[Actively being updated.] All of these are, IMO, must-reads. Hands-down some of the best novels here. I've also included my own personal ratings and opinions of each of these novels. Well-written stories, great plots, characters, etc. I have relatively high standards for these to be my favorites, so these are all really high quality. I can't recommend them enough! coincidentally, all of them also have very high ratings (4.3-4.8)... more>>

I haven't finished writing reviews/ratings for all of them yet, but I will in time. Meant to be ordered by highest personal ratings -> lowest personal ratings, but haven't had time to fix it yet. These are also my own opinions and feelings regarding each novel, so they won't be particularly eloquent, and you can definitely disagree. It's just me rambling.

Also added some ones I haven't read but will read and I know i will love. Feel free to recommend any danmei too!

...somehow, this also turned into a list of danmei I also want to read, not just a review of the ones I've read. I really can't control myself from looking for good danmei. Though, I'm sure I'll get to reviewing all of these someday <<less

Well the recommendation list of my personal (Yuri) favorites. I'm not fan of gender bender male -> female so you probably won't see one. Some... more>> of the translations are dropped so if you can bear with mtl trans then... most of them are at the end page of the list. <<less

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Thrash novels are too prevalent, that's why I made it easier for everyone and just made a list of in mea sentetia novels that actually do have great plot or those that stand out from their peers. These are the must reads. ... more>>

PS: Honestly just read Brandon Sanderson, George RR Martin, Robert Jordan, Patrick Rothfuss, etc. for actual good fantasy novels.

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List of bl genre novels. ... more>>

Read, laugh and cry. 

This is my list of favourite bl novels, I specially like romcom and mystery/horror genre sooo you can expect the novels to be more excitinggg!!! I mostly like both mc and the ml in these novels. Ml was doting and powerful. Mc was also powerful and clever. 

Survival game/Escape game. 

ABO(Alpha, Beta, Omega) world. 

Cultivation- master/disciple romance. 

Live broadcast/Variety shows. 

Horror. Some may contain mu*ders and gore. 

Fluff school romance novels.  <<less

calm your concerns and ease your anticipation for a new chapter, in this list, there will only be completed yuri stories!

Mainly strong female characters with brains, beautiful leads, power play or intrigue, good plot and world building. I do have soft spots for handsome men... more>> and handsome female leads. Sometimes with a dash of fantasy, but almost all the time historical. Not in any order. <<less

Most unforgettable romantic stories either its writing style, characters, plots, twists, or the ending itself, in any order and any genre

i dont like pie from the sky and lucky mc(i get jelaus), i dont like dense mc(i myself can do dense staf), dont like sliceOfLife, dont like selfsacrificing hero, dont like destiny chosen. dont like revenge as final goal.... more>>

btw, why no mc throw pepper in face of thugs? pepper nowaday is really cheap. carrying pepper better than carrying knife or bat. <<less

i am very picky and particular about characters, the story, and translation quality so you can trust my recommendations
( this list is not structured or orgainzed from my fav to least fav or something, just the first 5 are some of my favs )... more>>

https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/80301/?ft=yes (pt. 2 of this list) <<less

Can't get enough of these dog blood novels.

This list mainly regroupe novels about FL with strong caracter, smart brain and an independent personality that doesn't need the ML to save her or solve her problems at every turn. In some of this novels you might also find ones were the FL help/protect the ML or his family.... more>>

PS: If you more recommendations then Please leave them in the comments section. Thank you ! <<less

Mostly face slapping scenes and revenge :)))) 

Enter a realm where darkness reigns supreme and malevolent protagonists cast their chilling shadows across the pages of our curated collection. Each book unveils characters of sinister allure, driven by ruthless ambition to achieve their goals by any means necessary. These tales entwine readers in a web of intrigue and suspense, blurring the lines between heroism and villainy. Prepare to be captivated by the enigmatic charm of these nefarious figures as you embark on a literary odyssey into the heart of darkness itself, where morality fades and the allure of evil beckons.
Other Novels not in NovelUpdate : ... more>>

Naruto: The Lost Thousand Names

Extreme Fist Tyrant

God-level high-player

Apocalyptic Abyss Summoner

Lord God Hunter

Soul-Eating Guixuanlu

Zhutian Xianwu (Heavenly Martial Arts)

Who made your ability to use it like this?

Paradise of Reincarnation: Vests everywhere

Cultivation of immortality steadily, the entire world of immortality is my home

Chapter of the olden days (best one for me), synopsis: I exist in darkness, disappear into the light, and will eventually devour the great sun and become the shadow of all things......Known as the unspeakable Black Terror, the Lord of Shadows, the Dark Sun, and the shadow of the world.

Disaster Frontier

The Troll Comes to the World

The Immortal Picking Order

The Wizard's Journey

The Infinite Evolution of the Giant Snake

Lord of the Silver Crows (Lord Of The Mysteries type novel) <<less

Some bangers I personally liked a lot. Pretty random ones but this is just a broad list for recommendations!

For recommending female protagonists that don't immediately lower their IQ and EQ when a (ML) man enters the picture. Strong is also used somewhat lightly. This recommendation list will be more geared towards female leads who's actions/words are pivotal in the story. Due to the landscape of light novels with female protagonists, this list will not be completely romance free, but stories recommended will either be slow romance or the story itself will not pivot around the male lead's actions/story.... more>>

Order added as I recall them. Some I haven't read in a while so my thoughts aren't necessarily accurate. If you have a recommendation, please leave a comment of what I should try out! <<less

BL novel where I am in love with the protagonists. ... more>>

Few traits of MC that I really like are listed as tags. Though I don’t like stereotype where the MC is an idiot or dense throughout the entire novel and mostly I am into cunning & clever protagonist. 

P.S this is my personal preference!  <<less

 Just here for the power trip of a smart or cautious mc w clear goal n strong will n determination whether good or bad (bl... more>> version)  <<less

They can be either cool, charming, cold, confident, seductive, adorable or precious cinnamon rolls but they are for sure all charismatic.... more>>

CN novels

KR novels

JP novels

In that order. <<less

Just some of my favorite GL novels so far that I've read. 

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For all rotten girls and boys looking for something to read. The rank is just the order in which they are sorted, not actual ranking.... more>> A mix of completed and on going translation. <<less

A list of my favourite powerful MCs. Multiple vests, genius with hidden abilities and identities, all slowly revealed in these awesomely fascinating plots and faceslapping... more>> the nasty bullies along the way. <<less

Not in order

completed > in progress (highest to lowest ratings) | with synopsis