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AMAZING Female Leads with a GREAT Story!

These are the novels that made me go “omfg this is SO GOOD”

Some of these novels have very interesting female leads! Some of them don't even have romance, or romance may not be an important focus in the story.

My other lists separates them into modern/ancient times if you can't take this messy list. This is just a list of my faves. My short comments are below each summary. Longer reviews are in the novel page itself.

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Created: Aug 27th, 2023, Updated: Aug 6th, 2025

Created Aug 27th, 2023

Updated Aug 6th, 2025

CN (4.6)

#1The Job of an Imperial Concubine

36 Chapters Every 46.4 Day(s) 5320 Readers 171 Reviews 02-16-2025

Drama Fantasy Historical Josei Mature Mystery Psychological Slice of Life

To pass as an imperial concubine, one must be professional.... more>>

CN (4.3)

#2Senior Green Tea Turned Into an Abused Heroine

84 Chapters Every 101.3 Day(s) 2989 Readers 56 Reviews 06-28-2021

Completed Adventure Historical Romance Xianxia

Lin Xiaocha was a veteran ‘green tea’; she knew her way around playing with love. She could pretend to be cute and innocent, tearing up her opponents, and raised bountiful fish in her green tea fish pond.... more>>

CN (4.4)

#3The Grand Secretary’s Pampered Wife

1559 Chapters Every 0.8 Day(s) 4405 Readers 45 Reviews 08-06-2025

Action Adventure Comedy Drama Fantasy Romance Slice of Life

She was originally the young miss of the Marquis Estate, but became a peasant girl due to a mixed-up at birth.... more>>

CN (3.8)

#4Green Tea Goes Viral After Being Forced to Tell the Truth

368 Chapters Every 1.1 Day(s) 2687 Readers 18 Reviews 08-06-2025

Comedy Drama Fantasy Romance Slice of Life

Ning Chuchu—a well-known green tea in the entertainment industry, best in lying and seducing others, but with poor popularity among the public.... more>>

CN (4.5)

311 Chapters Every 40.7 Day(s) 4680 Readers 70 Reviews 12-20-2023

Completed Comedy Drama Fantasy Romance Slice of Life

The variety show “The Most Hated Her and Him” invited six of the most disliked celebrities voted by netizens and industry insiders to participate in the recording.... more>>

CN (4.6)

#6Smash All Pots and Pans To Go to School

782 Chapters Every 0.3 Day(s) 5264 Readers 84 Reviews 08-07-2025

Action Adventure Comedy Mecha Romance School Life Sci-fi

The former top engineering student Wei San transmigrated into an interstellar child who was deprived of education. By picking up garbage and turning waste into treasure, she finally saved a sum of money before the opening season of school and immediately signed up.... more>>

CN (4.5)

#7Domination of the Aristocratic Dynasty After a Body Swap with the CEO

212 Chapters Every 1.8 Day(s) 1907 Readers 35 Reviews 12-15-2023

Completed Comedy Drama Fantasy Gender Bender Romance

D-list celebrity Zhong Ruanxing had been embroiled in controversies over her sultry figure ever since her debut. Smear campaigns and malicious rumors clung to her like a shadow. Years of oppression from higher-ups and sabotage by rivals made it difficult for her to shake off her reputation as a femme fatale, severely hindering her career.... more>>

CN (4.5)

#8My Corpse is Bohemian

188 Chapters Every 23.6 Day(s) 1230 Readers 9 Reviews 09-08-2024

Completed Adult Adventure Comedy Drama Romance Slice of Life Supernatural

She is a moving corpse, with no heartbeat, no breathing, no pulse, and no body temperature. Every day, she is thinking about how to prevent corrosion, moisturize, rejuvenate, whiten, and maintain the vitality of her body.... more>>

CN (4.5)

#9Low IQ Supporting Female, Waiting for Death Online

97 Chapters Every 67 Day(s) 4636 Readers 86 Reviews 03-31-2023

Comedy Drama Fantasy Tragedy

Every novel has a low IQ supporting female that serves as a foil to the female lead’s good and beautiful sides. She’s the stepping stone on the path of love between the male and female leads, destined to live her life doing s*upid things until her tragic end.... more>>

CN (4.2)

#10Quick Transmigration with Female Lead Aura

251 Chapters Every 14.5 Day(s) 4578 Readers 85 Reviews 03-03-2025

Comedy Drama Fantasy Romance Sci-fi Supernatural

Jiang Nian used to be an actress. One day, she died and became a quester for the Lord God. Her task is to collect aura of a female lead and prevent each world from collapsing.... more>>

CN (4.4)

#11Miss Cannon Fodder Wants To Escape Death Flags

385 Chapters Every 16.5 Day(s) 2525 Readers 31 Reviews 12-08-2024

Completed Adventure Comedy Josei Romance Xianxia

After entering a male orientated cultivation novel, Ning Ning originally planned to carefully follow the planned storyline, but only to discover that there was something not quite right about this world.... more>>

Within the sect, her senior brother relies on everyone around him for his cultivation progress, her senior sister sells information of their sect elders and her peers for money, while her master was so dirt poor that it makes one’s hairs stand on their end, and drinks water gathered from 82 years ago every single day.

Outside of her sect, those buddist practitioners cultivated arduously, chanting scriptures akin to singing rap, their lips moving so quickly that sparks would fly; those sword practitioners treated their swords like their beloved wives, yet struggling to become courtesans to support their families, with their love stories deeply touching the hearts of many; those music practitioners treat temple bells as weapons, and excels in flinging their bells to strike people down.

Ning Ning : “…”

There’s no use saving this world. Just let it get destroyed. Sooner or later, this cultivation world will come to an end.

Ning Ning had crossed over into a cultivation novel world with the identity of an evil junior sister.

If she wanted to live, she needed to follow the story line and continue to court death with her actions.

Target number 1: The noble and benevolent eldest senior brother

Senior brother possessed Innate Sword Bones, and unsurpassed cultivation. Ning Ning requested for a late night private meeting, only for the former to smile faintly and nod his head: “Do you want to learn…something that doesn’t suit your age?”

Therefore, as the night progressed, the eldest senior brother brought out an entire set of extremely difficult secret sword arts, with Ning Ning being forced to train arduously throughout the entire night, leaving her completely exhausted, with her heart being as dead as ashes.

Target number 2: The quiet, sick and handsome elder

The elder’s cultivation was destroyed during the great war, and retreated into the mountains to recuperate alone.

Taking advantage of his playing the zither, Ning Ning originally wished to head up and cause trouble. However, after bumping into and inhaling a poisonous fragrance from a flower, she was paralyzed, having to endure excruciating pain, causing waves of tears to stream down her face.

Seeing her tearful gaze, the elder merely assumed that he had finally met someone with good music taste and she had started to cry because she had become too happy hearing his zither. He got happy to the point where he almost wanted to pull everyone together to sing the song “Good Luck’s coming”.

Target number 3: Arrogant and antisocial junior brother

According to the original storyline, the junior brother, main male character, was born in poverty, had an impure bloodline, was discriminated against within the sect, and got bullied to the point of being completely riddled with wounds.

Ning Ning knocked away the immortal spring water that he was using to treat his injuries. In the end, the immortal spring water had long been swapped by other people with an extremely corrosive poison, which splashed all over her legs.

The youth squatted down, and gently rubbed away the bloodstains on the girl’s calf: “Why did you help me?”

As if the story wasn’t any weirder enough, it took a weirder turn.

The ever so malicious youth buried his head in her neck, his voice racked with sobs, in which it hid an intense servitude and thirst.

“Don’t leave me behind.”

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Absolutely love the romance between the FL and ML in this novel! The author slowly developed the relationship and the ambiguity during the moments when they're like "does he/she like me??" Is so delicious!!! Absolute gem. <<less

CN (4.1)

#12The Crown Prince I’m Raising Has Turned Evil

141 Chapters Every 60.1 Day(s) 2700 Readers 15 Reviews 07-14-2023

Fantasy Gender Bender Historical Romance

In pursuit of repaying her favor to the Empress, Xie Lin Lang traveled thousands of miles to the side of the decrowned Crown Prince in hopes of teaching and raising him to become a brilliant and intelligent emperor.... more>>

CN (4.2)

#13The Villain Has Blackened Again

402 Chapters Every 20.3 Day(s) 5403 Readers 71 Reviews 03-04-2025

Adventure Comedy Fantasy Mature Romance Supernatural Tragedy

WARNING: This may not be for everyone. Super yandere ML with noncon/dubcon moments in the beginning. It's a QT with a rough first three arcs. But after that, its a fantastic read. ... more>>

CN (3.7)

#14The Imperial Concubine Just Wants To Be a Salted Fish Every Day

241 Chapters Every 33.1 Day(s) 1321 Readers 6 Reviews 06-01-2024

Action Comedy Drama Fantasy Romance

Xiao Xixi travelled back to ancient times and became one of the prince’s concubines.... more>>

It should have been the beginning of the palace fight, but she just wanted to be a salted fish.

Salted fish is the way to survive, and eating and waiting for death is the true meaning of life!

But,

Prince Gao Leng loves her very much

……..

Father Xiao: Daughter, you have to live up to your expectations, our family can count on you to climb the heights of dragons and the phoenixes!

Xiao Xixi: No, I’m just a salted fish

Palace maid : Little Master, you have to live up to your expectations, you must defeat those green tea b*tches to become the crown princess!

Xiao Xixi: No, I’m just a salted fish

Crown Prince : Concubine Ai, you have to live up to your expectations, I just count on you to inherit the lineage!

Xiao Xixi: No, I’m just a salted fish

Prince : It’s okay, I can be a lazy bump too.

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A brilliant masterpiece with all the elements of a great story. It involves throne ascension drama, political issues involving the court and aristrocatic families, harem politics and fights, some magical elements involving amulets and talismans, a wonderful romance with a doting ML, great side characters like the Xuanmen sect family and fun antagonists.

I don't think the summary really explains the story correctly. The only thing it got right is the FL's salty fish nature (lazy and doesn't want to move). Translation is 2/5. I find reading the MTL is easier.

Basically its about a girl who has special abilities and something called An Eye of Heaven that allows her to see good fortune or bad fortune on someone when she looks at their face. She can calculate their fortune, etc. She is from a special sect called the Xuanmen sect and is now on a mission to help anyone of her choosing to ascend the throne. Our FL is super lazy (there is a reason for this), and she decides the Crown Prince is the easiest to help as he's already on the way to becoming the Emperor anyway. To her shock and dismay, the Crown Prince who was chosen by the Emperor is actually not favored at all and is a pawn. So she helps him overcome his struggles. It's pretty great. <<less

CN (3.7)

#15I Gave Birth to a Cub without Telling the Head Assistant

61 Chapters Every 27.9 Day(s) 528 Readers 4 Reviews 06-28-2025

Drama Harem Historical Romance

Ruan Longling was divorced by her fiancé, Liu Chengji, who was studying in the capital because of her status as a merchant girl. She finally figured it out: In this world, apart from money, only the blood of close relatives can be relied on. The Ruan family is well-known in the business, and she has ten thousand gold in hand, so she doesn’t have to worry about food and drink. The only wish is to have a child who will inherit the family business.... more>>

CN (4.3)

#16After Losing Her Husband, She Turned the Petty Villains in the Marquis’s Mansion Into Big Shots

116 Chapters Every 33.5 Day(s) 1865 Readers 35 Reviews 04-07-2024

Drama Fantasy Historical Romance Slice of Life

When Tang Shuyi is transported to another world, she finds herself in the body of the wife of Marquis Yongning in the Daqian Dynasty. With wealth, power, and status, and without in-laws or a living husband, she seems to have hit the jackpot of transmigration. Just as she begins to relish her life as a wealthy and noble lady, she discovers she’s actually in a novel – as its greatest villain.... more>>

CN (4.7)

#17After Transmigrating into a Book, My Father Emperor Could Hear My Inner Voice

6 Chapters Every 111.2 Day(s) 3673 Readers 40 Reviews 10-19-2023

Completed Comedy Fantasy Historical

I am Zhao Tangtang, the sixth princess of the Zhao Kingdom. I thought I would always be an unpampered salted fish forever, but when I was six years old, my father emperor suddenly had the ability to read heart voices and I was pampered to the sky.... more>>

CN (4.5)

#18The Female Protagonist of an Angsty Novel has a System Mother

114 Chapters Every 16.5 Day(s) 2243 Readers 23 Reviews 01-21-2025

Completed Comedy Fantasy Slice of Life

Youyou is a mother’s precious daughter. The word she often talks about is: “My mother said…” Therefore, many people laughed at her for not being weaned, but Xu Youyou didn’t care, she still went her own way, determined to be the best mother’s baby girl.... more>>

CN (4.1)

#19The Taoist Boss Is Dominating The Horror World

176 Chapters Every 18.5 Day(s) 985 Readers 8 Reviews 02-04-2025

Action Comedy Fantasy Horror Martial Arts Mature Mystery Romance Supernatural Xuanhuan

The Taoist genuis girl, Qing Li, was captured by the terrifying world to participate in a survival game.... more>>

The ghost creatures wept bitterly, collectively holding banners—pleading to be sent away!

While other players frantically fled from the ghost creatures, she, carrying a large axe, chased the creatures madly as they tried to escape.

In the eerie hospital with a ghost playing hide-and-seek, she chopped off the ghost creature’s legs, saying, “Run, see where you can go!”

In the death bus, she kicked the driver away with one foot, transforming herself into the road’s female Yama, saying, “Hey, beautiful ghost sister, want to take a ride? The fare is just two eyeballs.”

In the cannibalistic hotel, facing a female ghost with a chainsaw, she smiled and said, “Is it your choice to die willingly, or do you choose a shortcut with me?”

The trembling ghost creatures: Who the heck is the antagonist here?

Live-stream viewers: Elegant, too elegant!

But only when facing Chu Ci did everyone realize that Qing Li had another side.

Qing Li: Dr. Chu, the horror world is so scary. I can’t sleep alone at night because I’m afraid.

Chu Ci: Busy with work, can’t get away.

Qing Li: Resign then, I’ll chop ghosts to support you!

Ghost creatures: ⊙▽⊙

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A very entertaining read that kept me up for almost a week! It is a well-written story that has elements of horror, which involves ghosts and monsters plus the darkness of humanity. It also has a bit of the entertainment aspect with the livestreaming and game elements along with a System that enforces the horror game rules. It's like one of those Japanese gore manga where characters are thrown into a new horror world and asked to survive. The story has subplots of romance too. Don't worry it is full of humour too with numerous parody-like moments interspaced with the horror aspect.

It has a super OP FL that gradually becomes more OP as she goes along the survival missions in the horror world. She meets ML and falls in love first. However, romance plot fluctuates in this novel. It is minimal at the beginning with more emphasis towards the end of the novel. Let's just say that towards the end, the FL's focus is working her way to get more powerful to help the ML overcome troubles. <<less

CN (4.5)

#20Carrying A Lantern In Daylight

107 Chapters Every 29.4 Day(s) 2357 Readers 17 Reviews 06-10-2024

Completed Drama Fantasy Historical Romance Supernatural

He Si Mu used to pick up people on the battlefield to earn her a living, but was unexpectedly picked up by someone.... more>>

CN (4.2)

#21The Prime Minister’s Wife Is The Richest Woman

233 Chapters Every 19.4 Day(s) 4267 Readers 40 Reviews 08-07-2025

Comedy Drama Fantasy Martial Arts Romance Slice of Life

Ji Yunxi transmigrated into a book and accidentally became the richest person. In order to save her family, she decided to choose a thigh as her husband.... more>>

CN (4.1)

#22General, Madam Called You To Farm

453 Chapters Every 2.3 Day(s) 2731 Readers 25 Reviews 08-06-2025

Comedy Drama Fantasy Historical Romance

She just took a nap in the lounge, and when she opened her eyes, She turned out to be a fat rural girl who was illiterate in ancient times.... more>>

CN (4.5)

#23Transmigrating into the Genius Cannon Fodder’s Aunt

165 Chapters Every 3 Day(s) 1823 Readers 18 Reviews 08-07-2025

Comedy Drama Josei Romance Slice of Life

Xia Mian transformed into a troubled sixteen-year-old girl, but there was an extra little dumpling by her side. The child was obedient, sensible, and had a very high IQ, but unfortunately had a hard life. ... more>>

CN (4.4)

#24Reborn Lady

453 Chapters Every 28.2 Day(s) 2943 Readers 63 Reviews 06-10-2024

Completed Drama Fantasy Historical Josei Mature Romance Slice of Life

Everyone praised Yin Hui as a noble lady, and Yin Hui did indeed marry into Prince Yan’s mansion and became the Emperor’s granddaughter-in-law.... more>>

CN (4)

#25The Wealthy and Influential Fiancé Has the Ability to Read Minds

101 Chapters Every 20.6 Day(s) 2033 Readers 22 Reviews 11-08-2024

Completed Comedy Drama Fantasy Romance Slice of Life

Tang Nuan is a cannon fodder supporting female in the sweet pampering novel. As a well-known good-for-nothing flower vase in the social circle, she has a fiancé who is from a wealthy and influential family.... more>>

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Chizuai· Apr 29, 2025 02:36 AM
I'm looking for reverse harem recommendations. I want stories where the female lead (FL) only has her own space, no system, and travels to only one world, not multiple eras. I find stories with systems, time travel to many worlds, and lots of different male leads confusing. I prefer a simpler plot. For example, an apocalyptic boss time travels to a poor village, builds a business, and marries multiple husbands because women are rare in that world. It's not a matriarchy, just a world where polygamy is common due to the scarcity of women.Do you know of any past discussions here on NU where readers shared raw novel titles? If so, could you point me in the right direction? Thanks!
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Yuunayoon· Mar 22, 2024 09:37 AM
such a perfect taste, i see tjoaic i click! tysm
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MusicFromMiles· Sep 22, 2023 02:29 PM
Eyyyy you have smash all pots and pans. I'm sure this list is gonna be equally awesome and hilarious
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lunyl· Sep 8, 2023 02:16 PM
I love 'Senior Green tea.....' too
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- ntww12· Author · Sep 9, 2023 11:57 AM
  IT IS SO GOOD. EVERYONE NEEDS TO READ IT.
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- lunyl· Sep 10, 2023 12:18 AM
  @ntww12 yesssss
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rottenorangex· May 25, 2024 08:40 AM
Heyy where did you read Transmigrating into the Genius Cannon Fodder’s Aunt? The translation is only up to chapter 20…
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- ntww12· Author · Jun 3, 2024 05:00 AM
  I MTLed it by googling the chinese name of the novel and using google translate on the websites.
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theshanebright· Mar 2, 2024 04:18 AM
love your list!! posting the synopsis then comment + degree of romance is sooo convenientt,,, well done!! mwah!!
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Sarah_Corrie· Jan 26, 2024 07:11 AM
I like this list so much, so many new recommendations ❣️
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- ntww12· Author · Jan 26, 2024 12:34 PM
  Thank you!
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Fictionaddiction· Nov 30, 2023 08:13 AM
Fortune teller master?
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- ntww12· Author · Apr 2, 2024 02:41 AM
  Sorry! Haven't read that for some reason. I don't really like the summary haha. Maybe I'll give it a chance one day.
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