[binge over, now filling comment recs zzz] SPOILERS + assume i used mtl sites unless stated... more>>

fell into cn mtl hell. oops. also a list can only fit up to 99 novels so

Notes:
>  mainly fem protag villainess, modern or ancient settings
>  mostly complete stories
> chapters averaging 100+ only, no patience for bingeing 1000+ chapters
> will probably move comment recs into list ones, just, idk if i'll know it got an entry ngl
> contains dropped reads
> ratings mean... some things, but GtRaSML will always be last because of how long the read more is <<less

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If you don't have a home, then I'll give you a home. If you don't have any relatives, then I'll give you plenty of children. We'll have lots of kids and when they grow up and have family of their own, we'll have even more children. That way, you'll have a big family and plenty of loved ones.... more>>

Novels wherein I fell inlove with the FLs.

These FLs are (somewhat) decisive, stay true to their character, and have backbones all throughout or gained one after twists and turns.

You will see a lot of Jiu Yue Xi works. Damn, I love all of her female lead characters and of course, the novels itself.

There are recommended MTL'ed novels in the comment section.

Please do tell if you have recommendations. <<less

Novels w/
• jealousy
• sly comments
• tension
• obsessive love... more>>

I've ranked these based on the ones I've enjoyed the most considering the plot and possessiveness of the male lead by a 2:1 ratio ~

Only straight romances 

(I have another list only for BL)

what I've written are my honest opinions and pls feel free to reccomend more or to ask any questions ~♡ <<less

Villainess books that I would 100% recommend to those who like the genre! My criteria is that they were either transmigrated into a villainess body, once a villainess or act villainess-y. Rankings don't matter, but I try to put the lesser knowns above. Enjoy and I hope this list helps!!... more>>

*If novels are not getting updated, I will drop it. Exceptions are made only because I enjoyed reading it a lot <<less

If you are into sweet, funny and fluffy modern/Ancient Chinese novel with transmigration mc. I recommended you this new novel that mc transmigration into book... more>> as villianess, supporting character, cannon fodder or villain's mother. <<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

Novels I've completed reading where FL is brave/self-sufficient and ML is smart/supportive . Both have strong commitment and good communication in their relationship. Both undergoes character and career growth.. ... more>>

There were lot of novels out there that have brave FL and supportive ML but they fell flat for me as characters seems OP and there were really no character and career growth (yep, I'm looking for novels with REALISTIC career narrative).  <<less

* There will be no BL, HAREM, YAOI,GL ... more>>

*B×G, one vs one relationship.

** THERE ARE SOME OTHER NOVELS AND STORIES AND COMIC LINK IN THE COMMENT SECTION WITH YANDERE ML.

****THERE IS A SECOND PART OF THIS LIST.

This list only includes Chinese and Korean novel.

  JAPANESE YANDERE MALE LEAD LIST link-https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/20430/ <<less

This list consists of stories with MLs that are sweet, cute, adorable, loving, caring, supportive, possessive, protective, responsible and loyal to their FLs to the point where you are choking on the scattered dog food and are feeling lonely. Quite a few yanderes here *coughs into fist*... more>>

Where is my ML husband?

If my husband isn't like this, I don't need him.

There's no ranking system in the arrangement of the novels. All MLs hold an equal position in my heart *sighs*

Status: Will never be completed~

No spoilers! <<less

A few ancient Chinese novels whose heroines I am quite fond of. Mostly calm, smart, and reasonable women who are not overpowered. Most of these webnovels... more>> also have minimal angst. I also have untranslated suggestions in the comments. <<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

I really LOVE this. Taboo. Sibling. Romantically involved. Yess!!!! I'm sick sorry not sorry lol! I finally get around creating list after so long. If you like it as well, please take a look at the list. It might suits your taste too.... more>>

It contains (unless revised): brother x sister, brother x brother, sister x sister ~ sibling only.

Category: in*est (blood-related), pseudo-in*est (not blood-related but few knew about it so the pairing assumes they are until revealed/remains ignorant of it yet still choose this route anyway), step-sibling romance (not blood-related, they know, are living together since they are family, and somehow catch feelings).

If you have any recommendations, feel free to drop comments. Mutuals will be appreciated!

P.S.: (1) please bear in mind that my remarks on each entry may not be spoiler-free since it serves as a reminder of what kind of story it is for me. (2) English is not my first language. (3) so far, I have yet to include GL. I still haven't found any to rec; I'm sorry to disappoint you if you are looking for it here. <<less

my life has been full of shitty male rep n void of a father figure, n i never thought it showed until i realized i only read these tropes,, but anyway, here u go,,,, the list contains novel where:... more>>

♡ young FL gets adopted/brought up by a loving villain father (+bonus! overly protective brother)

♡ young FL gets married to young ML with yandere issues who pampers her (+bonus! father in law is a villain who pampers his daughter in law bcs he never had a chance with his un-cute son)

♡ FL gets married to a considerably older ML who cares for her the way mature, put together men do and pampers her (+bonus! the ML is the father of the oriML who was a bit* to FL before she reincarnated/went back in time and was thus was replaced)

SORTING:
#1 - 13 = young FL/ML, couple growth, protective family etc.

#14 - onwards = grown FL/ML, possible age gap, yandere/pampering ML, possible scheming/action

[list in progress bcs im mentally ill and job huntingTTTT life so hard n what for] <<less

Stories that are really WORTH your time, coming from a long time novel reader and a picky one too ;) ... more>>

Different genres; from Adventure Comedy Fantasy Josei Romance Slice of Life XianxiaCompleted Historical Martial Arts Mature Drama School LifeMystery PsychologicalAction HorrorSmut Mystery Psychological Supernatural XuanhuanAdult ShoujoTragedySeinen Martial ArtsShounen <<less

You can browse up and down if there is one on here you like. The one before is likely to have similar aspects to the one after and so on. These are in the order in which I read them, as this list is mostly for my own sake. I like shorter, completed trans, reinc, time slip, QT with fantasy romance, game elements and systems, and bl. I love sweet mindless fluff stories and mature stories that make you think also rl game menu status plates. Some stories have these, some don't. I have attached a summary, thoughts, and where I've read to as the notes. I didn't filter what I put there, so beware-... more>>

WARNING: SPOILERS GALORE! THERE WILL BE NO WARNINGS HENCEFORTH.  <<less

Exactly as the name says; this is a collection of shamelessly terrible main cast characters. Mentions of what tr*sh can be found within in the descriptions.... more>>

(Please note that the use of language such as “tr*sh”, “scum” and “slag” are meant in a positive way, unless otherwise stated.) <<less

Romance with happy endings ♡ These are mostly short novels with no more than 100 chapters (not anymore*) I decided to make an account because I tend to forget the title and only remember the plot (￣ ￣|| ) Hope you'll like 'em too! Let me know if you have any suggestions that I can read. I prefer to read completed novels with happy endings. Thanks in advance! ღゝ◡╹)ノ♡ ... more>>

I was trying to sort the novels based on how I like it or the fluffiness xD BUT since it's getting quite long, those newly read novels are already in page 2 onwards xD <<less

here are some c-novels that i read till the end, kinda grouped the list by troupe

a list of yandere novels that make me question my morality but i still can't seem to stop reading. 

FLs that are not afraid to catch their MLs or they may not be pursuing at first but once caught are aggresively pouncing and teasing... more>> their MLs  <<less

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Interaction between children that had their identities stolen/swapped. With an emphasis on family/ family reintegration problems... more>>

Note the list is segmented in terms of number of novels

BxG, Quick Transmigration, BL, Yuri

My other lists can be found here https://www.novelupdates.com/user/231781/kawaii12345/
and include

Lost And Found Children

Switch Real Children VS. Fake Children (children coming to terms with being switched)
Fake Children vs Real Children Quick Transmigration
Real Child vs Fake Child Standalone list
Sibling Warfare (when the kids are about to kill each other)
Poisonous Families
Transmigrated into a novel
ACT: Ancient China Transmigration <<less

This is a list of all the novels that I have read with a female protagonist. Most of them have romance. Everything on this list has a happy ending of course. Some are more slice of life and some are very dramatic, but in the end these novels all left a good impression on me.... more>>

Not all the novels on this list are equally good. Some are okay, some are good, some are loved a lot. Nevertheless, I managed to complete them, so that means they're all readable.

For novels that are my absolute favourites which are those that I will reread many times, I will mark them with a "Best-Loved" award.

Some may get a "Honorable Mention" if they don't quite make it to Best-Loved, but they do stand out from the rest.

I will try my best to leave my impression of the novel in the comments. For some novels I will only say it's an enjoyable read which means for some reason or another they don't make the Best-Loved or Honorable Mentions list.

Acronyms I use often include FL aka female lead (also MC aka main character) and ML aka male lead. <<less

Mixed bag. Basically transmigration and rebirth novels who have a better life (somewhat) for the second time, whether through revenge or just living a peaceful life while falling in love. ... more>>

Not only “Transmigrated into novels” type of story , but also stories who in their past life seems like they were a villain or cannon fodder who died unjustly. <<less