In no particular order.

Instead of following the typical archetype, these FLs show the full spectrum of human emotion. Gone with shyness, coquettishness, and pureness, these FLs are not... more>> afraid to be blunt, vain, disgusting, or just outright speak their minds. Some may be a bit dense, or a bit immoral, however, they all feel like real people instead of cartoon cutouts. <<less

Light Novels with easygoing plots.

Most of these are physically strong and some are mentally and are very determined

These novels either have a pretty unique plot or character. Or they just make you think back to them a lot.

My personal faves as a new reader :)  This is a full list tracker I made casually and I have left my thoughts in there: https://plume-galette-81b.notion.site/Blush-s-Danmei-Novel-List-9a584333d3c34e72a274d5eaf90a2b55

Longer novels from rec lists that, I think, are worth it. Will add more as I read.

Danmei/BL  - i come here after donghua and manhua