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Strong Female Protagonists? Where?! (With Synopsis & Rating)
Strong Female Protagonists? Where?! (With Synopsis & Rating)
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!
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Created: Feb 1st, 2024, Updated: Mar 7th, 2025
Created Feb 1st, 2024
Updated Mar 7th, 2025
18 Chapters Every 156.6 Day(s) 6109 Readers 104 Reviews 04-05-2019
Gut-wrenching. It's more like an actual short story rather than a novel. I cried through the ending of this book. The protagonist learns and grows. Unlike most of the novels on here, it is more of a film queen novel. Don't be fooled. It's nothing like your typical film queen novel and has ghostly horror elements with different movies. 6/5... more>>
#2Invasion
170 Chapters Every 8.7 Day(s) 1797 Readers 28 Reviews 02-16-2025
Had me on the edge of my seat the entire time! FMC who gradually learns her emotions including love and envy. She's also a badass and dominates the relationship. ML who's strong on the outside with a soft heart. So much romance, a HE, and their dynamic together is chef's kiss. The other characters feels fleshed out and the world feels so real. Incredible novel. 5.5/5... more>>
80 Chapters Every 85.3 Day(s) 4969 Readers 98 Reviews 02-24-2022
The protagonist is resourceful, hoarding, and surprisingly lax in such a high-stakes game. It's a good read. Little to no romance with an open-to-interpretation ending. 5/5... more>>
89 Chapters Every 6.1 Day(s) 896 Readers 10 Reviews 06-01-2025
Absolutely insane action-packed read. Finished it all in one night. Protagonist is OP af! Romance is there but not important. What's more important is the protagonist taking down the system! Yeah! Badass. 5/5... more>>
123 Chapters Every 5.5 Day(s) 474 Readers 3 Reviews 04-04-2025
It's more of a business novel than a cooking novel but the descriptions are delicious! FL is powerful and domineering. The ML is the guy she dumps but they do not get back together in the novel (but there are hints at the very end.) This is focused on the FL's expansion of her business. 5/5... more>>
223 Chapters Every 47.8 Day(s) 4204 Readers 39 Reviews 11-12-2024
Ji Yunxi is a rich protagonist who's clever and always finding new ways to make money. Her ML is the little guy she supports! Cute romance. 5/5... more>>
590 Chapters Every 1.3 Day(s) 5140 Readers 84 Reviews 06-19-2025
The protagonist is shameless, studious and a multiple-talent. You'll have fun reading how everybody discovers how utterly powerful she is. Even if she is a girl she has a lot of brothership friends. 5/5... more>>
426 Chapters Every 14.5 Day(s) 1629 Readers 15 Reviews 11-21-2024
A fresh mystery, drama novel. If you are tired of reading cliche's, this is your pick. The protagonist is weak at first but gains 'skill cards.' She isn't overpowered at first (and gains power slowly) but she is strong, smart, and incredibly courageous. There is not a lot of clear romance but there is some hint of romance. 5/5... more>>
811 Chapters Every 14.7 Day(s) 5005 Readers 81 Reviews 11-26-2024
This is one of my favorite developments and protagonists ever. No romance. You watch as the protagonist grows and learns and becomes more powerful. If you like action manhwa, this is your pick. 5/5... more>>
#10Zanxing
332 Chapters Every 8.9 Day(s) 1276 Readers 15 Reviews 06-01-2025
The FMC and ML frustrate me at first. The early-middle chapters are choppy but that's what makes the pay-off at the last few arcs so delicious. The relationship between them is so cute and sweet and fleshed out. 5/5... more>>
243 Chapters Every 2.2 Day(s) 1191 Readers 13 Reviews 06-13-2025
Soo satisfying. The FMC is not particularly outstanding but this novel is so good. She's smart and diligent. I respect her! This novel is satisfying to read and each arc has a good conclusion. Translation is very good. 5/5... more>>
114 Chapters Every 13.2 Day(s) 2179 Readers 22 Reviews 01-21-2025
A really sweet, cute sensible novel. The FL is a system which is so unique! She has a cute daughter who's the second FL. It's just a short novel about their lives. Features no romance except for the one between the daughter and the curly-haired ML. Extremely cute! 5/5... more>>
135 Chapters Every 9.1 Day(s) 1942 Readers 10 Reviews 02-11-2025
Thrifty FMC and her thrifty ML. Lots of romance, HE, and sweet. Jian Huan is strong and the only thing in her head is how to make money! The ML is a little cold but he is so adorable and he makes the first move. Their romance feels realistic and they are so much like a married couple. 5/5... more>>
783 Chapters Every 1.7 Day(s) 2081 Readers 23 Reviews 06-03-2025
Qiao Sang is the one of the smartest, funniest, and strongest FMC in C-novels. Yes, she's OP but not ridiculously unbelievably OP. The world building in this novel is very fleshed out and believable. 5/5... more>>
206 Chapters Every 0.6 Day(s) 1219 Readers 5 Reviews 06-14-2025
Easy to read MTL and addicting to read. FMC has a huge affinity with animals, she's not OP but her animals are, and there's romance. No system just a girl and building her zoo. Romance with a HE. Incredible worldbuilding. 4.5/5... more>>
67 Chapters Every 17.9 Day(s) 732 Readers 5 Reviews 02-13-2025
Quick Transmigration type story. There is romance in all arcs! the FL is very cold in the beginning and then she slowly progresses with time. She is usually the strongest one and is a 'bug.' and her job is to support the ML and skim some of his luck off of him. the ML is also the target of her romance. Memorable. 4.5/5... more>>
#17Pearl Light
13 Chapters Every 27.4 Day(s) 1443 Readers 26 Reviews 06-29-2024
Extremely short read that made me cry a lot of tears. FMC isn't powerful but she's smart to know what she wants and doesn't take back free-loaders. Romance in this is so sweet I get a tooth-ache. 5/5... more>>
2170 Chapters Every 1.3 Day(s) 9471 Readers 176 Reviews 06-19-2025
Typically strong protagonist. You get to see development here too. I recommend to MTL the entire thing. Some of it is unintelligible but you see how Ning Shu grows impossibly powerful. Barely any romance. She is ruthless, sometimes cruel, but she is powerful. 4/5. ... more>>
149 Chapters Every 3.3 Day(s) 1738 Readers 17 Reviews 06-19-2025
Badass, confrontational MC with a smart mouth. She kicks ass and calls police wherever she goes. The characters are likable and not all foils. There is a lot of romance at the later half of the end and I think it's tasteful. Binged and MTL this entire thing in one day. 5/5... more>>
207 Chapters Every 2.5 Day(s) 1703 Readers 19 Reviews 06-02-2025
This MC is probably the most resourceful mother I've ever seen. Beautiful slice of life novel with a story arc that make me cry and laugh all at once. This was so realistic and the MC didn't do anything overly cheat-y (which turns me off from a lot of stories.) Strong, beautiful mother and her cute children and handsome ML that shows up later. 5/5... more>>
295 Chapters Every 1.6 Day(s) 3752 Readers 78 Reviews 06-19-2025
I MTL'd the entire thing. She's powerful and face-slapping. I really liked all the arcs despite all of them being really different. There's romance (?) but it really all describes as her often marrying for convenience. The only romance is focused on the ML's side. Romance becomes more focused as you read. Open ending. 4.5/5... more>>
385 Chapters Every 10.2 Day(s) 1541 Readers 17 Reviews 01-29-2025
Extremely OP FMC. Kills without remorse. Strong, cool, and smart MC. No romance. Fun and thrilling action read where they defeat monsters. 4.5/5... more>>
77 Chapters Every 2 Day(s) 477 Readers 4 Reviews 06-17-2025
If you like Smash All Pots and Pans to Go to School, a shameless mc with a lot of brotherhood friends, or some pet fighting. This is your pick. Action-oriented, hinted ML(?) but none (for how far I've read). She's multi-talented and a money-grubber. 4/5... more>>
144 Chapters Every 4.7 Day(s) 448 Readers 2 Reviews 05-08-2025
This is 100% focused on kingdom growth and management. There's some romance with the ML (which comes across so cute and tasteful to me) and the MC is incredible. MC gets beat down but gets up again. She's strong, tenacious, and she takes care of others. I'm only on 113 right now and it's great.... more>>
8 Chapters Every 86.4 Day(s) 2495 Readers 11 Reviews 01-11-2024
I MTL'd this novel. The premise is good and funny, the arcs are very well done, and she is very powerful. Her development is the best and you get to see her take down an evil organization in the zombie apocalypse. Limited romance. 4/5... more>>
Comments (8)
It does improve a ton. I dropped it twice until i got to the chapter 60 and the 1st arc's ending really changed my view. Though, IMO the author kinda screwed up everything after chapter 700. If you're fine with leaving novels half complete, I 100% recommend the first 600 chapters. Those arcs are hands down one of the most amazing strong FL novels I've ever read. But I cant say the same about the rest I read (chapters 700~1000). Maybe I'm wrong, but it felt like the author realized MC is too strong and started randomly taking away some of her powers so they can continue the novel for more chapters. As far as I remember, during chapters 700-1000, not only MC didn't get a single proper power up, but she even lost multiple one of her past powers or got severly de-powered (current readers fix me if I'm wrong- it's been a few months since I last read the novel).