what happens when good story and good mc meet? you have this list.

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

No rankings! All random order... more>>

Just a list consisting of characters who apply to at least one of the following tags as stated in list. Some characters will have all 5 of the applied tags, others only would have 1 tag at most. Some might only be ‘slightly’ cold or calm but still will be on this list, alas falling under the category. 

The story will consist of all types of novels like the typical Korean transmigration stories to the angsty danmei. All types, infinite flow, a deep slice of life I keep my word…
Currently updating so more stories will come on here, will try to find some hidden gems, I have been on this site for a while and have only just made an account so you will have to bare with me, as I try to find those stories I have read a long time back

Also would be very nice if anybody reading this recommended anymore stories to add onto this list as I have been desperately searching for actual decent stories with this tag. Surprisingly not many stories actually fulfil this tag successfully and I rather not add some derelict dull 2000+ novel with op mc, rather stories that will captivate your interest <<less

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Reading novels and leaving some thoughts. This is not very deep, mostly to keep a record of the novels that I have already read. Some... more>> of the novels were abandoned, some just read to a point where I thought it was the end that I wanted them to have, mostly were finished. Everyone is welcome to leave recommendations at the end comments.  <<less

No rankings. It's all random.

FLs who only wish for eternal rest or those who just have no more expectations.... more>>

Unemotional, expresionless, daring and unafraid.

Or just FLs who don't give a f*uck

Depression and depiction of cruelty. Mainly tragedies. Some could have more depth and clarity with a better translation or writing, but better then the same old plots. <<less

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

The best non bl novels with modern settings where a male or female protagonist transmigrates into a novel.

I love  cultivation novel so any good novel recommend me , where mc is not s*upid and not son of luck 
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1. Primordial Ancient Snake - ( 4.5 /5) Best cultivation , super technology , world development  , novel i have ever seen there is no baseless face slapping and bulsh*t romance , in this novel there is no need of romance , mc create vr , communication system and many much things , you will never get boor of it because it have unlimited mysteries , you will be hooked in just 10 chapters 

2. . Sacred Land Is Going Bankrupt And I Invent The Cell Phone! -  ( 4.5/5 )  650 ch + ongoing A amazing novel it hooked me from start , everything is logical , face slapping is also logical not like other novel  . Only complain is romance and girls , they shouldn't be here in this novel they are just like filler chapters .in start they are little bit powerful but later on they are just beautiful vases nothing else they can't even help mc because mc enemy levels are very high for them , so just mc has to fight , i cant understand mc personality about girls just shitty except this mc is amazing . 

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1. Supremacy games  - A amazing blood evolution novel like warlock of magus world everything is amazing in this novel ,,  i lost my intrest when mc goes to universe level tournament / god descendent tournament because all the mysteries is solved <<less

I don't have much intrest in kr/ jp so most of the stories i have never read in this list this is just collection of... more>> good novels better to know here or you are just roaming everywhere to find good novels ,  i love to read cn novels  <<less

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KR/CN angst/happy-ending ... more>>

among all the stars and infinite galaxies, how lucky I am to have met you <<less

no romance/harem, just stories with good world and no Cliché stories with repetitive storylines.... more>>

each novel has a short description for better understanding.

Order of the novels in the list is according to my personal opinion and preferences. 

please tell me in the comments if you have a recommendation. <<less

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Murim-related novels with a cold, smart MC and interesting side characters. And a deep plot.

Need to read,read etc.

Collection of stories about op females without unnecessary romance. 

Combination of arranged marriage/marriage of convenience/flash marriage that I have read. ... more>>

Marriage first then love later is also one of my favorite tropes. The journey of how they blur the line between stranger and lovers 'lis quite funny and sweet.

Please follow the list if you have the same weird taste and do tell if you have recommendations.

***Sorry. I'm boring so NO Yaoi, Yuri nor harem.

Recommended novels not linked to NU. Most are less than 100 chapters including extras.. (titles and synopsis in the comment section, mtl'ed but decipherable) <<less

I accidentally read and didn’t know they ended in a tragedy—my fault should’ve looked at the tags. I absolutely hate sad endings because I always... more>> sob so hard and feel empty afterward <<less

Protagonists(Male/Female) that just frankly aren't traditional good people and have negative traits, but I just like them anyway. Anti heros, grey moral characters, and even... more>> villains. <<less

This is just a collection of novels i have ever read!  the novel at the bottom of the list means the novel I read is... more>> less than 4 chapters;) I hope you like it! <<less

Do you know how good-looking you are? Walking around like this, no wonder you got mugged. If you encounter me, I'd rob you of your heart.... more>>

Tired of overbearing CEOs? Why not try reading FLs chasing their male god? Here are some novels with the FLs making the first move or shamelessly forcing their way in.

Female leads chasing after the MLs are actually refreshing to read. In C Novel world full of black bellied CEOs or professionls with cold/withdrawn personalities, it's actually hilarious to watch how their reasons crumble, routines getting disrupted, and time getting wasted by this bright-as-the-sun lady.

Please follow the list if you have the same weird taste and do tell if you have other recommendations.

***Sorry. I'm boring so NO Yaoi, Yuri nor harem. 

Recommended novels not linked to NU. Most are less than 100 chapters including extras.. (titles and synopsis in the comment section, mtl'ed but decipherable) <<less

The book said, I will take 99 steps towards you and you only need to take the remaining one step. But no need. I will run all one hundred steps and you don't have to do anything, just stand there and wait for me. ... more>>

I guess with age, our taste turns weirder. I no longer dream of the prince charming on a white horse, but rather, I've set my target on the cold and indifferent villain. So here is the list of my favorite, flawed yet amazing MLs. 

This is purely subjective and please follow the list if you have the same weird taste as mine and do tell if you have other recommendations.

 The list contains:

Him/her with his/her unrequited love;

Couples who were separated for a very long time and unsure of the other person's feeling, but stayed true and loyal to his woman;

Or an ML who caused misery/grievance to his woman at first but turned st*pidly sweet after the redemption arc.

With that being said, Im into MLs with emotional issues and social barriers so you may not like them at first. I dont like perfect and very good mannered MLs, I like them flawed!

***Sorry. I'm boring so NO Yaoi, Yuri nor harem.

Recommended novels not linked to NU. Most are less than 100 chapters including extras.. (titles and synopsis in the comment section, mtl'ed but decipherable) <<less

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