I love novels with exciting action and a survivalist story especially ones with female leads! That's what this list is. It's ordered from most to least liked novel (I rated them too) and at the end are novels I've yet to read.... more>>

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~P.S. Worm is a webnovel that features a dark story centering a girl with certain powers and her dangerous adventures. It's not on NU (cause it's not a translated novel), but you can find it on parahuman's website 

Also, Survive Romance and 7 seeds are good survival manga <<less

For recommending female protagonists that don't immediately lower their IQ and EQ when a (ML) man enters the picture. Strong is also used somewhat lightly. This recommendation list will be more geared towards female leads who's actions/words are pivotal in the story. Due to the landscape of light novels with female protagonists, this list will not be completely romance free, but stories recommended will either be slow romance or the story itself will not pivot around the male lead's actions/story.... more>>

Order added as I recall them. Some I haven't read in a while so my thoughts aren't necessarily accurate. If you have a recommendation, please leave a comment of what I should try out! <<less

just something to keep track of everything I've read so far. ... more>>

pls don't mind the remarks and numbers. Its just my bookmarks hehe <<less

For personal reference/rereading. Mostly plot focus & serious favs, with solid writing/characterisations/overarching plot. Any pairings (mostly bl/het), but not many harem/stallion novels. Mostly CN/KR novels for dialogue. Roughly sorted, many genres, no/low spoilers.... more>>

I prefer wuxia over xianxia, tragedy over fluff, etc. Some less serious/non-plot-focused novels included/marked for their definitive traits.
Personal genre/trait favs: comedy, tragedy, historical, mystery, psychological, scifi, realistic, mature, bittersweet, wuxia, delinquents, strategies/war, empire building, betrayal, food.   <<less

Gaming light novels with female protagonist. Mostly OP FL.... more>>

It is so hard to find OP gaming girls in light novels. There are so many with male protagonists but I find it hard to relate being a female myself. Hence here is my attempt at finding gaming novels  with strong FL. <<less

Some of my best picks of this category. Each one of these novels are absolute powerhouses in their own right.... more>>

I don't necessarily judge by the strength of the main character but it just so happens that things usually only progress when the mc actually has the capability to do something (and isn't being an idiot all the time).

Preferences (relevant cos not everyone has the same criteria for a good novel with a female mc)

- physically strong mc & strong mentality/fortitude

- comedy/ not always serious/ author is able to understand how absurd the mc's situation is sometimes

- no sexism or unreasonable prejudices

- no filler (unless it's to build background or comedic relief)

- no family drama (as in no neglectful fathers, evil stepmothers, sisters or other unholy b*tches that go on for 200ch that you see too often in chinese period novels)

- great pacing

- enjoyable <<less

Stories based in or around the apocalypse, making to keep track of them most of them have a romance element, mostly CN, excluding most harem and shounen type novels... more>>

The comments like 'dropped'or 'pass' are some of my reading list notes so I could search apocalypse tag excluding everything I put in this list by labelling these as my 'apocalypse reading list' <<less

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Isekai, reincarnation, regression, transmigration WHATEVER YOU CALL IT, all these are my 100% recommend novels of this specific genre's novels! Strong MCs, both man and woman, caters to everyones taste. Of course, no mindless MC's >:) Hope y'all enjoy and that 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

main character gathers large amount of food in preparation for a food shortage of some-sorts. mostly bg or bl, recomendations are welcome.

Absolute faves, wouldn't mind reading them again, for the third time.

I've read a lot of novels from this sites. As more and more novel entered my mind, the old ones will eventually be forgotten. But, theres always some special ones that left lasting impression in my mind. Whether its because of Its strong plot, enjoyable character interaction, emotional attachment towards the character, intriguing world building or simply because its theme is my delicacy. ... more>>

Note: My delicacy is God/Immortal protagonist (not shounen-kind-of god protagonist). Watching the fleeting life of mortals from their perspective always makes me feel melancholy that somehow addicting. Their life reminded me death is also a kind of blessing for us, being the only one left behind is miserable feeling. And that made me cherish every moment in my life, regardless in joy or sorrow. So, if you happen to know novel with said premise but not included in this list, hope you can leave a comment and let me know, thanks! 

No particular order.  <<less

Stories whose plots are related to infrastructure development in both the BL and BG genres

I will only include the one's that made me stick through thick and thin. Mostly no romance, if it's harem then you should expect that the MC is just using them for greater benefits. I don't like DUmb characters so you should also expect that most of the Male leads here or Female leads are smart or sharp. half of my list also include survival and teaches you some bitter reality lesson unlike those cliche novels that makes you scared or dream about nonsense fantasy stuffs.... more>>

I JUST RANDOMLY PLACE THE NOVELS AND I WON'T RANK IT. ( for me, they're all the best on their own way and techniques) 

[disclaimer: as I said, ‘mostly’ no romance- what I meant is in the survival stories, and if the protagonist is a man. But if the protagonist is a girl, they’ll be really romance. Book like that (top tier books with Female Mc w/ no romance) are very rare. I myself having some troubles finding them.] <<less

NOT RANKED BY NUMBER. Lots of diversity in the novels. Different kinds like zombie apocalypse, horror, or light-hearted reads like comedy and romance. They all have their own quirks and differences, but one thing that they all have in common is that they are strong in their own way, and they are all female leads. Mentally, physically, talent-wise, etcetera. Some have romance and some don't.  If that's your cup of tea, go right ahead! I don't put bad novels on this list. So read them all. 3/5+ stars only!... more>>

THE ONES WITHOUT RATING ARE NOVELS IM STILL READING!

UPDATES EVERY WEEK!  <<less

Protagonists who try to survive in games/instances/apocalyptic worlds.... more>>

No bl and gl.

Feel free to recommend one.

PS. not ranked. <<less

These are the novels I had a hard time stopping from reading so I could sleep or work. Ironically some of these I didn't finish... more>> right about when I was almost at the end. <<less

Novels that have a decent MC involved in either Apocalypse-Setting, Fighting against Monster and or within Dungeon. No Harem allow in this list. BL are Okay :D ... more>>

Tags Includes: Gate to Another World, Parallel Worlds, Fantasy World, World Hopping/Quick Transmigration, Monsters, Dungeons, Apocalypse, OP-Protagonist, Martial Arts, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Supernatural, Seinen, Action, Adventurer, Comedy, Slice-of-Life,  <<less

mostly powerful fmc and/or near death experiences with intrigue 

My very own FMC romance scale:... more>>

(1/8) No romance at all, literally zero --- 

(2/8) Very little romance it's basically negligible --- 

(3/8) Some romance but it's not the focus (FMC is the focus still) --- 

(4/8) Equal parts romance to other aspects, but ML is nice so it's alright --- 

(4.5/8) Equal parts romance or ML appears as much as MC but MC is the dominant one/stronger than the ML ---

(5/8) Romance is a big portion of the story or the ML appears as much as the MC and it's not her own story anymore, more like their shared story --- 

(6/8) ML appears so much is the MC even still the protagonist at all?

(7/8) MC is smart but in front of the ML becomes a dumb dumb / MC is strong but in front of ML becomes a doormat - immediate dropping of the story --- 

(7.5/8) MC is strong but ML is stronger and she can't escape his grasp everytime - the imbalance makes me curse and swear --- 

(8/8) MC is totally useless without ML and always needs his saving. Why is she even the MC?

Of course this list won't include all of the above, just up to maybe 3 or 4/8 at most. I just wrote down the scale for my own use. <<less

Mostly Female Lead!... more>>

I look forward to other suggestions/recommendations! <<less

Not ordered in any particular manner.

Library.

Most of these are slice of life novels, focusing on building/raising/expanding territories of any kind - can be kingdoms, tribes, farms, havens, empires, and nations in apocalypse, modern, fantasy, historical or interstellar ages. Main character can be humans and non-humans (zombies, animals, etc.). In no particular order.... more>>

Does not include the following: (1) Novels with storyteller/MC adventuring all over the place, familiarizing to the new environment (a.k.a. world touring) yet NOT building own haven and (2) Novels whose storyteller/MC are only passively affected by territory building and not actively expanding it.

Have fun reading. :) <<less

Some of my "must read" apocalypse/survival novels!... more>>

Note: Mostly female leads novels. 

ps: currently finding same novels that are worth to read so if u know some, comment section is available. thanks! <<less