A compilation of novels by Classy's Cafe Translations that I am currently reading, planning to read, or have read.

Main characters that are probably a little bit f*cked up. Mind the tags, most include bd*m, in*est, and noncon / dubcon~

A compilation of novels translated by Readhive Translations that I am currently reading, planning to read, and have read.... more>>

Let's gooo (ಠ⌣ಠ)!!! <<less

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tr*shy family or white lotus sister just messing around.....

A compilation of novels translated by Moonlight Translations that I am currently reading, planning to read, and have read.... more>>

Dawum, we're already at part three. I hope they finish translating all their ongoing novels ƪ('ʚ' ƪ). <<less

♣️ A collection of completed (and some updating) BL novels with strong horror elements that I have read... more>>

♣️ Some may leen more psychological/thriller and or gore/body horror

♣️ Always being updated with new novels! (If you have any suggestions please leave a comment!)

❗️TW❗️ Many of these contain potentially triggering content such as; sexual/physical abuse, mental illness, su*cide, and gore. Please read the tags to make sure you are comfortable with the topics being presented! <<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

Most of this is depressing lol

Basically novels that have made me cry or novels I really really like.... more>>

I’ve read many books but have forgotten most of their plots. I actually don’t really have many favorite books lol <<less

(Based on the 애절물 tag in KR webnovel world) Sad, sorrowful KR BL novels with angst. Those are not dog blood that will make you writhe, sweet potatoes that will make you choke, or suffering works that will make you feel like dying. They're just melancholic, sorrowful, and heartrending novels that will (probably) make you cry.... more>>

애절물 (Sorrowful) is a pretty popular keyword/tag in KR novels, whether HL, BL, or even GL. Its primary focus is tear-jerking narratives, grievous settings, and unfortunate characters. This angst may be caused by various factors, either misunderstandings, psychological factors, or other external circumstances. They're not pure pain and suffering that will cause you to feel suffocated— if you're seeking that, come here instead: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/71102/. But if you want some heartwrenching works that don't abuse or mistreat the characters too badly, this list is for you. <<less

still ongoing // just beginning // novel has 100-200 chapters ... more>>

will be moved to another list when translations are completed or seemingly have been dropped  <<less

“Please don’t leave me because you’re all that I have. Even if the whole world is against me, I know that you’ll be there for me.”... more>>

- Couples that are a team. They have been there for each other through all the struggles <<less

Life’s hard, man. In this rec, you’ll find novels with characters that move forward from their tragic past and from societal standards, characters that find a way to live for themselves despite a system, plot, entity, or life from preventing them to do so. ... more>>

This list includes strong, courageous characters that disobey the system, original plot line, and fate through the ability to think and desire to choose their own happy ending. From world hopping to transmigration novels, these characters have dignity, grit, and values - both of which they are not willing to break regardless of what a system or entity says. 

-  includes transmigration novels where the characters struggles, suffers, or is punished for disobeying the original plot line; and characters who are able to fight the charms and effects of their own system and other people’s systems

- includes characters with grit and defiance to fate: characters that have been reborn or transmigrated way too many times, characters in game and different worlds that are trying to survive and find their own happy ending, despite the plot and other characters preventing them from doing so

- includes characters who portray growth; includes characters who are able to make peace with their past and move forward and find their own happiness <<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

Complete readable English translations ... more>>

All of my favorites. 

A variety of genres.  <<less

O Apathy is thine name.
MCs who were abused or neglected to become... whatever this is?... more>>

please add any recs <<less

When I say quality, I mean it was enjoyable to read.... more>>

Not every novel in this list will be a Fan TL’er with good diction. But it will at least be readable. 

Every novel in this list I have read from start to finish and liked enough to add it to this list and would recommend to friends  <<less

novels that i would reread

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

bxg <<less

these are all completely translated & have 150-250 chapters ... more>>

if some novels disappear, they should be in my “i love <3” list  <<less

these are all completely translated & have 250-380 chapters ... more>>

if some novels disappear, they should be in my “i love <3” list  <<less

Comfort BL, Depressed/Low Self-Esteem Uke, Supportive/Green Flag Seme, Seme helps Uke to heal emotionally

Ongoing list. Novels with 160+ chapters that kept me reading until the end. A variety of genres. Sorted longest to shortest (chapter-wise at least) I think the shortest on this list is 166 chapters and the longest is over 700... more>>

Long or long-ish. I feel like some of these are still quick reads, but maybe I just breezed through since I was enjoying them so much <<less