when you want smth a bit different from the usual... 
—
❌️ romantic subplot & slow/late romance, well-known novels ❌️... more>>

* mostly korean & chinese (maybe jpn too)
** all will be ≤ 3.5 stars <<less

My very own FMC romance scale:... more>>

(1/8) No romance at all, literally zero --- 

(2/8) Very little romance it's basically negligible --- 

(3/8) Some romance but it's not the focus (FMC is the focus still) --- 

(4/8) Equal parts romance to other aspects, but ML is nice so it's alright --- 

(4.5/8) Equal parts romance or ML appears as much as MC but MC is the dominant one/stronger than the ML ---

(5/8) Romance is a big portion of the story or the ML appears as much as the MC and it's not her own story anymore, more like their shared story --- 

(6/8) ML appears so much is the MC even still the protagonist at all?

(7/8) MC is smart but in front of the ML becomes a dumb dumb / MC is strong but in front of ML becomes a doormat - immediate dropping of the story --- 

(7.5/8) MC is strong but ML is stronger and she can't escape his grasp everytime - the imbalance makes me curse and swear --- 

(8/8) MC is totally useless without ML and always needs his saving. Why is she even the MC?

Of course this list won't include all of the above, just up to maybe 3 or 4/8 at most. I just wrote down the scale for my own use. <<less

These are my ]want-to-read books that have multiple genres, I give a bare minimum summary and my eagerness to read. <3

No description.

Trying to list out all the novels I have ever read (whether or not I finished reading them or just stopped/paused) just to help myself... more>> keep track.Won't be in correct order of when I read them but it's around there~Does not include those on the webnovel app that are not on NU <<less

Entertainment/Showbiz Novels... more>>

Mostly BL. Mostly completed.

(few bxg on 2nd page ; will be moving due to reaching maximum number of novels added)

From quite good novels to novels that you can't missed.

(Not sorted by rank)

Updating... <<less

These are my favorite stories that I’ve read on here so far, sometimes romance, sometimes adventure, etc. Usually female lead rather than male lead. Most... more>> of these will have unique plot lines!! There’s a reason why they’re all 4 stars or more!! <<less

JP version: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/55756/... more>>

Not listed in NU:
- Fates Parallel
- Otherside Picnic
- Nanomancer Reborn I've Become a Snow Girl
- Demon Princess Magical Chaos
- Living as I please, As a loli Demon King
- Amelia: The Level Zero [Hero]
- Salvos
- Bloom Into You (Regarding Saeki Sayaka)
- The Reincarnation of Alysara
- Magical Girls are the Best Toys <<less

No description.

If you're like me who can't resist temptation of good novels in price of killing sleep, then you're in the right place! These novels are the one which I read by killing my sleep. These are source of great imaginations and entertainment as these leads are very independent and strong. So, let's enjoy these together.... more>>

Because the 1st, 2nd & 3rd list was full and on huge demand, the much-awaited 4th list is here! {Note: Novels that were added on those lists will not be added here! So, if you came here without seeing them first, Go See that 1st!}

And here I'll try to add all the novels whom I liked the most and was beautiful which couldn't fit on the previous lists. You won't regret reading them cause they're really nice.  This list will include korean, chinese, japanese and other novels. Enjoy reading! ヾ(≧▽≦*)o   <<less

I usually enjoy the romance but sometimes it is really not needed. I've found myself enjoying novela that explore family relationships, the growth of the... more>> female protagonist or her career more than the 2D relationship.  <<less

List of novels that i found with no romance and has a female as the main character.... more>>

Anything that has the tag where a romance can happen is not included in list despite not having the romance genre in the genre list, e.g: josei, handsome male lead, late romance, slow romance, anything with love interest, engagement, marriage, r-18, s*xual relationship, romance sub-plot, yaoi/yuri sub-lot, etc. 

This is for the people who are tired of seeing a female protagonist become a s*upid damsel because of romance.

If you don't mind Fanfic or Gender-bent(male to female) types, I'll also be adding them.

I'll be adding more if I found some in the future and I'll be removing some if the author/s add romance in their work.

This type of novels are really hard to find so anyone who knows a one or two can drop it in the comment.

I'll also be adding what i found in other websites like webnovel or scribblehub in the comment section. <<less

Welcome to my holy relics,mortal.

3rd List^^ --- Stories that are interesting, with a nice plot, writing and translation.. Some are fully translated, and some are still work in progress--... more>> Have fun reading~ <<less

1st List -
https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/44031/... more>>

2nd List -
https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/50277/

I am doing this list for people like me who enjoy family and friendships or gets entrained by MC building there organisations directly or indirectly—

(Unedited) They are all in alphabetic orders, # or A-Z

There will also master-follower relationship or master-disciple relationship being recovered or building up between them…

And some overstate themselves even though they are OP or haven’t released their power-There are no romance nor harem but there might be people around them having favorable impressions on them or bad reputation trying to be fixed or just leaving it…

I will try to put on novels that I’m sure there isn’t any romance nor harem and have already read them so to be double sure and some are recommended to me and had told me there isn’t :>

Any that are involve with the tag romance is explained in the bottom ^^*

Loving family for the beginning, knowing, and get transmigrated in a novel or another world ✌️

MC - Main Character
OP - Over Powered
OG FL - Original Female Lead
FL - Female Lead
OG ML - Original Male Lead
ML - Male Lead
BL - Boy’s Love
GL - Girl’s Love
GB - Genderbend <<less

MONEY SPENDING... more>>

RICH 

SYSTEM

REBIRTH
sandsculpture
SHOWBIZC <<less

No description.

The Misunderstandings tag is very varied and wide so this is gonna be more about the MC's personality and circumstances (e.g. sickly characters, evil but actually good) . The stories in this are gonna be more focused on the situation unless stated otherwise. Also most of this is other people misunderstanding the MC instead of the other way around.... more>>

Just wanted to make this since a lot of this tag is about the MC being seen as very weak while actually being extremely strong or vice versa and I usually don't like those kind of misunderstandings. <<less

No description.

UPDATE: There is a new livestreaming tag now! https://www.novelupdates.com/stag/livestreaming/... more>>

I am adding this tag to all of the novels on my lists instead but you can add the tag if I missed it and/or you find a new novel with it!

Novels with Broadcasting jockeys or livestreamers or video posting or YouTubers or vtubers 

Directory

Part 1 : https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/2172/

Part 2 < YOU ARE HERE  <<less

No description.

Very eclectic collection, well written with deep plots/meaning and good translation. Josei, Chinese, single M/F endgame.

Gems I've read and currently reading. Hope you enjoy them as much as I do:)

List of novels where the heroine doesn't turn into a blushing mess and solves her own problems. ... more>>

I like independent MC who are smart or strong.

Popcorn read: A novel with little substance yet so easy to read that you have finished it before you know it. 

Not yet translated: 

第九农学基地/Ninth Agricultural Base: Horror; Post-Apocalypses; Mutated Plants; School life; 

我在废土世界扫垃圾/I'm sweeping up tr*sh in the wasteland: Horror; Post-Apocalypses Nightmares

噩梦入侵 / Nightmare Plague: Horror; Nightmares; 

支付宝到账888万元/ Four College Students' Apocalyptic Quest for 8.88 Million Yuan: Horror; Zombie Apocalypses; Group of Girls; 

这个梦我喜欢！/ I love this dream!: Fantasy world; ABO; Superpowers; Monsters; 

 都市怪谈拆迁办 / Strange Tales Demolition Office: Horror; Strange Rules Ghost Stories; 

她作死向来很可以的 / She's Always Been Good At Courting Death: Horror; Secret World; Instances; Superpowers; 

赛博神明降临无限世界/ Cyber ​​gods descend into the infinite world <<less

Various genres. I prefer smart, calm, or easy going characters. Not much dog blood found here. All the novels where the translation is incomplete, I finished reading via MTL and found the MTL very understandable. The quality of the novels in this list ranges from 3-stars to 5-stars, but I found them all enjoyable reads and would re-read them again.... more>>

Continued in BG Recs, Non-QT 2 list. <<less