Novels I'd definitely recommend to people some are good good, some just so so but still highly enjoyable. No harem. Some or A LOT of Romance. In order of my most recommended with Personal Ratings of 10 to 8.5... more>>

(Notice how most of these have themes on Transmigration, Rebirth, Reincarnation, Schemes)

P.S. I constantly update my descriptions so don't mind them www <<less

Includes harem fights, scheming concubines, power-grabs, betrayal, and more. BG, Completed

Historical Chinese novels that I love. Some are great, some are not so good, some are kind of tragic. They all should have a Doting... more>> Male lead, and sometimes (my favorite) Doting Family. There’s some kind of struggle for the throne, but mostly sweetness. <<less

This is not in order...

List of my fave Historical bl novel... more>>

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get out if you still want your soul to be save.

These are the list of Chinese novels I love to read for the past 2 years of discovering Novel Updates. Some of them are completed and fully translated but some of them aren't. All of the ratings are above 4 stars. ... more>>

p.s. I don't rank them and there's no BL here.  <<less

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There's a mixed bunch in here (the completed novels will be listed first but overall, no particular order) --my main criteria is wholesome couple dynamics... more>> (if the ML was some crazy psycho, then he made this list because he turned over a new leaf). Most of the novels are of the historical, xuanhuan/xianxia category. A lot of these stories are already completed or very close to being fully translated. There are minor spoilers in the comments! <<less

Mostly Wuxia/Xianxia/Xuanhuan/Supernatural

Korean Novels male protagonists who enter dungeons, level up, fight monsters or have game like leveling systems that help them level up on Earth or in Modern Societies. ... more>>

*work in progress* <<less

People who love politics, kingdom building, worldbuilding and same-gender relationships with happy endings? This is your treat.

A curated list of some the top tier good sh*t romance transmigration/time travel/fiction novels I’ve enjoyed in the name of escapism. You can even check my detailed reviews for some of the novels in their pages. I'd gladly be isekaid as the MC to any of these novels because that's how good they are!... more>>

P.S. I stan strong female leads ;) <<less

I love to read stories with good plots, strong setting, realistic characters and smart, calm protagonists. Readers with same preference should be able to enjoy... more>> my list <<less

Novels that I'm reading and waiting for updates. 

A list of 1st rate palace drama novel recommendations. These novels are a good entry for reading palace drama/ ancient chinese imperial romance.

Fighting against their families, society, and rulers. Uncovering massive conspiracies and decades old schemes. Changing the fates of dynasties, countries, and worlds. ... more>>

These protagonists, whether of their own volition or through the will of others, are caught up in plots both petty and paramount, and use their wits to turn tables, take revenge, and survive. 

Any kind of world, and any gender and sexuality, as long as it involves scheming. Updated as I read, and please feel free to recommend additions in the comments.  <<less

Historical novels that would maybe...
...make your blood boil;
...make you vomit blood.... more>>

These novels BLAZE... they are good.

*Sorted by completion/translations "from newest to oldest" <<less

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I have gone through many novels over thr years and this is the list I am satisfied with and do not have regrets continuing reading... more>> it.  <<less

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

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The character is well developed and the story very entertaining.. you haven't read it? then you lost it

Read these to raise your stress levels. You're welcome.... more>>

Character settings be crazy good that you'll need a time-out to catch your breath. [CATEGORY 1]

Or so frustrating that'll make you choke on air. [CATEGORY 2]

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This basically a list for BL novels with self Love as the genre