Request Recommend novel please

Discussion in 'Novel General' started by Dizaster, Apr 8, 2020.

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What do you look for in a Romance novel? Choose as many options as you like.

Poll closed Apr 15, 2020.
  1. passionate romantic affair from the very beginning

    25.0%
  2. slow but steady development of love with deep bonds and mutual trust

    70.0%
  3. Love that takes you through on an emotional rollercoaster ride

    20.0%
  4. Shared love. Harem / Reverse Harem

    25.0%
  5. Love is a game of two

    35.0%
  6. Full of dog food. Cheesy novel. Pure Fluff

    70.0%
  7. Mature Romance.

    45.0%
  8. Classic: cold, overbearing, OP CEO as Love interest

    30.0%
  9. Classic: Sweet, gentle, doting love interest

    45.0%
  10. A more natural love interest that's relatable

    60.0%
  11. Anything. As long as the plot is well executed.

    55.0%
  12. Romance?? Who likes that kind of classic shit

    15.0%
  13. Others. Please specify

    10.0%
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  1. Dizaster

    Dizaster Well-Known Member

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    I've read a lot of chinese novels. Starting from cultivation and then rebirth / transmigration, ancient china to some good modern novels like beautiful bones.
    I've read so many that Ive already forgotten titles for most of them and majority of their plots. Only when I revisit them do I get a dejavu feeling. Thus I re read them once more.I have only recently started developing my reading list after someonebdequested me to do so. So my list doesn't entirely portray my choices and the books I've read so far. Basically I've read too many novels tonremember and the variety is really wide to classify.
    The only thing that has been consistent throughout my cnovel journey is that I only read novels with female protagonists. It's similar to how people have preferences between coffee and tea.
    Also, I've also read novels translated from JP or KR but they just don't suit my palette. I only enjoy JP manga and KDrama and manhwa from KR. Mahbe its becaus etheir translation are always tooo slow and their raws are difficult to find.

    So recently I've been looking out for novels with these elements in mind. Please note you can suggest novels as long as it meets any among these criteria.:
    1. MC builds her own power either in form of loyal subordinates or contracted beasts.
    2. No lag story. I dont enjoy stories with extended drama episodes or too many uninteresting plot twists. Something between 500 - 700 chapters is what I've always considered ideal no. Of chapters as it gives room for plot development and not being too long.
    3. MC who has always hidden her strength while secretly trying to get stronger. It irritates me when MC always has ti fight against stronger enemies and ends up laying all her cards on the table. It's always like any new skill that MC learns will immediately become public knowledge within few days as she just cannot remain trouble free even for a couple of days. I really wish to read a novel where MC secretly cultivates her powers without anyones knowledge until she is one amongst the strongest people. 'Demon Wang's Favourite Fei' is a good example. If I remember correctly, she was getting trained secretly and building power while she faked illness and pretended to stay at some temple or Something. This is the category of novel I yearn to read the most.
    4. A good romance story ( definitely not showbiz related if by any chance you wish to recommend a modern day novel please). I am part of the NO slow/late romance group.
    5. Any novel which makes you reluctant to put down before you fininsh it.
    Thanks for taking the time to attend to my request. Any recommendations will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
     
  2. deepon

    deepon One who inevitably awakens

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    Some of the best romance I have read were actually manga. House with an orange roof, ichigo 100%(+3 novels by the same mangaka), and a few more short series. And then there is Inuyasha.
     
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  3. Arrynne

    Arrynne 『Bubo scandiacus』『Owl in NEED of Saving』

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    Assassin Farmer
    The White Cat That Swore Vengeance Was Just Lazing on the Dragon King’s Lap
    Lucia
    Observation Record of a Self-proclaimed Villainess’ Fiance

    And Manga I would recommend is
    Kami-sama Gakuen @ Armeria and Mousou Telepathy
     
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  4. eray.gns

    eray.gns Well-Known Member

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    As long as it doesn't contain questionable "love making" scenes, I'm pretty much cool with everything. I hate it when authors paint males as "brainless animals" and females as "forbidden to enjoy having sex, constant tears staining their faces" while writing questionable "love making" scenes. But I guess that is just me seeing how all those "rapey" "romance" novels have comments like "OMG so fluff, can't believe it!111!!" while FL is crying her bloody eyes out while ML literally tortures, mutiliates other females for little to no reason (I'm looking at you Doomed to be Cannon Fodder...).
    I also hate it when "OP, cool, spunky" FLs turn into "demure maidens" after meeting ML. AKA 180 degrees personality change (Transmigrator Meets Reincarnator is a good example. The reason story went from "damn good" to "goddamn shiet" in my opinion).

    As for recommending something
    Hokuou Kizoku to Moukinzuma no Yukiguni Karigurashi
    Rebirth on the Doors to the Civil Affairs Bureau
    Endless Path : Infinite Cosmos
    The Man's Perfect Wife
     
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  5. Fulminata

    Fulminata Typo-ist | Officer of Heavenly Inc. |

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    Fulminata Typo-ist | Officer of Heavenly Inc. |

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    t-this is so cute! lovee the opening. thanks for recommending it!
     
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  7. Coffea to Ell

    Coffea to Ell 【❀ Sleepy Bunny ❀】

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    With your's criteria, try this
    The Beloved Imperial Consort
     
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  8. Dizaster

    Dizaster Well-Known Member

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    Rebirth on the doors of civil bureau is my fav too
     
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  9. Yandere Devil

    Yandere Devil QUEEN OF YURI- Love GL

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    Read this gem completed novel
    Clear and Muddy Loss of Love, Female General And Eldest Princess
     
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    Yandere Devil QUEEN OF YURI- Love GL

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    Like this completed novel
    Clear and Muddy Loss of Love, Female General And Eldest Princess
    Very realistic slow romance development, well written likable mc. Little angst and sweet.
     
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    Dizaster Well-Known Member

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