Here comes a longass list because I like harem. It's something I've seen many people dislike since they prefer 1-1 couples. However, I like it because even if I hate a ML or two, there's bound to be at least one other ML in the harem who might be likeable. So I'll rather see the MC get chased by the entire gay town™ than read about just one ML who could be insufferable.... more>>

For example, 'I Rely on Beauty to Stabilize the Country' has a somewhat annoying ML but because it's not a harem, you're supposed to suffer through all the paragraphs brimming with his a$$holery, and can only root for him and the MC because no other guy can ever end up with the MC. 

On the other hand, 'The Cruel Tyrant' has a similar theme — a modern dude transmigrating and carrying the responsibility of restoring a kingdom on his shoulders, but it's a harem with different kind of MLs so even if you skip the parts of some MLs you dislike, there's still around 2-3 MLs left you can enjoy reading about. That's not to say I like every harem novel or dislike every non-harem novel though, it's just that I'll like anything as long as it won't have those insufferable characters I'm forced to sit and watch. <<less

Couldn't find a list for this so I just created one myself. This list contains smut novels (or ordinary novels with smut) without dubious consent or non-con. And I might update everytime I come across a novel that fits the criteria, so this list is pretty tiny right now but hopefully won't remain this way forever.... more>>

Also, PLEASE let me know in the comments if you've come across more novels with car rides where both parties are willing, or if any novel here doesn't actually fit the criteria so I can remove it as soon as possible. I've read plenty of the novels here but not all of them, some were recommended through friends I just can't completely trust because they once told me that 2ha was fluffy (f*ck you Sam why did you do that to me), and others were found through manually reading reviews for any mentions of non-con so I could know whether those novels are safe to add or not. 

So, the guidance of my fellow daoists cultivating the dao of consent is much, much appreciated! I want everyone here to be comfy and happy with what they've found.  <<less

From childish bickering, petty actions, to sweet pampering, this list contains enemies to lovers troope, or couples with identities where the partner is supposedly the other’s enemies. Hope you enjoy! ... more>>

- 1v1, HE

- Includes: enemies to lovers; mistaken identities; people in the novel assume they’re enemies; in the original storyline, the characters were supposed to be enemies, but works out differently; or stereotypically considered to be enemies in society due to their identity, but novel contradicts the stereotype <<less

Mostly containing lighthearted novels that puts you in a pleasant mood, this list contains novels with a sense of humor. From shameless, horror comedy to... more>> childish, innocent comedy, hope there’s something here for you to laugh and enjoy! :) <<less

This list is full of fluff. No angst, just fluff. Reads that made me smile and giggle all day long to the point of dying from diabetes. LOL. I've finished reading all of these, and are definitely highly recommended! Enjoy :)) PS: This is in no particular order. ... more>>

If you're looking for a part two of this rec list, then go here: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/36658/ <<less

My list of re-read favs in no particular order; most have been re-read at least once, with few exceptions. All romance. All with female protagonists.... more>>

 I tried adding protag-relevant CWs in the description, but I might have missed some. If I can figure out the sorting system, I'll sort them in a last (re)read order.

WARNING: THERE IS SMUT <<less

All the good romance books I've read and wish someone suggested when I was new here. Mostly completed ones. I hear by declare that this list is 100% tr*sh free ;) 
Ok so on the list after like number 55 or so, the quality decreases. I mean it's arguable whether it's good or not. But honestly I liked it. I would say read the latters after you got nothing to read.... more>>

Will gradually add short reviews  <<less

A series of BL novels with varying plots and subgenres! Fluff, unlimited flow, xianxia, historical, quick transmigration, transmigration, supernatural, slow romance, comedy, mature (in terms of thinking and actions), etc. ... more>>

Minimal amount of angst and dogblood (if there's even any) (￣▽￣* )ゞ

Edit: I may have taken a bit of a liking towards angst nowadays... only a little. ( ˘︹˘ )

BL's I REALLY LIKE based on my own preference, and *coughs* I don't like s*upid MC's (*￣▽￣*)

Personally, I like MC's and ML's to have equal footing in terms of their overall personality, I don't like delicate shou tropes that much. 

And in my own, very subjective opinion, these novels have really good plots, or at least most of their logic is in the bounds of normal human logic. 

Note: Novels are not sorted according to rank, just depends on what I remembered first _(:3」∠)_ <<less

This is a list of bickering couples filled with petty antics, negative first impressions, and rivalry. Hope you enjoy!... more>>

- rivalry includes enemies to lovers troop, rivaling countries, rivaling teams, or just people assuming they’re rivals, etc.  <<less

"The repentance of scum*!"" The repair of scum*!"" The redemption of scum*!"... more>>

It is a theme in many novels. In almost every novel, ML starts out as a Scum*! But there are different types of scum* ... some more acceptable (in context), others intolerable and unforgivable!

They are described as handsome, cold, dominating, powerful, intelligent, ambitious, arrogant, proud, heartless ... However, ironically, they can be easily deceived by misunderstandings, evil suspicions and "the pitiful white lotus"...  and end up mistreating, harming, hurting, abusing, poisoning or torturing FL unfairly. ლಠ益ಠ)ლ

Later, when the truth is revealed, they regret everything they have done, discover that they love FL and cannot live without her! They change to be the best male for FL! Humpf! But it is so late ... hahaha a joke! t(=n=)

We like to see them suffering, begging, crawling ... but it is never enough! Or, unfortunately, they don't even suffer from anything, they don't beg for anything but they keep the girl in the end! (ಠ ∩ಠ)
>>Ok! Not everything is so bad! There are some novels that are good readings when they have a good plot and a strong and capable FL!  <<less

Villainous ML + Powerful FL ... more>>

Red flag? Who? Where? bit*h I'm colour blind. 

Watch the proud ass villain be tamed by our fl~ 
Face slapping is a bonus. 

Expect comedy. No tragedies allowed. 
[BL & GL included]

Disclaimer: Deviations from the above are to be expected. Roughly sorted in order of seriousness as in how thick the plot is. Very rough~
Mostly complete; for some, translations might be ongoing, mtl available tho. <<less

Part 1: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/64447/... more>>

Most of the novels I read have complete proper translations so if the red completed tag isn't there, that means there is a quality translation somewhere on the internet, it just isn't linked here in NU for REASONS. 

So just search it up because I'm too lazy to edit every novel description QAQ (maybe I will still eventually do that in the future tho). 

I will also try my best to indicate those I MTLed, but they should all be with many chapters released already (maybe some are even completed now bcs a few of these I read a long time ago), I just google translated the last 15 chapters or so. 

Hope I help some of you find good novels to read. In alphabetical order for now, will sort later~ <<less

Constantly looking for BL protagonists that are not likened to a female. Otherwise I would have read about heterosexuals! Long live shous that don't have the typical feminine appearance/persona... more>>

I swear if I read another novel that mentions 'peach-blossomed eyes', 'fair/porcelain-skin', 'short stature', 'slender', 'long hair' while the gong gets described as the epitome of a European/Western "manly" man I am going to freak. 

List is only going to contain ones where I've rated quite highly. <<less

This list contains all of my best reads -- novels that I, if given the chance to read it as if it's my first time, I would read it all over again in a heartbeat! The genre would be quite mixed, but definitely more on fluffy ones since I'm a poor soul who can't take too much heartaches lol. Anyway, some of the novels here can also be seen from my other lists, but the ones in here would definitely be the best of the best (in my opinion). I'll also be adding short or long reviews, but maybe some would be copied from my other lists if I get too lazy to write new ones... more>> hehe. 

PS: I'm not saying that the other novels that aren't here is not good, but the ones here just have a special place in my heart. The others are really good too, but these just hit me differently hehe :))))

I hope you enjoy! <3 <<less

I'M YOUR TYPICAL ROMANCE CONSUMER ALWAYS IN NEED OF SWEETNESS MINUS THE BLOOD SHEDDING AND REVENGE SHENANIGANS. SERIOUSLY, CAN YA'LL JUST CHILL?... more>>

some of these novels may tug your heart a bit and makes you teary-eyed but that makes the story even more sweeter! I'm someone who cannot read a story without knowing if it has a happy ending, so rest assured, your heart is safe with these novels!

these are in no particular order. <<less

No description.

[not in order]... more>>

this list will consist of novels that contain at least one of the qualities below:

• high ratings

• well-known (based on the number of reviews, readers, or both)

(although there will definitely be some that i may forget to put or mistakes, so apologies) <<less

Relationships that focus heavily on couple bickering, going from enemies to loves, and overall have a lot of s*xual chemistry even if it takes a... more>> while to act on it for some. There will be stories where ML forces himself on MC or coerce her into stuff. Even if they get together later and the ML is kinder there is usually some type of pain to reach happiness. Not for ppl who want only fluff. <<less

bxg

Are you a reader who's also obsessed with BL novels that has these tropes?? •MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE, ENEMIES TO LOVERS, STRAIGHT SEME/UKE TURNING GAY, WIFE-CHASING CREMATORIUMS, RIVALS TO LOVERS, SCHOOL LIFE, MPREG, SIBLINGS NOT RELATED BY BLOOD, IDOLS, OMEGAVERSE, GUIDEVERSE, SURVIVAL, TRANSMIGRATION, ZOMBIES, ESPORTS, SMUT, SECOND CHANCE. LOVERS REUNITED.... more>>

I do like to bawl my eyes out on some angst but ABSOLUTELY no-no to tragedy or bad endings, I read novels to escape reality and reading HAPPY ENDINGS is the only right way to do so.

CW: my comments aren't hundred percent accurate but I wasn't the type to point out shitty things frequently. Give me a HE and I'm all good. ┐⁠(⁠´⁠ー⁠｀⁠)⁠┌ <<less

BL / MALE AND MALE / BOY'S LOVE / DANMEI... more>>

EVERYTHING WITH COMEDY TAG/GENRE <<less

Featuring stories which are funny, fluffy and different .

Just the good stuff I’ve read over the years. Fair warning, it is mostly danmei. I’ll try my best to read other genres.... more>>

not in any order** <<less

A collection of warm novels with zero toxicity that will act as a respite for your lonely heart, cure your depression and restore your faith... more>> in pursuing happiness and love <<less

Mostly combination of sweet fluff  and comedy with teeny weeny bit of drama/life lessons... more>>

Most novels are written by Grumpy Crab  <<less