Novels actually worth reading and (gasp) re-reading for the heart & soul
Novels actually worth reading and (gasp) re-reading for the heart & soul
After reading on NovelUpdates since 2018, this is my ongoing list of novels that were actually worth my time. I will mark which novels are for casual reading or not worth re-reading.
- No specific genre or plot types.
- Mix of het, BL, and novels with no romance for the protagonist.
- Some healthy and some not-so-healthy relationships, but this is fiction!
- Some are more plot-heavy with lots of feelings, while others are for casual reading or a break from tragedy.
- Novels by MXTX and any novels with official English localization not included on the list.
- No specific genre or plot types.
- Mix of het, BL, and novels with no romance for the protagonist.
- Some healthy and some not-so-healthy relationships, but this is fiction!
- Some are more plot-heavy with lots of feelings, while others are for casual reading or a break from tragedy.
- Novels by MXTX and any novels with official English localization not included on the list.
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Created: Jan 16th, 2024, Updated: Jul 15th, 2025
Created Jan 16th, 2024
Updated Jul 15th, 2025
328 Chapters Every 172.8 Day(s) 11927 Readers 241 Reviews 07-21-2018
Expect period typical themes for ancient China, like r*pe, casual killing, misogyny, and patriarchy. Not worth re-reading.
108 Chapters Every 67.3 Day(s) 5088 Readers 125 Reviews 12-14-2024
Wife chasing crematorium (truly my weakness), rebirth, indifferent MC. Not everything is as it seems and that applies to the ML. Not worth re-reading.
10 Chapters Every 129.7 Day(s) 2716 Readers 53 Reviews 01-31-2022
131 Chapters Every 75.9 Day(s) 5277 Readers 38 Reviews 07-20-2022
154 Chapters Every 166.5 Day(s) 11916 Readers 234 Reviews 10-24-2018
I love the dynamic between the couple. Hot s*x and living life without regrets, in their own little world. Spoiler: it’s not actually in*est. Good... more>>
57 Chapters Every 84 Day(s) 3014 Readers 33 Reviews 03-09-2022
I kind of wished the ending was different, but I understand.
212 Chapters Every 13.3 Day(s) 10187 Readers 122 Reviews 03-29-2025
254 Chapters Every 16.3 Day(s) 14296 Readers 135 Reviews 12-20-2024
274 Chapters Every 91.7 Day(s) 10220 Readers 170 Reviews 04-17-2023
106 Chapters Every 87.1 Day(s) 7389 Readers 164 Reviews 03-01-2022
80 Chapters Every 89.1 Day(s) 5107 Readers 98 Reviews 02-24-2022
112 Chapters Every 27.4 Day(s) 5324 Readers 43 Reviews 07-10-2024
Hua Che is such a lovable character. ... more>>
145 Chapters Every 15.4 Day(s) 2208 Readers 35 Reviews 12-29-2024
Amazing comedy, I genuinely laughed so much. Wholesome. No s*upid misunderstandings, but you kind of have to turn your brain off since this is meant... more>>
137 Chapters Every 8.7 Day(s) 988 Readers 16 Reviews 04-06-2025
Ancient China. Beautifully written. I cried on the 1st chapter like a crybaby. Gu Changjin/Yunzhi, the man that you are! Zhao Zhao and all the... more>>
181 Chapters Every 7.6 Day(s) 7178 Readers 87 Reviews 06-11-2025
ML has so many good flirting lines that I was giggling and kicking my feet. All fluff, casual read, beautiful love. This is the standard... more>>
220 Chapters Every 8.1 Day(s) 4788 Readers 37 Reviews 03-29-2025
Qin Yi! Qin Yi! Qin Yi! Long live the Emperor who watched his beloved grow and blossom into the one who’d make home feel like... more>>
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