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

Just read it don’t hesitate( actually hesitate on some of them.)
Also, not in any particular order and take these with a grain of salt cuz it’s made by a 15 year old.... more>>

FYI some might not be fully focused on romance, but I still add it because if you're like me, even if its plot is like the plot return of mount hua sect, if it has even a tiny hint of romance in the first 50 or so chaps, I'll dig that sh*t out.

For all the short stories or oneshots just read, they’re short anyway, or read some review on it first.

These novels aren’t on NU, but they are still good 

Author’s POV (still good but got a bit wack at some parts, but it’s 800 chaps so that’s normal.)

Shadow s*ave (got kind of boring after first arc for me.)
I started to gain sentience in an eroge (it’s quite good and it’s a “bit” crazy, just a bit)

FYI my review’s ratings for NU are always low standards, so if I gave it like a 4, it’ll probably mean that it’s cliche but pretty enjoyable. And a 3 is like, it’s aight but I didn’t enjoy it that much and got bored easily at some parts. And 2 is don’t even, also I change my ratings and opinions quite often once I look back on it because when I am reading it I read for pure enjoyment and not with a critical view. Like if there’s a plot hole, I just skimp over it, it’s only when I look back on it then I see the flaws. <<less

A list of memorable stories I read on novelupdates that covers mostly survival stories, reincarnation in non-human beings, second chances in other worlds and novels that felt unique in some way.... more>>

More often than not, stories I included had some grim parts to them. Where I find it necessary, I'll put a warning. 

Some stories are simply positive. Not everything needs to be dark. <<less

Interesting stuff I'm keeping an eye on for updates (Not in order)

This is a recommendation list of stories that have Yanderes, Yandere Harems or Harems that have at least one Yandere.
I will try and update this often once a new story comes out that fits the bill.... more>>

If you want something added to the list please comment. <<less

Here is some novel list that hit my taste. ... more>>

Please tell me if you have another recommendation.

*The order in the list doen't mean anything. I just put them in based on my memory. <<less

Cream of the crop, tip of the top, best of the best, apex among apex, a must read list.... more>>

Completely translated novels will be pushed to the top of the list and are confirmed masterpieces.

Only quality translation.

Yes: Action (mostly), Adventure, Horror, Mystery, Psychological

No: MTL, BL, Yaoi, Shounen Ai, Danmei, Gong, Seme, Shou, Uke, Men’s Love GL, Yuri, Shoujo Ai, Shoujo, Josei, Fanfiction

Mention your recommendations in the comments if there is a novel worth putting in the list. I will check it out (if I have the time) and reply whether it deserves a place here.

Minimum criteria [S-] Tier.

Happy reading and immersion! :) <<less

Some of the best Korean novels I’ve read or heard of. I’ll keep updating this list for both everyone else and myself incase I want... more>> to reread some of them in the future. <<less

Shounen Novels but its not on order some are harem but what can i do mostly korean novels like harem no shoujo on this one all of them are Male Protag.... more>>

I made this list if you really like those op korean novels this list is the only one worth reading on my opinion on shounen or Male mc novels.

i put some new good kor novels hope u guys like it <<less

Romance with harem heroine, pure love, isekai romance, a little hardcore stuff and something like that

Yanderes enough said.

This list contains love that transcends two lifetimes through characters that travel through time and space to be with their loved one.... more>>

- involving lovers that get another chance, this list includes characters (eg. ml or children) that go back in time to meet and save their beloved (eg. fl or parents) from unfortunate situations. 

 -includes Non-strangers that transmigrate together and continue to associate with each other to eventually fall in love; characters from different time periods that fall in love; lovers that continue to love and find their happy ending after rebirth; multiple transmigrations; and lovers that eventually travel to the mc’s original world to stay together 

- includes lovers separated by time and dimensions 

- won’t include world hopping, quick transmigration novels with a system administrator unless both mc and ml have systems that relay tasks related to each other falling in love  <<less

mostly good fluffy, straight romance. the genre ranges from action, adventure, comedy etc., I hate harem and Love triangles.... more>>

I will add on novels when I come across some.

please note that this is mainly focused on romance and without love triangles, love rivals. There are plenty of good novels without romance tropes. They are not included here.

P.S.... Do comment if you have any similar novels to share.

These are the novels I have personally read. I can assure you that the completed one didn't have those tropes I hate. Now, for the incomplete ones they are highly unlikely to have those tropes. <<less

Korean Novels about men who have either reincarnated, got a second chance, transmigrated, woke up in another body; into noble sons, side-characters, villains, extras. They sometimes have animal companions, and definitely have loyal followers. ... more>>

*SUGGESTIONS ARE WELCOME AND WANTED!

Part2- https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/81960/?ft=yes <<less

probably adding only japanese and korean novels... reading list for chinese novels is on my jjwxc account... more>>

prefer clingy/yandere female leads and not a huge fan of harem

one of the best romance novels that I have ever read is Imouto Life by Hitoma Iruma which is somehow not on here - too taboo to be translated? edit: longer thoughts on a novel will be posted as a review under the novel itself

update dec 23: been reading a lot of korean mtls, will update with some decent finds <<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

Les romans que je considère comme les meilleurs parmi tous ceux que je lis, il y en aura de tous les genres (presque) je n’ai... more>> pas mis d’ordre en particulier et j’ajouterai le reste quand j’aurai le temps <<less

A list consisting of novels that I found to be really good/interesting . The list doesnt really have a strict ranking order , unless i... more>> mention it in the description of the book and  this list is still a work in progress as well i will be editing the list whenever i personally get some time to complete the descriptions along with adding new series that i find interesting as well. <<less

NO BL. NO NTR.... more>>

As always, this list is my opinion on what novels readers should take note of. <<less

i need to clear my bookmarks... more>>

includes [almost any genre except for gl and apocalypse]:

- mlm

- flm

- tragedy (bcs i love to hurt myself) 

- slice of life

- smut

- brainrot dogfood

- historical xianxia and politics

- modern day 

untranslated novels not on this website will be in the comment section

Pt 2 of my list: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/70987/ <<less

No description.

sometimes i have no standards and it shows

Recommendation for reader that looking for protagonist that devoted to one fmc . Not shoujo or jousei genre and not looking for harem ending

A list of the best novels I've read so far. The rating is based on Story > Characters.... more>>

Check out my other lists here!

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

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/

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

List of the novel I've read and appreciate