The title says it all. BLs with a healthy power dynamic (mostly, since those are pretty rare), well-developed leads, great storylines, almost no unhealthy and unrealistic characterisations like yandere MLs or MCs with questionable IQs. Some exceptions are there, though; I've added the novels I liked despite them having somewhat yandere character(s).... more>>

I've added all the novels that checked off most of the boxes and noted everything I might have liked/disliked about those novels while reading. 

The rankings on each novel don't really matter (except for the ones at the beginning). Don't forget the ones at the bottom, although they're the ones I personally didn't like much! But you might!  <<less

For all my poor citizens of harem society who try very hard to find good harem novels.... more>>

No ntr.(f*ck that bullshit)

If you know any great you can recommend me

But i can guarantee u i have read all good novels. <<less

NO YAOI/YURI(No offense to lgbt but  i can't handle that stuff well)... more>>

MINOR TRAGEDY 

AND AS ALWAYS,FANTASY
QUOTE OF THE DAY

"Call a jack a jack.Call a spade a spade.But,call a who*e lady.They alredy have it hard son"

pt 2: "https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/34551/?ft=yes" <<less

✩ A list of horror bl novels at your service! ♡ ～('▽^人) ✩

fake, arranged, flash, forced, contract marriage. Marriage of Convenience, cohabitation, anything forced, etc I'm interested in or like

Fluffy, sometimes heart melting, sometimes sweet, sometimes heart-warming, sometimes touching, a few tears might be shed... The feels...... more>>

Authors for guaranteed  fluff: Ban Li Zi, Mo Bao Fei Bao, Gu Man, Jiu Xiao Qi
Majority are 'modern day' romance. Ranking  not in order.  <<less

AAAA SO MANY UNDERRATED BL NOVELS♡\(>\\\<)/♡
School life: #1 - 9
Historical: #10 - 20
Sci-fi: #21 - 25
Fantasy: #26 - 28
Martial Arts: #29... more>>

 *Created; May 1st 2021 <<less

just your typical dog blood novel where the gong treats the shou unkindly and only realized his feelings after the shou left /died. ... more>>

You can check out Shui Qian Cheng's works, her novels are really well-written. However, all the gongs are absolute sh*ts. Each one is worse than the other but I love it *chef's kiss*

Not in order

⚠️ Please do check the tags before reading. <<less

cuz I am bored... more>>

Also note that you can skip intro in iqiyi! <<less

Here's the collection of bg smut novels I've read so far. I might want to re-read these all, so thought of making a list of it.... more>>

Note: I'm a big fan of male yandere. So, most of the novel will have male yandere.  <<less

My favourite Chinese romance novels that has been made (or will be made) into a drama.... more>>

TBA = To be aired. The drama's have been announced but not broadcasted. They seem to change names a lot pre-airing so some of these might change. I will try to keep the list updated. <<less

BL novels | Chinese, Korean, Japanese | Ongoing 

Consist all of the Korean BL (active and complete)

just some JP BL

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

Here's my daily reading novel so i can read it anytime if i forget the tittle, i'll coming back here :3... more>>

Fluff, fluff, fluff mwehehehehehe....................

I'll leave some notes for each novel, to remind myself................... <<less

All about fluffy enemies to lovers trope novel ~

Favorite couples of all time - from sizzling chemistry with passionate romance, to bickering and bantering couples. Check out my Carrd if you want to... more>> see more quotes: https://allmydanmei.carrd.co/ <<less

Korean yaoi and shounen ai novels adapted to manhwas that have official English translations (completed/ongoing/discontinued) + where to read them (status included: ongoing unless stated otherwise). List will be updated if and when new titles appear or get licensed.... more>>

Check out my other lists for danmei adapted to manhuas: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/74457/ and BL novels being printed in English: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/73620/ <<less

ONLY based on my own preferences~~~~~

Novels that have only just started translating but despite the few chapters released, has caught my interest well enough. Can't promise or guarantee how it'll turn out tho. ... more>>

OR

Are really really underrated novels that you should try out (too little readers despite deserving greater popularity).

Frequently updated

Older novels/novels with higher reader counts would be placed lower on the list  <<less

↷ ·˚ ༘ s e t t i n g : historical / ancient times .°୭ ˎˊ˗↷... more>>

male empress, concubine, wife, wangfei, consort <<less

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

novels with personal rating - already read : some are dropped

novels without PR -  still haven't read - proceed with caution

NOT ALL NOVELS LISTED HERE HAD A HAPPY ENDING! <<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

BL (of all genres) that leave you with a paradoxical feeling of completeness and emptiness after finishing. Completeness because the plot, characters, romance, world-building, etc.... more>> are all so well fleshed out. Emptiness because you either want to stay a bit longer with the characters in their world, or rather, you know that the story has reached its satisfying ending, and that this is where the art should end. <3 The BL & danmei world is a treasure trove of all sorts. Let's enjoy~ other recs welcome! <<less