Novels where MC hurt his/her loved ones in the past... realize their foolishness.. and do their best in seeking redemption / forgiveness.  (Note: Additional recommendations... more>> on comments section below. Most are raw chinese novels, i've completed. Feel free to reply if it already got an English translation.)  <<less

Are you a sucker for yanderes? Then here it is, a vitamin for yanderes! Drink a dozen once a day and you'll get addicted just like me! ╰(⸝⸝⸝´꒳`⸝⸝⸝)╯... more>>

I got addicted to them last year. The reason's I always feel mesmerized by their myriad of emotions that they feel towards FL, especially their despair and misery. 

And I don't read Harem, I only simp loyal men here.

* Not in order 

* Also, pls keep in mind that some have smut and forced s*x/r*pe <<less

✨Only the cream of the crop ✨ All the (mostly) historical novels which have proven to stand the test of time a.k.a survived  my endless nitpicking, fluctuating moods and multiple re-read. So yeah, pretty strong novels.... more>>

PS: The others novels I liked, but not enough to be featured here, are in my yearly "New Favorite Historical Romances" lists. <<less

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

If you love yandere male leads (not in a bad way but in a delicious way) like me      ... more>>

Then this is for you

and when i say yandere it _is_ a  Yandere

the ones that goes bat sh*t crazy for mc

Also there is r*pe/forced s*x in the list, so read at your own risk

Also, I would love it if you could recommend me some yandere ML book recs  <<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

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

Yandere ML, Love Interest Falls In Love First, Strong Female MC. Honestly, if you want a yandere and possessive ML and can’t get triggered at... more>> the toxicity, then this list is for you. Some are also not toxic, I also left reviews so that you could pick. <<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

"The repentance of scum*!"" The repair of scum*!"" The redemption of scum*!"... more>>

It is a theme in many novels. In almost every novel, ML starts out as a Scum*! But there are different types of scum* ... some more acceptable (in context), others intolerable and unforgivable!

They are described as handsome, cold, dominating, powerful, intelligent, ambitious, arrogant, proud, heartless ... However, ironically, they can be easily deceived by misunderstandings, evil suspicions and "the pitiful white lotus"...  and end up mistreating, harming, hurting, abusing, poisoning or torturing FL unfairly. ლಠ益ಠ)ლ

Later, when the truth is revealed, they regret everything they have done, discover that they love FL and cannot live without her! They change to be the best male for FL! Humpf! But it is so late ... hahaha a joke! t(=n=)

We like to see them suffering, begging, crawling ... but it is never enough! Or, unfortunately, they don't even suffer from anything, they don't beg for anything but they keep the girl in the end! (ಠ ∩ಠ)
>>Ok! Not everything is so bad! There are some novels that are good readings when they have a good plot and a strong and capable FL!  <<less

I adore MLs who are a bit wrong in the head and crazy obsessed with the MC. They can be insane in general or insane for the MC, but more on the latter! They may or may not be manipulative in general or towards the MC. ... more>>

List contains both BG (MC is female x ML) or BL.Many of these have a period where ML was separated from the MC hehe. 

However note that the obsession and/or insanity of the MLs here are palatable. I'm a bit queasy with immoral/actually evil MCs and MLs and I tend to dislike them and the book even tho I know it's just fiction. So yeah, despite these guys being unhinged, they're not really evil and they won't abuse the MC.  <<less

This contains mild yandere, jealous type of male lead, slight to full on possessive and obsessive, or male leads that are reliant on fml, or just some novels that I liked and have little to no possessive male lead... more>>

Also, novels in this list are something that I already read and finished(or atleast some arcs if it’s a quick transmigration) so I can really guarantee that these are worth a read <<less

to be read? in the middle of reading? ... more>>

no order!  <<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

I will collect here all novels I thought ml was genuinely a yandere and not some sweet all mushy without thorns. ... more>>

Ps it include boy girl love ; BL; no yuri. A lot of Chinese. 

If you know some good abusive ones pls tell me <<less

Everything i like and be warned i like messed up things. So always check the tags cause i know what i like isn't for everyone... more>> else. <<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

Historical Novel I have read

Transmigrated to novel theme and Rebirth, worth to read just on my opinion. Not particularly addictive that you want to re-read multiple time just worth... more>> to fill your free time. <<less

The first list already full so makes this one. Just see the tags. There still some novel in my bookmarks chrome that yet i move here. Will be updated slowly..... more>>

✔️ Complete (Translated/MTL)

✔️ BG or Husband only (⁠ ⁠ꈍ⁠ᴗ⁠ꈍ⁠)

✖️ BL/GL <<less

I would like to point out these novels may not necessarily be rainbows and butterflies type of romance as there are some tragedy plots but... more>> they still are great reads <<less

Just some novels of terribly possessive guys who will do anything anything for their girlsヽ(✿ﾟ▽ﾟ)ノ