What does the cryptic crossword clue "Romantic novel read well! (6)" mean?

The definition is "Romantic". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of READ ("read") + MY (synonym of "well!") [anagram: "novel"] = DREAMY; definition: "Romantic" The answer is DREAMY.

Romantic novel read well! (6)

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