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

For personal reference/rereading. Mostly plot focus & serious favs, with solid writing/characterisations/overarching plot. Any pairings (mostly bl/het), but not many harem/stallion novels. Mostly CN/KR novels for dialogue. Roughly sorted, many genres, no/low spoilers.... more>>

I prefer wuxia over xianxia, tragedy over fluff, etc. Some less serious/non-plot-focused novels included/marked for their definitive traits.
Personal genre/trait favs: comedy, tragedy, historical, mystery, psychological, scifi, realistic, mature, bittersweet, wuxia, delinquents, strategies/war, empire building, betrayal, food.   <<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

All of the novels in this list are good in their own ways and random.... more>>

I will not rate, I read novel randomly. I’ll just put how far the chapter I read.  <<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

My Favorite Chinese Historical  Novels which I've finished or I am currently reading part 2 >.< This list consists of both BL and Straight novels with... more>> a rating above 4.0~ <<less

Lots of groveling and pain from previous-life/current ML because we love to see it. Sorted roughly from most groveling to least.

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

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

If you ever need to just read and cry. It

novels that I have finished reading and recommend to others.

Im a very picky reader and these novels are one of my favs with great plot, character development, characterization with no s*upid ML or FL, accompanied with reasonable ability and way of thinking, and of course the plus points are its great cover, lol.... more>>

Mostly highly rated, >4.0 <<less

Enjoyable/light (may include tragic) reads below 100 chapters... more>>

Unlisted novels from onesecondspring.blogspot:
-Little Moon’s Matchmaking Mission
-The Sun’s Dark Love
-The Princess Who Cannot Marry <<less

These are the COMPLETED translated novels with romance tag that I rated 5 for being one of the gems I can read over again and again, and hugely recommend others to try!... more>>

Be warned that some of them are NOT for the weak heart!

The number is base on my ranking on them! ^^

The ranking btw, is not just base on the romance development but the overall story and characters. Some could even be said not to be "romance" at all *cough* stockholm syndrome *cough*, however them having romance tag is not up to my decision -and so in NU they are still considered as "Completed Romance Novels". <<less

No Yaoi/BL

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

Enjoy! <<less

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

shedding tears, ugly crying, not being able to get out of bed for a whole week bc of the depression, u name it, you'll be able to find it here :') (and with spicy reviews too !!!!)... more>>

tragedy tag tragedy tag tragedy tag angst angst angst (;´༎ຶД༎ຶ`)

ones w/ desc added = read ✓ [bxg rec list]

!!!! warning: minor spoilers in descriptions ty :) <<less

the title is what this list about :')... more>>

only BG  <<less

i really love historical chinese novels but only those set in nobility/imperial family, some modern world are nice too Strong female leads and loving male leads ONLY( Not all in my list have this trope though)... more>>

these are just the ones i've read, the top ones are my favorite and the bottom ones I haven't read yet <<less

https://forum.novelupdates.com/blogs/ancient-times.4152/... more>>

I advise all those who like Chinese history to read these articles

https://multimedia.scmp.com/infographics/culture/article/3016607/history-of-the-forbidden-city/index.html?src=arcade
#Ancient China

Imperial court/Imperial harem/Wuxia-Jianghu/Murim/daily life in ancient timesFengshui

The four arts (四藝, siyi), or the four arts of the Chinese scholar, were the four main academic and artistic accomplishments required of the aristocratic ancient Chinese scholar-gentleman. They are qin (the guqin, a stringed instrument, 琴), qi (the strategy game of Go, 棋), shu (Chinese calligraphy, 書) and hua (Chinese painting, 畫), and are also referred to by listing all four: 琴棋書畫; qínqíshūhuà.

“ 男子有德便是才，女子無才便是德 ”    “Men’s talent lies in his virtue, women’s virtue lies in her not showing off her talent”
#Ancient Japan
manga de yomu genji monogatari -> Manga "Tale of Genji"

Another favorite manga ->   fushigi no kuni no bird   or  Isabella Bird in Wonderland

Introduction to yokai -> http://yokai.com/introduction/ <<less

May or may not include transmigrated characters. This are mostly stories that i finished reading. No BL/GL. This may include stories that may or may... more>> not be in your cup of tea. Read at your own risk. Not in order. <<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

If you want a good, crying, cathartic session - Read. 

Romance that I enjoy and able to finish till the end