just as the list name says. Main characters that actually push the plot forward and don't stall because of annoying cliches like misunderstandings, stubborn sub-villains, romantic love interest sub plot, emotional constipation, etc.... more>>

basically, avoid the cliches! down with bad writing! away with misunderstandings and dumb sub-plots that last 20 chapters!

i'll be compiling and modifying this list as i read. note: i cap many of my lists to 14 series because i like the number. <<less

Novels where the MC/shou is a day one badass.  Using that big brain energy to mentally curb stomp these scum gongs.... more>>

In the cases where *both* the MC and ML are tr*sh, then if the ML is a tr*sh can the MC is a whole @ss dumpster, and I support that dumpster completely.

Will continue to update. <<less

part 1: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/51815/

Keeping track of newer additions to NU, so that I can MTL them later. These are mostly CN romances set in ancient China. Comedic undertones are always good. Happy endings required.... more>>

If you know of any new titles, please let me know.

(* = MTL edition available) <<less

I am searching for novels. Where mc is Cold, Ruthless, Rational, Pragmatic, Evil- if possible.No Romance, No s*upid MC or SIMP [ a big NO NO ]. No need to help others [ why help? ]. He need to be like human being, greedy selfish and so on [ maybe i just wanna see negative emotions or just people with ambitions as they are compared like that mostly ]. I don't wanna read some romance or lover or harem or anything related story. I want it to be fight, schemes,betrayal, a novel where you can see mc is really smart and is using his brain.... more>>

I DON'T LIKE WHEN MC SHARES HIS POWER OR CHEAT OR SYSTEM OR SYSTEM PROP OR SYSTEM PILLS FOR FREE WITHOUT ANY BENEFIT OR EVEN SHARE HIS DEAREST SECRETS LIKE REBIRTH AND SO ON.

In case you need MTL then head out to: 

https://forum.novelupdates.com/threads/evil-cold-ruthless-mc-with-no-love-or-no-wife-or-no-harem.96646/ <<less

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Great storyline, Intelligent MC , schemes and conspiracies.

Other reading list maxed out at 100 so here’s another one.

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I put all the novels that I really enjoyed a lot that I'm willing to give up my sleeping time just for them Lol. Anyway all these novels have no romance/harem tags since they are not my cup of tea.... more>>

Hey if u have any recommendations similar with the novels in the list don't be shy to comment :> <<less

Mostly just strong female protagonists  

I love myself a good, badass fl. There will be reincarnation, reborn, second chance at life or those fl who just masters the art of... more>> living her life to the fullest. This list will progressing as I read through new books.  <<less

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↷ ·˚ ༘ s e t t i n g : historical and modern times .°୭ ˎˊ˗↷

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fl protags that i'd happily offer my throat to, so that they can choke me

you'll get QT, World hopping, Transmigration, Rebirth, second-chance, and Fluff!!!- eat em up darlings!

Here is a list of my favorite action web novels. I really don’t like romance and/or harem in my action focused novels, because it almost always detracts from the plot. So, these action novels have absolutely zero romance or harem. ... more>>

The first five are the ones I recommended to everyone and are the only ones that are in order. The following are more of a case by case basis. 

More recommendations (that aren’t listed on NU) in the comments.

All the MTL I recommend are very readable. I can't stand most MTL, including Comrademao and MTLNovel, so the only websites that I use are WNMTL and Novelhi. <<less

ALL ABOUT ANGST!!!! P/s: pls drop any novel with angst in it at comments

This is for people who don't mind MC having s*x partners or pretending to be in love to reach their goal but still want MC to not actually feel any sense of romantic attachment to the person.... more>>

Real specific huh? Very few are gonna be on this list as I am one of the people who can't stomach casual s*x partners and lovey dovey sh*t in novels where I'm expecting no romance. <<less

All novels included here are easy to read and contain lots of drama and face slapping and a smart MC who does 4D chess with... more>> all the people they interact with. Mostly BG but I will include BL or GL that fits my criteria for this list. <<less

Some BL novels I've read or about to read that I want to put on a list for organization, most are QT and horror survival... more>> ones <<less

A variety of novels I found to be worth the read. Some are boy love and some are straight love.

Basically smart + witty + evil + good + strong, often with a tragic past. I like MC’ s that aren’t good or bad, but... more>> both. I hate the annoying self righteous and seeking justice everywhere type the most (not meaning those who just want revenge).  <<less

The FL goes through countless reincarnations of the same life, in the same world, making different choices each time.... more>>

+ FL with countless transmigrations in multiple worlds/books <<less