Well, 'Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash' could also be counted. It shows a rather different take on the fantasy world survival concept compared to traditional light novels. The characters' struggle and the way the world is presented are not what you would expect from a typical light novel, thus having a touch of heresy in its narrative.
One could consider 'Sword Art Online'. It presents a virtual reality world that has some controversial aspects like the in - game death being real in the real world too, which is a rather heretical concept for a gaming - based light novel. Another is 'Konosuba: God's Blessing on this Wonderful World!'. It parodies the typical isekai (another world) genre with its own set of unorthodox and comical elements.
Probably 'Horus Rising'. It's often considered a must - read as it starts the whole Horus Heresy saga. 'A Thousand Sons' is also very popular because it has a rich and detailed story about the Thousand Sons legion and their psykers. Another popular one is 'Galaxy in Flames' which is full of epic battles.
Regular light novels usually have a more straightforward world - building and plot progression. In contrast, heresy light novels tend to be more experimental. They might introduce strange power systems or social structures that are not in line with what we typically see in regular light novels. For instance, in some heresy light novels, the rules of magic or technology are completely different and might seem illogical at first compared to the more common sense ones in regular light novels.
One possible 'heresy Chinese novel' could be some works that deviate from the mainstream moral or ideological norms in a very extreme way. However, in China, most novels follow positive values. It's important to note that the term 'heresy' might be misused if not properly defined. Maybe some cult - related fictional works could be considered in this extreme sense, but such works are not allowed to be spread in China.
The top 5 could be 'Horus Rising' as it begins the epic story. 'False Gods' that explores Horus' corruption. 'Galaxy in Flames' for the large - scale battles and betrayals. 'Flight of the Eisenstein' that gives us a view from the loyalist side during the chaos. And 'Fulgrim' which is great for understanding the Primarch's downfall. These novels are all crucial in exploring the complex and tragic Horus Heresy.
Some of the popular light novels in the list are known for their genre - bending elements. For example, 'Konosuba: God's Blessing on this Wonderful World!' combines elements of fantasy and comedy in a unique way. They also tend to create a sense of adventure. In 'Accel World', the protagonist's journey in the virtual world filled with challenges and enemies gives a great sense of adventure. Moreover, many of these light novels are good at creating cliffhangers at the end of chapters or volumes to keep readers hooked, as is often the case in various popular light novels from the list.
The Horus Heresy series has a rich collection of novels. 'Nemesis' is an interesting one that focuses on a covert operation during the Heresy. 'Unremembered Empire' is important as it shows the actions of Guilliman and his attempts to hold things together. In addition, 'Vulkan Lives' is a novel that delves into the story of Vulkan, one of the Primarchs, during this tumultuous time.
In my opinion, they're great. They provide deep lore and engaging storylines that keep readers hooked. The detailed descriptions and strategic elements add a lot of depth.
Some popular ones might include 'Sword Art Online'. It has a really engaging story set in a virtual reality world where players are trapped and have to fight to survive. Another could be 'Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World'. The unique plot of the main character dying and restarting from a save point makes it very interesting.
I'm not sure specifically which light novels are popular within 'lnmnht light novels' as it's not a well - known mainstream label. It could potentially include a variety of genres like fantasy, romance, or mystery. Maybe some of them are about magical adventures in a fictional world or the relationship between characters in a unique setting.
One popular 2022 light novel is 'That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime'. It has an interesting story of a man reincarnated as a slime in a fantasy world and his adventures there. Another is 'Sword Art Online Progressive'. It further explores the world of Sword Art Online in more detail. And 'Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World' also had new installments in 2022, continuing the story of Subaru's trials and tribulations in a different world.