WHEN I SAY these novels are 10/10s, they are 10/10s  (coming from a pretty picky reader)... more>>

Solid world building, fleshed out characters, side characters with actual PURPOSES, romantic development that isn’t forced

*I don’t tolerate r*pe or some other bs like that so these recs do not have that* <<less

Current reads that I consider to actually be worth my time.... more>>

NOT hardcore, but contains novels of the grittier variety. (I.e If you’re looking for something easy to digest, go the other way.)

Please be advised! The following protagonists are actually likeable! and you WILL get attached! 

This fact will hurt you greatly. <<less

these are the lists of BL novels that I find interesting and satisfying to read. ... more>>

where to read and buy: Ridibooks <<less

Ranges from action to horror. Little to no romance/ harems. Mc needs to have a decent personality or reasonable reactions to situations, none of those... more>> “cold” for no reason mc’s. Found family is a wonderful trope. <<less

You better trust a mole than believing what these People saying

They’re all just spitting out nonsense you can’t believe a single word they say 

I wish there was a tag just for MCs who seem really weird or suspicious to other characters (and sometimes to us too), so I'm making a list for it. Mysterious MCs will also count, but this is mainly for those who have personalities and/or abilities that are the cause of question to others.... more>>

Type 1 is the genuinely crazy/scary, Type 2 is suspicious background/abilities, Type 3 is personality quirk, Type 4 is environment misalignment, and Type 5 is misleading demeanor. Type A is oblivious and/or in-denial, Type B is begrudgingly aware, and Type C is in the middle ground. What I categorize them as will change once I get to know the MC better.

If it’s not here, I have not read it or hadn't thought of it. Recommend anything if you know one.

Edit: Also do give me a moment to personally read your recs so I can put them on there! I have many things on my reading list, so I will get around to it eventually! <<less

Imagine being an idol but your life tag is unreliable narrator

Korean / Japanese / Chinese Light Novels or Web Novels I am currently reading and love, or manhwas I love and plan to read novel

all my comfort novels, guilty pleasure, masterpieces of fiction combined

No description.

These people need therapy

roughly sorted in order of enjoyment... more>>

recommendations welcome <<less

Crying, screaming, begging. Give me ice cream.... more>>

Stories for times where I want a good cry. <<less

Some action and fantasy novels, modern era, etc. Some novels may have pure love, harem or just friendship and camaraderie.

Compilation of Novels with MC that have Self Sacrificing Tendency, one of my most favorite trope.  LOVES it when MC is also an unreliable narrator 

short stories, more than one chapter but can be read in one sitting... more>>

light read, chill read, does not include too much angst and hurt

at least 4.0 rating, not in order

both b x g and b x b <<less

Here on this list you'll find numerous types of novels, ranging from short to extremely long. It can also contain a variety of genres, since I'm just throwing in here what I've read, am reading and enjoyed.... more>>

You may also come across obscenity, yandere, dubious relationships, among countless other things. So, either wait for me to do a review or something along those lines, or click and read the synopsis next to the comments on NU. I do this a lot to decide whether to read it or not.

The ranking order is by when I added the story to the list. It has nothing to do with quality or how much I liked it. So ignore it <<less

No description.

as a person who usually doesn’t cry these short novels were smth else ;-;

ah yes, the misunderstandings and cognitive dissonance... more>>

The list is ranked from most like Cale's personality to the least like Cale's personality.

I'll use the following criteria (doesn't have to meet them all):

1. Found Family (FF) = Collects friends and allies like it's the easiest job in the world (BONUS [FF+]: if said friends/allies care about MC so much that they are MC's family truly)

2. Self-Sacrificial (SS) = coughing up blood/dying/getting hurt gang (BONUS [SS+]: if friends/allies heavily disapprove of MC's self-sacrificing habits)

3. Self-Deception (SD) = the Cognitive Dissonance that makes us stan cale (BONUS [SD+]: if MC is an unreliable narrator/undermines themself)

cale: I'm so selfish...i just wanna be lazy and slack off. 

cale: *saves the world*

cale: hold on....where did my slacker life go?! 

4. Slightly Tsundere, but mostly Calm (TC) = in other words, that Warm Heart

5. Strategic Type (ST) = plans out things to better their situation

6. Crazy Bastard (CB) = would do things (BONUS PTS [CB+]: if those "things" benefit others) that only someone with almost no self-preservation would do

7. No romance at all (No Rom) = not looking for no one, just friendships, anything is allowed, as long as it is PLATONIC THROUGHOUT the story

BONUS: Comedy (C), GAP MOE (GP) = yes you don't know how much i love this trope so much, System Administrator (SA) is involved <<less

For the novels that don't just expose endless descriptors, but also have a clever and well thought out story to tell. Whether it be tragic grinds that test your limits or joyful romps that celebrate life, these novels are things that I consider fulfilling reads from cover to cover. The novels that I unironically think are well written.... more>>

I have a bit of a hard on for Korean Novels in particular. It's just because of the stylistic choices these authors make. If Chinese Novels are about blood-thirsty, cruel, never-ending, arrogant, one-sided and shallow stories; and Japanese Novels are about weak-willed, nonsensical, piddling constantly hesitant stories; then Korean Novels are a different beast all together.

There are also novels that I REALLY loved reading but have no entries on this site. These novels are *legally* hosted on WebNovel and elsewhere. I will list the novels that struck me as abnormally good here in the description.

Reincarnated with the Strongest System

Divine Emperor of Death

Villain Cultivator

God of Tricksters

Tyranny of Steel

The Beginning After the End

Vile Evil Hides Under the Veil

Why Should I Stop Being a Villain

Supreme Magus

Rupegia

The Simulacrum

Worth the Candle

Shadow s*ave

Dimensional Descent

Sword God in a World of Magic

Jackal Among Snakes

The Bleak Walker <<less

An assortment of stories built around really offbeat ideas. ... more>>

Are they good? Who can say? Normal standards do not apply if one of your main characters is a sandwich.  <<less

[5/6] a list of BL's I actually read at least 75% through + the on going ones that i really like! LOTS of BL!! this is from a series of recc lists (check out my BG recc list AND my other BL recc lists [GL coming soon !!!] !!!) that i'm making for my own reading log with hopes that other people might give them a try as well! ... more>>

currently organized in descending star rate order !!!

♡ tips for novel enjoyment (esp for newbies to the site ! ) ♡: 

♡ give each novel a fair chance even if the rating is low ! some people just rate 1 star for no reason (especially for BLs and GLs) without even reading it, which is highly unfair ! sometimes, you'll come across GOLD in the lower ratings ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

♡ check the OG novel publishing date ! older novels generally tend to have more questionable morals than ones from ~2019+, and they tend to be really cliche BECAUSE they were likely the pioneers of the genre (i.e. QT, apocalypse, etc...) you don't have to read them, but just keep that in mind !

♡ don't like? don't read ! ... But PLEASE read the synopsis and a few reviews to make sure you know what you're getting into both plot-wise and content warning-wise ! I see some people start ranting after going into a silly sweet QT novel expecting 9000+ level IQ protagonists and plots and,, i'm sorry but you're not gonna see that. manage your expectations and i assure you, you'll have a nice time! <<less

[4/6] a list of BL's I actually read at least 75% through + the on going ones that i really like! LOTS of BL!! this is from a series of recc lists (check out my BG recc list AND my other BL recc lists [GL coming soon !!!] !!!) that i'm making for my own reading log with hopes that other people might give them a try as well! ... more>>

currently organized in descending star rate order !!!

♡ tips for novel enjoyment (esp for newbies to the site ! ) ♡: 

♡ give each novel a fair chance even if the rating is low ! some people just rate 1 star for no reason (especially for BLs and GLs) without even reading it, which is highly unfair ! sometimes, you'll come across GOLD in the lower ratings ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

♡ check the OG novel publishing date ! older novels generally tend to have more questionable morals than ones from ~2019+, and they tend to be really cliche BECAUSE they were likely the pioneers of the genre (i.e. QT, apocalypse, etc...) you don't have to read them, but just keep that in mind !

♡ don't like? don't read ! ... But PLEASE read the synopsis and a few reviews to make sure you know what you're getting into both plot-wise and content warning-wise ! I see some people start ranting after going into a silly sweet QT novel expecting 9000+ level IQ protagonists and plots and,, i'm sorry but you're not gonna see that. manage your expectations and i assure you, you'll have a nice time! <<less