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

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

CN, KRN, and JPN I only got to know, read and love when NU came to my life... As well as MLs I need in my life because of their infinite love and care for their FLs... sana ol... more>>

Note: The list will be updated every now and then because there are some novels I had read and loved in the past but forgot the titles due to reading many recent updated novels. Also, I may sort the novels' ranking. Thank you.

Part II! Continue at https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/14984/ <<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

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

Sequence is CN- JP- KR- Fluffy- (Comedy)- Exceptions- To-reads. Not ranked by number. 
My descriptions varies greatly from a gist, polished review, impressions, or explains key points.        ... more>>

[Flexible Preferences] 
A. Protags are somehow mostly male but I read both!- interesting, has compelling qualities, flawed with development
B. Entertaining, Distinct, & Creative
C. Steady premise, no TERRIBLE plot hole 
D. Romance: good execution, pacing, build-up, & evokes emotion; no bullsh!t drama & brain-dead denseness
E. Vital, relevant, fleshed-out characters
F. Comedic & Fun
G. Danger, Wars, Battles, Strategy, Tactics, Trials, Fights, Thriller, Suspense
H. Lore, Culture, Kingdom, Worldbuilding 
I. Political Intrigue, Schemes, Mind Games, Manipulation, Mystery
J.  Pure tragedies rarely - it hurts!
K. No BL/GL(yet?)
L. Can be R-18 
M. Polygamous-like IF great story | even if you're averse consider my recs. ;)

[Criteria]
1. These are (mostly) 4/5 stars in story, translation and enjoyment according to my flawed evaluation that is mainly 3/10 objective, 7/10 subjective.
2. I have perused the novels or adaptation before sharing my thoughts.
3. Writing must be consistent, coherent and engaging and the ending must at least not be sh!t. Clichés to a point are fine however it needs to be purposeful & executed well. 
4. I will keep adding books that are promising, satisfying, translated.  <<less

Well written CN novels with clever and inspiring characters that I've stumbled upon and will like to share...got a little bit of everything but bs ^_^ No order in terms of quality bc they're all GREAT (nothing below 4*)... more>>

LINK to part 2 since this list is filled up- https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/60592/ <<less

In this collection you’ll have some of the most heartwarming, evocative, and emotionally moving stories alongside some cute fluffy less dramatic stories. All of these... more>> stories have a happy ending. Note, this is only part one. Since NU only allows 100 titles per list, I have extended the titles into 2 parts. Part 2 is here https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/19618/ <<less

Recommend Best Fluffy Sweet Novel That Cure Your Depression. 

This reading list contains completely translated novels and easily MTL novels that aren't completely translated but already completed in the raws. Enjoy~~

These are romance novels with various kinds of varieties that I have read and have not read that I find interesting and happen to have the urge to share it to you guys just bc I find it a waste to haggle all of these treasures for myself. ... more>>

The novels you're gonna be seeing here are of course, romance novels, that are straight and are either realistic, fluffy, no dog-blood drama and 109876 chapters spent to resolve misunderstandings, no 5 men chasing after the protagonist, no male lead with 1000 concubines, makes sense to at least at the bear minimum, light-hearted, or some philosophical really deep stuff(though rarely). But mostly, it's gonna be more about fluff, light-hearted and more focused on romance.

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Found out there's a limit on how much you could add on the list so... I'm gonna be making a Recommendation list no. 2! 

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STRAIGHT ROMANCE NOVELS I 

STRAIGHT ROMANCE NOVELS II - https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/45480/

STRAIGHT ROMANCE NOVELS III - https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/45549/ <<less

Compilation of novels that i have read.... more>>

These novels are already completely translated

Part 2: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/82208/?ft=yes <<less

Fluffy, sometimes heart melting, sometimes sweet, sometimes heart-warming, sometimes touching, a few tears might be shed... The feels...... more>>

Authors for guaranteed  fluff: Ban Li Zi, Mo Bao Fei Bao, Gu Man, Jiu Xiao Qi
Majority are 'modern day' romance. Ranking  not in order.  <<less

modern day but the mc is still in school or college, female mc and some romance 

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

Recently I have been back into my Chinese drama phase and I have noticed how many of my favorite novels have been adapted to drama so here we go listing all the source novels for these dramas. ... more>>

I will also mention some dramas that are upcoming or yet to be broadcasted those would be specified too.

Every drama mentioned here has been subbed in English.

To know the legal sites to watch these dramas I will be mentioning which all are available on YouTube(most dramas are available to watch for free only Iqiyi dramas need VIP to watch the rest of the episodes ) mostly it will be Iqiyi , Youku , Tencent (WeTv) , Mango channel , Hunan TV (all these channels are there on YouTube )otherwise some of them are available in Viki or Netflix to know alternative legal streaming sites please check My drama list .  com 

Also for Iqiyi you will have to pay memberships fees to watch dramas after the first 2 free episodes.

If you guys do like the list and want more of these in the future please do like , follow and comment below Thank you

Any other additions to this list are welcomed. <<less

♤ All Romance Novels (Historical/Modern/Fantasy). Because I'm a sucker for romance and if you are one too, you should check this list out.... more>>

♡ No NTR (Netorare - term for cheating/being unfaithful) for the MCs.

◇ No Harem or Reverse Harem. Only monogamy allowed here.

♧ Happy Ending. <<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

Please take note that this is the list for some of the "romance" centered novels I have completed. So, expect that some are good, some are quite meh. As for the contents, I forgot already huhu but, just take your time and read the description if you see fit. The list is in no particular order. Mwaps!... more>>

I'll add more if I remember one lol ;)

Ps. Pls recommend me novels that you like if you see this. Preferably in action, historical, never-ending cultivation ;P, romance, or even just a romantic subplot category is okay. NO harem in any kind hehe. Thank u! <<less

1st List^^ -- Stories that are interesting, with nice plot, writing and translation.. Some are fully translated, and some are still work in progress-- Have... more>> fun reading~ <<less

Because the first list was full and on huge demand I thought of creating a second list! {Note: Novels that were added on the 1st list will not be added here! So if you came here without seeing the 1st list, Go See that 1st!}... more>>

And here I'll try to add all the novels whom I liked the most and was beautiful which couldn't fit on the 1st list. 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

P.S: I just created a 3rd 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 this list! Have a great day!  <<less

cuz I am bored... more>>

Also note that you can skip intro in iqiyi! <<less

I really like ✓unique (world building/game rule/setting), ✓logical development, ✓solid plot, ✓all character in the novel have a life of their own that not serve for the purpose of the plot and finally a ✓logical MC. If there are at least two of these qualities, LINNIL APPROVE!!... more>>

I like to read various genre I don't care if it's ✮shoujou, ✮shounen, ✮yaoi or ✮harem, if only there is my require qualities~

This list order by my like, it not depend on the novel quality though. >wOb <<less

Novels that I know that are adapted to drama with eng subs - either watched on Viki or YouTube; will create a Part 2 with... more>> some dramas that are not yet shown <<less

Diabetes-causing novels, mostly short modern stories without much snu snu and angst... more>>

Finished raws, some still in translations

Extra tag: shameless ML <<less