mainly in the literal sense but sometimes also in the spicy sense~... more>>

{ bl stories with family conflict/neglect/abuse/abandonment themes, lots of found family situations, most have devoted and doting love interests, some may have relationships involving age differences/age gaps and/or love interests who are father figure or mentor types like a shizun, teacher, yifu, guardian, boss, superior, etc. so please mind the tags if that's not your tea } <<less

These novels are a bit deranged, but in a very realistic sense. The main CP has either believable coping mechanisms, or mental illnesses based on... more>> their past. There isn't an ML or MC who was abused that got revenge "all according to plan" with no mental issues (basically the MC or ML pays a price from the beginning and only gets their just rewards after fighting tooth and nail for it). There is fluff but its an angsty fluff and a oof-ouch-pain feeling when they need to support each other. <<less

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MCS with powerful talking ability. Slick mouths, silver tongues and words that can stab and slap you 

ancient Chinese Rebirth stories with female protagonist that rise above their tragedy and find their destined male counterpart.  

-Korean edition... more>>

-For me personally, sometimes the story don't need to add too much of smut scene or better focus more only the relationship of FLxML and their growth. <<less

MC or ML’s families being unreasonable, frustrating, disgusting, and makes you want to hit them ... more>>

Some regret how they treated the MC/ML some don’t  <<less

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My personal favourite romantic tragedies that have made me cry until my eyes swell up and the front of my shirt is soaked. Most of... more>> these novels will likely have themes like violence, toxic relationships, suicidal ideation, and more - so treat yourself with care when picking what to read. Anyways enjoy and keep a box of tissues close! ╰(*´︶`*)╯♡ <<less

Completely translated novels set in the European ambience settings. All romance novels, but they all have different sub-genres. Mostly Korean novels with some Japanese.  

Completed translated novels in modern setting. List includes a variety of genres, but all are romances. Some are vaguely modern, as a few are set... more>> in either the earlier days of the modern day world while a few are more futuristic.  <<less

Completely translated novels set in ancient times or ancient China. All romance novels with different sub-genres. Some are a little vague with the setting, but... more>> they are not completely irrelevant. <<less

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Quite a cliché but a lot of novels with the switched-at-birth plot are still quite interesting and great to read. Whether it was the one who switched from a rich family or a poor family. ... more>>

This list has novels with this plot that are worth a read! <<less

When you get real bored of female mc QT novel and the cliche worlds and plots, male mc QT BG novels are the best and a nice change for once.... more>>

This list is full of novels with male mcs BG and mostly about travelling to different worlds to grant wishes, or protect people or children from scum or simply live their lives the way they want. All of them are great and unique, I love all of them!!! <<less

Danmeis that has absent prents, abadoned theme, shitty, abusive family and or relatives, complex family relationship and any other trauma inflicting roles on the book... more>> characters because i love pain. <<less

I usually enjoy the romance but sometimes it is really not needed. I've found myself enjoying novela that explore family relationships, the growth of the... more>> female protagonist or her career more than the 2D relationship.  <<less

Reincarnated or transmigrated females that use their modern skills and some cheats to survive and prosper. 

angst worth the pain, get your tissue boxes out... more>>

these novels are either common tragedy tropes done RIGHT imo or just comfort reads for tr*sh pandas.  <<less

i want more regretful family with male mc's, because I've read too much villainess manhwas and i need somethin new >:(((
so this list just has male mc's!! <3  and also because I've read too much found family angst hahdsd-) 
(i also wont add those novels where the family is beyond redemption cos it just bores me, i love redemption more imo)... more>>

ps, most of these are time-travel, reincarnation or transmigration

- regretful family / realized their wrongs

- mean siblings (redemption)

- emotionally constipated family

- misunderstandings

- MC finds another family that treats him better <<less

bored? don't need anything too serious? have some fluff, nonsense, and children! (not necessarily in that order). these are great novels for passing time~

For the drama loving b*tches 

awful sibling relationships (step-siblings, siblings as villains, fake child, scum family, family conflict as major plot point) :) i luv this trope... more>>

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A list of novels with a cozy domestic vibe set in ancient china , where the ML/MC is transmigrated from modern times, using his modern... more>> knowledge ( technology , culinary , medecine, business...ect ) he starts to improve his and his partner's life style starting from the bottom and  rising to sucess . <<less