As Valentine's Day creeps closer, many people are looking for a romance story to read. Thankfully, there are plenty to pick from, as romance is one of the most popular genres in the world. And this is true in the webtoon sphere, as there are loads of wonderful romance stories that feature strong and memorable female characters. But which ones should you check out? Here are some of the best female-led webtoons you can read right now.

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Villains Are Destined to Die

Created by SUOL and GwonGyeoeul, Villains Are Destined To Die follows Cha Siyeon, a young girl who unfortunately dies. However, Cha suddenly wakes up in her favorite reverse harem game. Alas, she isn't in the heroine's body but in the body of Penelope Eckhart, the villainess. On top of this, the game is stuck on the hardest possible mode, meaning death lurks around every corner.

However, Cha thinks she can use her game knowledge to beat the system and end up with the game's beautiful men. A fun twist on isekai storylines, Villains Are Destined To Die, features an excellent protagonist and an utterly thrilling story that fuses the best of several different genres. Read it on Tapas.

You At First Sight

You At First Sight was created by Icchae. The story follows Yechan, a girl with a strange condition. Yechan cannot see people's faces. She instead sees their inner thoughts where their features should be. This means she doesn't know what anyone looks like, including herself. However, her life gets turned upside down when she meets a boy called Segye. For reasons she doesn't fully understand, Yechan can see Segye's face but not read his thoughts. Featuring an intriguing mystery and some fantastic twists and turns. You At First Sight will pull you in with a cozy romance before totally subverting your expectations. Read it on TappyToon.

Let's Play

Lets Play

Created by Mongie, Let's Play is one of the most popular webtoons and it is easy to see why. The series follows Sam Young, a shy and anxious girl who dreams of making her own games. When she releases her first game, Ruminate, Sam thinks her life might be turning around. However, her dreams are dashed when famous internet star Marshall Law gives the game a terrible review.

The situation deteriorates further when Sam learns that Marshall is actually her neighbor, setting off an awkward whirlwind of feelings that neither person knows how to deal with, especially as their mental health issues cloud their judgment. A fun twist on the classic rom-com format, Let's Play delivers an enjoyable mix of romance, laughs, and character-driven stories. Read it on WEBTOON.

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Light And Shadow

Light And Shadow

Created by Ryu Hyang and Heewon, Light And Shadow is set in a fantasy world. When Edna, a lowly maid, is forced to marry the noble Duke Eli, Eli is upset, expecting to marry someone of higher standing. However, Edna isn't just a lowborn maid. She actually has a dark secret. One that could turn the world and the status quo upside down if it was ever revealed.

Because of this, the pair have a very uneasy relationship, but they are forced to try and make it work. However, the temptation to draw swords and fight each other is always bubbling beneath the surface. Featuring a unique take on fantasy storylines and an excellently realized female lead. Light And Shadow is a remarkable romance story that will keep you gripped from start to end. Read the story and its sequel series Golden Time on Tappytoon.

Always Human

Always Human

Created by walkingnorth, Always Human is set in a sci-fi near future where nanotech and other advances allow people to change their appearance and modify their bodies in many ways. However, some people have Egan's Syndrome. A condition that makes them unable to accept these body mods.

The series follows Sunati, a girl who instantly falls in love with another girl called Austen. However, Sunati learns that Austen is not what she seems. However, this doesn't dull her feelings for the other girl, and the pair start a whirlwind romance as they try to navigate this future together. Beautifully illustrated and wonderfully written, Always Human is, as the title suggests, a sci-fi romance with a highly relatable emotional core that will resonate with most readers. Read it on WEBTOON.

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