Chinese Cultivation novels, from Coiling Dragon to Against the Gods, were some of the absolute earliest novels listed on Novel Updates. Japanese isekai novels have... more>> been around the block for quite awhile, too, with middling popularity before Novel Updates even existed. ... And we <<less

Not in any particular order. My top Shoujo, Josei, and BL recs. 

I laughed, I cried, I just plain enjoyed these novels. These are novels I consider to be my top personal favorites.... more>>

To see "candidate" novels that didn't or haven't made this list (yet), check out this list: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/25/ <<less

All stuff I've read till the end and ranked by personal preference. The ones at the front are more accurate, the ones at the end are unsorted. ... more>>

My preference: Meandering slow-burn novels like Mao Ni's stuff get extra points. Harem/romance/face-slapping power fantasies get minus points. Completed novels get bonus points, and terrible endings get points knocked off. Also plus points for character building friends/family/enemies and down points for solo yolo.

English ones not included in rankings: Worm, Pact, Mother of Learning, The Perfect Run, Twig, Lightning is the Only Way, Master this Poor Disciple Died Again Today, Unable to Cultivate I can only Raise Soul Pets

MTL-only: Rebirth of the Noble Mage Behind the Scenes <<less

Genres included: Fantasy, Wuxia, Xianxia, Romance, Adventure, no Harem (unless it's not a major point of the novel), no BL/GL, no reverse-harem (again, unless it's... more>> not a major point of the novel), no Mary Sues, no draggy novels, no quick transmigration (I might do another list for this). Ranking may not be accurate as I can't exactly rank them. <<less

I avoid 95% of tragedy drama stories, I love weird, cute, funny, fantasy stories with over 50% having some form of romance, though there's one... more>> or two anti hero stories like "the death mage doesn't want a fourth time" <<less

Recommend Best Fluffy Sweet Novel That Cure Your Depression. 

Favorites Good Cultivation Novel. It's Bittersweet, Funny, Fluffy, HE Xianxia Addicted Novel.

THIS HAS NOW BEEN CHANGED TO SHOUJO/JOSEI ONLY. I HAVE A SEPARATE LIST FOR BL LIGHT NOVELS... more>>

Collection of light novels with Male Yanderes who are crazy for the main character (Shoujo / Josei). 

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There is now a separate list for Male Yanderes in BL novels

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Currently in no order - WIP

Categories:

Male Yandere Male Lead - An important character (usually the ML) is yandere

Male Yandere Side Character - The yandere is only a supporting character and/or may only appear for a short part of the story. If the novel doesn't have a yandere tag at all then it probably means the yandere plays a very minor role.

Possessive Male Lead - Perhaps not quite a yandere but does show signs of possessiveness

Not Enough Chapters - Too early in the novel to tell / character hasn't demonstrated yandere traits yet but it's tagged under Male Yandere <<less

Having noticed that some novels with good ratings are in fact actually no good, while some others with poor rating are actually rather good, I... more>> have created this list to guide the wavering and confused hearts towards the LIGHT.  Best novels around. Just read at least 25 chapters of any of them and you will be hooked!!!  Mainly cultivation novels. <<less

A combine of cn novel with good plot and historical genres, can be abit long for those enjoy long story

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

What I think are pretty good novels to read.

Ancient trope of transmigrated female leads. Can be a bit fantasy-ish in genre, or a bit further to revolutionary age. Magical. Josei. Please heed ratings,... more>> as this list also include smut (but good ones). <<less

Novel i read from before NU was created till now

This is a list of my favorite novels.

These are all novels where the female lead gets to live her second life in her body by going back in time, not sure if... more>> you can call that reincarnation but that's how I see it :D <<less

This a list of my all-time favourite stories. Adding reviews in-progress. (May take over a long span of time.) Novels are sorted in descending worthwhileness.... more>> (Again from perspective.) <<less

My all time favorite stories that I have read through NU. I read a variety of novels so I struggle to truly describe what I like. This list is largely built to give me a chance to give a special nod to stories that have truly blown me out of the water over the years.... more>>

I tend to avoid novels that I feel are highly s*xual or too edgy as they just make me cringe too much. I believe the novels I read are generally of a mature tone that treat their audience with respect without being too overbearing or sad. I find that many of the stories that market themselves as "mature" on this site tend to be excessively depressing or just plain violent. I have no problem with depressing truths or violence in my stories if it has a point or some value to the plot but I hate when stories add that type of stuff just to make the story seem more mature. I read books to be happy and for personal enjoyment, so if I don't feel better after reading something, I won't read it. I have also read way too many novels to be able to stand any excessively cliche stories that just reuse plot element from other stories with new gimmicks. 

If it sounds like your preferences match mine, this might be the list for you. 

If you agree with my list, but think I missed a novel, please suggest it to me so that I can add it to my reading list. <<less

Disclaimer: Some of these novels are extremely cliche, loved, and hated on. Aka, you DON'T have to like all of them, or even any of them really. These are just some of the more well-know novels that, I believe, are all worth checking out (lol mainly because of the amount of reads and reviews they have ;P). And walp, that's kinda the whole point of this list >.>... more>>

This list introduces the various popular/common/cliche tropes and genres of the translated novels community. I just want to point out the fact that this list is supposed to cover a wide range of genres and audiences. It doesn't cover everything, but I think most of them are here. I enjoyed these, and I think it's a good place to start reading from. (I tried to have novels for both male/female preferences). While some of these novels may be long, that does not mean you have to finish the entire thing -_- , if you enjoy it, good, keep on reading! If you don't enjoy it, then stop, no one's forcing you to continue.

The list is in no particular order, although I did try to put them into categories ... that kinda worked, ish. Some of these novels are officially licensed, so you may have to get the rest of the chapters from other sources (Google and *cough* aggregate websites *cough*).

Pls don't hate Orz. When I was first introduced to translated novels, everything seemed pretty good to me T^T.  <<less

I read both male and female protagonist novels and here are the novels where I was like "Damn, that sh*t good."... more>>

This is also your local novel drug store. Proceed with caution.

Not in any particular order except top 3 o̶r̶ ̶m̶a̶y̶b̶e̶ ̶1̶0̶ ̶t̶o̶p̶.̶

RANKING IS DEAD. It's too annoying to rank these novels because they all have their good points. :) <<less

Good stories of all kinds that I'm reading or have read. I'm sure you'll find something you like and are interested in.

Some novels i've read but doesn't exist in Novelupdates :... more>>

1- Supreme Magus "Following" (Webnovel)

2- Rise of the Undead Legion "Finished" (Webnovel)

3- World Domination System "Finished" (Webnovel)

4- Paragon of Destruction "Finished" (Webnovel)

5- Legend of the Empyrean Blacksmith "Finished" (RoyalRoad)

6- Everybody Loves Large Chests "Finished" (RoyalRoad)

7- Azarinth Healer "Finished" (RoyalRoad)

8- The Legend of Randidly Ghosthound "Finished" (RoyalRoad)

9- Metaworld Chronicles "Finished" (RoyalRoad)

10- Rupegia "Following" (RoyalRoad , Webnovel)

11- The Humble Life of a Skill Trainer "Finished" (RoyalRoad)

12- The Mech Touch "Finished" (Webnovel)

13- Chrysalis "Following" (RoyalRoad , Webnovel)

14- The New World "Following" (RoyalRoad)

15- There is no Epic Loot here, Only Puns "Finished" (RoyalRoad)

16- Delve "Following" (RoyalRoad)

17- Defiance of the Fall "Following" (RoyalRoad)

18- He Who Fights With Monsters "Following" (RoyalRoad)

19- Worth the Candle "Finished" (RoyalRoad)

20- Beneath the Dragoneye Moons "Following" (RoyalRoad)

21- Vainqueur the Dragon "Finished" (RoyalRoad)

22- In Loki's Honor "Following" (RoyalRoad)

23- The Arcane Emperor "Finished" (RoyalRoad)

24- The Primal Hunter "Following" (RoyalRoad)

25- Tree of Aeons "Following" (RoyalRoad) <<less

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A ranking of some potentially noteworthy BG novels I've read. This is NOT a list of all the BG novels I've read, but just the ones I find potentially worth recommending. ... more>>

These stories lean towards josei, and characteristics I enjoy are: complexity / fullness of characters, realistic progression of the relationship, strong world or plot-building, happy endings. I've written comprehensive reviews of most of them that give more detail about my opinions. Updated frequently. <<less