Novels where the protagonist is trapped in a time loop and tries to escape it by any means necessary.
Also novels where the protagonist have... more>> power related to time loop where they use that power for their own benefit.  <<less

Novels that I reviewed at 2 stars. (Note: This only includes novels I have read since I created this NovelUpdates account in January.)

roughly sorted in order of enjoyment... more>>

recommendations welcome <<less

I've read novels over the years, and I guarantee you won't regret diving into them.... more>>

No BL, GL. Sorry that's not my type of novels. 

Other novels from another websites (webnovel, scribblehub..)

Time emperor (fanfic)
https://www.webnovel.com/book/time-emperor-(champion)_17500339706298405

Fox in a inverted world 
https://www.webnovel.com/book/fox-in-an-inverted-world_19203318006781205

Author POV 
https://www.webnovel.com/book/the-author's-pov_20524563005115705

Administrator
https://www.scribblehub.com/series/94510/-the-administrator-/

School idol (yandere/gore novel)
https://www.wattpad.com/story/296700221-the-school-idols-yandere-harem

Shadow s*ave
https://www.webnovel.com/book/shadow-s*ave_22196546206090805

A Budding Scientist in a Fantasy World
https://www.scribblehub.com/series/256241/a-budding-scientist-in-a-fantasy-world/

The Reincarnation of Alysara 
https://www.scribblehub.com/series/278151/the-reincarnation-of-alysara/

Nanomancer reborn 
https://www.webnovel.com/book/nanomancer-reborn---i've-become-a-snow-girl_14064812306272705

Mother of learning 
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/21220/mother-of-learning

My vampire System
https://www.webnovel.com/book/my-vampire-system_16709365405930105

Library of Rain
https://www.scribblehub.com/series/858447/library-of-rain/

For more recommendations, check out my next list: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/83142/ <<less

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Various genre and types, this is like my main list for every enjoyable novel I've read.... more>>

I'll also make list with certain genre or types. The source for those list are from here.

Note: The number doesn't represent the ranking <<less

random mystery story that I like

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all the decent novels i've read that don't fall (entirely) into the fluff list

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List of the ones i've completed up until now. Will add more as i continue. will also add tiny review whenever i am free , since i am lazy to actually write an in depth review. Take it with a grain of salt since my taste is very different. ... more>>

mostly romance and has female protag. <<less

These novels are hands down the absolute best when it comes to quality in world-building, plot twists, character development, or melodrama.

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Read Lord of the Mysteries and fell absolutely head over heels for it. these are some novels i think have similar elements: lovecraftian/occult horror, steampunk/victorian vibes, themes of humanity fighting against fate, etc.  A mix of read and TBR, as well as BL/GL/gen.... more>>

Recs from outside of Novelupdates:

- Mother of Learning on RoyalRoad, TBR. time loop f*ckery babeyyy. apparently there’s a good magic system and some character development. I’ve heard nothing of good things about this one!

- The Forsaken Sovereign on Webnovel, TBR. LOVECRAFTIAN THEMES AND ELDRITCH GODS I AM SO EXCITED. 

(feel free to forum message me to gush about any of these novels!) <<less

Top genre: Drama, Fantasy, Psychological, Slice of Life, Action, Adventure, Mystery.... more>>

Unlisted: World End Economica, Katanagatari, Umineko no Naku Koro ni, Yagate Kimi ni Naru Saeki Sayaka ni Tsuite

Honorable mentions: Saredo Tsumibito wa Ryuu to Odoru: Dances with the Dragons, Gensousaiki no Allusionist, Kotoshi wa Makureki 417 Nen Desu (今年は幕歴417年です), Glass no Tou no Satsujin, Kokou no Mesu, Jinrui wa Suitai Shimashita, Shakugan no Shana, Seishun Buta Yarou, SAO Progressive, Rebuild World, Qualia the Purple, Log Horizon, Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken, Grimgal of Ashes and Illusion <<less

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My biased tastes, I would include perfect run, mother of learning, and the last orellen which are all on royal road. Also the cradle series. ... more>>

Of course im missing reverend insanity and other stuff, but trust me ive read a wicked sh*t ton of web novels including RI but these are just my personal top faves.  <<less

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【Magic/Mystery/Horror/Occult/Supernatural/Sci-fi 】
【NOT IN ANY ORDER】

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For my friend ... more>>

I really like obsession stories, I don't really care about romance, but sometimes it is nice. I just want obsession.  So I made a list of the most memorable obsession stories I've read for my friend to read . Feel free to recommend me something :3 <<less

LN/WN that I enjoyed reading.

Some of the stories that lingered in my mind. ... more>>

The list is not in ascending or descending order. <<less

List of good jp light novel 

best of the best, only kino
this list pretty much the highest rated novels of my other list "light novels ive read, ranked"