I absolutely love reading shitty egoist MLs suffer when the FL moves on from loving them, apologising and regretting.... more>>

This is not an exhaustive list, only ones I've read. Ratings /10

Comment if you have any recommendations to go in this list

Spoilers will be included in some descriptions (bc some stories needs explanation on why they turn angsty) but they will be in caps to warn you ahead. <<less

This list consists of a whole lot of amazing romance novels. There will be many genres and also have historical and modern stories mixed in here.  Descriptions will be added to novels when I have time ... more>>

It will organized with completed novels first then updating ones. For both categories it will always be HIGHEST to lowest RATING.

Any novels that are still updating will have a completed MTL version cited. 

***This list will be updating frequently***

Thankyou for stopping by! I hope this saves some stress in finding a good novel! :D

Part 2- https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/58955/

Korean Romance:

https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/43646/ <<less

For all the grovel lovers, who want a good (and maybe angsty) novel where the male characters suffers tons of regrets... more>>

BG/BL/GL <<less

Tragedies. Stories when you need something sad or want something to make you cry. All completed stories.... more>>

*sorted by rating <<less

Tragedies that leave an empty feeling after reading.... more>>

Some makes you cry your heart 
Some makes your feel sad
Some just leaves a void

Comment below, if you know such more novels  <<less

a list to keep track of what i am reading on this site during quarantine :)... more>>

mixed manga, manhwa, and manhua 

you can just go over the list and see if any novel catches your eye ❤️ <<less

Mostly completed novels because cliffhanger in angst wont ever let me live my life in peace... more>>

Tw: Many of these novels may contain mention of self harm, depression, bullying, abuse, r*pe and su*cide. So, please please read reviews and tags properly before picking up a novel.  <<less

First list of novels I have read. Most of these are Chinese novels. I think all of them are translated even if it doesn't say... more>> so. There are all types of genres so I recommend reading the tags in case it's not your cup of tea :)
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...but I still keep reading stories that end in tragedies! T-T ... more>>

Tragedies do not always have a sad ending or bad ending. But they are always very distressing.

I don't particularly like it when the protagonist struggled so hard to overcome so many obstacles and his (or her) end is unnecessary or undeserved tragic death. (Ooooh, if a main character dies, he (or she) must die with all the glory.)

I deal with terminal illnesses well, as they are always moving stories. T-T

Oooh, pitiful love stories and regrets... When they are a very moving story, they are just worth reading.

(Spoilers, spoilers are always welcome to calm anxiety. -_-) <<less

Not a Ranking List. ... more>>

Just novels that I found interesting.

Mostly tragedy, but not limited to that. I like a tragedy for a good cry, not for a distressed cry. So mostly these novels aren't full of abuse just to make you cry. You will cry because you feel for the characters. 

There are fluffs and diabetes here, but like I said, mostly tragedy. 

Please read the Genre and Tags of the novel before plunging yourself into this hellhole. 

My tendencies are to seek novels in which: the CP Happy Ending is when they are together <in death>, the CP Happy Ending is when they are together <in life>, the CP is supportive of each other, or the CP building is interesting.

Have a good cry reading these novels! <<less

This is the list of novels that will make you cry worse then cutting onions. So if you just wanna see sweet fluff see my other list. ... more>>

This list only consists of misunderstandings, tragedy, and all those things that will make you cry. <<less

leaves you feeling a little empty, a little melancholic.. tears in your eyes and pangs in your chest will not be uncommon. 
generally shorter stories because i cannot deal with long term angst ...... more>>

i really need to be in the Mood before i can read these <<less

haven't read this all BUT this is basically my ongoing list so this is also for me as well HAHA ヾ(*'▽'*) these are very well-recommended... more>> to me so I wanna share these to you guys!!! (⌒ω⌒)ﾉ ps: i'm not really sure if this is ACTUALLY underrated but i just haven't seen that much people talk about this so here you go!!! | 4.5 stars and above and in NO particular order <<less

These few r not very popular but definitely very very good...the kind which we usually skip or don't expect anything good from... but let me... more>> tell u the novels in this list r worth every single second of ur time... don't skip out on these ones...there r some very good short stories included in the list too..do give these all a read...hope u get to discover some good novels here... <<less

For the nights where we lay down the bed, seeking solace in angst stories.

These are mostly transmigration/reincarnation /sweet fluffy romance novels that I am currently reading and some I have completed reading. 

No description.

I've been reading Chinese and some Korean novels for almost three years now and these are the novels I've liked so far. Mostly has 4 ratings and above.... more>>

Mainly modern, historical, quick transmigration, rebirth, transmigration, and some fantasy. I also tried to including my own rating and a short review/thoughts.  <<less

my list of the best novels on novelupdates! will include KR, CN, & JP, though most of them are korean. most of the novels listed... more>> are romance (with the exceptions being ones that focus more on family). one of my fav genres is angst so there are some on here that are pretty dark! <<less

A list created for torturing myself through reading sad/tragic Chinese novels.

Bittersweet short stories with a whole host of tragedy and angst, but typically with a happy ending. ... more>>

In no particular order. <<less

at least 4.4 rating at the time of collation... more>>

Origin: No comment - haven't read it yet.   Read - ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ .   ✔️ - liked.   ✔️✔️ - super liked.   ✔️✔️✔️ - in love.

feel free to add more <<less

This is not in order...... more>>

Slow update... <<less

All transmigration, rebirth, reincarnation stories that I read despite dubious reviews, and loved to bits! All based in ancient china times!... more>>

Enjoy! <<less

Genre: Historical, Xianxia, Wuxia, Xuanhuan