These are some of the best novels I've read thus far. Usually, the MC is calm, very smart with no hero complex. No Harem, No Slice of Life, and Most likely no romance, and if there is, just know that the story is still awesome :)... more>>

That being said, keep in mind that some of these novels may not necessarily follow the above pattern. (For example some may include harem.)

I'll add description to novels later <<less

BL novels with MC that are clever, cunning, and have brain cells. I'm tired of naive dumb white lotus protag that makes you question how... more>> are they surviving in society. Most will focus on power couples that are capable of taking care of each other and being their own person instead of a weird power imbalance dynamic. In no particular order, each MC has their strength and weakness. <<less

i really love historical chinese novels but only those set in nobility/imperial family, some modern world are nice too Strong female leads and loving male leads ONLY( Not all in my list have this trope though)... more>>

these are just the ones i've read, the top ones are my favorite and the bottom ones I haven't read yet <<less

Also avoiding normal CN/KR cliches such as:... more>>

-Decreased amount of flexing nobility.

-Plotting but not being weak as shit.

-Not crying 24/7 / Alpha MCs.

-Not more than two wives.

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

https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/20556/?st=1 <<less

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novel dump (ง `ω´)۶... more>>

>no harem, minimal romance.
>mosty level headed, ruthless MCs <<less

Grades depend on aperception. Ignore them, read what frees you from the existential horror of being.... more>>

临渊行 SS+ (Lin Yuanxing or Journey on the Brink of Abyss). Oct 21.
Mother of learning SS-. Jan 21.
Original Wizard B+. ~ Apr 21.

SSS - it was incredibly interesting for me to read, I consider it an excellent work, the shortcomings do not strike my eye.

SS - it was very interesting for me to read, I consider it a good work, some shortcomings are striking.

S - I was very interested in reading, the work may be shit, but I was interested in something and did not want to pay attention to the shortcomings.

A - it was interesting for me to read, I think the work is at least normal, there may be many flaws.

B - it was interesting for me to read, it may be shit, there are many shortcomings, but I ignore some.

C - it was a little interesting for me to read, I think the works are shit, there are a lot of shortcomings.

Estimates can be corrected and specified. The meaning can be distorted due to translation.

Although imo the most correct classification would be: what I finished reading was interesting to me at that moment, and what I never finished reading was not. <<less

Started in dec of 2020... more>>

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The order of the seires in the list the ranking i give them by preference... more>>

If you have a recommendation of a suitable seires please write it in the comments <<less

One of the requirements for a good novel to me is a strong female lead. These novels have my favorite fl, who are admirable in their own way. Arranged in no particular order. ... more>>

WARNING: This list is just of the female leads only and in no way reflects the review of novel as a whole. So, I can guarantee you the novels in the list have promising fl but for other criterias please refer to the reviews. <<less

- No harem ... more>>

- MC is not an idiot

- Big plus for bromance (or just wholesome friendship in general that makes sense)  <<less

All the novels I have read, am reading and dropped. I have also left a FINISHED, ONGOING or DROPPED to tell my status in said... more>> novel. <<less

Most novel here are what i already read, Many i've still read it while some i drop it.

Handpicked by young master-nim to satisfy your fastidious soul.

ATTENTION!! This list only consist of korean novels with Male Protagonist, and its sorted by rank, rating, readers, excellent reviews and a little bit of personal opinion! Everything listed here are masterpieces, and i'm not even lying!... more>>

Last but not least, i would recommend you to read it on wuxiaworld / readlightnovels / webnovels due to its high-quality translation, quick updates & they have more chapters! Well then, enjoy! <3

PS. Korean novels with Female Protagonist are listed in my recommendation list; "Best Korean Webnovels FL". <<less

Rational MC, Knows when to sacrifice. Ruthless and decisive. 

I binge read most of them.... more>>

sorted by date first read. tags are “most of the novels” not “all of the novels” (just to have tags). <<less

The novels I like the most.... more>>

Features: male lead, smart, powerful (better if weak to powerful), prideful, sometimes selfish <<less

Where are my ghosts!? Where are my futuristic worlds!? Right here on this list!! I honestly love horror and sci-fi too much not to make a list with all my favourites in it~ Nothing beats a good game of body part tag or a Sci-fi doomsday/space exploration.  I really love the type of protagonist who sees a ghost and pretends that nothing has happened, or the type that wants to make friends with them. So essentially, even though I tagged smart protagonists, there are gonna be some dumbasses in here :P ... more>>

This list will contain:
- smart protagonists 
- Sci-fi worlds
- many ghosts
- no teenage angst syndrome *cough japan…wait what!?
- no harems
- some accidental yaoi (that contains horror...)

The top 10 are my current favourites and the list is kinda in order? But who knows.  <<less

Well~ this my list of novel that i already read.....some good, some bad, some become good another become bad.  ... more>>

Note#: the rank in my list not according best to crappy or crappy to best... <<less

Works where MC transmigrates into a hated/destined-to-die body and, to avoid this, fabricates a story to make it look like the original was just misinterpreted.... more>>

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*The ranking doesn't represent my favorites, just the order in which they were added. <<less

This is BxG novels that mixed with historical and modern genre with excellent and unique plot than others. This lists can be called my favorites. 

These novels composed of female protagonists that captures their target with the aid of system. A little to no love, but they're cunning and calculative... more>> that differs from thousands novels with the same plot. <<less

These is my personal list of bl novels that I’ve read completely. Normally it’s very hard for me to complete a story bc I get... more>> bored easily but these are stories that I’ve gobbled up. They are so good, the plot was so good that it got me hooked until the last chapter. The romance is also top tier. They’ve made me laugh, cry, cringe, basically a roller coaster of emotions. But even though some have made me cry rivers until I’ve become dehydrated, I don’t regret reading them, they are that good. Every story that I’ve completed has and will always have a special place in my heart <3 I love them all so much! <33 <<less

The best female protagonists that left a lasting impression on me. They may possess qualities such as intelligence, manipulation, cunningness, physical strength, or mental fortitude.... more>>

These novels may have romance or no romance at all.

PS. not ranked. <<less