Novels with deep stories and lore, very exciting stuff, yes.

This is a collection of underrated/lesser-known novels that shine with solid writing and captivating stories. They may not be very popular, but they’ve got that special something that makes them worth your time. If you’re tired of the same overhyped novels and want to discover hidden treasures, this list is for you. (I might make a part 2 or something, idk)... more>>

RIP 100+ novelpia series, atleast 2000+ chapters were taken down.

(Mostly action novels) (2020-2025)

Personally, this is very subjective (I don't judge a novel by it's translation quality)

Honorable Mentions :

• Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table (JP) - Honestly, pretty decent. It's a survival game focused story where the FL repeatedly challenge it to complete an unachievable milestone of beating it 100 times, without dying of course. It's non-linear story.

• A Story About Becoming A Really Cheerful Girl (JP) - If you want to see a protagonist endure SUFFERING, this one is for you. Caution : it's really messed up (Search for KatTL, they are TL'ing it, not sure why they didn't make an NU page for it tho)

• Terminate The Other World! (RR) - Book 1-4 is pretty good. A female cyborg getting isekai'd—she's originally from a superhero world—then gradually regaining emotions after being treated as a killing machine. It's progressive fantasy btw.

• Simulating Endless Possibilities: Invincible Once I Act (Scribblehub) - One of the best 'simulations' novels I've read <<less

Yandere who kills protagonist out of jealousy  (X)
Yandere who is willing to kill for the protagonist (✓)

Novels with unique settings / detailed world-building
All recommended reads... more>>

Non-TL: The Wandering Inn (Fantasy / LitRPG) | Western webnovel longer and more in-depth than most <<less

..I'd rather die than be in the protagonist's place. Genuinely, I would rather commit su*cide than deal with all these. I wonder why I even read these to be honest.... more>>

I'd like to thank: many chinese novels with female protagonists, korean yuri specifically involving maids, and crazy b*tches. i am a literal tr*sh bin try me <<less

Different Genres, order not sorted. To read later.

First List : https://www.novelupdates.info/viewlist/74248/... more>>

Second List: https://www.novelupdates.info/viewlist/77428/ <<less

I've reached 500 novels read (and have completed around 100 out of the 500) and I want to share my top 10's from NU and some honorable mentions!... more>>

Notes before continuing:
- I only put completed novel on the top 10, there are some novel that I think are better on the honorable mentions but it's still ongoing so it didn't make it to the top 10.
- The honorable mention is not sorted
- I don't want to spoil anything, so I will only give a short description for the top 10's

My tastes in novel have changed over the years, and there might be some novels that if I read now I probably wouldn't put on the list... but, I'm too lazy to check every one of them...

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- I will probably update after 1000 novels read maybe?

- I've read most of the smut/adult novels on NU unironically for the plot... so that's why there are so many on the list... <<less

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Novels which have a large amount of girls (>10). I have seen only one list of this type so I thought why not make one myself. I will only mention novels that are not on that list. Keep in mind that not all novels like this are good. Rating will be purely based on my enjoyment of that novel so take it with a grain of salt.... more>>

No yaoi or reverse harem <<less

MC Is a super competent individual, perhaps a little dense, but that's par for the course when your solely focused on saving the world. Luckily those types tend to magnetically attract women.... more>>

Go Figure. <<less

Novels that I want to read one day or have caught my interest 

A list of the novels that I remember reading and have enjoyed to some extent.... more>>

Only criteria for inclusion: I read it for whatever reason.

Also pls remember average score for a novel is 2.5/5. That means that anything above 2.5/5 is above average. Above average is good.
Novels are not in any defined order. I am just placing them as I have added them.
Will add more novels with time          (current : 17/3/25) <<less

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Novels that should be significantly more popular than they already are.  Comment any recs below! Everything added to this list at the time usually had... more>> less than a 1000 readers. Part 1: https://www.novelupdates.info/viewlist/83544/ Part 3: https://www.novelupdates.info/viewlist/91671/ <<less

Collection of the all time greats... more>>

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(no Long Aotian MCs)

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- REALISTIC, likeable, characters (ok be fr don't expect too much)

- CLINICALLY tested | THOROUGHLY read through | VIGOROUSLY checked blah blah

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made for those who have been led by fate. two possible outcomes.

1-You LOVE it, every single novel is peak. 2-HATE, what is this GARBAGE list. Find out and give it a try. 

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Hand Curated by yours truly~ enjoy.

(not peak unfortunately, but all readable text and novel experiences atleast for the beginning.)  <<less

Novels where the main protagonist transmigrates (or something similar) into a villain, who may or may not reform and become a "good" guy.

Japanese Manga/WB/LN

Here are some stories i've enjoyed :)... more>>

No Bl or Gl though, not my cup of tea 

P.S Pls give me recommendation <<less

Some of the best novels I’ve read or heard of. Usually Korean novels but there are some good Japanese and Chinese scattered throughout. Honestly every... more>> novel here is a gem so please give them all a look. <<less

My list of stories i read, read, and reread or plan to. Usually involves a smart mc.

MC that comeback to the past with their memories intact.

The MC is male and happens to be the villain himself (usually by setting, sometimes choice) or allied to a villainess (by marriage, fiance, childhood friend). I'll provide a short description what i precisely like about that novel or its execution, or the points of criticism. No Yaoi.... more>>

All novels in this list have romance/ harem to quench your thirst (unless I say otherwise). Just having harem doesn't make it bad, only how it's written. 

MC refers to the Male MC, the one you are reading as, 'protagonist' refers to the classic 'hero' of the 'original' story. I'll also include till what chapter i've read the novel, sometimes the novels improve as you progress but 99% of the times tr*sh stays tr*sh.

Do feel free to recommend novels in the comments, i'll add them after reading.

Note: if i run out of space i'll consider removing some novels to try and spotlight the newer/ up-and-coming novels instead. If i do so i'll state it here.

Update: i have made that supplementary list. It's here- novelupdates.com/viewlist/71758/ <<less

I have read or am currently reading most of these and I highly recommend you at least try them. List is (mostly) ordered from my... more>> most to least favorite, and I update descriptions at least once a week. Feel free to suggest reading material in the comments! <<less

Online Novels I've read