Sometimes you know, just from the first line, para or chapter: this shit's LIT.

Stories where a single MC (or the protagonist stands out and is the focus) who struggles, travels, explore and maybe fights in a fantasy world (detailed and solid). The world will definitely suck you in. ... more>>

The ranking doesn't specifically correlate to its quality, each and every novel in this list kept me awake through the night.

These novels made me into an addict so beware!

I have read a considerable number of chapters of each novel even if not all. 

I have a very specific intolerance, so all the novels would have high ratings. <<less

A list of objectively good novels (i think).... more>>

No specific genre or theme. <<less

A LIST OF KOREAN NOVELS MOSTLY FILLED WITH ACademy troupe with a little bit of different ones for a change of pace. Still most of... more>> these are good ones that i personally ;like along with spme average ones good for time pass in case you are pout of things to read. some might not be your type and some, very few are those who even i domnt find enjoyable but that may just be me so i added them here so that you dont need to waste too much time searching.  <<less

Sometimes, romance and the many love interests make good novels mediocre or rubbish, so this list has the top novels that either don't have romance at all, just bromance or some romance but no harem.... more>>

All of them are action and adventure novels or both and are at the top of any series ranking list, so happy reading! <<less

This list is subjective, based on my preferences in analyzing novels as a whole, such as aspects: characterization of characters, world building, plot and other... more>> aspects. <<less

what happens when good story and good mc meet? you have this list.

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No rankings. It's all random.

 Rank doesn't Matter I just add in the order I remember the title. will add more if I remember the novel title or found a... more>> good one. I also found a good novel, but doesn't appear in the novel update the title is "death king karnak" you can read it in Levitan scan. <<less

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A VERY subjective list. I'll keep updating it and add the reviews/rankings whenever I have time. The rating is based on MC > Story > Supporting Characters.... more>>

Check out my other lists here!

Badass Heroines who aren't damsels in distress 1 - 
https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/62346/

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/

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

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personally i think korean stories are generally better than a lot of chinese  stories so here is a list of good korean stories. it's sorted based... more>> on what i liked better. i appreciate good recommendations. <<less

Novels that kept me entertained the whole way, consuming my life until I was finished with them. Not quite perfect but damn close... more>>

Novels are in no particular order <<less

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This list is for people, like me, who are tired of romance and just want to read a good story.

Here's a list of novels you might enjoy if you, like me, want to read some good stories that don't force an unnecessary & underdeveloped romance subplot where it isn't needed.... more>>

So these stories will have minimal to no romance, and I despise the harem trope in general. On the other hand, I'm a sucker for good bromance/brotherhood/friendship/found family stories. I also won't add any series to the list that I haven't personally read.

I decided to create this list because I've seen many similar 'no romance' lists on the site from which I've gotten many great recommendations to the point they have now become my go-to sources for new novels.

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I'll be trying to organize the list based on how good I personally think the books are, but I'm only really certain about the first 4 being my favorites, the list then gets quite ambiguous, but I personally really like everything on the first page.

In the descriptions, I'll include how many chapters of the series I have read as well as how much romance there has been up until where I've read, as well as additional thoughts/opinions/warnings that I might have about the series.

I'll try to update the list whenever I find another good series to add. If you know of any series you think I'd like based on my list I'm more than open to suggestions! 

UPDATED JAN 1ST: Added 'The Nebula's Civilization' to the list. <<less

Only novels I really liked (I would give a 7 or above)

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Powerful Male Characters Loyalty, Betrayal, Tragedy, Fantasy, Magic, Dungeon

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A List Of Books I Want To Read But Don't Have Time To Read... more>>

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stories that:... more>>

- i stopped reading/lost interest

- not my cup of tea

 this is just my personal opinion dont fite me <<less

A list of all the things I’ve read since I made a NU account. Most of them ended up being mid. If you want my recommendations, see my other list “The stuff you binge read all night”... more>>

What I tend to like: Strong Characterizations, Character relationships, good world building, excellent writing, great dialogue, realistic romancing (basically mature, not in hs anymore romance)

What I tend to dislike: Shounen (too formulaic and limiting on the stories they’ll tell), Harem (if not for realistic/fit into the story reasons), Romance where the reasons the characters like each other are unrealistic/wish fulfillment/s*upid (I’m looking at you, popular/hot/charismatic girl dates the wet mop of a child cause the plot needs to happen)

Current tropes I have beef with:

1. Girl was protected/saved/impressed once by wet noodle mc in early elementary school, so she’s obsessed with him in high school. Such a lazy plot device and it feels like every damn KOREAN/JP novel has some variation of this. These authors need to talk to real women instead of writing this elementary crap. <<less