female fighting wars 

✨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

Sometimes you just want the FL to bully the male lead in bed, so here are some of my favorites. Let me know if you... more>> got a recommendation! <<less

This is just based on my taste. Lol There might be something related to system, ancient, modern, world-hopping, transmigration, and the likes. ... more>>

This is in no particular order. I’ve been reading for years now so I cannot remember all. But if it’s in here, it’s remarkable to me.

I MTL-ed some of these. I’ll also update it once I encounter new good novels or remember some. Lo

20201201 - I’ll comment those novels I found and MTL-ed. Lol hopefully those will get translated.

Good Romance Novels - BG (part 2) @ https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/34372/ <<less

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Romance that gratify my soul. They are super sweet novels that give me a dopamine rush. Novels that make you crave for that kind of love. In addition to underrated gems, I have tried to include various fluffy, BG novels of different genres. Enjoy!! :)... more>>

-Not ranked in order; highly rated novels; BG; 1v1 (no harem), HE, lots of fluff <<less

I am really sick of ml who are dominant and cold faced. Even if the fl is strong, the ml will always be step ahead of her. Sometimes even if the female lead can take care of herself in some situations, the ml will always eager to pamper her and solve her promblems saying that it's his responsibility which sometimes really annoying.... more>>

If there are any other novels like this pls recommend.

Here are some novels where the female lead is dominant and can take care of herself and her man. <<less

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

They won't all have something in common with each other, they're not all badass, but they are all likeable and lovely people in some way... more>> that I get why the ML fell in love with them, because I'd definitely fall for them too. Priority goes to bold MCs that chase first because usually those are the ones that exhibit such lovable traits. But they won't make up the entire list.  <<less

Lady leads who don't take sh*t from no one. They qualify for this list if they are independent, practical, no-nonsense, and preferably if they enjoy pushing down shy boys. My waist hurts just reading about simpering weak FLs.... more>>

List is roughly sorted according to badassery. <<less

 I’m having a hard time finding a fun cross-dressing FMC novel that I haven’t already tried, so I decided I’ll make a list for myself ((:... more>>

Except for a few on this list, I couldn’t care less about the romance between the leads :/ but it’s fun watching the MC do what they couldn’t as a woman. <<less

Novels that I’ve read and enjoyed, exclusively for brain dead readers. I read without using my brain so take it with a grain of salt.... more>>

[Open to recommendations]

(Not in order; Possible yaoi and shounen ai warning)

Continued:  https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/49132/ <<less

A list for whenever I get tired of ever so gentle, proper and harmless FLs.

BG romance, No-sad-ending club :D... more>>

I mostly included stories that the translations are either completed or half-finished (so it's easier for you to mtled it), this list contains romance stories that'll entertain you, I finished all of the stories whether by MTL-ing or reading a proper translation, so if you want to ask me some questions, I'll always welcome it. HAPPY READING FAMSS <<less

Re-reading them over and over again.... more>>

All genres, but mostly romance, action and fantasy. <<less

Cleanse yourself of overbearing CEOs, obsessive yanderes, cold and low EQ snobs, insidious black bellies, mu*derous tyrants, and needy man children, and embrace the beauty... more>> that is the firm but fair, sweet, kind, healing and gentle male leads. On this list we stan men whom are not just excellent boyfriends but excellent men in general. I tried to only include MLs that were sweet and considerate to the FLs all the way through (no midway personality changes, no tsundere tendencies, etc.).  <<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

Stories you must try. Its worth it. 

Male Lead’s that have faults because I love to make myself sad & read broken characters xx... more>>

The lists contains a mixture of villains/ml’s that often grow up to be a sheep in wolf’s clothing, deserving of more love, misunderstood, has an inferiority complex, low self-esteem, mental illness, have a disability, discarded and/or grew up in a terrible environment. Been obsessing over MC’s saving male leads from their tragic life/endings trope and making them feel valued enabling them to grow more as an individual because they honestly deserve more than what the world had offered them! ): 

My commentaries might include minor spoilers so please be aware. If anyone has any recommendations that you think should be added it’ll be a pleasure to know so feel free to comment & I’ll surely check it out! <3 Let’s fawn over these ML’s whilst questioning when will ours come too? Ayeee.

Have a great day! Let’s read away fellow readers. (ﾉ>ω<)ﾉ :｡･:*:･ﾟ’★,｡･:*:･ﾟ’☆

BxG <<less

I read a lot of historical romance so I'm a bit fussy, well-written leads (who have chemistry) and a decent plot are a must!  Also, cliche tropes are fun once in a while but I prefer things that are a bit more unique.... more>>

This list will include some spicy ones... <<less

Second part of the list of well-written romance stories on NU. All with HE. ... more>>

This is part 1: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/4500/ <<less

*List changed to include other genres*... more>>

If you're like me, you're tired of the jerks in real life, you don't need them in the safe space of novels too. If so, this list is for you!

As the title said, no Male leads who are abusive, aggressive, overly possessive, or rapists. The quality of the novels will vary, but you can be sure that none of the novels here will have creeps MLS. 

-Fights between ML and FM may be present, even physical ones, only because sometimes they start as enemies, but never in the context of domestic violence, r*pe, abuse, and torture. Because after that kind of thing, she is a victim, not a wife. 

-r*pe as a punishment sometimes will appear in the list, because some are in gray areas. (I will only consider it as a gray area if wasn't a plan made originally by the protagonist, so think like "the villain planned but the protagonist defended herself kind of thing). And I'll warn you in the comments so if you don't like this, you can avoid it.

 - I will update this list as I find more novels that fit here. If you find that some novels here developed in bad ways regarding the ML, please let me know in the comments, and I will update it, the novels in the list are safe ones until the last chapter I've read. But I can't always follow all of them, so I'd appreciate recommendations and advice.  <<less

These are some of the best NU-archived works I've found in their genres. Each have either brilliant plotlines, great writing techniques, intricate worldbuildings, superb character development, or all of the above. No harem, no R-18, no BL, no overly cliched s*upid dog blood dramas whatsoever. Some are completely translated, some are completed in raws, and the rest are still ongoing (I've completely read all the raws mostly in shubaow.net for CN novels, but the writings are good enough if you want to MTL or go to mtlnovel.com).... more>>

List is sorted by ranks. <<less

I am always on the look out to MTL good romance novels, as MTL takes up alot of time and can be a headache to... more>> decipher, the book has to be worth the effort. This is the list of novels I have MTLed so far. Feel free to share with me good novels you have MTLed as well. <<less

I like to think I'm rather picky with my novels.