Want to share and recommend some chinese novels i like, also hope to find more interesting novels from other people :)

Female MC can be physically strong or very intelligent or both. They can be apathetic or cold-blooded but nevertheless charming. 

By "good romantic story", at minimum: no bs that isn't justified or explained, or is overly done; romance is not offensive, neither lead being an as*hole to each other; romance that isn't overly dry or has too much drama; leads may be either slightly stereotypes or codependent but at least it's cute and they are not 2d but the sides may be a little; chemistry is good and story plot is mediocre or vice versa... more>>

At best: independent badass leads where the romance is a build up of them doing their own thing and getting to know each other; solid world building; 3d characters all around; fluff that makes you happy and not bored to read; there is actually good plot; there is life beyond romance but the romance makes it nice to read too

Pt 1 is here: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/16574/

Pt 3 (slowly updating):

https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/66164/

In no particular order.

Includes: bg/bl romances, enjoyable opness, supernatural, entertainment, fantasy, good fluff, s*x, smut, adventure and/or mystery, etc 

Low-key this list is just me forgetting all these books' plots. Lawl <<less

If you love to read books and become happy after reading a good novel like me, then you're in the right place.Because the 1st, 2nd,... more>> 3rd, & 4th lists was full and in huge demand, the much awaited 5th list is here! {Note: Novels that were added to those lists will not be added here! So, if you came here without seeing them first, Go See that 1st!}Here I'll try to add all the novels that I liked the most and were beautiful which couldn't fit on the previous lists. You won't regret reading them cause they're really nice.  This list will include Korean, Chinese, Japanese and other novels. Enjoy reading! ヾ(≧▽≦*)o   <<less

Hello!... more>>

This is the second part to ‘A collection of chinese romance novels’ since I have reached 100 stories limit on the first one. 

I will be following the same format and organizing it when I have the time! The novels here will all be decently rated because that usually means it’s worthwhile! Ofc It will be ordered from highest to lowest for ease.

I hope this helps you find the next story without trouble, cheers! :)

Part 1-

Korean Novels - <<less

I've read quite a lot of CN novels here in NU these past couple of years but these are the few that really took my whole heart and soul. ... more>>

The list isn't ranked or in any order. <<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

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for the people who are tired of face-slapping actresses, miracle medical geniuses, and gamer girls, aka the typical "novel" occupations 
most are 4+ stars; ordered by my read completion date (some are to-reads)... more>>

includes: fml and ml's occupations + my rating of how well career plays into the story + my review (if I've read it) 

My career-and-plot-integration rating criteria:

1- career is a feature of the fml's backstory and/or character setup; there's no function other than a way to meet other characters or cause drama; no actual work seems to be put into it; miscomprehension of the concept of a career

2- career is said to be important/life-long passion but is not delved upon beyond the surface level; may be prominent in an arc or two but is forgotten in most other chapters; instead of a romantic subplot, it's a work subplot; unrealistic depictions of career

3- career is somewhat important in fml's daily life; is mentioned consistently throughout the story but other things hold precedence; fml occasionally puts in some hard effort; partially realistic depictions of career

4- career is very important to the fml and she works hard on it; it may at times surpass the importance of other things like romance or personal wellbeing; obvious professional knowledge is referenced; mostly accurate depictions of career <<less

Either BG or no couple. FL always. Cute, fluff, romance, action, drama, whatever! Only one thing remains in common- an amazing FL!... more>>

[Note: The only one in order is the first one, and after that, there is no particular ordering! Another way to say it: Quick Transmigration Cannon Fodder’s Record of Counterattacks is #1 and everything else falls into the same bucket :) ] <<less

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

Do I want to marry them? Do I want to be them? Do I want to be their friend? Idk, it’s confusing 

top covers 10/10

Female MCs I’ve enjoyed reading without too much focus on romance. If it’s not completed on here, I either read the MTL or the translation’s... more>> online somewhere, both of which tells you how much I liked it. Please recommend anything that’s been finished translation wise, thanks! Genres span a lot, but MC has goals outside of romance or is a baddie. <<less

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Novels I need to read !!! ... more>>

This list is made up of completed and non-completed novels. <<less

Brotherhood, sisterhood, familyhood, funnyhood, peoplehood, hood.... more>>

Basically fun stories where MC has a friend or a group of friends who go along the story with him/her. My definition of fun is power fantasy and comedy, but I tried to include exciting books from all genre's and audiences. <<less

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Feral, Main, characters.... more>>

If there was a "Crazy protagonist" tag, it would be used for this list. So I'll have to just use the closest tags I find.

I would not be surprised if any of these protagonists decided to bite someone's ear off.

Granted there would be a reason for this action, but they would feel no remorse after said biting.

The novels are in no particular order. <<less

Yup, this is a list of novels that nearly killed me.... more>>

Laughed so hard I started choking. These novels aren't meant to be read in silence, ooh no, you will laugh out loud. Whether the time is 1 pm or 1 am you will scream laugh, and cry laugh, and cackle evilly.

My type of humor? I'll explain. Shameless. No-face. Smashing the pot.

Don't understand? Just pick a novel and find out. These novels don't just have "moments" of humor, the plot/characters/setting/situation is entirely fcking hilarious. 

^ And that is why there might be a lot of different types of novels in this list, since the only link is the MC being hilarious. I'll place a type at the beginning of each description and sort similar types together. <<less

All the stories that I put on the list have been read and I am satisfied with the stories.

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

Literally a list i made for MCs that are super super badass, have made me cry from laughing or I just really like, they deserve... more>> a list BECAUSE I SAID SO  <<less

novels that either I finished, felt like I’ve ridden an emotional roller coaster, felt like I’ve gain new insights, became addicted to the point of binge reading it, or feel like my time wasn’t wasted.... more>>

 If romance : unconditional love, devoted love, loyalty, non toxic traits, etc. I love relationships of which who would love each other no matter what or wouldn’t care if the world is against them, and they’re willing to wait for the other even if it meant for an eternity. Or just lovers respecting e/o. I rarely like any harems, not my cup of tea and sometimes would prefer the none-romance route tbh.

If story : the characters, accounting, morals, lessons, plots, world building, rating, the pace, the ending, etc. must be taken into account. If I have no complaints, then the story must be decent.

I’m a naturally picker and have a short attention span reader so it’ll take me a while to actually get immersed into a novel intensely. 

Or just a novel that caught my eyes or I wanna try. 

The novels aren’t in order. So there’ll be Seinen, Shoujo, Shounen-ai, shoujo-ai, kr/jp/ch, mature, lighthearted/heavy material, etc. in between. It’s too hard to sort them out.

I also added some songs that fit the vibes of each novels or characters ^~^) remember to check these cool songs. <<less