My recommendation of complete and incomplete female protagonist stories. Not in particular order.

My own list of novels I like to read over and over again. The female leads are all strong and intelligent characters 

Enough with the arragont obnoxious princes and the perfect white knights!  I want my women strong and my men to bluuuush~... more>>

This list is dedicated to the woman who do the chasing. <<less

Some novels i've read but doesn't exist in Novelupdates :... more>>

1- Supreme Magus "Following" (Webnovel)

2- Rise of the Undead Legion "Finished" (Webnovel)

3- World Domination System "Finished" (Webnovel)

4- Paragon of Destruction "Finished" (Webnovel)

5- Legend of the Empyrean Blacksmith "Finished" (RoyalRoad)

6- Everybody Loves Large Chests "Finished" (RoyalRoad)

7- Azarinth Healer "Finished" (RoyalRoad)

8- The Legend of Randidly Ghosthound "Finished" (RoyalRoad)

9- Metaworld Chronicles "Finished" (RoyalRoad)

10- Rupegia "Following" (RoyalRoad , Webnovel)

11- The Humble Life of a Skill Trainer "Finished" (RoyalRoad)

12- The Mech Touch "Finished" (Webnovel)

13- Chrysalis "Following" (RoyalRoad , Webnovel)

14- The New World "Following" (RoyalRoad)

15- There is no Epic Loot here, Only Puns "Finished" (RoyalRoad)

16- Delve "Following" (RoyalRoad)

17- Defiance of the Fall "Following" (RoyalRoad)

18- He Who Fights With Monsters "Following" (RoyalRoad)

19- Worth the Candle "Finished" (RoyalRoad)

20- Beneath the Dragoneye Moons "Following" (RoyalRoad)

21- Vainqueur the Dragon "Finished" (RoyalRoad)

22- In Loki's Honor "Following" (RoyalRoad)

23- The Arcane Emperor "Finished" (RoyalRoad)

24- The Primal Hunter "Following" (RoyalRoad)

25- Tree of Aeons "Following" (RoyalRoad) <<less

the list is in no particular order .... I have not excluded the ones I dropped since it might be your cup of tea... more>>

Great: love(d) it

Good: they're good, not amazing, not bad, just good reads

Meh: typical plot , I've outgrown most of these and can't imagine myself continuing them <<less

My favourite LN with badass female protagonists. The first 20 are in order, the rest, I was too lazy. ... more>>

virtually no ML rapists/abusers... if there are, I've written it in the description <<less

Favorite Rebirth/Transmigration Historical Novels I've read with Female Lead and no reverse harem

Novels driven by the romantic plot. Easy on the brain aimed straight to your heart!... more>>

*No overbearing CEOs

*Not my personal favourites <<less

NB: not sorted in any particular order

Best of shoujo (female romance) novels 
+ Some R18, but majority SFW!
+ Non clique, strong-willed heroines!
+ Complete Works only!

~as the name says but basically subjective, will add as I read but I forget sometimes hehe... more>>

Can someone comment what you think can be added here? <<less

Just as the title says except that almost if not all have a romance with a male lead.

All the novels in this list are fully translated or, in the case of two, close to fully translated romances with a female mc and... more>> male lead. Also includes lots of doting love, quirky mc, strong mc, and devoted ml. Maybe a little deviation and some cliche but most are worth it.  <<less

The fluffy romance that gives you butterflies! Easy to digest, simple, and short. But not plotless. Some are deep, some are a bit complicated (but... more>> not in a soap opera kind of way, more like crime cases, psychological and gore, but still high on romance). Modern troupe. Can be transmigrated, rebirth, or just normal. <<less

Raise a hand if you recognize: A sweet/wild/sexy/dangerous/smart/lively/pure Chinese girl meets an overbearing boss/actor/CEO/prince/cultivator/general/demon/'god' of any field, and he falls in love with her. As soon as they have any sort of relationship, the girl becomes a pretty prop, while the guy is the one doing/deciding everything. Male friends? Forbidden! Going somewhere alone? Forbidden! Doing something slightly dangerous? Forbidden! Oh, she talked to a handsome male? She must be punished. In bed.... more>>

This list has none of it. Both characters have their own problems, their own goals and their own free will. Even when one has to depend on another, it's because they want it, not because it was forced on them.

Comment if you have novels to recommend for this list or if you think that there are novels on this list shouldn't be here. I will check every novel before adding. <<less

This is a list of fun romps and good stories to sink your teeth into. As I read many types of stories there are many different types on here. Ignore the ranking check my descriptiors. I hope this list can help you find a story to satisfy your current reading needs.... more>>

Edit: I will add to or remove from this list as I see fit. <<less

Just a frequently updated list of completed Chinese novels that I've finished reading and enjoyed. All of them fall under the romance category and feature a happy ending. ... more>>

Novels in this list may not be fully translated but are definitely worth thie trouble of reading through MTL 

Not ranked. 10/ 10 will read again <<less

Good Military novels - with a female protagonist! ^ - ^

When the Mc is supposed to carry on tasks in the story and ends up smarter and more attractive than the female lead, thus seducing... more>> the male lead, with this golden finger, if she claims second who dares claim first? <<less

Still an incomplete list. These are Boy x Girl list (The list for LGBTQ+ stories is not yet up). The stories listed below, where the... more>> best of the best  for me which I have read of course. The stories may have one or more of the following: <<less

Most of these novels are about transmigrated and reincarnated women. They are kinda OP (some in luck, intelligence, strength, magic etc.).

My favorite transmigration novel with strong, clever and calm female mc who transmigration into Ancient Times. All novel are recommended in here. This is for... more>> readers who like transmigration or historical novel only. <<less

It can be emotionally or physically. You definitey won't find the wishy-washy type here... more>>

Happy reading~ <<less

This is all newly translated romance korean novel. Fantasy, Otome Game, Villianess Noble Lady. Yandere and Arrogant Male Lead. Weak Female MC. There is less... more>> K-Novel with strong FMC.  <<less

Recommended you best funny and gender bender romance novel that I completely reading.