An Intro to Light Novels and Recommended Reading

Reading light novels is the best hobby for developing imagination and creativity. Earlier it had a fanbase only in Japan but light novels are gaining
significance in the west too.

What are light novels?

Not to be confused with visual novels, light novels are Japanese young adult novels targeted at high school students.

At present, most light novels are translated into English for wider reach. It may be interesting to read light novels, but not every book can give such an experience. To find the best novels (our recommendations), have a scroll and read till the end. 

1. Oregairu

If you are looking for some of the best of the best light novels, then start reading oregairu.

The story is about Hachiman Hikigaya who leads a life without buddies or a girlfriend. When classmates talk about good things that happened in their life, he considered them as lies. However, his boring life changed on meeting a beautiful girl Yukino Yukinoshita. It covers many beautiful moments that happened in Hachiman’s life. Once you start reading, you will never be able to stop till the end. 

2. Taming Master 

Taming Master is an interesting light novel with action, comedy, and adventure. The story deals with the actions that took place in the world’s largest virtual reality game “Kailan”. A gamer Ian has reset his level 93 to obtain a hidden class. However, the class he got was mostly useless in Kailan. The plot of the Taming Master Light Novel was basic but it was well written.

3. The Legends of Sun Knight

The story is about a world where the god of light is worshipped by twelve knights. One of the knights (main character) even wishes to stand and roar like a true knight before the whole continent. If you read this light novel, you will come across many hilarious moments. The amazing fantasy of this light novel will give you’re a wonderful experience.  

4. You’ve Got the Wrong House, Villain

If you are looking for something romantic, then you’ve got the wrong house, villain. It is a slow-burn romantic novel and you won't be able to stop reading after the first few chapters. The story takes some time to heat up the romantic situations.

The plot and characters in the story will surely leave a mark in your heart after reading. Do not miss reading this best-ever romantic light novel.

Wrapping Up

The above novels are our recommendations for the best light novels. Each of the given novels is hand-picked. If you are a beginner, go with your gut in terms of which to read first and then move on to read the others.