Novels which are an AMAZING read. May involve a lot of face slapping , scheming and manipulative characters

Sequence is CN- JP- KR- Fluffy- (Comedy)- Exceptions- To-reads. Not ranked by number. 
My descriptions varies greatly from a gist, polished review, impressions, or explains key points.        ... more>>

[Flexible Preferences] 
A. Protags are somehow mostly male but I read both!- interesting, has compelling qualities, flawed with development
B. Entertaining, Distinct, & Creative
C. Steady premise, no TERRIBLE plot hole 
D. Romance: good execution, pacing, build-up, & evokes emotion; no bullsh!t drama & brain-dead denseness
E. Vital, relevant, fleshed-out characters
F. Comedic & Fun
G. Danger, Wars, Battles, Strategy, Tactics, Trials, Fights, Thriller, Suspense
H. Lore, Culture, Kingdom, Worldbuilding 
I. Political Intrigue, Schemes, Mind Games, Manipulation, Mystery
J.  Pure tragedies rarely - it hurts!
K. No BL/GL(yet?)
L. Can be R-18 
M. Polygamous-like IF great story | even if you're averse consider my recs. ;)

[Criteria]
1. These are (mostly) 4/5 stars in story, translation and enjoyment according to my flawed evaluation that is mainly 3/10 objective, 7/10 subjective.
2. I have perused the novels or adaptation before sharing my thoughts.
3. Writing must be consistent, coherent and engaging and the ending must at least not be sh!t. Clichés to a point are fine however it needs to be purposeful & executed well. 
4. I will keep adding books that are promising, satisfying, translated.  <<less

MCs who found they have reincarnated as emperors or rulers of kingdoms. ... more>>

This does not include reincarnating as princes, princesses, or officials <<less

Starting as today (09/07/2020) until
(12/31/2020), I'll be hosting the 2020 danmei reading challenge. Main goal of
the challenge on itself is to complete as much items as you can and after that,
to review the novels you read (for said items) on their respective novelupadtes
entry (a screenshot of this would be nice to verify it). You can use the novels
listed on this list for guidance, but actually you can use any other novel as
long as it's a danmei one and fulfills the requirements of the item you're aiming for. If the novel you're reading is not fully translated yet, for completition purposes you'll have to keep up to date with the... more>> latest release until 12/31/2020.
You can only use novels you haven't previously read before per item ONCE. State
the date you started reading it and the date you finished it in the form I'll
post below IN THE COMMENTS SECTION (due to description limit). You can work
this form independently, but it'd be nice if you posted the form and your
progress in a comment on this list. Remember that besides
being a challenge for fun, it's also aiming to spread love for the authors and
translators.

If you have any doubts or want to reccomend novels for me to add to this
list just comment down below. <<less

A selection of the top ranked (4.2 and up) and most popular (fandom wise) danmei novels linked on this site. ... more>>

I'll review them and edit an comment on them as I complete reading them. <<less

My all-time faves! 

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

Among many novels I've read, these are my favourite and, in my opinion, the absolute best.... more>>

(My preferred genre is mostly Josei, with strong and interesting female lead. A good romance is always appreciated and I also enjoy regency and political novels with schemes. Might be a little biased about angst genre.) <<less

These are my favourite novels which I never get tired no matter how much I re-read it. This list is full of Novels which are... more>> fluffy,happy-ending, heartwarming, angsty and heartbreaking.  <<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

Typically includes:... more>>

- Political Plotting

- Schemes 

- Strong Female Lead

-Overly Perfect Male lead  <<less

mostly c-novels/transmigration... more>>

sorta in the order of how much i enjoyed/liked it 

all are novels that i genuinely liked tho!! otherwise i would've dropped it (all dropped novels are listed in the comment below :) lmk if i dropped a novel prematurely and i should try it again)

my recently read novels got a letter grade score (A+, A-, etc) from me, i'm planning on going through and scoring the rest <<less

 - Ancient / Historical Times Setting - ... more>>

1) Inside the Palace disputes. Court palace schemes, political plots, war or Imperial harem drama

2) Nobles, Outside the Palace

3) Living life as a commoner away from palace drama (Artisan, Farming, Merchant.. etc)

 ~No Wuxia / Cultivation Fantasy Here~ <<less

Maybe some of these novel are your type.

Serious/Seinen themes with as less cliché elements as possible. Preferably clever and calm MCs. No harems, maybe one odd love interest but nothing frivolous. Negligible... more>> comedy tropes.  <<less

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Lots of emperor / palace harm elements or stories with Ancient China setting. ... more>>

★ to mark incomplete novels that I'll need to catch back on once it's complete. <<less

List of novels I think are tr*sh and better left unread for the sake of mental health. It's my personal opinion so no offense if... more>> you like any of these. <<less

These are series with good plots, interesting characters, and DRAMA~! ( Fabulous fabulous drama - not just for your llama~!). Time-rewinds and transmigration are common... more>> themes - with major helpings of revenge mixed in for spice. <<less

The BL novels with such excellent plot, that you are sad it has BL in it, otherwise you would force just everyone to read it.

1st List -- Stories that are interesting enough to be read and reread~ Some are fully translated, some are still work-in-progress--- Nice writing by authors/translators..

A few ancient Chinese novels whose heroines I am quite fond of. Mostly calm, smart, and reasonable women who are not overpowered. Most of these webnovels... more>> also have minimal angst. I also have untranslated suggestions in the comments. <<less

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Haven't read all of these yet. Leave a comment if you know another good tragedy/angst novel. ^-^

This list contains all the novels that have got me hooked and it's gonna be in a weird order because I'm indecisive. But you can... more>> trust me that these novels are worth the read. <<less