I have collected the few stories with reasonable & moral characters and character development. In most of these stories, the powers  MCs have are earned... more>> not given. I have avoided harem tags like the plague, due to many cardboard cutout supporting characters. However, the few stories with harem tags listed actually have characters with at least 2D/3D personalities. almost all of these have a rating of 4+ as the quality(rating) is more important than the quantity(popularity). Incomplete stories can be pirated using nyaa.si, vn miedo, ect. <<less

Raise a hand if you recognize: A sweet/wild/sexy/dangerous/smart/lively/pure Chinese girl meets an overbearing boss/actor/CEO/prince/cultivator/general/demon/'god' of any field, and he falls in love with her. As soon as they have any sort of relationship, the girl becomes a pretty prop, while the guy is the one doing/deciding everything. Male friends? Forbidden! Going somewhere alone? Forbidden! Doing something slightly dangerous? Forbidden! Oh, she talked to a handsome male? She must be punished. In bed.... more>>

This list has none of it. Both characters have their own problems, their own goals and their own free will. Even when one has to depend on another, it's because they want it, not because it was forced on them.

Comment if you have novels to recommend for this list or if you think that there are novels on this list shouldn't be here. I will check every novel before adding. <<less

Novels about MC's who only care about themselves. To them, everyone else is a side character who they don't care if they live or die. ... more>>

*Note: Some novels on this list will have the MC care about literally one person, if they care about more than one it's not going to be added* <<less

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This is a list of novels that have mature characters, smooth progression and a solid plot. Little to no fan service. 

This list includes the few gems in the heap of ashes and dirt.

ML who have had sad or tragic pasts and r now neither good or bad with hint of self loathing yet nice to others they... more>> r heading to the future with there friends coworkers and family who all end up misunderstanding the ML in funny ways <<less

SOCIETY HAS PROGRESSED past the need for MCs who misunderstand everything
and for BG charas who only exist to talk about how perfect he is.... more>>

ALL 4 STARS and above.

i also try to avoid the internalised h*mophobia trope, bc imagine how tired we are

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I dug up my reading list and gathered here novels that have a realistic perspective, not about building the world, but about building the relationship. They are fun to read and are a refreshment of some stories when the romance is written in a hurry and forced to the reader hahaha... more>>

=== BG and BL included ====

Many times, when searching for hiding novels to read, I found myself almost discarding some amazing stories just because the synopsis are deceptive.... So here many of the descriptions are mine/some angel that described perfectly the feeling you got when read them o(≧▽≦)o  <<less

Gay ass list, pls recommend more if you know similar novels that are included on this list

cliché & mature novels that I like to read on my free time (:

All these series in my reading list are WNs/LNs that are masterpieces. I have personally read most of them and their quality can be guaranteed. Most of the series I recommend are fully translated/ have decent amount of chapters translated. The novel are ranked in no particular order; all these series are masterpieces of their own right, it is unfair to rank them by how good they are. ... more>>

*Take note that some of these completed series have dead links, you can search google for other sources to read them. Trust me its worth your time. <<less

My absolute fave - entertainment industry au *sparkling eyes* 'Cause no one is more brighter than those who struggle for the brightest stage.... more>>

(P.s. if you want more/similar entertainment ind. au you can also check out my "BL Gamers" and "BL Interstellar Famous" lists, xo~)  <<less

Bl novels of reincarnation/transmigration au with very intelligent mcs *whistles* taking down notes while reading, doesn't hurt to prepare lmao. (p.s. I felt it would... more>> be redundant to add in this list but most of the stories in my "BL Stars in the Night Sky" are also rebirth stories so feel free to check it out~~) <<less

This is a sublist of my previous list "Novels I am willing to re-read", and compromises of only the BL novels to make it easier... more>> for the BL lovers. As you might realize from the Novels in my list I dislike weak MC who only lean on the ML, although I let it slide in some novels when the story has enough substance. <<less

Ever got tired of the same old sh!t of questionably problematic relationships? Or of some stup!d characters and world building? ... more>>

If so, here lies a humble list of my favorites, in which the MC's are likable and the ML's aren't ªssholes in plot disguise... 

(Will include themes like reincarnation, transmigration, Isekai, time travel, revenge/strategic plots, xianxia, fantasy/medieval/sci-fi/game worlds, romance, friendship, badªssery, humor, drama, action, adventure and, more)

 There're recommendations in the comments too! Make sure you guys look there too since I haven't found some awesome works as novels here. <<less

Modern setting BL with minimal/no angst and plenty of dog food... more>>

All the ML is likable; mature, gentle and very doting towards MC <<less

I made a special list BL  Apocalypse \\ Zombie : https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/12953/?st=1&pg=2... more>>

So I won’t put them here ~ <<less

This list contains recommended books to read when you are into fluffy, heart-warming, lots of “UwU(s)”, and sickeningly sweet—- to the point where not only your teeth will hurt, but also your heart —- stories. Help! Too freakin’ cute!!! The characters in these novels are just too damn precious!... more>>

❗️BOTH (BxG & BxB) L-O-V-E are INCLUDED❗️

(That’s because yours truly is a sucker for “Yaoi” and plain romance in general) <<less

Men who are clever and capable and cunning without being absolute wretches of humanity.... more>>

Added to as I read, you'll find all kinds of genres here. Feel free to comment some recs.  <<less

People like them and they help other people. They are literally benefactors and patrons. Grateful and thankful feelings all around.

Sweet and fluffy BG novel where FL is proactive, good communication, & there's not much love rival for ML, mainly focusing on deepening relationship between... more>> the leads. <<less

A list of my Favorit Isekai novels.

the title said it all. i've just read half from the list but!!1! it's okay xD now u guys the one who'll judge just how accurate this recs list from ur pov <33 have fun~... more>>

p.s MOSTLY bl-themed story so read at ur own risk <<less

Nothing says "I love you!" like "I hate you!" This is devoted to stories about enemies turning into lovers. Includes novel-length, oneshots, complete and incomplete... more>> stories. Tired of of fluffy couples that always get along? Look no further! And watch how these bickering duos overcome their differences .  <<less