For the novels that don't just expose endless descriptors, but also have a clever and well thought out story to tell. Whether it be tragic grinds that test your limits or joyful romps that celebrate life, these novels are things that I consider fulfilling reads from cover to cover. The novels that I unironically think are well written.... more>>

I have a bit of a hard on for Korean Novels in particular. It's just because of the stylistic choices these authors make. If Chinese Novels are about blood-thirsty, cruel, never-ending, arrogant, one-sided and shallow stories; and Japanese Novels are about weak-willed, nonsensical, piddling constantly hesitant stories; then Korean Novels are a different beast all together.

There are also novels that I REALLY loved reading but have no entries on this site. These novels are *legally* hosted on WebNovel and elsewhere. I will list the novels that struck me as abnormally good here in the description.

Reincarnated with the Strongest System

Divine Emperor of Death

Villain Cultivator

God of Tricksters

Tyranny of Steel

The Beginning After the End

Vile Evil Hides Under the Veil

Why Should I Stop Being a Villain

Supreme Magus

Rupegia

The Simulacrum

Worth the Candle

Shadow s*ave

Dimensional Descent

Sword God in a World of Magic

Jackal Among Snakes

The Bleak Walker <<less

These are the stories that may have gore scenes but very light and that do not focus the story on that theme (or are overcome... more>> by another theme). There is comedy, reincarnations, omegaverse, cannon fodder, mecha, rehabilitated villains and misunderstandings <<less

The list contains the best novels that I read in terms of pleasure, not quality. The novels may be okay, but I prefer them... more>>

After the first place, the order is considered random

I will start documenting my observations about it. They may not be accurate due to the long time that has passed since I read novels years ago. Nevertheless, they serve as a summary of my experience with them. I might attempt to organize them from best to least preferred as well.
"I also do not speak English, so please overlook some spelling errors. I only use translation."

I Have An Impenetrable Fortress IHIF <<less

Stuff i've read ages ago that i want to be able to easly look back on, appreciate and reflect on the passing of the time, whenever i go back here.... more>>

This list is based on my sentimentality, memories of time well-spent, of things close to my heart. Not on the novels' quality (you should still check them all out). I will try to sort them somewhat reasonably, at least.

If you think this list is missing some novels, you should cry about it in your closet. If they aren't here, I haven't read them (or liked them enough). Prolly because they got buried in my 'to read' list. (Yuusha, Aruiwa Bakemono to Yobareta Shoujo; tr*sh of the Count's Family; M E M O R I Z E, Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint; Sevens; Monster Paradise; Pivot of the Sky; Release that Witch; Reverend Insanity; The Dark King; etc.)
Don't read anything below 50th place on this list, it's not worth it.

Also, this won't ever be updated, I think. <<less

Mature, mostly completed, less romance

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Here you will find the cream of the crops of the novel world (at least for me). I am a simple man, so a likable... more>> mc and a bit of world building here and there is all it takes to please me. Hope the list helps. <<less

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Not put in any particular order; just added them one by one

I've read many Isekai novels(mostly JP) and many of them suck... Dense MC, trying to make this foreign world to be Japan/Earthlike and In Japan killing is wrong so I will not kill anyone here ... also I don't disrespected women so I'm just gonna ignore their feelings and not go out with them and will keep adding more trying my best to make them fall for me and then ignore them type of sh*t.. if you are tired of the nonsense I just mentioned then give these a try.... more>>

Here are some worthy mentions from Qidian, give them a try:

1. Chrysalis.

The list will keep on expanding as I read more good ones. <<less

Novels I have read or am reading, which include skills, level/game system and/or reincarnation, basically isekai, or just some kind of similar fantasy setting. The list also includes my score for them and what I thought about them which might include slight spoilers (sorry), some novel 'reviews' are shorter either because I've forgotten about them or just didn't have a lot to say about them. Mostly Korean and a few Japanese novels, I haven't and don't plan on reading any Chinese novels, i honestly can't understand the cultivation and divinity thing most of their novels have so i tend to avoid them, and I avoid slice of life novels like the plague. The list isn't... more>> in any particular order, the ones near the end are the ones I've read most recently. I will update this list and add novels I like and find worth reading every time I discover one. Unfortunately, there is a limit of a hundred novels per list on this site so if you want more recommendations, you can go to part 1 of my journey through isekai-esque novels!

Link to part 1 of the list: novelupdates.com/viewlist/11416/ <<less

A list of some of my favorite dark fantasy stories.  Where monsters are really monsters and people struggle to survive. Most of these will be mature due to gore, fighting, and deaths. They may contain adult scenes, although that isn't a requirement. ... more>>

Most will contain a mature MC (Alpha Mc). Often times they are ruthless or don't have problems killing someone if they have to. Another example is that they don't shy away from le*d events.

[Not Ordered] <<less

Just random stuff to read

here comes the rain again~~... more>>

quote of the day

"Tragedy is like bitter coffee.Childs can't take it.But those who can,become addicted to it"

"War is Peace, Freedom is s*avery, and Ignorance is Strength"-George orwell who was so much ahead of his time <<less

Here are novels that have a game like setting that I enjoyed reading... I'm still checking out others and if I enjoy them I will... more>> keep adding them to this list <<less

All of these ones have kept my attention to the point where they light up my day when a new chapter releases. I enjoy them... more>> so you may also find some gems in here. <<less

My second list of books i want to re

Just a list of books I like! Suggestions are welcome!... more>>

I listed the MC as beta if they beta <<less

Hmmmm

For people who love yandere

Personal list of novels I'm reading or haven't read yet. You're welcome to view but I can't guarantee all of them are good or still... more>> active (not on hiatus). <<less

This is for transmigration, not:
- Second chances in fantasy (https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/10749/)
- Transmigrated as a monster (https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/10686/)
- Transmigrated as a dungeon core/master (https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/10742/)
- Traditional fantasy (drafting this one)... more>>

Great EN transmigration novels:
- Metaworld Chronicles
- Castle Kingside
- The Calamity of a Reborn Witch
- Elydes
- Dreaming of sunshine (Naruto ff)
- Surviving the Succession
- Jackal Among Thieves
- The Essence of Cultivation
- Borne of Caution/Desire (Pokemon)
- Memoirs of your local small-time villainess
- Delve
- Beneath the Dragoneye Moons
- Beware of chicken
- Deathworld Commando Reborn
- Mark of the Crijik
- Eight (discontinued)
- Victor of Tucson
- The Calamitous Bob
- The Last Orellen
- He Who Fights with Monsters
- Unbound
- Savage Divinity
- Worth the Candle
- The Many Lives of Cadence Lee
- Way of the Shaman (translated from Russian, published, with VRMMO elements)
- How to avoid death on a daily basis
- Azarinth Healer
- Wandering Inn
- Ar'Kendrithyst
- The Arcane Emperor
- Cursed Era <<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