Awesome novels I think deserves more recognition.

No BL and GL... more>>

In no particular order <<less

Here I've included interesting novels I've read where the MC's have a decent amount of brains.... more>>

You'll enjoy them. It is not in the order of rankings. List is constantly updated <<less

To be fair, i am not actually a fan of light novel. but, there are still some gems in this site that i genuinely like. Novels on this list are mostly korea and china, since i really hate jp light novel and their troupe (harem, boring generic op MC, forgettable world building,...). if you can find some good jp ln, please tell me. And 1 is the best and follow.... more>>

Will update when i come across novels worth recommending. <<less

ONLY TOP 25 IN SEQUENCE. - WORK IN PROGRESS... more>>

Personal reads i have found worth investing your time in. I have listed these novels based on following parameters:

1) Should have hope of being completed in this lifetime (i hate leaving a novel midway)

2) Should have overarching story and ability to incite suspense or curiosity in reader

3) Good Progression and decent paced cultivation  <<less

 

Completed Novels

The novels i have completed or i am still reading

i got so bored cause i couldn't find any more well known wuxia novels that interests me anymore so i'm making this list to sort... more>> out some of the lesser known novels that interests me to read. keep in mind i haven't read any of these novels yet and i might never read some of them i'm only throwing them on this list because something piques my curiosity. if i read any of these i will leave a comment on it and maybe write a review. (and fyi i did sort out these with a certain criteria, which were novels were martial arts genre had cultivation and excluded harems)  <<less

I dislike ret*rds!!!!! Too much emotional mc is also a big no~~~~~~... more>>

Extremely kind mc is also meh... 

Lets be realistic everything is meh in front of benefit oriented mc.... But they are hard to find......

Ranking after first 3 is useless.  <<less

I find it difficult to find good books, so do you I guess, and ratings are usually deceptive.... more>>

This is my list of best TL reads, hope it helps.
Novels with below 4 ratings: first impression last impression syndrome.

Some books have incomplete/ bad translations but have great stories.(i mtled)

I will keep updating the list. <<less

Great Books, various tags/genres... more>>

Refer to list 5/5 rating for my first choice of novel <<less

Novels with a great detail to their world building and history. Also great stories.

1. got transferred or got isekai'ed... more>>

OR 

2. Second chance

i am 17 y.o kid so this list might not be your taste,

after 3rd. the number is useless <<less

Some are tr*sh but still all of them are close to my heart.

Stories where the protagonist's first super-power is the knowledge they had prior to reincarnation. (Time travel reincarnation, is included.)... more>>

The protagonist may gain other super-powers, but the story must moderately to heavily involve using the knowledge. <<less

The best of best isekais, IMO

Some novels i've read but doesn't exist in Novelupdates :... more>>

1- Supreme Magus "Following" (Webnovel)

2- Rise of the Undead Legion "Finished" (Webnovel)

3- World Domination System "Finished" (Webnovel)

4- Paragon of Destruction "Finished" (Webnovel)

5- Legend of the Empyrean Blacksmith "Finished" (RoyalRoad)

6- Everybody Loves Large Chests "Finished" (RoyalRoad)

7- Azarinth Healer "Finished" (RoyalRoad)

8- The Legend of Randidly Ghosthound "Finished" (RoyalRoad)

9- Metaworld Chronicles "Finished" (RoyalRoad)

10- Rupegia "Following" (RoyalRoad , Webnovel)

11- The Humble Life of a Skill Trainer "Finished" (RoyalRoad)

12- The Mech Touch "Finished" (Webnovel)

13- Chrysalis "Following" (RoyalRoad , Webnovel)

14- The New World "Following" (RoyalRoad)

15- There is no Epic Loot here, Only Puns "Finished" (RoyalRoad)

16- Delve "Following" (RoyalRoad)

17- Defiance of the Fall "Following" (RoyalRoad)

18- He Who Fights With Monsters "Following" (RoyalRoad)

19- Worth the Candle "Finished" (RoyalRoad)

20- Beneath the Dragoneye Moons "Following" (RoyalRoad)

21- Vainqueur the Dragon "Finished" (RoyalRoad)

22- In Loki's Honor "Following" (RoyalRoad)

23- The Arcane Emperor "Finished" (RoyalRoad)

24- The Primal Hunter "Following" (RoyalRoad)

25- Tree of Aeons "Following" (RoyalRoad) <<less

Good stories of all kinds that I'm reading or have read. I'm sure you'll find something you like and are interested in.

What I think are pretty good novels to read.

If you want good novels, then you've come to the right place.... more>>

Though if you are searching for harem novels and cliche titles, then i am afraid that you've come to the wrong place and should probably find another list. I dislike harems, repetitive novels and just bad novels in general. I made this list to invalidate the claims that NU doesn't contain any good novels anymore. I know the vast majority of translated works caters to the harem/anti-hero loving part of the community, but i quite frankly dislike the vast majority of titles in those genres due to how bad they are. As a result, i have created this list to include novels that IMO stand out due the excellent execution in story beats, excellent translations/localization (English primarily) and just have good characters. That's all. <<less

Chinese novels I enjoyed.... more>>

<[to be ordered]> <<less

All stuff I've read till the end and ranked by personal preference. The ones at the front are more accurate, the ones at the end are unsorted. ... more>>

My preference: Meandering slow-burn novels like Mao Ni's stuff get extra points. Harem/romance/face-slapping power fantasies get minus points. Completed novels get bonus points, and terrible endings get points knocked off. Also plus points for character building friends/family/enemies and down points for solo yolo.

English ones not included in rankings: Worm, Pact, Mother of Learning, The Perfect Run, Twig, Lightning is the Only Way, Master this Poor Disciple Died Again Today, Unable to Cultivate I can only Raise Soul Pets

MTL-only: Rebirth of the Noble Mage Behind the Scenes <<less