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My all time favorite bl novels that I would wholeheartedly recommend to anyone! It’s a list with small self written synopses (UPDATE NOW IM LAZY LOL ILL COME BACK AND WRITE MORE IN DEPTH LATER) and my VERY LENGTHY opinions/me trying to convince you to read the novels lol. This list includes both modern and historical novels! Remember to come back and thank me later once you’ve finished reading any of them cause I have faith in how good my recommendations are LMAO ;)... more>>

Other notes:
- novels that are sorted higher = I liked them more 
- I’ll continue adding any novels that I like 
-Some of the ongoing novels I mtled  
-might be grammar mistakes in my descriptions cause I’m too lazy to proofread oops

-my descriptions might contain  small or “slight spoilers” that are revealed very early in the book  <<less

highest to lowest ratings | with synopsis... more>>

pt. 2: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/72683/?st=1 <<less

Stories that I read when I was bored and surprisingly liked it a lot. These stories are not really hidden gems because they been around for... more>> a while. I was just hesitant to read them but once I started I couldn’t stop until I completed the story. Not in any particular order. <<less

Just some novels I have finished/currently reading and enjoyed them a lot! Hopefully you can find something new or share similar interest! (novels in no... more>> particular order) adding novels I plan to read. Let me know if any of those are good :) <<less

obsessive protagonists, hide and seek game, powerful lovers

I’m compiling a historical list for BL because I LOVE HISTORICAL setting stories. ... more>>

Ofc I have my own standards and I only include highly rated and popular novels. I tried not to include any with less then 4.3ish 

I hope you find your next novel with ease! :) <<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

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

i need to clear my bookmarks... more>>

includes [almost any genre except for gl and apocalypse]:

- mlm

- flm

- tragedy (bcs i love to hurt myself) 

- slice of life

- smut

- brainrot dogfood

- historical xianxia and politics

- modern day 

untranslated novels not on this website will be in the comment section

Pt 2 of my list: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/70987/ <<less

My KR BL list is still growing since its a new domain of interest for me. 

[Enemies/rival to lovers]

Stories that I absolutely love and some are that amazing and adapted to drama and some are good to read and kinda sweet and have good endings.... more>>

These stories are made if people don't like dog blood drama in their novels like me. Some people may find loopholes in these stories if you don't like it just shut up. This list is mixed and you may find some stories that vary genre.

As long as I find good novels that are translated, I will add it here. Some people may find this childish but I actually enjoyed this so please don't bash me.

Follow the Part 2:

https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/26448/?ft=yes <<less

I'm a simple person (anything I enjoyed, I'll give 4/5 stars at least regardless of plot holes, bad writing, etc.)... more>>

**Btw other reader is my fren (2nd opnion) 

***If I personally don't like something, then I won't rate it, especially if I can see the appeal for others. 

5 stars - GREAT, must read

4 stars - enjoyable, but some aspects leave me feeling iffy

3 stars - it was okay, good read to pass time

2 stars - didn't like

1 star - solid pass.  <<less

↷ ·˚ ༘ s e t t i n g : historical and modern fiction times .°୭ ˎˊ˗↷... more>>

↷ m-preg <<less

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My favorite BLQT, Modern, dog blood, ancient, transmigration, cultivation etc..All of the quick transmigration novels in this are amazing! 

Criteria:... more>>

1) story-focused, grand outer plot

2) world-building, specifically not about romantic growth, but personal and professional growth

BLs focusing on MC-ML's life and adventure, not checking off romantic checkpoints. Story is filled with world building. Low to NO romance in the early chapters, Aro-Ace friendly. Not in any order. 

//friends, rivals become lovers //three-dimensional side characters //plot focused //love grows over time //fake bromance <<less

All modern Novel I have Read & Drop 

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

Some of them are not bl TT ! BUT they have the best comradeship and are sus...!! The author just wants to screw with us! 

BL stories that do not include pregnancy. 

I'm slowly working through these recs.... more>>

Please leave any recommendations if you have any :)

PS. These aren't arranged in any particular order

PPS. check trigger warnings as some are a bit heavy <<less

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Only novels I actually loved and have re-read (or I’m planning to re-read). I also included xianxia here!... more>>

They are all Chinese novels and the romance is BG, there are a lot of rebirth/transmigration novels. No instant love here!

The female leads in all these novels is quite badass but not OP. They are smart and can be more or less scheming but they are all resilient in the face of adversities. 

⭐️ Since the novels here are already a selection of all the ones I’ve read, I’m giving a star to the absolute top 3! <<less