These are the books that made me want to live within the world within the book.  ... more>>

Anyways, I really enjoyed reading them to the point that I want to remove the part of my brain that remembered reading those finished books so I can relish in rereading them again and again. Argghh!! 

*Honourable mentions: Books that I have mix feelings about, it's like, hmmm, I liked it 35%-45%, and dislike it 50%. Maybe it felt bland to me in some ways, or the way they wrote didn't really give me the chance to immerse myself in their world. 

*Entry: Books that introduced me to WN and LN.  <<less

This is a list of things I have read which I think are great from the perspective of 'quality of craft' & 'quality of story'. In general those will be great reads for everyone as well, but will less include 'because I like this' focused listings of other 'great so long as you like this' stories.... more>>

That said, there are only so many 'objectively great' stories, so farther down the list I will put caveats (etc.) with less 'full measure' stories- either 'just good', or 'great if you like this', etc. I moved all the anri-social protags to another list.

If you know of something I should add to this list, feel free to comment a suggestion or PM.

I have written quite a few reviews for most of these and other works- feel free to check them out, and vote them up if you find them helpful. Thanks! <<less

Tired of harem/romance ruining the plot? Check these out!... more>>

BTW, they're not in any particular order. <<less

Most promising novels that I'm excited to read this year! 《《o(≧◇≦)o》》

Now it might come out as different for others but please bear in mind that this is just my personal list of novels that I've... more>> read as very unique/noteworthy/rare in this genre. It might also include novel summaries that caught my eye as distinctive, but generally I'd definitely read it first before adding it to this list 'cause this is my 5+ stars BL novels. Anyone is also free to comment down below to recommend any bl novels they think of that fits this list xoxo~ <<less

The selected stories were 1v1. Means NO HAREM because I dislike this kind of genre. I feel violated especially because I'm a girl.... more>>

And yes, it was sorted in NO particular order. I just added whatever comes to my mind that I had already read. <<less

Ancient or Cultivation BL reads that will make you feel you didn't waste your time. This list is apart of a series classified by genre; other lists of this series include Thriller/Action, Fluff, and Modern/Transmigration novels. I tried to include both known and unknown novels to give more diversity to the reading list. Honest note--not a big fan of ancient settings. I've judged quality by reviews and seeming plot. ... more>>

So what is my subjective version of a quality BL of this list?

-No/little plot holes & well developed plot

Capable MC and ML  (not aggravatingly s*upid and knows when to respect each other but also put their foot down at the right moments). 

 -Lasting impression. I made this list by memory so if it's not on here...Chances are it's not worth remembering for the list.

-Makes me think--especially applies to this genre since I usually read this genre for the court schemes and palace intrigues. 

-Make me cry, laugh, yell or gasp. Perhaps all at the same  time. 

*****I have also included BL novels that have high expectations from me. The higher the expectations, the higher the stars. Hence, "***, **, *."

PS. Novels I've read are the only ones rated according to number. The rest (unread) are just listed randomly.

 PSS. There are always exceptions on this list that don't fit the requirements. But it's not bad to explore out of your comfort zone.  <<less

Just some rebirth novels I find interesting. Feel free to leave suggestions!

List of best xianxia novels I've read. Novels sorted ranking-wise. No boring personality-less protagonists (excluding IET protagonists). No insane plot armors. No two-dimensional villains. Most either don't have harem, or have less focus on it.... more>>

Look into the comments for more recs as these books aren't shown on Novel Updates <<less

BL Cultivation... more>>

These heartless Shizuns! Oblivious to romantic feelings because they're too focused on cultivating! These evil and sinful disciples! Harboring unpure feelings towards their Shizuns!!! >A<

What the "smut" part means: If there is a "yes," that means there is at least one detailed/moderately described love scene.

Just a list because I need to get my sh*t together. Most importantly, I need to get my BL cultivation obsession sorted out.
Transmigration included, but no world hopping/quick transmigration. <<less

Everyone has their own preferences and picks.
These are novels that I read. Though some of them I have already dropped.... more>>

In order of how great they are in my view. 

Status: 

Read - I have read it to completion

Up to latest chapters - always up to date with the latest chapters

Waiting for chapters - update frequency is slow, tend to stack up chapters to read

Unplanned Dropped - Dropped the novel with no future plan for it. May or may not continue reading

Temporarily Dropped - Dropped due to inconveniences, fully planned on reading again

[Order is relative to this list and not the subsequent lists]

Second List: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/6452/ <<less

Well, almost all my reading list.

Here is the best Xianxia Novels in my opinion. Nothing much to say. I didn't count the novels that less than a hundred chapters.

Basically me tr*sh talking about certain novels I didn’t like or issues I had with the story 
Btw I’m not gonna add novels with less than 4 star ratings here cause there’s enough reviews to tell you why it was bad
Also I don’t usually read novels below the 4.5 rating cause I’m extremely picky so if you see a few complaints that aren’t a big deal for you go ahead and give the novel a try... more>>

(Newly created will be adding more) <<less

A compilation of some of my favourite cultivation novels and some comments about why I enjoyed them.... more>>

The list is still unfinished and I have a lot more I need to add, so if you'd like, you can leave comments of novels you think deserve to be on this list.

Thanks >.>

*** Spoiler Warning for contents listed below *** <<less

i need to clear my bookmarks... more>>

includes [almost any genre except for gl and apocalypse]:

- mlm

- flm

- tragedy (bcs i love to hurt myself) 

- slice of life

- smut

- brainrot dogfood

- historical xianxia and politics

- modern day 

untranslated novels not on this website will be in the comment section

Pt 2 of my list: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/70987/ <<less

I have read probably 60 webnovels and those are novels that I fully read without being cringed or bored away from them - these novels are for those who read too much and I've gone through the test of finding the good ones. Have fun and thank me later - maybe drop a comment maybe even follow for your own sake(I'm pretty based)... more>>

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Hidden gems that are not on the website:

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Infinite Mana in the Apocalypse

My Gu Can Cultivate on Their Own

10,000 Years In A Cultivation Sect: I Obtained A Powerful Technique From The Start

Zero To Hero In The Martial Arts Library

I Have 10 Training Avatars

My Idle Gaming System - from the author of Infinite Mana

Void Evolution System

My Journey to Godhood as a Caterpillar

My Two-sided Cultivation: Starting From Collecting Experiences

I Have Awakened The Deduction System

Worldwide Simulation Era

I Can Level Up By Staying Idle

I Have Countless Clones

Global Lord: 100\% Drop Rate

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* I recommend to read them on novelnext/bin and if not possible on freewebnovel

Also if you want more good novels check my novel history list:  https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/70065/ <<less

Novels that I’ve read and enjoyed, exclusively for brain dead readers. I read without using my brain so take it with a grain of salt.... more>>

[Open to recommendations]

(Not in order; Possible yaoi and shounen ai warning)

Continued:  https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/49132/ <<less

Essentially these are the ones that just feel right. Great world-building, plot, cunning MC, etc.

Some novel list:
* My Dungeons Are Popular... more>>

*The Strong Man from the mental hospital [novel/manga]

*I Let You Manage the Beast Taming Arena, Now Everyone Became Divine Beasts?

*Thirty Years of Demon Slaying at the Demon-Slaying Department

*I Can Farm Attributes From Ghosts!

*都市：我的地摊专卖限制级商品！[My Stall Sells Only Restricted-Level Items! ] Note: the translation version may change some parts that make it look like a racist so try the raw. 

*I Have a Miniature World

*Why are All My Disciples Demon Lords!

*I’m Really Scared 

*After Transmigrating as a Demon, I've Been Adopted by Angels!

*Since The Red Moon Appeared

*I Have a Time and Space Garden

*I, the Creator of Demon!

*Killer: I can shapeshift infinitely

*Death Inquisitor

*I Can Create Perfect Accidents.

*Five Frozen Centuries

*Deity Hero: Me! Gaining Disciples Makes Me Stronger!

*80 Years Of Signing-In At The Cold Palace, I Am Unrivalled

*Turn out I'm a Great Cultivator

*I Turn Out to Be a Grand Master 

*Hide in the Banished Palace and Level Up To A Big Boss

*A Man Living in the Countryside Would Fly Up to Heaven at Daytime

*As A Cardinal, I Don't Do Overtime

*Xianxia: I Can Download Fully Levelled Abilities

*Becoming God with Spirits

*Pleasure Helping Spirits System

*Self-cultivation of the Exorcist [horror/fanfiction/Parallel worlds]

*Full-time Artist

*Creation Notebook

*The system invites me to be a teacher

*The Fat God System <<less

Novels put on the back-burner or simply dropped. 

There are revenge and face slapping novels as well as slice of life novels and all kinds so go through these and find your types.... more>>

Novels with strong female leads , funny female leads etc etc.

Some female leads are op[overpowered] okay but I like them too there is nothing wrong with them being op because the novels are really good to read.
Some are strong from the beginning. some of them have character growth from being weak to strong and here strong doesn't necessarily mean physical strength its also their mental strength I am talking about.

Some female leads might be a little bit rude  but those books are entertaining and well done for a one time read And also for once I can read jerk female lead instead of a jerk male lead alright.

If anyone want me to add some books to this category please comment below will add it (✿◡‿◡)(✿◡‿◡)q(≧▽≦q)q(≧▽≦q). <<less

Bah, is the title something long? Does it sound like cheap advertising? Don't be fooled, this is not a trap!  You will find on this... more>> list several Male Gods preaching their goodwill and their righteousness in their breadth of interpretations of different characters! Ditch that cheap male ...!Ah ..... does this include .... reincarnation? Transmigration? Time and space travel? Cultivation? Magic? Fantasy? Politics? Different times? Supernatural? Culture? Food? 'Breeding'? System? Romance? 'entertainment'? ¿Entrepreneurial business?  Counter attack? OCC?Yup, and not only that. The 'performer' starts with a blank character or rebuilds either villain, minor character, extra cannon character and even a f*cking male character to confront and combat fate and be ...A good ... father ... husband ... brother ... grandson .... filial son ... friend ... and maybe more ...?! in short a Male God loved by the Heavens!Although there is someone who appears to be a bad man but is a bread of God!Warning: The list is in 'process'. It should be remembered that some are abandoned or slow... Although please respect the rhythm of translations and be grateful to the respective translator. Also not all of us have the same tastes when it comes to good reading, don't blame the translator or the same author! But I assure you that it will be a good read even for lovers of anguish and drama (or who like the world on fire)! <<less

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What's better than a possessive ML?  A possessive, obsessive, thirsty gay ML!
Re: thirsty and protective tags - for novels I've read only. Please feel free to suggest more.... more>>

BG list of possessive MLs - https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/7256/?ft=yes <<less