It's just as the name says. Contains both Korean & Japanese novels. The Rating is based on the Female Lead.... more>>

Check out my other lists here!

Badass Heroines who aren't damsels in distress 2 -
https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/63149/

Girl Crush FL (CN Only) - 
https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/89513/

Top Tier Novels (Personal Opinion) 1 -
https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/62483/

Top Tier Novels (Personal Opinion) 2 -
https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/74300/

Slow Burn Goodness -
https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/64099/

Overpowered KR MCs Give Me Life -
https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/71430/

The Blissful World Of VRMMORPGs - 
https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/73205/ <<less

[R-15]

This is for my own reading list. I include both straight and BL reverse harem... A male harem.. Don't judge me. I love it when a group of dudes fawning over the MC XD... more>>

The endings can be a harem or 1v1. 

I haven't managed to read most of of the novels so I just add them to my list based on recommendations. Do let me know if I added wrongly. Cheers  <<less

i don't believe in the glorification of mu*der but i do believe in the empowerment of women

i'm a sucker for obssessive and crazy lovers! Hope you enjoy the list's novels!

a compilation of all the BG novels 4.1 stars and below that i've read at least 75% through + on going ones ! and remember !! just because a novel is rated less than 4.3 doesn't mean it's bad !! ... more>>

hopefully you try and like some of these ones ! honestly, i like a very very mixed bag of tropes, so i rlly hope you find a solid novel to read from here ! i usually cap my novel searches at 4.3stars+, but i've definitely wandered around A LOT, sooo I also have other BG lists AND lists for BLs (that i'm currently re-sorting hehe !!) <<less

Novels with either plain obsessive love or twisted relationships. Keep in mind that these are all my personal ratings so it may not be the same for you but still, take it as a reference if you're unsure of what to read next. ... more>>

Yandere Levels ; 10 - borderline obsessive w/ actual reasons   ▎8 to 9 - definitely obsessive but not too much  ▎5 to 7 - obsessiveness that came out of no where (aka just bcuz fl's nice to ml etc.)

Plot ; 10 - interesting and unique  ▎8 to 9 - decent / common but tolerable  ▎5 to 7 - plain and usual / not so surprising  <<less

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A list to keep track of the novels that hurt my heart... and/or hurt the MC/ML hehehehehe the more suffering, the better. Self sacrifice (SS) is always welcome. Recs appreciated! Some novels have not been read yet and are added due to the recommendations of others.... more>>

Includes novels with empty protagonists, broken protagonists, and sick protagonists

Stories differentiated by my own terms:

[Apathetic], [Sick], [Tragedy], [SS] [Depressed], [Transmigration], [Revenge]

Also: [Unread], [Reread-> read multiple times]

Organized so my favorites (tragic quick transmigrations where MC breaks ML's heart repeatedly) are at the top, then all the death craving characters, then the mistreated and sick villainesses, then the apathetic and SS children appear <<less

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Reverse harem. It may have +18 novels

Another soul in the FL's body

Part 4, it’s a continuation of my previous list. Link: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/8369/ Honestly just a cluster of different stories that fall under this title that I enjoyed. I... more>> love humorous stories, so you will notice that is a theme. I also like mu*der mysteries, transmigration, some otome/villainess, and gaming themes that incorporate romance. I left comments on a few directly relating them to others. Note that some of these stories start out fairly serious and do not become fluffy or comedic till much later in the reading. Feel free to comment any recommendations you may have for me after seeing my preferences! It is greatly appreciated. During my free time, I’ll add scores between 1-5 on how worthwhile they are to read. 1) Only read if you’re bored to absolute tears; 2) it’s an okay read, some dissatisfying parts, not a priority at all; 3) Not particularly bad or good, just something to pass the time when you have a long trip (it won’t feel like an absolute waste of time or make you feel particularly dissatisfied after reading); 4) Good read that you should read; 5) Excellent/MUST read. If the score contains a .5, then it could go in either direction of the whole numbers it’s closest to. Keep in mind, none of the novels listed here are awful. Some are definitely better than others, but all of them have their own merits.  <<less

Novels with a strong female protagonist that I love so much. These females are either powerful, smart, calm, cunning, clever, cold, or ruthless. They will not stand in the back and let their ML(if they have one) fight for them. I also love those merciless female characters that are not afraid to take life in order to save themselves or the people they care about. ... more>>

Also, please know that these novels are personal favorites of mine. Meaning, they are amazing in MY OPINION. If you happen to disagree with my tastes, it's okay but you have no right to make fun of me for liking something you didn't.

Anyway, enjoy!

Honorable Mentions that are not in novelupdates: 

Forgotten Legend of the Bloodied Flower 

Charlotte has five disciples

Your Throne

[ - Forewarning tho, some may be mary sues but I promise it'll be entertaining! - ] <<less

Just a list of novels that have manhwa adaptations, just making a couple of lists (cause there’s a lot not that I’m complaining) so I... more>> can keep track of all the ever increasing list of adaptations, not ranked in any order.  <<less

 ˗ˏˋjust my lists of novels pt.3 ´ˎ˗ ... more>>

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■ historical

■ isekai / reincarnation

■ villainess / tyrant

■ romance fantasy

■ second chance / second life

■ royalty / nobles

■ revenge

■ childhood friends

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⚠︎ WARNING!!!

~some may include adult / nsfw genres

└─────── have fun! ──➤ <<less

These are both going to include straight and bl! (In the future when these stories do be completed, I'll still leave them here but will... more>> add complete) <<less

Korean novels with maids, non or protagonists... more>>

In alphabetic order

[PT/BR] Novels coreanas com empregadas, protagonistas ou não

Em ordem alfabética <<less

I intended to make this list to compile novels I liked that has Strong Female Leads but I also like Powerful Male Leads so added that as well hehe.... more>>

By Strong Female Lead, I don't mean what most thought of, like the MC having advantages since she knows the plot of the story reincarnated in, that's not strong that just her being in the lead since she know what's gonna happen. By strong I mean, either physically or mentally strong. A pretty vague answer but in short here are novels with Main Characters that I deem strong.
Beware that I prioritize the characters here rather than the plots so you may agree or disagree with my selection, but otherwise, these are all just suggestions for people who doesn't know what to read next.

Characters ; 10 - unique, has their own personalities | 8 to 9 - not common or uncommon, but decent nonetheless | 5 to 7 - a character on their own, make sense but also doesn't, not so detailed or well written.

Plot ; 10 - unique and interesting | 8 to 9 - not common or uncommon, but tolerable enough to read | 5 to 7 - written solely for the main characters to shine, not so detailed or well written. <<less

When Female Leads are the exception to the rule for their cold Male Leads.

Considering to read cuz the tittle or the cover make me curious, wait for the update so the chapter get a little bit more longer.... more>> The list is continued in the second rec list titled 'Curious Tho 2 (Kr Novels) <<less

Female Leads who decide to do it right this time and defy either their past or the plot.

The smutty one which has one female lead in it.

Female mc

My list of BG or BB novels where the MC transmigrates or reincarnates into a game world! I have only included game world novels, that... more>> contain either smut and/or a reverse harem :) <<less