If you're like me who can't resist temptation of good novels in price of killing sleep, then you're in the right place! These novels are the one which I read by killing my sleep. These are source of great imaginations and entertainment as these leads are very independent and strong. So, let's enjoy these together.... more>>

Because the 1st, 2nd & 3rd list was full and on huge demand, the much-awaited 4th list is here! {Note: Novels that were added on those lists will not be added here! So, if you came here without seeing them first, Go See that 1st!}

And here I'll try to add all the novels whom I liked the most and was 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

Everything I have read, I added to this list. BG? BL? No Romance? It's all here.... more>>

(Not in any order and mostly CN) <<less

List of novels where the heroine doesn't turn into a blushing mess and solves her own problems. ... more>>

I like independent MC who are smart or strong.

Popcorn read: A novel with little substance yet so easy to read that you have finished it before you know it. 

Not yet translated: 

第九农学基地/Ninth Agricultural Base: Horror; Post-Apocalypses; Mutated Plants; School life; 

我在废土世界扫垃圾/I'm sweeping up tr*sh in the wasteland: Horror; Post-Apocalypses Nightmares

噩梦入侵 / Nightmare Plague: Horror; Nightmares; 

支付宝到账888万元/ Four College Students' Apocalyptic Quest for 8.88 Million Yuan: Horror; Zombie Apocalypses; Group of Girls; 

这个梦我喜欢！/ I love this dream!: Fantasy world; ABO; Superpowers; Monsters; 

 都市怪谈拆迁办 / Strange Tales Demolition Office: Horror; Strange Rules Ghost Stories; 

她作死向来很可以的 / She's Always Been Good At Courting Death: Horror; Secret World; Instances; Superpowers; 

赛博神明降临无限世界/ Cyber ​​gods descend into the infinite world <<less

No description.

My absolute favorite genre. Hopefully, some of my other faves get translated soon so I can link them here as well!

I want to scout for novels that are everything EXCEPT romance to cleanse my brain. I'm over the usual, and shallow love affairs. Blame my age. ... more>>

*currently under construction* <<less

NOT RANKED BY NUMBER. Lots of diversity in the novels. Different kinds like zombie apocalypse, horror, or light-hearted reads like comedy and romance. They all have their own quirks and differences, but one thing that they all have in common is that they are strong in their own way, and they are all female leads. Mentally, physically, talent-wise, etcetera. Some have romance and some don't.  If that's your cup of tea, go right ahead! I don't put bad novels on this list. So read them all. 3/5+ stars only!... more>>

THE ONES WITHOUT RATING ARE NOVELS IM STILL READING!

UPDATES EVERY WEEK!  <<less

Strong Female MCs in dungeon/fantasy settings whether physically/mentally or both. ... more>>

mostly romantic subplot  <<less

Lately, I have been obsessed with CN Novels with badass FMCs, so naturally I had to make a list with the ones I've read/reading. Every single novel on this list is worth reading, so rest assured! P.S: I'll add my reviews as I finish reading each novel.... more>>

Also, check out my other lists here: 

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

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/

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

Reject love, embrace freedom.... more>>

No romance / harem / smut / shoujo / josei etc.

Tags like "Slow Romance", "Late Romance", "Romantic Subplot" are also excluded. <<less

I haven't read them all yet but I've picked the unlimited flow BGs novels I know and put them here because it's really hard to... more>> find unlimited flow/Straight Couple Survival Game.  So hard !  This genre here at novelupdates is saturated and almost dominated by Bl.  I only find more BGs of this genre in the original language, which are really good and should be translated more. <<less

Novels of random genres ... more>>

No Ranking

It also includes quick transmigration novels. <<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

Because 100 is not enough.

Protagonists who try to survive in games/instances/apocalyptic worlds.... more>>

No bl and gl.

Feel free to recommend one.

PS. not ranked. <<less

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

mostly powerful fmc and/or near death experiences with intrigue 

She’s not like other girls haha. List will contain stories with spirits, systems, schools etc where normal people are scared or get destroyed the MC... more>> has a happy time around or survival games where mc flourishes  <<less

Interesting FL with good story arcs and good/interesting romances - I usually don't like stories with love rivals so most of these will be 1v1... more>>

Feel free to comment recs to add to the list too! <<less

RAW no romance novel recs in the comment section - I highly recommend one novel even though it's ongoing. Check in the comments for more.... more>>

[NR] no romance

[RM] romance is not a major plot point

[IR] I dropped it

[6] raw novels currently <<less

List contains my favorite action/horror/psychological thrillers. Some will question ones humanity but I do love antiheroes.... more>>

I like my MC strong but they're way cooler if they're clever enough to outsmart the enemies. Or should I say cunning?

PS:haven't read all BL novels listed yet, but just keeping it here so I wont forget.

Novel recommendations not link to NU in the comment section. <<less

List of Quick Transmigration and Unlimited Flow novels I’ve read at least 20+ chapters of :). You can just ignore comments I make, they’re mainly to remember how I felt after reading each novel. If I read a QT/UF novel not on novelupdates, I’ll put it in the description :).... more>>

~看见我的猫了吗？[无限流] (Have You Seen My Cat? [Unlimited Flow]) 

Read up to chapter 152. Really good so far and creative instances. Some last longer than others. ML still doesnt know MC is his cat atp in the novel, and their relationship can’t be said to be good or bad, basically acquaintances. 

~Is It Better to be a Beta? [Quick Transmigration]

I’ve read this novel twice already, but haven’t thought about just putting it in the description. It can be read on the CG website or WebNovel app. Second-hand embarrassment + a bi, h*rny and morally questionable man + a system that acts cute = this novel. Does have the ML-split soul cliche, but has its own play on it. Interesting twist on world hopping into novels with low reviews. 

~不要睁眼[无限] (Don’t Open Your Eyes [Unlimited Flow]

On chapter 73. I’m enjoying the different dreams, and like that there’s layers of logical and illogical parts intertwined in each one. First one made me the most uncomfortable (in a good way). I don’t think any amnesia is involved this time, just find ML’s ambiguousness toward MC since they met a little questionable. But I think they’re both just strange people. <<less

Some novels have sensitive themesㅤ... more>>

e.g: The Villain Has Blackened Again (R*pe, Obsessive/Possessive Li, Imprisonment) / Quick Transmigration: Help, The Male Leads Are All Broken! (R*pe, Obsessive/Possessive Li) / Quick Transmigration System: Male God, Come Here ("R*pe" , Drug, Experiment (Torture), Imprisonment) / I’m a Villainess, Can I Die? (Depression, su*cide) / Guide To Raising the Sick Villain (Bullying) <<less

List of transmigration stories (BL [Boy Love] / BG [Boy x Girl]) that I find interesting.... more>>

Interesting Transmigration Stories #1 is here: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/12031/

Interesting Transmigration Stories #3 is here: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/86227/ <<less

Fls have full agency over their lives.✓... more>>

Supportive male characters/male leads.✓

No toxic mls.

No male leads that drag female leads down. <<less