The long awaited sequel.

May or may not have romance

Everything novel I have read. List 1/2... more>>

Novels not in Novelupdates at the bottom. <<less

Even if I hated the ending

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A bit of everything. Ranging from action to mystery to slice-of-life romance.... more>>

-NO harems 

-NO beta male Japanese transmigrators

-NO cute and dense heroines with slow-burn romances or marriage contracts <<less

I recommend all of these for you guys to read. there's no (or some may have a little) romance here, but no harem. ... more>>

♡ contains action, adventure, fantasy, horror, mystery, cultivation, supernatural, slice of life, world-hopping etc... <<less

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Novels which I've enjoyed or I plan to read. ... more>>

I care a lot about characters, plot and overall translation quality/writing so some of these should look interesting to any picky reader out there like myself.

They're all from a variety of genres.

Not in any order. 
Open to recommendations :) <<less

Japanese Manga/WB/LN

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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.info/viewlist/83142/ <<less

novels to read when bored... more>>

1st list: https://www.novelupdates.info/viewlist/52983/ <<less

Action-packed and plot-heavy novels. No romance.... more>>

Love is temporary, EXP is eternal. <<less

Novelas que he terminado de leer

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

JP Isekai route Story but without MC having multiple love interest, only 1 love interest or nothing at all. All have fantasy, Magic and Swords... more>> setting.
These are my recommendations that I have read, currently reading or on-hold novels. <<less

This list is for people, like me, who are tired of romance and just want to read a good story.

Featuring series with strong vibe of companionship! ✨... more>>

Also adding series with male protagonist surrounded by loyal people that aren't strictly subordinates that admires MC, both rightfully earned respect or through funny misunderstandings! <<less

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

A list I'm using to recommend works which I may or may not have read the light novel for, but that I've definitely enjoyed the... more>> adapted version of, whether it's been adapted as a manga, manhua, manhwa, anime, webtoon, etc. I'll try to add notes on what the adaptation is and why I rec it to them, but there'll be a lot on here, so it's gonna be a WIP <<less

List of good jp light novel 

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Masterpieces with great writing style and translation. Mostly has grim dark/horror/apocalyptic setting and contemplative narration.... more>>

These are novels/mangas I found a pity I can't put here:

The remains of the day

To your eternity

Sousou no frieren <<less