EMPOWERED WOMEN

List of empowered women. These women take control of their own lives. They are independent, and don't need people to save them. 

Romance? Not a priority/non existent.
Freedom? 100% hell yeah.

 : contains romance (typically slow burn)
 : no romance

Side Note: Reviews are just my personal critics. Also, not ranked in a particular order, but i'll try to group them together based on genre (action, otome isekai, etc)
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I've Become the Villainous Empress of a Novel

 9.4(177 voted)
Ongoing
Author(s): san-yang,miraenabi
Genre(s): Webtoons / Drama / Fantasy / Romance

Generally when I see isekais where the MC turns into a royal family member, they become extremely reckless. However, I was pleasantly surprised. MC has surprisingly analytical mind and acts like a true queen in both intelligence and authority. Rather than dealing justice immediately like 95% of MC's, this MC waits and sets traps to catch her victims. MC is a 3D character, and shows internal dilemma which is interesting.

: No kissy blushy romance, but love interests make it really obv

02 05,2021

Emperor And The Female Knight

 9.5(212 voted)
Ongoing
Author(s): 안경워숭이,Team-iyak,winter - heyum
Genre(s): Fantasy / Historical / Romance / Webtoons / gender bender

MC is badass and supports herself with her own weight. I really enjoyed the progress of time, and it was touching to see the beginning and end of the conquests. She perseveres through her far share of sexism.

It's been a while so I need to catch up. Am little worried about the ending bc of spoilers so hopefully it's different from the novel.
: ml shows obvious interest in her, but mc has yet to notice/care.

02 05,2021

Death Is The Only Ending For The Villainess

 9.7(684 voted)
Ongoing
Author(s): gwon gyeoeul,suol
Genre(s): Shoujo / Fantasy / Romance / Webtoons

I really enjoyed the MC's personality, the plot, the depth. Sometimes it really feels like death is the only ending for the villainess. I found it poetic in way that as the likeability meter increases, the more anxious Penelope and us, the audience feel. MC has a vivid and in-depth personality.
Update: Fuck Derrick
: Obviously there is love interests, but MC has yet to fall in love with anyone of them. She feels distinct nervousness in betrayal and death (rightfully so).

02 05,2021

Queen Cecia's Shorts

 9.5(1060 voted)
Ongoing
Author(s): Jeogyeom,jagyum, saedle
Genre(s): Comedy / Historical / Romance / Slice of life / Webtoons

About a relatively mundane topic - fashion - but still is interesting. MC is not oblivious, but carries modern sensibilities with her. MC is also smart. Not unachievable genius level smart, but smart in the sense that she can make quick analytical judgements. She is a an amazing entrepreneur, and MC's personality makes this story all the more charming. This is one mc I aspire to be like in some sense.

: ml and love interest makes pretty obvious moves early on

31 05,2021

A Red Knight Does Not Blindly Follow Money

 9.4(150 voted)
Ongoing
Author(s): Rosiwon,Song jaemin
Genre(s): Webtoons / Shoujo / Fantasy / romance

Only a few chapters in, but mc seems very independent. A powerful knight who suffered the consequences of greed. Very interesting concept, hope they go into depth about the principles of each knight order soon! Also appreciate the slower world building

: romance, ml already shows interest in chapter 6. himbo appreciation

15 06,2021

Crimson Karma Webtoon

 9.6(162 voted)
Ongoing
Author(s): Lemonfrog (remongeguri),Rada,Ssalsoop,Yasen
Genre(s): Action / Drama / Webtoons

Badass and independent mc. Armed with martial arts and detection skills in a medieval world. Despite her questionable past, she tries to make improvements in her decision making. A bit questionable how she got everyone to trust her with national secrets so soon...enjoyable read nevertheless

: MLs show romantic interest around chapter 80-90. They kinda act like raving dogs if she is in trouble? MC not romantically interested yet.

15 06,2021

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