cervellerain rated it
December 6, 2019
Status: c100
5 stars?? Not even nearly enough! Don't wonder if this is good, DIVE IN NOW!!!!

I've read so many BL and/ apocalypse novels and short stories but this is undoubtedly one of the BEST (and there are just three of them, I guess. Most are just like photocopies of each other) ! In so many times, my heart has leaped through my throat with all the excitement and thrill! The action scenes and the development of bonds are soooooooo rich.

Just three tips in reading:

1. DON'T RUSH, enjoy all the imageries offered... more>> by each scene.

2. DON'T BE SO QUICK IN HATING A CHARACTER, you might just end loving him in the end.

3. DON'T FOCUS ON THE MAIN COUPLE, the other characters deserve lots of love, too.

So, there. Enjoy reading!!!

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Enthusiastic_Fan
Enthusiastic_Fan rated it
November 5, 2019
Status: Completed
Lovely novel.

Strive in Catastrophe, one of the few novels that get me reading till the end. Whenever there are stoic MLs with super-strength, you know comedy is on its way.

s*upid things that happen makes me want to tsukkomi on it, sad moments that made me on the verge of tears, amazing character development, and the saddest character deaths. If you're looking for a new novel to read, go ahead and try this one.
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MiRel
MiRel rated it
October 31, 2019
Status: Completed
Although sometimes it's hard understanding their situations, especially near the end, and interrupt the immersion. It is still a really nice, lovely story. One thing I really love is the characters. The characters writting makes all of it worthwhile (for me), I love their personalities and it makes me want to know more about how the characters thinks.
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EVELYNPEAR
EVELYNPEAR rated it
October 25, 2019
Status: Completed
I think the issue that a lot of people have with this novel is that they want it to be as realistic as possible. Perhaps the ML comes off as someone detestable in real life but in a novel he is portrayed as the ultimate gong. I think the issue is not with the novel but really the high expectations the readers have with the characters coming out to be as relatable as possible which really if this is the case pls just stick with fluff and no actually plot... more>> BL novels. My answer to this is that this novel is really original (no boring transmigration or reincarnation that's just too overused) and beautifully written. If you don't like it it is not the fault of the author but just personal preference! <<less
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iamlost rated it
October 3, 2019
Status: --
I like the story at first because the concept is kinda new. Then I have no idea what I'm reading.

The end seemed very rushed to me, it makes me dizzy. I'm not sure if this is how inception-type story pace because I don't like inception at all. The MTL translation make it even harder to understand the inception part. I gave up reading word by word the moment the MTL starts and only skimmed everything.

The misplaced names and typos are ridiculous. I bet the translator didn't even double check his/her... more>> translation. Why? Because [Top of Form] [Bottom of Form]?! That sounds suspicious like [Previous] [Next] button directly translated from Chinese to me.

PS : Jean sounds way better than Jane. <<less
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YaoiMom22
YaoiMom22
September 28, 2019
Status: c3
Okay so, I decided to read this after seeing others recommend it but um... hm.

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I have to wonder if the author knows anything about nuclear power. I mean basic stuff. Like how even after 200 years, a power plant which has had no electricity all that time would be a radioactive wasteland. A meltdown would have occurred loooooong before this and everything within several miles around the plant would be completely uninhabitable or even safe to venture near without special clothing/protection yadda yadda and then not for very long. Think Chernobyl if they hadn't done ANY protective measures aka the concrete dome they put over it. Even the zombies nearby would be walking radioactive material. (One of my pet peeves with zombie apocalypse stories which have them traipsing willy nilly all over the place with no issues like this happening. Looking at you, The Walking Dead. - doesn't stop me from watching it though lolol) All of which means that forcing ordinary humans to enter would be giving them a death sentence and a pretty horrific one at that. Maybe the special soldiers could enter (even though they would come out covered in radioactive material) but not the two scientists who btw, aren't nuclear researchers so should be absolutely useless in that situation anyway- being smart doesn't mean you would know retrieve uranium safely if that's NOT YOUR FIELD OF STUDY.

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But okay. It's fictional- suspend belief and just read the story right?

Well, that leads to a discussion on the actual content.
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So the small remnants of mankind are living underground for the most part and I would assume that life would be deemed precious. All life but poor student researchers it seems. These kids have probably never actually seen a real zombie up close and personal and now they've not only seeing them in all their gruesome glory but they're seeing people killed. That's bound to be traumatic especially coupled with the fact that they were just in a plane crash. Soldiers are tough, no denying that, but they're also human and would have been told to save these hapless researchers not abuse them. I would hope, at least. They should feel some compassion for them. Granted, they had their own mission and this side run cost them their technical members so they would be a bit uptight but that's hardly the student's fault. So I'm wondering if being "super" soldiers makes them cruel and heartless or is this just how the story is supposed to go? Also why does the one character keep calling the student researchers "technical soldiers"? Uh... they're not? Did the author forget that? idk.

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All I know is I'm confused and honestly hoping this story gets better because I want to read it (I hear the smut is very well done), and I like the author's other story, but ugh... this start is not working for me.

I may edit this if things improve. <<less
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Annn92
Annn92 rated it
September 13, 2019
Status: Completed
To be honest, I want to drop this novel in the beginning. I can't get into the story and somehow overwhelmed to understand the character, world and plot intro. But after 3rd chapter, I become more curious about how MC survive in this world.

I like how MC step by step understand his stand as human being, as researcher. MC also understand his weakness and try to grow stronger, in other word he isn't naive and don't want to always hide behind ML.

Even though I gave 5 stars for this story,... more>> for me the character building not detailed enough. The author gave logic reason for MC to grow, but for me it's not enough to make MC-who very very weak in the beginning become somewhat powerful in the middle to the end. I think deeper background story about MC and ML are needed. Especially for overpowered character.

But in the end I love this story enough to give 5 stars. Already read it twice, maybe will reread it in the future <<less
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