What are the characteristics of the best kindom building light novels?

Well, 'Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash' can be considered. Although it's not as straightforward a kingdom - building story as the others, it involves the characters building a sort of community within the harsh world of Grimgar, which has elements of kingdom - building such as resource management, defense against threats, and forming alliances. Also, 'The Rising of the Shield Hero' has some aspects of building up a territory. The Shield Hero, Naofumi, has to develop his own base, gather followers, and create a stable place in a world that is initially hostile to him.

Well, a key characteristic is detail. For example, in 'No Game No Life', the world is full of various races with their own unique abilities and cultures. Every rule of the games that govern this world is clearly defined. Another aspect is consistency. The world has to follow its own set of rules. In 'Re:Zero − Starting Life in Another World', the magic system and how the world resets are always consistent, which makes the world - building believable.

One of the great city - building light novels is 'Overlord'. In this novel, the main character has to build and manage his own territory in a game - like world. There are elements of strategy, governance, and character development as he shapes the city and its surroundings.

'Slime Taoshite 300-nen, Shiranai Uchi ni Level Max ni Nattemashita' also has some elements of dungeon building. The main character, who is a slime, starts to build and develop her own territory which has aspects similar to dungeon building. It has a unique take on the genre with its light - hearted and comical story - telling.

In OP world building of light novels, there is often a hierarchical power structure. Take 'Naruto' - like light novels, there are different levels of ninja abilities and rankings. The world also has a backstory that shapes the present situation. For instance, in 'Attack on Titan', the history of the Titans and the walls is crucial for understanding the world. And unique ecosystems are created. In 'Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic', the different dungeons and the magic within them form unique ecosystems.

Well, a common characteristic is the exploration of power dynamics. In these novels, the protagonist has to gain and maintain power to build their nation. In 'Log Horizon', the players need to figure out how to use their skills and knowledge to gain influence in the game - world - turned - real - society. And there is a strong emphasis on character growth. As the nation - building progresses, the protagonist also grows personally, learning about leadership, friendship, and more, which is a key aspect in many Japanese nation - building light novels.

Definitely 'That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime'. Rimuru Tempest starts as a slime but quickly builds a powerful and unique kingdom. It has a great mix of action, comedy, and kingdom - building elements. Rimuru's leadership and his ability to bring different races together make for a very interesting read.

One great kingdom building light novel is 'Overlord'. It features a powerful character who is transported into a game world and has to build his own kingdom. The story is full of strategic planning, interesting character interactions, and unique world - building elements.

Family building novels often focus on the relationships within a family. They may show how family members interact, support or conflict with each other. For example, in some novels, it might be about a couple trying to build a family, facing challenges like financial problems or differences in parenting styles.

Most of the best short light novels also have engaging characters. Take 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde'. The two main characters are so distinct yet intertwined, which makes the story really fascinating. They are not overly complex characters but are just enough to drive the story forward and make readers think.