Recommendations Stories with good female MC?

KKristen · Nov 5, 2019

adorkablehiko said: ↑

I only recently started reading Chinese novels, but sadly, I don't have the time for a lot of them but here are some with some nice MCs that, from what I've seen, haven't been recommended (could be wrong tho lmao):
Rebirth on the Doors to the Civil Affairs Bureau - Haven't read but I've heard people singing praises about this.
Tyrannical Wang’s Beloved Wife - MC is pretty level-headed, and chill. Very mature though that changes later on in the novel (somewhat? Like she lets out her emotions more, and is more selfish).
The CEO’s Villainess Childhood Friend - Not exactly the best seeing as the ML goes from cold to doting immediately, and sometimes forceful (not in a bad way though), but MC is reasonable imo. She prioritizes what she should, and knows when to give up on being stubborn.

I mostly read JP novels (also cause I'm a JP translator) but here's some good ones.
Hokuou Kizoku to Moukinzuma no Yukiguni Karigurashi - This doesn't really have a main narrator from what I remember, more omniscient so it jumps back and forth between the ML and FL but it's pretty good. Very realistic lmao.
Hakushaku to Yousei - One of the OG of shoujo/josei LNs. Idk if all is posted on NU. The link is a list of TLs and their links on Wordpress because it's been translated by so many people on and off. It's basically about a woman who can see fairies and getting caught up with this guy (the ML) who sought her out on supernatural problems. Goes from there.
Saiunkoku Monogatari - Another OG of shoujo/josei LNs. You might like this one seeing as the MC/FL is a very capable woman struggling to get into politics in a time when women weren't allowed. Same as above, it's a link to list of TL links.

Shameless plugs lol:
I Am Troubled That My Fiance Is a Villain - MC is relatable, and it takes its own spin on Japanese otome game novel cliches. Plot twists come out of nowhere, and they're really good.
The Civil Officer Can Have Sweet Dreams - MC is reasonable, level-headed, and thinks before she acts/says something. It has some steamy scenes later on though.

Also, this isn't told from the female's POV but it's another side to one of the stories you've read, A Game To Make Him Fall: The Probability I Can Kill My Wife Without Being Found Out
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Thanks for all the recommendations!

ToastedRossi · Nov 6, 2019

I don't know why I never thought of it, but Twelve Kingdoms is a can't miss kind of book. The different books in the series feature different protagonists and not all of them are women, but most of them are. In any case, this is the Japanese novel with the best world building and fantastic themes and great characterization. It's a real shame that modern isekai novels don't take inspiration from books like this.

Issa Valdez · Sep 3, 2021

try this "Mesmerizing Ghost Doctor"

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