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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Only for those with at least B rank(check eligibility below)in Webnovel Reading. The list is subject to change on recommender's discretion. The recommender strongly condemns, at least, harem genre yet there might sometimes a few mistagged webnovels might show but rest assured that they may only contain emotional dating or author tricking harem genre lovers to increase viewership at most. But if such a title is truly harem, then it is subject to unequivocal banishment.... more>>

B rank eligibility questions-> Have you spent countless hours deciphering machine translations that would make even the most advanced AI weep? Have you patiently endured weekly updates that leave you teetering on the precipice of existential angst? Have you developed the uncanny ability to differentiate between a truly inspired plot device and a blatant authorial cop-out? If you answered in the affirmative, then perhaps, just perhaps, you possess the requisite mettle to embark upon the journeys contained within this sacred scroll. <<less

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No romance or harem 

My taste in books is particular, and I'm quite picky when it comes to selecting stories. From all the books I've read, the ones included... more>> in my list are truly exceptional considered gold in their own right and I highly recommend them to others. <<less

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>>

(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

A collection of Chinese novels with male protagonist and no CP(coupling)/romance whatsoever. 

Random stuff I found interesting 

No tags: System, Game elements, Modernity, Fanfiction, MMORPG, Sword and magic, System administrator, Virtual reality etc.

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when you want smth a bit different from the usual... 
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❌️ romantic subplot & slow/late romance, well-known novels ❌️... more>>

* mostly korean & chinese (maybe jpn too)
** all will be ≤ 3.5 stars <<less

Just some books I wanna read. That's all

Personal list that I read currently

Novels that I reviewed at 5 stars. (Note: This only includes novels I have read since I created this NovelUpdates account in January.)

Chinese Novels about reincarnation, got a second chance, transmigrated, woke up in another body.... more>>

I want to share my personal list of  Chinese novels! <<less

Goated MCs - no harem - male protagonist

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

These are what I’ve found on here over the period I’ve been in this site. Most are good reads, some are great, few are amazing ... more>>

(If there are no chapters on Novel Updates, sail the seas) also, the later the story the newer they are  <<less

These are some novels which you can read when you re bored they are not exceptional but can entertain you for a duration of time... more>> untill you find your type of novel to read. <<less

A compilation of novels translated by "iNovel Translations" that I am currently reading, planning to read, and have read.... more>>

٩(◕ᗜ◕)و! <<less

These are the novels that I highly recommend that are still ongoing. It is ordered, so the higher the rank, the more likely that I would stop everything I’m doing to read the latest chapter.... more>>

Not exactly a big fan of Yaoi, Yuri, Shounen Ai, Shoujo Ai, or Heavy Romance, mainly because they’re more focused on relationships/emotional drama. Whereas my type of escapism leans towards more fantastical settings. 

Sidebar: highly recommend Sky Pride on Royal road.  <<less

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Going to contain fantasy while avoiding slice of life. Going to be sorted on recently added: oldest - newest.

just see the tags and read the description completely so you not regret it... more>>

✔️ BG or Husband only (⁠ ⁠ꈍ⁠ᴗ⁠ꈍ⁠)

✖️ BL/GL
[MIX] Complete (MTL/Translate)

Will add more slowly, maybe will took long time to fill up the list cause i'm picky lol...

Note : again, this time the list i create is for both ongoing and complete novel. Enjoy <<less