Absolute faves, wouldn't mind reading them again, for the third time.

Men who are clever and capable and cunning without being absolute wretches of humanity.... more>>

Added to as I read, you'll find all kinds of genres here. Feel free to comment some recs.  <<less

By "good romantic story", at minimum: no bs that isn't justified or explained, or is overly done; romance is not offensive, neither lead being an as*hole to each other; romance that isn't overly dry or has too much drama; leads may be either slightly stereotypes or codependent but at least it's cute and they are not 2d but the sides may be a little; chemistry is good and story plot is mediocre or vice versa... more>>

At best: independent badass leads where the romance is a build up of them doing their own thing and getting to know each other; solid world building; 3d characters all around; fluff that makes you happy and not bored to read; there is actually good plot; there is life beyond romance but the romance makes it nice to read too

Pt 1 is here: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/16574/

Pt 3 (slowly updating):

https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/66164/

In no particular order.

Includes: bg/bl romances, enjoyable opness, supernatural, entertainment, fantasy, good fluff, s*x, smut, adventure and/or mystery, etc 

Low-key this list is just me forgetting all these books' plots. Lawl <<less

A list of all the new shining stars of the genre.... more>>

PS: I'm an avid reader of HR novels but my initial list of favorites was getting too long so I simply divided it in 2. There's one list for the well-known classics & one for the upcoming shakers.  This here is obviously the latter. On that note, happy reading :)

Rating:   ❤️❤️❤️ To-die-for             ❤️❤️ Greatly entertaining                     ❤️ Enjoyable 

For more, my all times "Best historical novels" list is here: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/19039/ <<less

Mostly rebirth and transmigration 70% BL

New fav genre

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

Action-packed and plot-heavy novels. No romance.... more>>

Love is temporary, EXP is eternal. <<less

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All 4+stars. Most I loved. Some I’d just recommend. Different strokes for different folks and all :)... more>>

Added a few xianxia and xuanhuan themed novels <<less

These are all women reincarnated/transmigrated into men. Mainly Josei and romance. No yaoi or BL here.  

These male protagonists below, I'm simping. Ones I want to marry, and others I want to adopt. 

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✨MIXED GENRE BCS I ONLY DUMPED WHATEVER I'VE READ HERE... more>>

✨RATING 4 STAR⬆️ <<less

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There may or may not be a romantic subplot, but overall if I was putting these on bookshelves I wouldn't put them in the romance... more>> section.  <<less

BL/GL/NL

Works I rec that I'm currently reading, or that I'm caught up on & waiting for further updates.

Action, Fantasy, Mystery over Romance genres.

Historical novels that arent fantasy to read

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I’m a novice translator that wants to pick up novels that others discard. I know a good amount of Chinese and I'm studying Japanese. As... more>> for Korean, the only thing I know so far is "Annyeonghaseyeo" and "mianhae." <<less

a good story is one that makes you feel.... more>>

regardless of anything else - characterisation, plot, setting, morals, - if this novel made my emotions overflow, if it was captivating, or if I remember the feeling that reading it gave me, I'll put it on here.

In no particular order, updated as I read.  <<less

Fighting against their families, society, and rulers. Uncovering massive conspiracies and decades old schemes. Changing the fates of dynasties, countries, and worlds. ... more>>

These protagonists, whether of their own volition or through the will of others, are caught up in plots both petty and paramount, and use their wits to turn tables, take revenge, and survive. 

Any kind of world, and any gender and sexuality, as long as it involves scheming. Updated as I read, and please feel free to recommend additions in the comments.  <<less