This is a collection of books I’ve read on Novel Updates. I might rank them in order of best to worst when I finish more.... more>> There are a variety of genres, horror, comedy, romance, etc. (also I don’t like super scary so the horror ones aren’t too scary!) All novels are completed with completed translation as well.  <<less

Mainly BL, fluffly, comedy and not much angst. These are all novels that made a big impression on me and I actually like. I made this list mainly so I can reread them again without going through the trouble of having to find them.... more>>

RANKED  <<less

Danmei with green tea MC 

Books I’ve read so far that truly had me hooked, like I couldn’t put it down for a second✨✨ both BG and BL

Protags who DGAF. Whether that means they’ll cuss out their dad, or can torture someone without blinking an eye, these protags do what they want.

These are the only harem bl I liked so far and plot is pretty plausible but most of them are still ongoing:(... more>>

We need more harem bl novel in our life (⁠ ͝⁠°⁠ ͜⁠ʖ͡⁠°) 

Recommend me if u find some good harem novel~ <<less

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Clever, badass or OP FLs in Isekai or Isekai-adjacent novels... more>>

(mainly Korean) <<less

Boss b*tch, i eat men like you for breakfast, girlboss gaslight gatekeep vibe. I don't mind them being heartless or b*tchy 

ranking and reviewing the novels ive enjoyed. i typically only read no romance novels, and if theres romance in this list (which is only about.. three novels..) ill explain why i marked it down... more>>

also theres some novels that arent on this website.. aw man

i attached summaries bc i myself dont like scrolling thru someone elses list and not seeing summaries <<less

My favorite kickass female lead stories. These ladies aren't just strong mentally but can beat up most people physically too. ... more>>

I wanted a list that featured physical strength in women because it's reassuring, y'know? <<less

Sharing several years of my reading experience.... more>>

I was slowly creating this list for about a year. When I've got nothing else to do I was gradually expanding it and that's the result.

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To make it more descriptive and clarify some things I've put what I consider the main focus of the story under the 'Main Tags' line.

I've also added some comments to express what I thought about most novels that I've read.
As a bonus I've thrown out here some things that people look for or try to avoid like romance and mentioned similar titles that I've read myself.

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Tags' explanation:

Mature:
FL - foul language, G - gore, E - ero elements.

Romance:

'No Romance' - nothing worth mentioning/mc is a loner, No Romance(?) - I haven't seen any, 'Romance' - only 1 heroine, Yanderes - self-explanatory, Harem - if MC is in CONFIRMED relationships with
several love interests, not a japanese useless one.

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'My reading progress' line is a show of my 'sincerity'. At least I know what I'm talking about cause I've read it till cXXX.

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Rating:

10/10 - Perfection (for me).

9/10 - Not 10/10 but pretty close.

8/10 - Something good/worth reading

7/10 - Readable

6/10 - Read with caution / Only 'Readable' under specific circumstances

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P.s I've read a lot of novels (more than 200), so I've chosen more popular titles, or at least novels that I've liked more than others. So very few novels here can be considered questionable or 'hidden gems'. <<less

Favourite BL stories that I would read again and again.

Interesting stuff I'm keeping an eye on for updates (Not in order)

female protags that aren't helpless, weak willed, etc. they're out here getting that bag and making the male leads work hard~ good luck, ML!... more>>

may feature: QT, systems, isekai/reincarnation/regression, or hiding identities/abilities <<less

Aight, so I'm making a new list for novels that.... surprise2, with gigachad MC's. Mostly here are KR because as we all know, JP aren't really good at that kind of thing since apparently, reduce, reuse, recycle are their main motto in writing novels. Not all, but some are. ... more>>

There's only a few I'll put in here since I don't read much KR novels but don't hesitate to comment your suggestions too. <<less

The best novels that I have read and that I have fallen in love with, most often it is bl (don't like ladies in trouble) 

novels that I want to read, which will definitely be of interest (tags what I expect) ... more>>

most often it is bl (don't like ladies in trouble)  <<less

Our lovely protagonists giving some divine karma back to the green tea b*tches, white lotuses, and haters in their lives ╰(*´︶`*)╯♡... more>>

genres: isekai, second lifers, transmigration, reincarnation, or regression.

romance is generally a secondary/subplot point to the revenge/face slapping plot

generally shoujo, sometimes shounen

most are originally completed or completely TL'd <<less

Strong mc and ml.                                               Although the uke may still (prefer/otherwise) be pampered (or treated like jade) by the seme.... more>>

Also they may not be strong from start. But in any case they are strong and smart, it can be physcially, mentally, financially, etc. 

Not easily bullied, clever and scheming, determined, confident, proactive........

Genres: action, adventure, xianxia, fantasy, mystery, e-sports, mecha, omegaverse, ancient times, slice of life, comedy, supernatural, etc.

The one's i have not read have intriguing plot so they are here. The first 22 are all read and great reads (at least for me). Make sure to read the tags.                      

READ: There's no blindly following one another without actully knowing the situation but ofc the trust is there that yes my man wouldn't do it without any reason type. The plot's also interesting, in some u may not understand the situation very quickly but if stay for around 30-40 chap u'll not regret it (i didn't). 

NOT READ: i hv only read the synopsis and found it interesting. For some, the reviews are not good and the point's adressed by them also looks believable but still most (95%) are positive, and the plot is also good. <<less

Ok so I 'tried' to sort it in this order: school life-> mecha students-> e-sports-> romance in modern days-> entertainment/ceo-> sci-fi-> historical-> random!... more>>

Supernatural, action, comedy, school life, interstellar, e-sports, psychological, tragedy, s*xual abuse, fantasy, shounen ai, slice of life, drama, sci-fi, mystery, sports, historical, mature, etc....... <<less

Don't you just love confident and charming female leads who doesn't let anyone trample on them?... more>>

One who just does their own thing? Not a cute and naive little girl who was born just yesterday? 

Check this list if you do!

(Ps. This are all korean novels.  If you know any novels that I haven't included yet, please comment the title down below.)

(No Ranks) #Kneel Before The Queens! <<less

The best modern as well as ancient setting novels which I have personally read and compiled for other readers to read!!! ENJOYYYYYYYY!!!! 

Reincarnated in another world as a noble. Or going back to the past whatever. These novels are in no particular order :> 

Only the ones which are completely translated.... more>>

Check out my other list for incompleted yet readable via Google translation or mtl novels : Pampering, doting partner BL 2.0

https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/42970/?ft=yes <<less