Sturgeon's law: 99% of everything is terrible.... more>>

I know many people say that there are no good novels on this site, and it oftens feels like the top lists are filled with overpowered MC's, undeveloped harems, 2D characters, and lacking plots.

There are some novels that stand out, however, whether that be for their plots, characters, or translations.

This is a list for my personal 1%. It is ranked in order. <<less

[NOTE: A 2nd list has been created! You can check it out in my lists~]... more>>

No harem, no polygamy. Only 1 female lead. In this list, some may be a reverse-harem or a polyandry~

PSS: This list may contain a bit SPOILERS as I take a few sentences from the novels to put them in the description. Enjoy~ (I just noticed every ML in this list has big d*ck *cough*) <<less

Ufufufu here's a list of possessive men drunk in their obsessive love~... more>>

Have fun reading! (PSS: This list may contain a bit SPOILERS as I take a few sentences from the novels to put them in the description. SOME of the novels here may be R-18! You have been warned~) <<less

List of all Korean otome fantasy novels which I found (sorted by rating).... more>>

Translated but unlisted on NU: The Evil Lady's Hero (3 ch; pocky's bookshelf), My Sister Picked up the Male Lead (4 chs; solace), Unripened (3 chs; solace), The Resetting Lady (3 chs; pocky's bookshelf), I am the Male Lead's Ex-Girlfriend (1 ch; royal scandal).

0 chapter doesn't mean it is really 0. you could check the discord of the group previously translating for more information (secret land castle, pocky's bookshelf, royal scandal).

title number #48 and up are new titles, still waiting for a few time for the global rating to settle before sorting it based on the rating. <<less

These are list of novels I’ve read for the past 3 years of discovering novel updates. These are gems and, and novels I love to read. ... more>>

Some of them are completely translated though the remaining are still under translation you can easily understand the MTLed version. 

The novels listed below are not particularly in order. I’ll add more once I found those novels I forgot to save 2 years ago. 

Hope this list will help you choose great novels to read.

You can also comment your novel suggestions so that others can enjoy it too!  HAPPY READING!! <<less

THIS HAS NOW BEEN CHANGED TO SHOUJO/JOSEI ONLY. I HAVE A SEPARATE LIST FOR BL LIGHT NOVELS... more>>

Collection of light novels with Male Yanderes who are crazy for the main character (Shoujo / Josei). 

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There is now a separate list for Male Yanderes in BL novels

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Currently in no order - WIP

Categories:

Male Yandere Male Lead - An important character (usually the ML) is yandere

Male Yandere Side Character - The yandere is only a supporting character and/or may only appear for a short part of the story. If the novel doesn't have a yandere tag at all then it probably means the yandere plays a very minor role.

Possessive Male Lead - Perhaps not quite a yandere but does show signs of possessiveness

Not Enough Chapters - Too early in the novel to tell / character hasn't demonstrated yandere traits yet but it's tagged under Male Yandere <<less

Every time I visit the front page of NU and I see a long title for a JP WN, I know its story and characters are going to be shallow and a waste of my time . I've been sick of the infinite number of the "fantasy RPG" Japanese WNs out there and Chinese WNs that drag on for thousands of chapters. Korean novels tend to be better in that respect by having a unique story and being easy to read without seeing half the chapter used up to describe insignificant details. ... more>>

Yeah there's still some isekai novels here but at least it's going to have good progression and character growth. <<less

This is all newly translated romance korean novel. Fantasy, Otome Game, Villianess Noble Lady. Yandere and Arrogant Male Lead. Weak Female MC. There is less... more>> K-Novel with strong FMC.  <<less

Korean novels aren't available for MTLing & a lot of the time the authors force the translators to take their work down. This list exists... more>> to show the novels that are actively being translated or have been completed. 
(If an ongoing story hasn't been updated in 3 months I'll remove it.) <<less

Stories with a villainess or aristocracy focus. European setting.... more>>

Part 1 has more than 100 chapters or finished

Part 2 has 60-99

Part 3 has 30-59

Part 4 has 11-29

Part 5 has 10 or less chapters <<less

This list includes everything from good smut to questionable smut, ancient setting to modern setting, r*pe to non-r*pe (though most of them have r*pe anyway because they're Chinese), strangers to in*est, 1v1 to reverse harem!... more>>

It does NOT include BL or Japanese (sorry, but I think Japanese smut is so poorly written compared to Chinese or Korean). <<less

Stories with great Plots, Female Protagonists, sometimes a short (trying to be non-spoiler) summary, raw/mtl links and reasons why I recommended it.... more>>

Still on building, sorting and updating the list.
#1-#5 Futuristic Setting, including VR, Zombies, etc. in Modern Day
#6-#26 Modern Day
#27-#33 Ancient Times (Eastern/Asia-like)
#34-#54 Ancient Times (Western/European-like)
#55-#80 More Fantasy World-like
#81-#85 Multiple World Settings
After #85 Newly added stories (Before sorted into the categories above) <<less

I'm a very picky reader who often skimmed through many chapters and sometimes wouldn't even read til the end, unless imo the novel is really, really that good. And this is my list of the best BxG romance with female protagonist and more than 4 ⭐ ratings.... more>>

Do please take note though, most of these novels are still being translated into English so I usually finished 'em by MTL. <<less

Drizzling chemistry, Hot steamy smexy scenes between leads sexually loyal to each other. 

Mixed bag. Basically transmigration and rebirth novels who have a better life (somewhat) for the second time, whether through revenge or just living a peaceful life while falling in love. ... more>>

Not only “Transmigrated into novels” type of story , but also stories who in their past life seems like they were a villain or cannon fodder who died unjustly. <<less

List of popular korean webnovels/light novels

I love me some possessive, obsessive ML. Ooops, hit my 100 limit again. Separated BL and BG possessive lists. ... more>>

New BL list: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/8543/?ft=yes <<less

Just some novels of terribly possessive guys who will do anything anything for their girlsヽ(✿ﾟ▽ﾟ)ノ

Hello!... more>>

a little bit notice before you can start searching~

some time ago, i made a list of stories/novels just so i can return to read it later if i get distracted with RL, 

titled "NOT SAFE FOR YOU -- ONGOING -- (R18)".

then, time passed by, i realized that some stories over there already completed! (even the stories that i haven't finished reading it T_T). so i make the second version of that list, which consisted with ALL COMPLETED STORIES (translated or not).

after i move the stories from that list to here, i will delete the stories from previous list.

so, if you can't find your intended stories there, it might move to here.

just saying.

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This list consisted of ANY story from ANY genre that i read/plan to read (mostly this!) that has R18/MATURE/SMUT/EXPLICIT tag on it.

so I FORBID ANYONE UNDER 18 YEARS OLD TO ENTER!

i already said the due. 

may you all always healthy and stay safe. have fun!

until next time,

mrs. zala

Ps.: let me know if you have a recommendation ya! <<less

I'll try to add the novels whom I liked the most and was beautiful. 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... more>>

P.S: I just created a 2nd list cause this list is full, so if you want more recommendations you can check that list. It will include all novels which didn't fit in the 1st list! Have a great day! <<less

Part 2: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/9169/?ft=yes... more>>

Honestly just a cluster of different stories that fall under this title that I enjoyed. I love humorous stories, so you will notice that is a theme. I also like mu*der mysteries, transmigration, some otome/villainess, and gaming genres. This is my first list, so it is fairly unorganized but I left comments on a few directly relating them to others. Note that some of these stories start out fairly serious and do not become fluffy or comedic till much later in the reading. Feel free to comment any recommendations you may have for me after seeing my preferences! It is greatly appreciated. 

During my free time, I’ll add scores between 1-5 on how worthwhile they are to read. 1) Only read if you’re bored to absolute tears; 2) it’s an okay read, some dissatisfying parts, not a priority at all; 3) Not particularly bad or good, just something to pass the time when you have a long trip (it won’t feel like an absolute waste of time or make you feel particularly dissatisfied after reading); 4) Good read that you should read; 5) Excellent/MUST read. If the score contains a .5, then it could go in either direction of the whole numbers it’s closest to. Keep in mind, none of the novels listed here are awful. Some are definitely better than others, but all of them have their own merits.  <<less

Lots and lots of snu snu..( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)... more>>

I'd already read all of the completed novels while currently reading the on-going. Hope u like it and follow this list too!(^w^)

NOTE: Some novels have explicit details, pay attention to tags and just skip it if u're uncomfortable.

English is not my first language, ciao! <<less

- Extra Hot and Spicy Sauces mwehehe... more>>

( This list is already full. Part 2 is up ) <<less

My list... (ﾉ∇≦*)... more>>

*H, Adult, Mature and Smut

* *Taboos. There are many stories with content that can cause disgust, such as scenes of r*pe or excessive abuse. (It is very bad! :/)

 *** There are novels that don't really have a plot. The focus is snu snu.  (// ▽ //) But there are also good love stories to read...

**** 1v1 or NP <<less

Obsessive male leads are so irrestible and I love every single one of em. They be a lil scary tho when they blacken. Huhu. Anyway, i'm blessing yall with sum yandere babi.=>... more>>

No yuri (gomen)

No yaoi (gomen ;~;)

There are a lot of novels I know which have obsessive male leads, but unfortunately there's no info about them here on NU, so i'll probably just list it here or on the comments:

Mommy villainess (PERSONAL FAVORITE)

The demon's bride

The crown's obsession

Young master Damien's pet

The reason why I don't want to marry the Prince <<less