Best light novels on Reddit
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#1
Ascendance of a Bookworm
4.8
(18)
"Ascendance of a Bookworm!!!"
"Ascendance of a Bookworm"
"Ascendance of a Bookworm."
"Ascendance of a Bookworm"
"Ascendance of a bookworm"
"Ascendance of a Bookworm"
"1. Ascendance of a Bookworm (Honzuki no Gekokujou)"
"Ascendance of a Bookworm - just amazing and so addictive."
"Ascendance of a bookworm."
"Also Ascendance of a Bookworm."
#2
Overlord
4.7
(9)
"Props to Overlord, Konosuba and Infinite Dendrogram too."
"Overlord"
"I started with Overlord."
"Very creative story writing by the author"
"Because those 2 novels are written in a similar style."
"I also liked Overlord and Misfit a lot."
"I started with Overlord."
"Overlord"
"Overlord 'cause i like dark story."
#3
Classroom of the Elite
4.3
(9)
"Classroom of the elite."
"My first light novel was Classroom of The Elite and it's the best light novel for me."
"N/A"
"N/A"
""Classroom of the Elite", Its very good"
"Out of those 3 i must say that i loved overlord the most."
"But those are my best from the worst"
"If you’re looking for something that’s not isekai or fantasy and takes place in modern day Japan."
"N/A"
#4
Mushoku Tensei
4.9
(8)
"Mushoku Tensei."
"N/A"
"Do yourself a favor and read Mushoku Tensei."
"Read Mushoku Tensei"
"If you want to read another isekai."
"N/A"
"N/A"
"Mushoku Tensei"
#5
The Apothecary Diaries
4.7
(7)
"The Apothecary Diaries is pretty great in that regard."
"The Apothecary Diaries."
"Apothecary Diaries."
"These are great in each own genre I must say."
"There're two ongoing manga adaptations of it too & they're wonderful."
"There seems to be a big overlap with this fandom and The Apothecary Diaries."
"The Apothecary Diaries"
#6
Otherside Picnic
4.7
(7)
"Otherside Picnic."
"Otherside Picnic"
"Otherside picnic."
"I strongly recommend otherside picnic."
"Otherside picnic fits pretty well with what you are looking for."
"Otherside Picnic, of course."
"N/A"
#7
Rebuild World
4.3
(6)
"Rebuild World."
"Very good series with a ruthless mc."
"Rebuild World"
"Rebuild the world is a post apocalyptic story."
"Rebuild World - this has an anime *announced*, but nothing in terms of air date so think it's still fine"
"Rebuild World"
#8
Torture Princess
5.0
(5)
"Torture Princess"
"Torture Princess"
"Torture Princess; Demon Lord 2099"
"I'd really recommend Torture Princess and Sabikui Bisco!"
"Although, My first read was "Torture princess".. Torture princess is absolutely memorizing with its plot and story telling."
#9
Re:Zero
4.8
(5)
"Re:Zero"
"They are one of the best in my knowledge"
"Also is a great choice."
"N/A"
"They’re two of some of the better written LN series in my experience."
#10
The Empty Box and Zeroth Maria
4.4
(5)
"The empty box and zeroth maria"
"If you are looking for something that has no anime adaption then I would recommend you to read 'The Empty Box and Zeroth Maria.'"
"Give The Empty Box and Zeroth Maria a try if you like dark psychological stories and battle of wits."
"The Empty Box and Zeroth Maria"
"The Empty Box and Zeroth Maria."
#11
86
4.4
(5)
"86"
"86."
"N/A"
"86"
"N/A"
#12
Danmachi
4.2
(5)
"Danmachi or long name is it wrong to try to pick up girls in a dungeon."
"DanMachi"
"N/A"
"I’d recommend both if you enjoyed Overlord"
"N/A"
#13
Tearmoon Empire
4.0
(5)
"I personally love Tearmoon Empire. It sort of has a similar premise since the MC also goes back in time but the story and characters are wackier."
"Tearmoon Empire"
"Tearmoon Empire."
"I read the "Tearmoon Empire" LN. It was funny."
"Ah, and Tearmoon Empire as well."
#14
Spice and Wolf
4.8
(4)
"Spice and Wolf."
"Spice and Wolf"
"Considered one of the best LNs."
"Spice & Wolf"
#15
Arifureta
4.3
(4)
"Arifureta"
"My favorite light novels are Arifureta."
"N/A"
"Arifureta less so given he has to work for it."
#16
The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten
4.3
(3)
"The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten"
"N/A"
"The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten"
#17
Apothecary Diaries
4.3
(3)
"Apothecary diaries"
"I'd say Apothecary Diaries fits the bill"
"The Apothecary Diaries - Fictional version of China as the setting."
#18
Reborn as a Space Mercenary
4.3
(3)
"Reborn as a Space Mercenary."
"- Reborn as a Space Mercenary"
"N/A"
#19
Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra
4.3
(3)
"Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra"
"Apocalipse bringer Mynoghra"
"Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra"
#20
Taking My Reincarnation One Step at a Time
5.0
(2)
"Taking my reincarnation one step at a time - just comfy."
"Taking My Reincarnation One Step At A Time really sucked me in."
#21
Sword Art Online
5.0
(2)
"*Sword Art Online* - i did start LNs reading this one."
"_Sword Art Online_ got me into light novels."
#22
J-Novel Club
5.0
(2)
"Ascendance of a Bookworm"
"Ascendance of a Bookworm"
#23
So I'm a Spider, So What?
5.0
(2)
"I recently finished 'So I'm a Spider So What?' and it was a really good read."
"So I'm a Spider, So What?"
#24
The Conqueror from a Dying Kingdom
5.0
(2)
"The conqueror from a dying kingdom."
"One of the best light novels I have ever read."
#25
Spice & Wolf
5.0
(2)
"Spice & Wolf"
"Spice & Wolf (awesome)"
#26
Nisio Isin
5.0
(2)
"Along the same vine, there's Nisio Isin's Death Note spin off, which I really enjoyed!"
"Not EXACTLY a detective LN, but Zaregoto is my all time favorite LN series."
#27
So I’m a Spider, So What?
4.5
(2)
"It’s a great story and an easy, fun read."
"N/A"
#28
Bottom-tier Character Tomozaki-kun
4.5
(2)
"Bottom-tier character tomozaki-kun."
"Bottom-Tier Character Tomozaki"
#29
The Beginning After the End
4.5
(2)
"I highly recommed the beginning after the end, it has one of the best writtings i've ever seen."
"N/A"
#30
Adachi and Shimamura
4.5
(2)
"Adachi and Shimamura."
"N/A"
#31
Reincarnated as a Slime
4.5
(2)
"Reincarnated as a Slime."
"Reincarnated as a Slime because I wanted to know what happened after the anime."
#32
Jobless Reincarnation
4.5
(2)
"Jobless reincarnation or arifutera common place to worlds strongest."
"N/A"
#33
Eminence in Shadow
4.5
(2)
"N/A"
"N/A"
#34
Secrets of the Silent Witch
4.5
(2)
"I’m a big fan of Secrets of the Silent Witch."
"I've heard Secrets of the Silent Witch and The Torture Princess are also worth reading."
#35
My Happy Marriage
4.5
(2)
"My Happy Marriage"
"I'm enjoying My Happy Marriage. It's not complete yet, but getting close, I hope."
#36
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto
4.5
(2)
"Kusuriya no Hitorigoto"
"Kusuriya no hitorigoto and ascendance of a bookworm."
#37
Eighty Six
4.5
(2)
"These are great in each own genre I must say."
"N/A"
#38
Holmes of Kyoto
4.5
(2)
"Holmes of Kyoto."
"You should try reading Holmes of Kyoto."
#39
Isekai Tensei Soudouki
4.5
(2)
"I am gonna recommend a lesser known one 'Isekai Tensei Soudouki'."
"Is a good read too if you are into Isekai fantasy kingdom building/war."
#40
Reincarnated as a Sword
4.5
(2)
"The light novel that caught my attention right away is Reincarnated as a Sword."
"N/A"
#41
Hell Mode
4.5
(2)
"Some relatively recent examples of that would be (in no particular order): _Hell Mode_."
"- Hell Mode"
#42
I Want to Eat Your Pancreas
4.5
(2)
"I Want to Eat Your Pancreas: Has a light novel and manga."
"I Want to Eat Your Pancreas"
#43
D-Genesis: Three Years after the Dungeons Appeared
4.5
(2)
"_D-Genesis: Three Years after the Dungeons Appeared_."
"D-Genesis: Three Years after the Dungeons Appeared"
#44
Black Summoner
4.0
(2)
"For japanese LN, maybe Black Summoner?"
"N/A"
#45
Failure Frame
4.0
(2)
"N/A"
"N/A"
#46
The Torture Princess
4.0
(2)
"I've heard Secrets of the Silent Witch and The Torture Princess are also worth reading."
"N/A"
#47
Death March
4.0
(2)
"Death march and arifureta would be my recs."
"N/A"
#48
Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash
4.0
(2)
"Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash"
"Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash"
#49
The Death Mage Who Doesn't Want a Fourth Time?
4.0
(2)
"I'd recommend The Death Mage Who Doesn't Want a Fourth Time? Ah, and Tearmoon Empire as well."
"I guess I'd recommend The Death Mage Who Doesn't Want a Fourth Time?"
#50
Reign of the Seven Spellblades
5.0
(1)
"Reign of the seven spellblades."
#51
Zilbagias the Seventh Demon Prince
5.0
(1)
"Zilbagias the seventh demon prince."
#52
A Certain Magical Index
5.0
(1)
"What, is this the new generation who don't know this piece of masterpiece?"
#53
Kumo desu ga, Nani ka
5.0
(1)
"Kumo desu ga, Nani ka."
#54
Realist Hero
5.0
(1)
"Realist hero."
#55
Re:Zero - Starting Life in Another World
5.0
(1)
"Since you enjoy Re Zero you could try that. The light novel is the original source material."
#56
My Stepmother's Daughter is My Ex
5.0
(1)
"My stepmother's daughter is my ex."
#57
Tearmoon Monogatari
5.0
(1)
"Tearmoon monogatary and holy grail of eris are the first LN I read."
#58
A Lily Blooms in Another World
5.0
(1)
"A Lily Blooms in Another World."
#59
Kunon the Sorcerer Can See
5.0
(1)
"Kunon the Sorcerer Can See."
#60
Gimai Seikatsu
5.0
(1)
"Gimai Seikatsu. Just finished Vol. 1 yesterday."
#61
Watashi, Nibanme no Kanojo de ii kara
5.0
(1)
"Watashi, nibanme no kanojo de ii kara."
#62
Hikaru ga Chikyuu ni Itakoro
5.0
(1)
"Hikaru ga Chikyuu ni Itakoro is another I recommend."
#63
Reincarnated as a Dragon Hatchling
5.0
(1)
"_Reincarnated as a Dragon Hatchling_."
#64
Sasaki and Peeps
5.0
(1)
"_Sasaki and Peeps_."
#65
A Pale Moon Reverie
5.0
(1)
"A Pale Moon Reverie - I just loved the opening description."
#66
Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?
5.0
(1)
"Didn't I say to make my abilities average in the next life."
#67
Moon Blossom Asura
5.0
(1)
"Moon blossom Asura."
#68
Bakemonogatari
5.0
(1)
"*Bakemonogatari* - well written, a great experience."
#69
Sugar Apple Fairy
5.0
(1)
"Just started sugar apple fairy and the light novel is so good."
#70
Haruhi
4.0
(1)
"Haruhi was the first major LN release."
#71
Reincarnated into a Game as the Hero’s Friend Running the Kingdom Behind the Scenes
4.0
(1)
"Reincarnated Into a Game as the Hero’s Friend Running the Kingdom Behind the Scenes"
#72
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
4.0
(1)
"That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime."
#73
Monster Tamer
4.0
(1)
"Monster Tamer and Rebuilding a Civilization Starts With a Single Village."
#74
Her Majesty's Swarm
4.0
(1)
"Her majesty's swarm"
#75
I Will Forget This Feeling
4.0
(1)
"I Will Forget This Feeling."
#76
Since I Was Abandoned After Reincarnating, I Will Cook with My Fluffy Friends
4.0
(1)
"Since I Was Abandoned After Reincarnating, I Will Cook With My Fluffy Friends."
#77
Becky Chambers
4.0
(1)
"A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers"
#78
NisioIsin
4.0
(1)
"NisioIsin novels if you are into that."
#79
How to Win Her Heart on the Nth Try
4.0
(1)
"How to Win Her Heart on the Nth Try."
#80
Dungeon Defense
4.0
(1)
"Dungeon defense"
#81
Achievements of the Duke's Daughter
4.0
(1)
"Achievements of the Duke's Daughter"
#82
The Genius Prince's Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt
4.0
(1)
"- The Genius Prince's Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt"
#83
True Love Fades Away from the Contract Ends
4.0
(1)
"True Love Fades Away from the Contract Ends."
#84
Enlightened Empire
4.0
(1)
"- Enlightened Empire (western WN)"
#85
No Game No Life
4.0
(1)
"No Game No Life"
#86
Once Upon a Witch's Death
4.0
(1)
"Once Upon a Witch's Death."
#87
Even If This Love Disappears Tonight
4.0
(1)
"Even If This Love Disappears Tonight."
#88
Tales of Demons and Gods
4.0
(1)
"Tales of Demons and Gods would also worth a try although it has been on hiatus for years."
#89
Monogatari Series
4.0
(1)
"Monogatari"
#90
I'm a Spider, So What?
4.0
(1)
"I'm a Spider, So What?"
#91
Cross-Dressing Villainess Cecilia Sylvie
4.0
(1)
"Cross Dressing Villainess Cecilia Sylvie."
#92
WorldEnd: What Do You Do at the End of the World? Are You Busy? Will You Save Us?
4.0
(1)
"WorldEnd"
#93
KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World!
4.0
(1)
"Konosuba"
#94
Rakuin no Monshou
4.0
(1)
"I'll recommend an obscure but good one, that no one has recommended so far: Rakuin no Monshou."
#95
Hokuou Kizoku to Moukinzuma no Yukiguni Karigurashi
4.0
(1)
"Hokuou Kizoku to Moukinzuma no Yukiguni Karigurashi"
#96
Raven of the Inner Palace
4.0
(1)
"No one's mentioned Raven of the Inner Palace. I think I'm the US it's published by Seven Seas."
#97
My Stepmom’s Daughter Is My Ex
4.0
(1)
"My Stepmom’s Daughter Is My Ex"
#98
The Greatest Magicmaster’s Retirement Plan
4.0
(1)
"The Greatest Magicmaster’s Retirement Plan - more guilty pleasure and not so much depressed."
#99
Log Horizon
3.0
(1)
"Log horizon (intelligent MC but kinda boring novel)"
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