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

Male lead has either obvious or hidden illness/disability/sickness/is dying and this is significant to the plot. Let waifu take care of you! (idk why I love this trope so much). 
Also check out my other list "My Waifu is Sick" for MC's with illness/disabilities... more>>

BG - Rom <<less

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this lists consists of chinese novels, mostly drama, romance, fantasy, xianxia, wuxia in a historical setting (in no particular order)

My favorite cultivation/magic novels. romance usually is pretty late or as a subplot.... more>>

The ones with male MC have no harem.

The ones with female MC are ACTUALLY READABLE.
--> there is no specific order in the rankings (Although I tried to put some general order as much as possible)  <-- <<less

Mostly Female Lead!... more>>

I look forward to other suggestions/recommendations! <<less

A list of the novels that in my opinion have the best female protagonists!... more>>

I didn't make it to be a Rank of the best to worst. All stories and characters of this list are amaizing in them on way. 

... Sorry for grammar mistakes, English is not my first language. <<less

My favorite kickass female lead stories. These ladies aren't just strong mentally but can beat up most people physically too. ... more>>

I wanted a list that featured physical strength in women because it's reassuring, y'know? <<less

In hindsight, I see many flaws in these novels, but they are good reads nonetheless and I enjoyed reading them.... more>>

Disclaimer: Not in any particular order. And I may or may not have read these to the end for various reasons. <<less

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Please recommend me this type of novel.

Good novels that you’ll find on the series ranking and underrated gems.

Only Top 3 are in chronological order.... more>>

*  = grain of salt and Korean novels suck.  <<less

novels I've enjoyed reading with a male mc

There are many good novels out there, but so far only those proved to be purely perfect - both in terms of storyline (eventual smut included!) and translation! You can only binge-read them, there’s no other option... more>>

I’ve been sleeping way to short when I discovered each of those <<less

Stories I genuinely really reeeeally love. I tried to order them but some of the stories I like for very different reasons so take the... more>> order with a grain of salt!  There are also a lot of stories with my favourite tropes but not as high a quality of writing or TL. It should be able to make me feel a holistic array of human emotions and especially must make me feel that excitement of wanting to know what will happen next! So cannot be a one note pure faceslapping story or just a sweet romance story. However, since there are so few of these, I put stories I enjoyed but isn't quite a favourite too lol Maybe I'll remove the not quite favourites later haha <<less

Are you interested in reading novels with a great plot and have no romance or harem? ... more>>

Then, this is the place you are looking for! I can guarantee you that the novel in this recommendation list is what you are looking for!

Also, if you want, you can also follow this list for more new stories that will be added here in the future! 

Btw, you can also recommend to me a shounen story without romance and harem in the comment section if you want. <<less

Softboi ML's must be protected.... more>>

"Eff me" = ultra heartwarming softboi <<less

Stories of people in a modern setting who raise or support a game character—but CRAZY TWIST they’ve actually been helping a real person in another world!!... more>>

I haven’t read all of these, but I’m assembling a list of this small (?) genre. Feel free to suggest more if you find them! <<less

Novels I've finished in chronological order

The ones that I think do not focus on romance but in self-improvement or just ruling the world.

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This list is for people who like a nobody to OP MC type fantasy/Shounen type, with small tragedies and some comedic moments. Feel good stories... more>> of justice overcoming selfishness and evil which are much needed in the world today. They are (I think) all short to medium stories that can be finished in 1 to 6 weeks, I will slowly be adding my own summary and rating so let me know if you agree or not. <<less