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Tired of a good novel being ruined by a disappointing love story? Romance and the development of love relationships between the main characters are put... more>> in the forefront and step over an interesting plot and idea, but not here. The novels provided below will not disappoint with their evasion of the genre or make you cry because of the mu*dered interesting setting and characters. They only focus on the story, believable character development, no OOC, etcetera. <<less

"shameless protagonist" tag just for mo ran ;D

these are some korean+chinese novels that i have read in the past and really liked. there are obviously a lot of really famous ones. they are a wide range of genres ranging from action to slice of life (no romance tho). hope you like my list. ... more>>

p.s. im still writing my reviews and thoughts, so the list is not finished lol. it is not exactly reviews, its more like my stream of consciousness... 

i wanted to create a separate list for bromance, but i realized that almost all of the novels here have it. so, i will put them together here, but will specify the status of romance plot and bromance in each novel.

also its so hard finding good no romance novels...

p.s. there might be some novels with romance subplot. mostly it will be really minor and never interfers with the main goal or it is usually written in the extras after hints of romance in the main story. <<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

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Brief description of my recommended list will be that it's mostly randomized in genre and not in ranking. I prefer to read action, adventure and camaraderie. I read BL but you'll also be able to see het pairs. I will diligently try to make small comments on the novels that I will put in here as well as my status and how many times i drop and reread the series until completion or latest update.... more>>

Also, the ADHD mention is Undiagnosed but possible cause my attention span is really bad...

Some terminologies I might use while making small comments (will be updated if needed to be):

-FuwaFuwa = stories that have elements, characters, or pairing that are lighthearted or I cheer for them while I read them.

- LR = "Last Read" chapter. |  #oHT = "# of head turn or how many times I actually dropped this to read another story"  |  TiTtR = "Time it Took to Read" |  #oRR = "# of ReReads" 

This list won't be for you if you're looking for wuxia and xianxia. Mostly cause my head can't grasp the terminologies rather than disliking the plot. There would be stories that brush upon them but none that focuses on them so far. <<less

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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

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Genre is mixed, anything that makes me spend days reading it! Any novels that makes me feels intense emotions! The order doesn't matter~... more>>

All kind of pairing might come up(or even no pairing)! For example, while it's not pure BL, the sense of bromance is high so its possible if you want to ship it. Even if BL show up there won't be R-18 stuff in here, I'm more fond of fluff and slow burn than smut. Also healthy relationship only!! 

I also love wholesome relationship development so family / friendship genre will definitely show up! The trope that will show up frequently is Found Family, Misunderstanding(not between the couple but to others lol), Fluff, Slow Burn, Angst, BAMF, etc.  <<less

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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

Mostly action some army building or friendship 

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

i'm very picky with what i read, and throughout my danmei binge, these novels are the ones that stood out to me the most (while... more>> also being criminally underrated). on the technical level, all the novels here are guaranteed high quality translations—great grammar, natural flow, poetic language. hopefully you find a couple hidden gems from this list! <<less

stories of mixed genres that grow on you

diff genres but all suits my taste

Best superstar novel I’ve read, most of them has good translation.... more>>

If you have other good novel with this trope recommend me some pls. <<less

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

u get it. 

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besties! found family! ride or die! best friend gangs! 

let's read them with open mind and full of emotions 

GENRES: either Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Psychological, Tragedy... more>>

A compilation of my favorites that give the melancholic and/or dark vibe in alphabetical order. No worries it becomes wholesome in the end—well, most of them do, anyway. Maybe. Who knows?
*will update when I find and read new interesting ones <<less