Stories with a close friendship/relationship between two male characters that is not romantic in nature.

I find television to be very educational. Every time someone turns it on, I go into the other room and read a book.

A list of memorable stories I read on novelupdates that covers mostly survival stories, reincarnation in non-human beings, second chances in other worlds and novels that felt unique in some way.... more>>

More often than not, stories I included had some grim parts to them. Where I find it necessary, I'll put a warning. 

Some stories are simply positive. Not everything needs to be dark. <<less

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sometimes i have no standards and it shows

Surrounded by loyal protective companions? Good stuff. Platonic harem and bonds? Heck yeah. MC smartly planning ahead and sometimes humorously misunderstood?  Dig it. Bromance? YES!... more>>

This is my jam~ ✧◝(⁰▿⁰)◜✧

I like stories where the MC is loved and cherished by his people (but not romantically, not into harem).Though I still ship MC with other characters sometimes (〃'▽'〃). 

Some are more of a slice-of-life, with little actions, but more focusing on the deep bonds of the main characters.  I only put series that I've actually read, with my little comments on it, I'm definitely up to recommendations for similar trope.  

Top best three asides, the rest are in no particular order. Enjoy! <<less

Stuff that I think is outstanding and worth reading.... more>>

Ordered by number of chapters in COO (kind of). <<less

I am not a fan of Harem. These are novels focused in plots I have read, no BG or BL.

Compiled a list of favorite completed novels, particularly romance with a few exceptions.

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 Minimal melodrama. A mix of genres. Girls that don't let themselves get bullied. Generally avoids those novels whose chapters drag out to the thousands. Updates as I... more>> read new novels.  <<less

i find myself liking those and i want you, who see this, to spare your time to read it. 

If you guys are looking to have a 'swell' time, then just look at my list. It mostly has Japanese and Korean light novels as you can see from the list. But, don't let that discourage you. I add any books i have read personally or just books that have good ratings and what not. But, do not rely on the ratings alone. I hope you find something that piques your interest while going through my list and hope you have a happy time! Good day :3... more>>

(BTW the ones with the comments are the ones I've read and I will always be objective with the actual rating! :D) <<less

For the stories i finish and review, please note that it is my personal opinion and you are entitled to disagree with me.... more>>

Most of these will be villainess/reincarnated stories, but I'm trying to incorporate different stories into this list. I enjoy all genres, if you have a story you'd like to recommend please tell me!

As I go along I put my (mostly) unfiltered thoughts on the novel, so hopefully you can easily find some stories you'd like to read based on my review. 

note: the reviews are based on the number of chapters I have read so far~ 

i am warning you this is literally my guilty pleasure list lmao  <<less

Come with me as I explore the wondrous world of webnovels! ... more>>

This list is a work in progress. My tastes are always changing. Anything that goes into this list is something I enjoyed very much! I usually also do put pretty lengthy reviews :D 

NOTE: The majority of this list is BL so far and the rest is like reincarnation and misc! That's my taste in novel. Adding stories as I go!  <<less

These are the novels that make me excited to see what the mc will do next.... more>>

Growth~mythical beings~solo mcs etc. <<less

the list of novels i read. mostly from JP and fews from  KR and CN. no limit at  Genre n Tags. No GL and BL... more>> story here.  <<less

The stories on this list will purified your soul and relax your mind

I've been a proofreader and editor for a dozen series, and even more importantly I've read dozens more. Of the many books I've read or... more>> worked on, these are my favorites. It is not ranked in order of greatness. Some are genre-making, most are experimental, many are bold, but all are great.  <<less

Things that makes me ship them, or it is so ambigous, or the bromance is u w u.... more>>

Also, wait what? is that shounen ai sub-plot? 

If it is only comradeship without me shipping too much I will tell you.

My favorite are the non romance one, so I will give No Romance + Ship when it isn't, meanwhile I will put Romance if they have romance..  <<less

These are just the novels that I like. I don't update often since I read BL novels more but the novels listed here are really great!... more>>

So give it a try <<less

Personal recommendations that are easy to give due to how short and non intrusive they are. Take a bite and enjoy.

novels i find interesting the order is just random

Stories I read that gave me a heartwarming feeling.

This list contains the oneshots which I found to be really good