I built a modern Goodreads alternative
Since 2005, Goodreads has been the default book tracking site, connecting millions of readers. But let’s be real—it’s barely changed in 20 years. It’s the same site it was, just with more ads. Still no half-star ratings. No proper DNF (Did Not Finish) option. UI still looks like it's from 2005. Amazon owns it and doesn't care. So I built Kaguya, a modern alternative, over the past 9 months. What’s live: Custom shelves (Organize however you want) Rich-text reviews (format your thoughts properly) 10-star rating system (More nuance than 5 stars) DNF, On-Hold, and other reading statuses Likes,…
I built a modern Goodreads alternative launched on March 2, 2025 with 254 votes, #150 of 7,215 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 1 year on.
In plain words
Kaguya is a book tracking platform that lets readers organize their libraries, rate books on a 10-star scale, and write formatted reviews. It offers custom shelves, DNF and on-hold status options, and allows users to import existing libraries from Goodreads or StoryGraph. The platform includes social features like likes, shares, and comments on reviews. Designed for readers seeking a modern alternative to outdated book tracking sites, Kaguya provides a contemporary interface with planned features including detailed tagging systems and reading statistics.
written from the facts on this page · September 2026
From the sources
Track, rate, and review visual novels. Follow friends, make lists, and discover what to read next.
Rank your favorites, plan your year, share the stuff you think more people should read. Pin your favorites, show your ratings, let people know what kind of reader you are. See your reading history, hours logged, and how your taste has evolved over time. Import your list, keep your ratings, pick up right where you leftfrom kaguya.io
In the maker’s words, at launch
Since 2005, Goodreads has been the default book tracking site, connecting millions of readers. But let’s be real—it’s barely changed in 20 years. It’s the same site it was, just with more ads. Still no half-star ratings. No proper DNF (Did Not Finish) option. UI still looks like it's from 2005. Amazon owns it and…
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