Mcs who are so in love that no matter what the ml does, their love seems to never end even if they ended the relationship... more>> and seemed to move on. Basically completely and utterly helpless and hopelessly in love no matter what. <<less

I love tragedies, I really do. I think they create best work and depth, especially when exploring human complexities. So id you want pain, heartache... more>> and suffering this list is for you! <<less

Don’t waste your time with a novel that will disappoint you and ruin your day from the audacity the author has to write it. Not even Korean readers have anything particularly good to say about this novel besides “if you turn off your brain, you can have fun”. ... more>>

100th Regression of the Max Level Player is the most abysmal bullsh*t I’ve ever had the displeasure of reading. You can ask me how I felt about the novel if you want to know more. Even the most debatably mid crap I put on this list would be better than reading this novel.

If you also have something you’d like to say about this novel, I’m all ears! <<less

Suffering + Romance. No harem. More time loops for maximum character development!!! I want to see some trauma in my rofan. 

That's a lie but I will do anything to read these novels. Please pick it up!!!

This is a list of various novels that I believe should be read by others looking for good works or something new. I have personally read all of them to great extents.... more>>

I will introduce novels with what I thought of it along with info that can easily be found in early chapters. I will give a short summary and will clarify if it is a novel I haven't read as much or have rough memory of. I will also record my highest chapter and how many attempts it took to get there (I like to re-read stories when I forget them).

All novels in this list are based on my tastes. What I typically enjoy is more story/world oriented novels or stories that offer a fun/interesting gimmick that I usually don't see. I enjoy some well-developed world building and development of settings and gimmicks rather than specific moments. I tend to avoid romance, but that doesn't mean I will exclude it. I also don't mind the occasional (A, B, C) tier junk novels and a few will make into this list.

If you want to check out some other novels I liked, check out my other list "Novels I Enjoyed."

I have found all these novels while scraping the site and a few others for a few years. <<less

Novel that revolves around the mc having infinite regression ability

Bl novels with available chapters(no dead links) that have deep themes, intricate plots and interesting world-building. Also delicious angst.... more>>

(Love may or may not be the main theme)

Ordered by personal rankings <<less

Intelligent MC, No Harem, Growth-Focused.... more>>

MC is stuck in a time-loop, and you see the MC live thru the loops, all the ups and downs, and the growth towards becoming stronger.

My definition of 'time-loop' is a bit stricter. If the novel shows flash backs once in a while to the various loops, or if it only talks about the current regression, it doesn't count. 

Ill make another list with a more loose definition of time-loop that includes any amount of regressions.

Read on Royal Road:

◇ Mother Of Learning | 8.5/10       [Completed]

◇ The Perfect Run | 8.5/10              [Completed]

◇ Player 0.4 | 8.5/10                         [Ongoing]

◇ The Undying Immortal System | 8.5/10 [Ongoing]

◇ Master Of The Loop | 7.5/10                [Hiatus]

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This guide is perfect for anyone new to the world of novels and looking to avoid bad reads. Each novel in this collection is carefully... more>> selected based on popular tags, ensuring you dive into enjoyable, well-rated stories. Whether you’re exploring different genres or sticking to your favorites, these books are great starting points for any newbie who wants a quality reading experience right from the start! <<less

After years of reading, I ve made a list of my favorites

I have read so many novels, perhaps a little too much. Among the many novels I have read, one genre that often appears, especially in... more>> Korean novels, is regression. This is a list of the 10 best regression novels I've read.  <<less

It is, unfortunately, very complicated.

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

does not include typical transmigration/reincarnation stories... more>>

but everything surrounding the topic of time, be it time travel, time loop, parallel world etc. <<less

I just want one child (fl) to keep everyone on a leash while she secretly builds an empire out of gold!! Heh~... more>>

Please suggest more if ya got any that checks all beg.jgp

✅ Reincarnation / isekai / time loop 

✅ Silently scheming child  (⁠ ⁠ꈍ⁠ᴗ⁠ꈍ⁠)

✅ Cuteness attacks

✅ Happy family (whether blood related or adopted)

✅ Childhood love 

✅ Revenge / face slap +++ <<less

Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! (このライトノベルがすごい! Kono Raito Noberu ga Sugoi!, lit. This Light Novel is Amazing!) is an annual light novel guide book published by Takarajimasha. The guide book publishes a list of the top ten most popular light novels according to readers polled on the Internet.... more>>

A/N: This year Konorano panel completely gave up on trying to include genuinely good novels and just filtered out novels with high sales (due to anime adaptation). Disappointing.

Light novel/Bunkobon
#1 The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten
#2 Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table (licensed but not on NU)
#3 The neighbouring Aarya san who sometimes act affectionate and murmuring in Russian
#4 Bathtub de Karasu (N/A)
#5 Tomei na Yoru ni Kakeru Kimi to, Me ni Mienai Koi wa Shita
#6 Stella Step (N/A)
#7 Boku wa "Yomi" wo Machigaeru (N/A)
#8 Koibito Ijo no Koto wo, Kanojo janai Kimi to (N/A)
#9 Shu ni Ichido Classmate wo Kau Hanashi (N/A)
#10 The Detective is Already Dead

Books/Tankobon
#1 The person I loved asked me to die in my younger sister's place
#2 A Tale of the Secret Saint
#3 The Villainess' Guide to (Not) Falling in Love (licensed but not on NU)
#4 Mushoku Tensei
#5 7th Time Loop: The Villainess enjoys a Carefree Life (licensed but not on NU)
#6 That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
#7 The Eminence in Shadow
#8 Tutorial ga Hajimaru Mae ni
#9 Arasa ga VTuber ni Natta Hanashi (N/A)
#10 Let this Grieving Soul Retire <<less

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Based on the holy trinity of Manhwas :)... more>>

Wll include reviews. <<less

Stories that focus more from a male-lead perspective - Not all are romance centered but majority are 

Novels that left a mark on me, hidden jewels. A collection of my most treasured reads.

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