Books I read (fully) and consider to be overrated/overhyped or underwhelming.

Novels I've read and greatly enjoyed. I can't call all of them my favorites because there are too many here, but each of them somehow touched the strings in my heart, making me always return to them when I am in the reading slump or desperately looking for something similiar. Different genres, mostly all HE. Perhaps not all of them deserve to be put together since some are better and some are worse, but I found all of them extremely enjoyable. ... more>>

English is my second language so I read some of these in different languages, and the translation matters(!!!), some of them don't have decent English translations so you might not find these novels as appealing as I did. 

The order is random, but the most decent reads are probably at the top since I added them in the order how they came to my mind and it's obviously natural to think of the most remarkable ones first.

I'll try to leave small comments if I'm not too lazy~ <<less

Stories where the characters had a tragic past and they will heal each other.

Avoid this novels for the sake of your mentality ... more>>

This part two consist my true opinions about this novels and uhm.. they are not THAT nice... So nyeahhh..

Some of novels i add maaayybee already in part 1 ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯ <<less

ML's or FL's with disabilities or mental illnesses are different but there is always someone to love them in these novels. Some might have angst... more>> but guaranteed a HE! <<less

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submissive male leads x dominant female leads  <<less

༺☆༻ Must read this at least for once in your lifetime ༺☆༻... more>>

༺☆༻ Lesson of Life ༺☆༻

Some of her qualities that you can learn and the development of her character (ღ˘⌣˘)♥

Especially for Shoujo/Josei/Romance/Historical/Reincarnation/Transmigration/Fantasy/Drama <<less

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Idk what this says about my taste in men, but if you want a strong/caring female lead to rescue her man or are looking for... more>> a devoted ML who’s world revolves around his lover, you’re in the right place  <<less

Ml/Fl with disabilities, inferiority complex’s and tragic pasts getting their happy ending

angst you asked? rage bait dump? some characters meant for prison?... more>>

bxg <<less

With romantic, family-oriented &
life-affirming tales, this collection of heartwarming novels celebrates the beauty and complexities
of the human experience. Filled with laughter, tears, and... more>> plenty of
heart. Looking for a pick-me-up or a good cry? Look no further. <<less

Novels where the ML suffered a lot, but got a new happy ending.... more>>

I just wanted to create a list for my loves that ended up losing their loved ones or had a sad life before. 

Here we have:

MLs who lost their lovers, but lucky they found them again.

MLs who had unrequited love in the past life but got a new chance in this life.

MLs that none of the family members or people around liked them.

MLs who suffered for any other reason.

It’s a mix of Josei, shoujo, shounen-ai and yaoi.  All have Happy Ending. <<less

Male lead has either obvious or hidden illness/disability/sickness/is dying and this is significant to the plot. Let waifu take care of you! (idk why I love this trope so much). 
Also check out my other list "My Waifu is Sick" for MC's with illness/disabilities... more>>

BG - Rom <<less

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the list where all the small d*ck energy mls are... more>>

and the list where i hate every single one of these mls

if the male lead has "always loved them but has had to be mean to protect them"...that's called emotional ab*se and they deserve death.

the fls should have gotten together with someone they actually had chemistry with--another woman in the novel 

...yes i am reading these bc i have bad taste mind your business  

there's a part two to this list now LOL:         https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/116494/?ft=yes <<less

90%read. They are here 'cause I found the synopsis angsty or some chapters in the novels i've read made me cry and sad. Anyway sadness is there.... more>>

Includes: psychological, tragedy, ab*se, unrequited love, depression, complex family relations, hated protagonist, child ab*se, sickly characters, i-love-you-and-so-if-you-use-me-i-don't-mind type, etc... among others

Most of then are really short (<100) and though many of them have tragedy, many have happy endings too.  <<less

Alpha Girl x Omega Boy... more>>

Matriarchy

She tops <<less

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Sweet cinnamon roll MLs and FLs whom you’ll want to hug.... more>>

BL at the end of the list <<less

second chances (rebirth or transmigrated FLs) for Mls to be given all the love they deserve. Beautiful and kind FL's pampering their insecure and misunderstood ML's. Stories of love, growth, and happy endings that will warm your heart. ... more>>

Honestly, this is just a list of novels I wish I could jump into so I can protect and love these precious couples

(Not in order) <<less

Male Lead’s that have faults because I love to make myself sad & read broken characters xx... more>>

The lists contains a mixture of villains/ml’s that often grow up to be a sheep in wolf’s clothing, deserving of more love, misunderstood, has an inferiority complex, low self-esteem, mental illness, have a disability, discarded and/or grew up in a terrible environment. Been obsessing over MC’s saving male leads from their tragic life/endings trope and making them feel valued enabling them to grow more as an individual because they honestly deserve more than what the world had offered them! ): 

My commentaries might include minor spoilers so please be aware. If anyone has any recommendations that you think should be added it’ll be a pleasure to know so feel free to comment & I’ll surely check it out! <3 Let’s fawn over these ML’s whilst questioning when will ours come too? Ayeee.

Have a great day! Let’s read away fellow readers. (ﾉ>ω<)ﾉ :｡･:*:･ﾟ’★,｡･:*:･ﾟ’☆

BxG <<less

So this is the list novel i read when the MC/ML need our hug, courage and love. They isn't perfect character and mostly have inferior complex or sad (psst tragic) past. This list also contain my favorite and comfort novel, that will not leave bad taste in your mouth. Guaranteed HE!... more>>

There many novel i want to add, but i'am not yet finish reading it so i will add it later. <<less

do you like cheating? ab*se? humiliation?sacrifices?... more>>

do you also like redemption? second chances?  healing? 

In short, do you want to drown in tears. Torture yourself with the characters' misery and cry along with them? This is for you.  <<less

Instead of OP CEO or arrogant and domineering ML, these precious MLs need coaxing and feel inferior to the MC (or vice versa in some cases). EVEN THOUGH THEY'RE SO PRECIOUS AND DESERVE THE WORLD!! Most of them are insecure and afraid their partner will leave or no longer like them due to their flaws/illness/background/past/etc. There is a lot of pampering, coaxing, understanding, and healing in these beautiful stories. I've tried to put similar setting/vibe stories together so the list is easier to navigate. BG in the first half and BL in the second half :)... more>>

Recently I've seen more recommendation lists on this trope and I'm SOOO HAPPY that these beautiful stories are finally getting some appreciation!! I'll do my best to also find some less popular gems for you all to read >.< Please also comment any stories you would like me to add!

*also, I know I sorta write more for some novels, less for others. It honestly depends on my mood & memory of the novel. So don't feel discouraged about the ones I write less on, they're all well written books :) I also try to only include novels that are 4 stars and above, unless I REALLY think that the story deserves wayyyy more. <<less