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

These are the novels I've given a try in 2021. I've also only been MTLing for like a couple of weeks so I've only completed some of them. I am of course going to include novels I've dropped and try to say the reason BUT, I have an awful memory so I don't even remember what I read last week, so some reviews might not be too accurate. Also my opinion is sh*t, don't trust me bc I get influenced by emotions, but if I rave about it it shouldn't be too bad, if I dropped it then... that's usually my fault.... more>>

I reached the list's limit so I'm not including certain unremarkable stories... I don't wanna do another list though, I guess I'll just have to stop reading this year. If push comes to shove I'll just replace the novels that I haven't read much of and didn't like.

Also yes..... this is what I read in > 4 months, I need a life and stop reading so much but this was a boring semester and reading was far more interesting than certain classes and just as useful (not useful). I hate myself omg guys don't do this! The way I don't even remember the names of these characters hftguyihio.

This is 96% CN, 3% JP, 1% KR.

ALSO STAN LOONA <<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

Novels that are set in the period between 50's to 1990's, mostly in China.... more>>

Might have added 1 or 2 in early 2000's.

I added a few novels that can't be found on NU in the comments. <<less

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

CN where the ML is the one with disabilities, or sickly characters or past trauma, or those sorts. Novels for MC is on another list.... more>> Contain spoiler 
BG/BL. Not much xianxia or world hopping. 
Feel free to recommend any :D <<less

So I create this rec list for me to remember the novels I have read or some novels I plan to read. ... more>>

You can also recommend a novel you have read too. I'm fine with the raw novels as long as give me the raw title. :) <<less

Sweet cinnamon roll MLs and FLs whom you’ll want to hug.... more>>

BL at the end of the list <<less

this list contains novels in which the MC is reincarnated into a child. These stories contain lot of fluff. 

https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/8284/ continuation.... more>>

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

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. Thank you. <<less

[BG] ... more>>

full of psycho males drunk in love. ofc there are no sweet male leads here honey. I've read all the stories in this list and i fcking luv it ♡

(some stories are r-18 tho (๑ ऀืົཽ₍₍ළ₎₎ ऀืົཽ)✧) <<less

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

second chances (rebirth or transmigrated FLs) for Mls to be given all the love they deserve. Beautiful and kind FL's pampering their insecure and misunderstood ML's. Stories of love, growth, and happy endings that will warm your heart. ... more>>

Honestly, this is just a list of novels I wish I could jump into so I can protect and love these precious couples

I am begging you to comment and recommend any more novels like the ones in this list this is honestly my favorite type of novel, I'll love you forever <3

(Not in order) <<less

Just see the tags.. Only add Complete novel (translated or MTL), and no BL/GL. There still some novel in my bookmarks chrome that yet i move here..... more>>

Oh, i can't add anymore (⁠・⁠o⁠・⁠)  i already make the sec list \⁠(⁠ϋ⁠)⁠/ <<less

Just fluffy and happy books to read 

Idk what this says about my taste in men, but if you want a strong/caring female lead to rescue her man or are looking for... more>> a devoted ML who’s world revolves around his lover, you’re in the right place  <<less

they just can't help themselves ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ 

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

women who are the more dominant ones in the relationship physically or emotionally and the men who adore them... more>>

where the ml would literally follow the fl into hell if they asked  <<less

no more FLs tripping and blushing and generally being flustered by MLs! the tables have turned... more>>

how do i say... emotional femdom? <<less

Mostly set in ancient China so expect politics, harem, face slapping, honorifics, you know the drill. Added some with a modern set up only if I can’t find anything that interests me as of the moment.... more>>

If completed via MTL, will rate MTL quality from 1-5. <<less

The book said, I will take 99 steps towards you and you only need to take the remaining one step. But no need. I will run all one hundred steps and you don't have to do anything, just stand there and wait for me. ... more>>

I guess with age, our taste turns weirder. I no longer dream of the prince charming on a white horse, but rather, I've set my target on the cold and indifferent villain. So here is the list of my favorite, flawed yet amazing MLs. 

This is purely subjective and please follow the list if you have the same weird taste as mine and do tell if you have other recommendations.

 The list contains:

Him/her with his/her unrequited love;

Couples who were separated for a very long time and unsure of the other person's feeling, but stayed true and loyal to his woman;

Or an ML who caused misery/grievance to his woman at first but turned st*pidly sweet after the redemption arc.

With that being said, Im into MLs with emotional issues and social barriers so you may not like them at first. I dont like perfect and very good mannered MLs, I like them flawed!

***Sorry. I'm boring so NO Yaoi, Yuri nor harem.

Recommended novels not linked to NU. Most are less than 100 chapters including extras.. (titles and synopsis in the comment section, mtl'ed but decipherable) <<less

They just win. And it hurts so good~ 

Because we simp over ML's tragic backstories ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

See my lists titled “Straight Fluffy Romances” for more in depth reviews of most of these novels. ... more>>

Part 2: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/26964/?ft=yes <<less