passing N1 by reading novels only?
I used to be the anki-crazy type, couldn't imagine myself without using Anki and all. However, around 3 weeks ago, I actually started reading light novels. I finished 2 in 2 weeks, with no anki at all. Now, when I try to review with Anki again, it doesn't feel fulfilling anymore. I also read from Todaii every now and then so there's more variation, but I like the continuity of a light novel, and the fact that I don't have to stare at a screen to do it so I've been spending more time with my light novels.
So my question is: did anyone here pass N1 with light novels and occasional news articles as your ONLY practice + no mock tests at all?
more context: I've already gone through the Vocabulary and Kanji Sou Matome textbooks with quizlet (and anki, at least until I stopped)
I'm mainly concerned if the light novel terms are also likely to appear in the exam.