After Sleeping With My Childhood Friend’s Best Friends

The scales had fallen from Xiang Yi Mo’s eyes. She suddenly realised that she was merely a facilitator in the relationship between the male lead and female lead, where she would perform her roles as the cannon fodder and female supporting character to the best of her abilities. And, she was also told that she was about to die soon? If she wanted to survive, she had to capture all three of the male lead’s best friends — Jing Qian, Lu Wang Chen and Ji Heng Yu — and, at the same time, collect Love Value and Love Juices Value from the mission’s capture targets. Xiang Yi Mo: ??? Frick! What’s modesty? In order to survive, Xiang Yi Mo was willing to do whatever it took.

Original Publisher

po18

Original Language

chinese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on After Sleeping With My Childhood Friend’s Best Friends Okay, buckle up, because "After Sleeping With My Childhood Friend’s Best Friends" is quite a ride. This novel definitely lives up to its tags: adult, fantasy, harem, romance, and *plenty* of smut. I went into this expecting something… well, maybe a bit trashy, but I was pleasantly surprised by some of the elements. ### First Impressions My initial impression was a mix of intrigue and apprehension. The premise is definitely attention-grabbing, and I was curious to see how the author would handle the reverse harem dynamic. I was also a little worried about the potential for problematic content, given the genre. ### What Works Well For a smut-heavy novel, the plot is surprisingly engaging. The female lead, Momo, has a clear goal and isn't just a passive participant in the story. I particularly liked her strategic approach to navigating her relationships with the three male leads. It’s refreshing to see a female lead who takes charge and isn't afraid to pursue what she wants. The male leads, despite falling for Momo relatively quickly, are also well-developed enough to be more than just cardboard cutouts. Their individual problems and the way Momo helps them feel "normal" adds depth to their relationships. I also appreciated that the novel, for the most part, seems to handle consent carefully, which is a huge plus in this genre. The balance between plot and smut is also well-maintained; it doesn't feel like one overshadows the other. ### Areas of Concern While I enjoyed many aspects of the novel, there were a few things that gave me pause. The initial attraction between the leads does feel a bit rushed, with some of the male leads seemingly falling in love *after* becoming intimate with Momo. This might bother readers who prefer a more traditional courtship. I also noticed that some of the side character relationships could have been fleshed out more. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning Okay, here’s where we get into spoiler territory. In Momo's past life, she faced a tragic end due to a patriarchal family and illness. Now, reborn, she discovers she has a mysterious illness that requires her to collect "fluids" from the three male leads. The story also involves revenge plots, mistaken identities, and some fairly wild plot twists, like Momo accidentally eating an aphrodisiac-laced chocolate. ### Final Verdict Overall, I'd say "After Sleeping With My Childhood Friend’s Best Friends" is a solid entry in the smut-romance genre. It's not perfect, but it offers a surprisingly engaging plot, likeable characters, and plenty of steamy scenes. If you're looking for a reverse harem with a proactive female lead and a decent balance between plot and smut, this might be right up your alley. Just be prepared for some unconventional romance and a few eyebrow-raising moments along the way.