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This list is a large part of who I am. ... more>>

Every read here is peak in some way, be world-building, concept, characters, power systems, and more. For instance, if it is garbage and completely braindead overpowered, it is one of the best in the genre at being so (you need some diversity in life in order for you to not get bored and feel apathetic about reading...it's terrible).

Take some ratings (especially outside the top 10-15) with a grain of salt, because it is hard to justify which one is better for the most part especially because some of the genres are so different. Some stories are not on novelupdates, like Mother of Learning and The Perfect Run to name a few. Also I'm lazy so it's not ordered the best lol

It's been almost a decade since I've started reading webnovels and I decided to make a novel updates account...I also love how every single translation site in existence is js disappearing :( <<less

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You have hereby caused an explosion in the hyperfixation section of my brain. Enter with caution!

✨My favourite novels starring my favourite female leads! ✨... more>>

(Not in order)

Note: I’ll be moving some of the novels that were previously here to my “romance” list ~(-_-)~ sorry for the confusion! <<less

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I love metanarrative stories with cunning protagonists, good worldbuilding, and a cast of side characters that are allowed to have their own agency and agendas.... more>> Bonus points for well written female characters cause they are devastatingly hard to come across in fantasy stories. Enjoy! <<less

most of them are romance (both straight and queer) but there are non-romance & subplot romance ones too (not in order) 

mix.

Anything I like that’s vaguely set in ancient China. In no particular order. Incl. xianxia and wuxia. There’s political intrigue, harem intrigue, power struggles, mu*der investigations,... more>> etc. Mostly HE, romance is probably there, mainly straight and BL couples (can anyone rec good historical GL to me I’ve been looking??) <<less

Stuff I’m reading / want to read in random order 

The kind of books so well written that even if it ends up not being your cup of tea, it still leaves a lasting impression.

If you want decent or good novels that take place in ancient China, then here they are. This list was mainly created because I had a book hangover from binge-reading Apothecary Diaries. ... more>>

Note: While not on here, please check out two other novels that are not on Novel Updates but fit this theme and are Asian translated novels. 

-The Crown Princess Scandal [This novel also has a manhwa adaptation. It can be found on webnovel . com]

-A Weaver Spins A Tale of Blind Love [This novel also has a manga adaptation.] <<less

Stories that take place in an Ancient China (or similar) setting and do not include rebirth (where a character returns to their own body at... more>> an earlier point in time). For stories in this setting where that does happen, please see my Reborn in Ancient China list. However, stories from #10 on do include transmigration, while stories 1-9 do not. <<less

when the author shows that the MC is smart instead of telling you (any novel genre)... more>>

gary stu/mary sue who??????  <<less

[actively being updated]. personal reviews and ratings of all my favorite FMC novels. What I'm here for is FMCs who are *strong*, physically and/or mentally,... more>> and get things DONE. FMCs who know what they want and WORK to get it and survive. All genres--action, horror, historical, mystery, slice of life, etc. you name it. Romance usually a subplot, but check the tags. also all with high ratings. <<less

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Curated list by yours truly. All genres, something for everyone. (A lot of Ancient China BG included).... more>>

Recommended novels not on NU- see comments. 

I’ll add comments/reviews for every one of them, but it’ll take me quite a while to get to all of them. 

NOTE: Moving all short stories/oneshots to Rec List “Small Stories, Big Feels” (like check it out, so many gems are like 30-40 chapters only, and their chapters are mostly long) <<less

A list of straight romance novels with a historical setting or elements I've read and enjoyed. There might be a few I haven't read yet, but I read the comic adaptation and enjoyed that. ✨.... more>>

Some may contain some spice, aka smut.

In no particular order. <<less

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Dedicated to the gap moe of a slightly different CGDCT. Bonus points for ruthlessness and suffering. Minus points for a reverse harem or romance that... more>> takes away the MC's agency. <<less

Some of my favourite novels

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