One great reverse harem anime is 'Ouran High School Host Club'. It has a really engaging story. The main character, Haruhi, stumbles into the school's host club and ends up becoming a host herself, despite being a girl. There's a lot of humor, great character development, and interesting relationships among the host club members, each with their own distinct personalities.
'Yona of the Dawn' is another excellent anime. Yona, as the main character, is on a path of self - discovery and revenge. She is determined to take back her kingdom. Along with a group of men who support her, she faces many challenges. The story is not just about the reverse harem but also about Yona's transformation from a sheltered princess to a brave warrior, and the bonds she forms with the guys are both emotional and strategic for her journey.
One popular reverse harem anime is 'Ouran High School Host Club'. The female lead, Haruhi, finds herself in the middle of a group of male host club members. Another is 'Fruits Basket' where Tohru Honda is surrounded by the Sohma family members, who are mostly male. In manga, 'Diabolik Lovers' is well - known, with the female character in a rather dark and intense reverse harem situation with vampire males.
Well, in the best reverse harem novels, there is usually a strong female lead. She is often independent, intelligent, and has her own goals. For example, in 'The Selection', America Singer has her own ideas about love and the world around her. Another characteristic is the complex relationships between the female lead and the male characters. They may be friends, rivals, or have different levels of romantic interest, like in 'A Court of Thorns and Roses'. Also, there's often a richly built world. In 'Throne of Glass', the world of Erilea is full of magic, politics, and different cultures, which adds depth to the reverse harem relationships.
One of the best is 'The Selection' by Kiera Cass. It features a girl named America who enters a competition to win the heart of a prince, but along the way, she has the attention of other suitors as well. Another great one is 'Twilight' by Stephenie Meyer. While mainly a vampire love story, Bella has the love and protection of multiple male characters. And 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' by Sarah J. Maas also has elements of reverse harem, where the main character Feyre has complex relationships with different male fae.
Some of the best reverse harem novels include 'The Mortal Instruments' series. Clary is surrounded by male characters like Jace, Simon, and Alec, each having a different kind of relationship with her. 'Shatter Me' is also good. Juliette has interactions with Adam and Warner which could be seen as part of a reverse harem dynamic. Also, 'Red Queen' has Mare who has the attention of different male characters in a world full of power struggles.
I really like 'Hermione's Harem of Hearts'. In this fanfiction, Hermione finds herself in a complex web of relationships with multiple characters. It explores her growth as a character while dealing with the affections of those in her reverse harem. It's full of emotional depth and some really sweet moments.