4/5 star webnovels that are worth the read. Books I've really liked and bring something unique. I like more slow paced, 'rational' books. No braindead... more>> books. No common Martial Memes tropes. List is generally grouped by the one I most recently read first. I recommend once you are done with released translations to continue with AI translations. I'm not going to list 'well known books' like LoTM/Release the Witch/ISSTH/A Will Eternal.  <<less

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1.턴제의 마법사  2.the warrior's ballad  3.망겜의 힐러  4.불로불사로 산다는 것은  5.탐관오리가 상태창을 숨김 6.1588 샤신머스켓으로 귀농 왔더니 신대륙 7.당문전 8.세상은 게임이 아니다 9.A급 헌터가 살아가는 법 10.영웅&마왕&악당 11.증기시대의 야수조련사 <<less

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Basically the title, novels which I found to have top tier writing with a psychological aspect

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

A list solely of my favourite reads. ... more>>

I have left a few out because although I enjoyed them I know they aren’t the best of quality and I would want this list to have decent quality reads so none of them are a miss but some are biased I added them anyway but try rating it realistically  <<less

Can’t believe I maxed out the other list already. I rate these stories I find a low, mid, high skibidi in different aspects like writing, translation, narration, characters. Just on you to look into it. ... more>>

If they have no comments or rating then I have probably also not read it. It’s all very scattered, Chinese, Korean mostly <<less

fantasy korean novel, with male mc, so so plot not to dark but not to bland either, minimum bashing and annoying supporting character. perfect for u to immersing without headache. ... more>>

worth to was ur time

warning : reading this will make u curious and binge read it using mtl *will make u have headache.  <<less

Novels in wich the protagonists are in Constant danger and need to survive or If the protagonist don't complete the mission They Will die.... more>>

OBS: Not listed in a particular order. <<less

mystery, fantasy, supranatural, god/evil god/religion/organization, Lovecraftian horror, etc and mostly with a good world building that caught my attention. 

All of the novels I've read worth reading (I think).... more>>

Ones that aren't on NU:

Author's POV - S+

Shadow S*ave - S+

Advent of the Three Calamities - S+

Cultivation Online - S

Why Should I Stop Being a Villain - A

Grand Duke is Obsessed With the Fake Villainess - B+

From Thug to Idol - B+

Kill the Sun - B+

I Will Kill the Author - B+

Genetic Ascension - B

I Started to Gain Sentience in an Eroge - S or B depending on whatcha like

Primal Hunter - C+

TBATE - F :D <<less

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Suffering, self-sacrifice, regret, and misunderstandings galore

Novels that should be significantly more popular than they already are.  Comment any recs below! Most of the novels added to this list at the... more>> time had less than a 1000 readers. Part 1: https://www.novelupdates.info/viewlist/83544/ Part 2: https://www.novelupdates.info/viewlist/88138 <<less

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Novels with a pretty good manwha/manhua adaptation. Mostly action fantasy.... more>>

Caution!! Wish I could say these are noCP, but a lot of them are tagged with romantic subplot/harem. :')) <<less

The list predominately fits my taste (Adult Male) but If you would like to add, post a comment below with the titles. If you appreciate this list, please submit a request tag for Western Names (unless you have a better name) on your favorite novels so we can work together creating a more extensive list. The second list will have more novels added so keep an eye on it.... more>>

Second List with lower readership here: https://www.novelupdates.info/viewlist/77428/

Inactive List : https://www.novelupdates.info/viewlist/97020/ <<less

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

Masterpiece I've ever read... more>>

*I'll always update list regularly <<less

No harem

I've been reading LN since 2017, I initially started with JP and then moved on to KR and CN, especially those with character names that don't appear as random jargon to my eyes (as most of the CN ones), but with a few exceptions (some KN ones).... more>>

I mostly prefer fantasy with a bit of romance on the side, but also don't mind other genres when done well. These are the ones I liked that I hope will keep you entertained.

I will keep adding more as I remember/read others.

Honourable mentions (not on NU):

 The beginning after the End, Mother of Learning, Supreme Magus, Underland <<less