The addiction to online novels had always been a controversial topic. Some people are addicted to online novels and spend a lot of time and money, while others can control their reading behavior and get pleasure from reading. Some studies suggest that addiction to online novels may be related to the following factors: 1. The stimulation of the reading material: web novels usually have highly stimulating content, including a large number of plot, emotional and adventure elements, which can attract the reader's attention. 2. Social factors: Online novels often provide communication and interaction between readers, such as likes, comments, and shares. These social factors may increase reader participation and satisfaction. 3. Time allocation: Reading online novels may take up a lot of time, which may cause readers to spend less time on other tasks. 4. Self-control of reading behavior: Some readers may be able to restrict their reading behavior through self-control while others cannot. We should take positive measures to reduce the negative effects of the addiction to online novels. For example, setting a reasonable reading time limit, providing positive reading feedback, establishing a healthy reading Social networks, and encouraging readers to develop other beneficial hobbies.