Sturgeon's law: 99% of everything is terrible.... more>>

I know many people say that there are no good novels on this site, and it oftens feels like the top lists are filled with overpowered MC's, undeveloped harems, 2D characters, and lacking plots.

There are some novels that stand out, however, whether that be for their plots, characters, or translations.

This is a list for my personal 1%. It is ranked in order. <<less

Have read in 2023.

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✨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

Female protagonist gets a second chance through reincarnation either in her own body or a new body

These are my favorite novels with transmigration, reincarnation and second chances as main themes*. I like slice of life, slow romance stories with good world-building... more>> and MCs who are calm, intelligent, not cruel and not too OP (if at all).  
I enjoyed reading the novels in this list but they may not be what I would typically like as mentioned above. Suggestions welcome. <<less

Do you love watching the ML eat a pot full of vinegar? Do you have a sadomasochistic itch where you need to see the ML get rejected and suffer?... more>>

A list of novels where the male lead regrets, mostly ones where the FL lead ends up with someone else (bless), but a few with a ML redemption arc.

If you have any recommendations to add please comment!!!  <<less

cuz I am bored... more>>

Also note that you can skip intro in iqiyi! <<less

Mixed bag. Basically transmigration and rebirth novels who have a better life (somewhat) for the second time, whether through revenge or just living a peaceful life while falling in love. ... more>>

Not only “Transmigrated into novels” type of story , but also stories who in their past life seems like they were a villain or cannon fodder who died unjustly. <<less

As a man, I am not interested in shoujo novels in general... However, there are some that I've dared to try out that I've quite enjoyed. Here's a list!... more>>

Some I've admittedly not yet tried but soon intend to do so since they look like they would appeal, so my confidence level in the appeal is high for the first 15 titles, and... more experimental for the following...

Also, check out:
- The calamity of a reborn witch on RRL, it's a really great novel

I welcome thoughts and comments, particularly on ranking, additions and unsuitable novels for this list. <<less

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

Historical Novel I have read

mostly c-novels/transmigration... more>>

sorta in the order of how much i enjoyed/liked it 

all are novels that i genuinely liked tho!! otherwise i would've dropped it (all dropped novels are listed in the comment below :) lmk if i dropped a novel prematurely and i should try it again)

my recently read novels got a letter grade score (A+, A-, etc) from me, i'm planning on going through and scoring the rest <<less

My reading list and rereading list for historical novel. Historical as in nobles, monarchs, and/or chinese dinasties. Majorities are reincarnation and transmigration. Not all of them regarding revenge.... more>>

If you have recommendation, please leave it in comment. I would be happy to read your recommendation.

I have part 2: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/6824/ <<less

 best ones here on novelupdates that i have read so far......P.S. i have been reading stories here since forever.....P.S.S. they are not in any particular... more>> order...... <<less

Recommend Favorite Ancient China Rebirth Novel. Plot Is Good, Revenge and Faceslapped Is Satisying. It's Addicted and Attractive Novel.

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Romance manhua that has been adapted from completed CN novels

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In our world where no third person is allowed. No one else but the two of us.... more>>

No-nonsense, no bullsh*t romance. 1v1. Strictly no third party (with the exception of past relationship(s)).

Note: Romance may not necessarily be the main focus of some novels in this list. Excerpts are included below. <<less

Ever got tired of the same old sh!t of questionably problematic relationships? Or of some stup!d characters and world building? ... more>>

If so, here lies a humble list of my favorites, in which the MC's are likable and the ML's aren't ªssholes in plot disguise... 

(Will include themes like reincarnation, transmigration, Isekai, time travel, revenge/strategic plots, xianxia, fantasy/medieval/sci-fi/game worlds, romance, friendship, badªssery, humor, drama, action, adventure and, more)

 There're recommendations in the comments too! Make sure you guys look there too since I haven't found some awesome works as novels here. <<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

Bring on the handsome guys! ... more>>

This list:

- does not necessarily follow the RH tag and only includes novels i have read or i am reading (or dropped);

- has stories where the MC has at least three admirers/potential love interests a big part of the books;

- includes novels with mixed harems and definite ML. 

Reverse Harem and True RH (polyandry).  <<less

stories about females who transmigrate/reincarnate usually into novels or otome games, btw a lot of mc villainesses, I haven’t read all of them but have enjoyed... more>> quite a few, hope you follow this list and find at least one more story to enjoy! ((: <<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