No BS, good romantic story/characters

No BS, good romantic story/characters
Good storylines, no idiotic leads, enjoyable characters, logical progressions, good writing, cute romance - this is my ultimate list. The I'm done with bs characters and stories list. 

Not in any order.

Pt 2: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/46662/

Pt 3 (slowly updating):  https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/66164/

Includes: cliches done well, bl, heteros*xual romance, fluffy stories, fantasy, music, good OPness, adventure, s*x, smut, and/or gaming
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Shortk
Created: Sep 16th, 2020, Updated: May 15th, 2021
Created Sep 16th, 2020
Updated May 15th, 2021
CN (4)
101 Chapters Every 43.5 Day(s) 3534 Readers 21 Reviews 08-20-2022
An easy read, obviously still reading but it's low-key funny in its own way because she is has high EQ but knows nothing modernly and has her priorities straight (financially) as someone who came from the harem into modern times.... more>>
CN (4.5)
22 Chapters Every 139.9 Day(s) 5365 Readers 30 Reviews 10-12-2018
This reads like you're watching a drama (in a good way). Well written. Not a fluffy novel but sweet in its own way
CN (4.6)
154 Chapters Every 19.7 Day(s) 4082 Readers 63 Reviews 07-18-2023
Ok still reading but I have high expectations for my fav Chinese author and so far definitely they have been met. Anticipating for more updates... more>>
CN (4.4)
501 Chapters Every 7.6 Day(s) 4635 Readers 47 Reviews 05-03-2024
If you're into ancient China court stories, this is it. I am serious. I know some of y'all are sick of the cliches, op ppl, and this will have some of that, but I will note that all these types of stories I add here, it matters HOW the story and "cliches" are delivered. This is an epic. I recommend. I'm still reading but I mtl until 400 but because this is so long (not in a bad way it has serious substance), I am waiting for the full translation. ... more>>
CN (4.6)
441 Chapters Every 116.2 Day(s) 20837 Readers 542 Reviews 05-26-2021
I stand by this book being the OG of all ancient China rebirth stories. Leave if you disagree. If you think this story has similar... more>>
CN (4.1)
307 Chapters Every 40.8 Day(s) 9132 Readers 104 Reviews 01-23-2023
If you can believe it, this has the frameworks of a legitimately interesting paranormal YA-like novel, I mean without the rebirth. But seriously if you like romantic partners in crime dealing with paranormal, it's really good so far reading it.... more>>
CN (4.6)
0 Chapters Every 1568 Day(s) 6561 Readers 105 Reviews 01-20-2020
Game writing is actually interesting to read. This is one of the most romantic and cutest novels to read. Yes it's bl so what. No heteros*xual novel has such a cute MC and ML. I'm exaggerating but not.... more>>
CN (4.6)
375 Chapters Every 24.5 Day(s) 7651 Readers 71 Reviews 10-03-2023
Very very funny and so cute so far. One of the best gaming writing (it's very engaging). All the characters are well written.
CN (4.5)
38 Chapters Every 92.7 Day(s) 4537 Readers 33 Reviews 10-30-2021
Ok this is hilarious. Read it for the comedy even if you're unsure about bl. Also has one of the most equal feeling between MC... more>>
CN (4.5)
98 Chapters Every 59.1 Day(s) 6463 Readers 75 Reviews 03-21-2022
Combo of my fav author and translation group can't go wrong. Still reading, really can't wait. But probably has similar themes to her "pretense" novel (in terms of masking their true self) but i don't care because it's still very enjoyable to read and the characters are vastly different.... more>>
CN (4.6)
82 Chapters Every 98 Day(s) 8774 Readers 227 Reviews 05-10-2020
I can be wrong, but a good and respectful try at depicting the romance with an autistic ML. Read it to learn something new and... more>>
CN (4.7)
48 Chapters Every 79.4 Day(s) 8523 Readers 95 Reviews 10-16-2023
Still reading but .. omg I love it. I know I've said this before but even if you're unsure of bl, PLEASE READ THIS FOR... more>>
CN (4.3)
74 Chapters Every 65.3 Day(s) 8161 Readers 111 Reviews 10-21-2021
UPDATE: someone picked it up!? Update 2: so this is one of the other books from my fav author that I can't really get into the romance again. Just preference. I was trying to finish this recently but I keep... Getting distracted with other books ahah... more>>
CN (4.5)
140 Chapters Every 24.7 Day(s) 5585 Readers 50 Reviews 01-26-2024
Again my fav author (if you don't like her get out you will not be happy in this list) but sadly the updates seem to be almost non-existent unless it changes. I mtled a lot of it and regret it because even though it was still enjoyable, I regret because I feel like I'm doing my best enjoyment a disservice (bc I'm such a fan for this author's characters) by mtl any of her works. So I just wait. Patiently in pain for translations. Update: someone picked it up nicee... more>>
CN (4.1)
1402 Chapters Every 7.1 Day(s) 9682 Readers 140 Reviews 03-25-2024
You see a 1000 chapters. You see right. You think this is probably another cliche ancient Op novel. f*ck yes but it also has amazing characters, a great story, a great trans and pretty much is almost (or is already) finished in it's translation! I'm waiting for that. One of my favorites. The couple is one of the greatest.... more>>
CN (4)
211 Chapters Every 3.9 Day(s) 1624 Readers 8 Reviews 05-04-2024
If you dislike very bloodthirsty (I guess morally uncaring for their enemies) MC females then I don't recommend. But I guess I'm not a good... more>>
CN (4.6)
60 Chapters Every 92.7 Day(s) 9890 Readers 177 Reviews 10-22-2020
Honestly refreshing premise and good execution. The anguish is very interesting bc it's never too much and is actually more compelling for the reader than painful. It goes to the fact that this is actually pretty fluffy and the MC is so so good. Bc she's reflected a lot.... more>>
CN (4.3)
102 Chapters Every 64.9 Day(s) 5405 Readers 64 Reviews 12-12-2021
Still reading but enjoyable modern entertainment novel. By my fav author.... more>>
CN (4.5)
61 Chapters Every 102.5 Day(s) 4086 Readers 16 Reviews 05-04-2024
To be fair I haven't read this in a while but it's still in my reading list and I remember it being cute
CN (3.8)
55 Chapters Every 118.2 Day(s) 1674 Readers 41 Reviews 07-13-2019
Still reading. But First of all yes it's cliche. It's all the cliches but I still enjoy it. It's an enjoyable cliche ancient China rebirth.... more>>
CN (4.1)
51 Chapters Every 256.2 Day(s) 4554 Readers 38 Reviews 08-06-2014
Solid 4. I remember this was cute.
CN (4)
11 Chapters Every 2.5 Day(s) 3831 Readers 45 Reviews 09-23-2018
Smut novel but I swear I liked the Mc bc I think she's strong. I can't remember. I'm pretty.. sure I liked it.
CN (4.3)
65 Chapters Every 130 Day(s) 3935 Readers 46 Reviews 01-18-2019
Unique in it's own way. Solid 4. I think it had its aggravating moments near the end and I think yes she gets very op... more>>
CN (4.4)
75 Chapters Every 131.3 Day(s) 10119 Readers 151 Reviews 01-05-2019
Imo one of the truest slice of life romance stories on this site. The only annoying people are their uni roommates but it really isn't... more>>
CN (4.5)
67 Chapters Every 165.1 Day(s) 5987 Readers 50 Reviews 12-25-2017
I'm pretty sure I liked this. I rated this a 4. Can't remember now but I'm pretty darn sure I liked it so I recommend... more>>
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  1. FoxOwl
    FoxOwl· Oct 18, 2020 03:48 PM
    Thank you for putting together this list. Found a lot of new ones I haven’t seen in any other list and decided to give a few a second look :)
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    • Shortk
      Shortk· Author · Oct 19, 2020 04:13 AM
      clear.png aw sh*t I'm glad
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  2. Jai_y
    Jai_y· Oct 16, 2020 08:04 AM

    I'm here for the little explanation every novel has. Honestly made me laugh my way through the list. I want all my novels to be reviewed by you moving forward. 

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    • Shortk
      Shortk· Author · Oct 16, 2020 11:49 AM
      Aw thanks means a lot clear.png
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