Sometimes, the hints of a very deep bromance is more satisfying than
reading an actual BL. These are all novels that are NOT BL and do not
have any gay couples, it just feels that way to the trained fujo eye.... more>>

"Unrated" means that I have not read the novel yet. <<less

These novels has no clear love interests, nor any future romance that I expect, and had given me the chance to ship anyone as I like, or enjoy the non romance relationships that I like, and enjoy the not romance related plot.... more>>

* most of the novels are on going, if not all of them

* this list is in progress

* I read all of them. But not to the end of the translated chapters for some of them <<less

My absolute favourite titles and definitely my most recommended ones.... more>>

I hope this list can grow. <<less

Surrounded by loyal protective companions? Good stuff. Platonic harem and bonds? Heck yeah. MC smartly planning ahead and sometimes humorously misunderstood?  Dig it. Bromance? YES!... more>>

This is my jam~ ✧◝(⁰▿⁰)◜✧

I like stories where the MC is loved and cherished by his people (but not romantically, not into harem).Though I still ship MC with other characters sometimes (〃'▽'〃). 

Some are more of a slice-of-life, with little actions, but more focusing on the deep bonds of the main characters.  I only put series that I've actually read, with my little comments on it, I'm definitely up to recommendations for similar trope.  

Top best three asides, the rest are in no particular order. Enjoy! <<less

Basically novel I personally love so much I don't want to ever forget them.

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Here some of my favorite novels, i tend to like novel without romance, harem, ecchi, or tragedy tags. I also like stories with great side characters rather than just focusing solely on MC. So if you look for those harem seeking protag and usual face slapping novel then sorry~ this isn't for ya...... more>>

P.S (edit 12/21) i removed all novel with romance hints, enjoy~ <<less

books i haven’t finished yet - but hope to soon!

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

Pristine's All-time Favorites.... more>>

Either the story is addictive to re-read (category A), has a satisfying end (category B), or both (category C).

There are stories with male protagonist, but many of them are stories with female protagonist.

Update: some books that haven't been categorized yet are mostly the recently added ones, but they are no less amazing than other stories listed earlier in this list. <<less

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Novels I've completed reading where FL is brave/self-sufficient and ML is smart/supportive . Both have strong commitment and good communication in their relationship. Both undergoes character and career growth.. ... more>>

There were lot of novels out there that have brave FL and supportive ML but they fell flat for me as characters seems OP and there were really no character and career growth (yep, I'm looking for novels with REALISTIC career narrative).  <<less

Home to the warriors who seek the dao. The journeys of despair, love and self-discovery of those that seek the pinnacle of the martial way.

just random novels i found to be interesting

All the works that have wrenched my heart into a puddle of goo... more>>

Funny, fluffy, with a tinge of well needed angst yumyum

I like works with well fleshed out charas, both main and side ones. 

so no cardboard cut 2D charas yaay! No harem, sorry I don't prefer it. BL majorly, but mightve some bromance ones.  <<less

edited with some short reviews by me

As an avid BL fan of 12 years, here are my favorite recent BL books 

The ongoing BL novel.

Translated Taiwanese light novels (physical books). Most are no or minimal romance, focusing on plot and bonds between family and friends instead! The writing style... more>> usually has a comedic undertone as well. <<less

Beautiful slice of life stories.... more>>

Somehow give me the feels of a RAINY season.

...a light drizzle in a foggy afternoon overlooking the scenery beyond your room's window

...a journey back home during a stormy night <<less

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Most fo them idk yet. ... more>>

No smut, ai, yaoi, yuri.

Almost no harem.  <<less

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fluff, humor , coughhhh and antagonizing slow burn !!!