these are some korean+chinese novels that i have read in the past and really liked. there are obviously a lot of really famous ones. they are a wide range of genres ranging from action to slice of life (no romance tho). hope you like my list. ... more>>

p.s. im still writing my reviews and thoughts, so the list is not finished lol. it is not exactly reviews, its more like my stream of consciousness... 

i wanted to create a separate list for bromance, but i realized that almost all of the novels here have it. so, i will put them together here, but will specify the status of romance plot and bromance in each novel.

also its so hard finding good no romance novels...

p.s. there might be some novels with romance subplot. mostly it will be really minor and never interfers with the main goal or it is usually written in the extras after hints of romance in the main story. <<less

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"shameless protagonist" tag just for mo ran ;D

Sometimes, the hints of a very deep bromance is more satisfying than
reading an actual BL. These are all novels that are NOT BL and do not
have any gay couples, it just feels that way to the trained fujo eye.... more>>

"Unrated" means that I have not read the novel yet. <<less

Lovers that have known each other since childhood and lovers that are each other’s best friends. 

it's exactly as the list name says. the bromance/close friends (who are coincidentally pretty strong/good-looking) is prominent in these novels and romance is non-existent or... more>> at a minimum (i'll mention it if otherwise). these are largely strong mc in some manner and action-y (there's always some aim imo) <<less

besties! found family! ride or die! best friend gangs! 

stories of mixed genres that grow on you

i'm very picky with what i read, and throughout my danmei binge, these novels are the ones that stood out to me the most (while... more>> also being criminally underrated). on the technical level, all the novels here are guaranteed high quality translations—great grammar, natural flow, poetic language. hopefully you find a couple hidden gems from this list! <<less

This list is mostly consists of romance novels I've finished and really liked. Most of them are all sweet-fluffy types with some realistic and friendship... more>> building novels. The order is mostly random except for the top 5 which are made of my favorites. <<less

Most fo them idk yet. ... more>>

No smut, ai, yaoi, yuri.

Almost no harem.  <<less

Basically novel I personally love so much I don't want to ever forget them.

No romance, no harem, no marriage, MC just wants to live with his/ her family and his/ her friends

Tired of a good novel being ruined by a disappointing love story? Romance and the development of love relationships between the main characters are put... more>> in the forefront and step over an interesting plot and idea, but not here. The novels provided below will not disappoint with their evasion of the genre or make you cry because of the mu*dered interesting setting and characters. They only focus on the story, believable character development, no OOC, etcetera. <<less

Brief description of my recommended list will be that it's mostly randomized in genre and not in ranking. I prefer to read action, adventure and camaraderie. I read BL but you'll also be able to see het pairs. I will diligently try to make small comments on the novels that I will put in here as well as my status and how many times i drop and reread the series until completion or latest update.... more>>

Also, the ADHD mention is Undiagnosed but possible cause my attention span is really bad...

Some terminologies I might use while making small comments (will be updated if needed to be):

-FuwaFuwa = stories that have elements, characters, or pairing that are lighthearted or I cheer for them while I read them.

- LR = "Last Read" chapter. |  #oHT = "# of head turn or how many times I actually dropped this to read another story"  |  TiTtR = "Time it Took to Read" |  #oRR = "# of ReReads" 

This list won't be for you if you're looking for wuxia and xianxia. Mostly cause my head can't grasp the terminologies rather than disliking the plot. There would be stories that brush upon them but none that focuses on them so far. <<less

Genre is mixed, anything that makes me spend days reading it! Any novels that makes me feels intense emotions! The order doesn't matter~... more>>

All kind of pairing might come up(or even no pairing)! For example, while it's not pure BL, the sense of bromance is high so its possible if you want to ship it. Even if BL show up there won't be R-18 stuff in here, I'm more fond of fluff and slow burn than smut. Also healthy relationship only!! 

I also love wholesome relationship development so family / friendship genre will definitely show up! The trope that will show up frequently is Found Family, Misunderstanding(not between the couple but to others lol), Fluff, Slow Burn, Angst, BAMF, etc.  <<less

Pristine's All-time Favorites.... more>>

Either the story is addictive to re-read (category A), has a satisfying end (category B), or both (category C).

There are stories with male protagonist, but many of them are stories with female protagonist.

Update: some books that haven't been categorized yet are mostly the recently added ones, but they are no less amazing than other stories listed earlier in this list. <<less

Best superstar novel I’ve read, most of them has good translation.... more>>

If you have other good novel with this trope recommend me some pls. <<less

Any recommendations are very welcome! Stories where nothing really bad happens or if they do, there are really wonderful feel good scenes throughout most of the story. Something warm and sweet to read when stressed to make you smile, laugh or just feel happy. It's ranked according to rating which is basically how much I enjoyed the story. It's not ranked on how heartwarming the story is.... more>>

I wish I can put my own tags but I can't so I'll add some here haha:

Family is Important, Feel Good, Family Love, Warmth, Sweetness, Friends that feel like real friends <<less

GENRES: either Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Psychological, Tragedy... more>>

A compilation of my favorites that give the melancholic and/or dark vibe in alphabetical order. No worries it becomes wholesome in the end—well, most of them do, anyway. Maybe. Who knows?
*will update when I find and read new interesting ones <<less

I just like it ahahaha. Can't guarantee the quality for everyone but personally I loved these novels so for me their quality is top notch~

These novels has no clear love interests, nor any future romance that I expect, and had given me the chance to ship anyone as I like, or enjoy the non romance relationships that I like, and enjoy the not romance related plot.... more>>

* most of the novels are on going, if not all of them

* this list is in progress

* I read all of them. But not to the end of the translated chapters for some of them <<less

1st List -https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/44031/... more>>

2nd List -https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/50277/

3rd List -https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/61691/

I am doing this list for people like me who enjoy family and friendships or gets entrained by MC building there organizations directly or indirectly—
They are all in alphabetic orders, # or A-Z

There will also master-follower relationship or master-disciple relationship being recovered or building up between them…

And some overstate themselves even though they are OP or haven’t released their power-

There are no romance nor harem but there might be people around them having favorable impressions on them or bad reputation trying to be fixed or just leaving it…

I will try to put on novels that I’m sure there isn’t any romance nor harem and have already read them so to be double sure and some are recommended to me and had told me there isn’t :>

Any that are involve with the tag romance is explained in the bottom ^^*

Loving family for the beginning, knowing, and get transmigrated in a novel or another world ✌️

MC - Main Character
OP - Over Powered
OG FL - Original Female Lead
FL - Female Lead
OG ML - Original Male Lead
ML - Male Lead
BL - Boy’s Love
GL - Girl’s Love
GB - Genderbend <<less

Korean novels about the entertainment industry that I (personally) like and would recommend people to read.... more>>

I’ll try to write my opinion and a very short summary for the novels. Please note that the novels here are much better and will have way more that what my summary lets on. (I suck at making summary. Forgive me)

Feel free to write your recommendation on which novel I should read next :) <<less