I enjoy novels for two main reasons. First, when they have well-written characters, couples, and their interactions, along with touching relationship development. Second, when they... more>> feature a well-thought-out and well-written plot. This list focuses on the first aspect. Novels are listed in descending order from most favorite. <<less

Gen, BL 

Where the plot contains MC being switch at birth or at young age with someone. Stories here also include those of similar trope as the CENTER, such as someone being kidnapped/lost/died at a young age and the family took in someone else as a sort of "replacement".... more>>

Tier is base on when they are added in this list: with the higher number being the most recently added and 1 the oldest. 
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Funny, mischievous FL, not  your typical overly shy FL, intelligent smart FL, modern and Ancient Novels. Happy Ending novel

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I will write review of stories which I think are worth your time to read..will include all genres . ... more>>

No specific order. <<less

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Novels that will give you warm feelings. It could focus on friendship, romance or family bonds as long as it contains a positive outlook.  These... more>> masterpieces nourish your soul and inspire you to live bravely. <<less

Novels that made me smile. Super cute/likable/funny MC

3rd List^^ --- Stories that are interesting, with a nice plot, writing and translation.. Some are fully translated, and some are still work in progress--... more>> Have fun reading~ <<less

These novels have characters so interesting that i can read them again and again ( not in an order) 

My ratings are in the description and I have ranked them in order of my most favorite/Most recommended first . All the books I have in my list are worth reading. I have also read the entire book for all the books listed below.... more>>

Please provide me with any recommendations for any really good BL novels that you have read! I like Happy Endings and interesting plots with lots of twist and turns. I like fluff also. Also please suggest any groups to join or websites to visit as well! I want to stay up to date. Thanks for reviewing my list! #BL, #YAIO, #DANMEI #WUXIA <<less

Works I've read & enjoyed with major characters which I interpret/headcanon as being neurodivergent (autistic, ADHD or CPTSD primarily, since I know more about them)... more>> based how they're portrayed in the text. I'll include notes on the characters I'm referring to within each rec. I'm not a professional, just a neurodivergent myself doing this for fun, so take anything I say with a grain of salt. <<less

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

No just ML and FL and antagonists only, who are painfully dependent on each other to build the plot. No BG, no CP, no BL,... more>> no Harem, no Ecci. Captivating plot, idea and interesting, lively characters who want to empathize and whose life you feel. Look at top-list because I don't know how to describe novel properly to interest anyone enough to read what I recommend, but the numbering was meant as it is. Check for genres too please. <<less

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Some are cliché. Some are original. Some are in-between. Anything goes as long as it is in my taste.

Short stories under 100 Chapters. #1-14 are BL, #15-20 are BG #21 is GL
Please leave a comment if you have any other recommendations. If... more>> some summary's feel incomplete I've asked you to go to my Reviews to get a better Idea of the story as I tried to keep these relatively short. <<less

#1-10 are BL novels,   #11-15 are BG novels Thrillers, Time Travel, E-sports, and Acting/Entertainment Industry are all included in here. This includes Reincarnation or Transmigration.I will... more>> keep updating as I find more. If some summary's feel incomplete I've asked you to go to my Reviews to get a better Idea of the story as I tried to keep these relatively short. <<less

These are my favorite BL novels so far, those I enjoyed and recommend the most ranked higher on the list (I consider all MASTERPIECES)... more>>

I enjoy stories: that have a heavy plot, with lots of action, mysteries, near-death experiences (includes violence and gore), recurring genre - FANTASY; with complex, interesting characters, with their own internal & external conflicts, with both flaws and strenghts, not entirely evil nor good; that are intricate, intense, philosophical, psychological, that require you to think and from which you can learn sth new; NOT EXCLUSIVELY FOCUSED ON ROMANCE, but have a little bit of everything: angst, fluff, romance, s*xual content, humor, tragedy, death; HAPPY ENDING

The ROMANCE / COUPLE ASPECT: I enjoy ORGANIC, SLOW developing relationships, where the 'love' comes not (only) bc of physical attraction, but because of one's character. I enjoy deep, RESPECTFUL love. I DETEST abusive, imbalanced relationships filled with senseless drama, where the Seme/Gong is abusive, obsessed and too overbearing & the Uke/ Shou is highly dependent of the other, weak, overly femininized, brainless around the Gong. Smut is welcomed. I hate r*pe and repeated non-con s*xual content that goes overboard (I accept 1 or a few kisses that are non-con, but nothing more). The characters must exist outside 'the couple', as individuals, to have their own opinions and principals, problems and conflicts and interact with other characters form the story <<less

Well built worlds with good (or at least decent) storylines. These are stories with detailed worlds. These worlds might be based around a game, the future, or fantasy world but all (to some degree) are set in a complex world. Some series on this list include game elements, politics, slow romance, drama, action, and more.... more>>

*WARNING: Not all tags apply to every novel listed* <<less

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These Are Some BG Transmigration/Rebirth Novels I've read or am currently reading

They Are Listed in Order From Currently Reading To Completed. [ With Rating ] <<less

I used to read western novels mostly but after the hype of Mo Dao Zu Shi, I got attracted to Chinese BL novels. And recently I have fallen into the BL hole. So, I continuously read Asian BL novels and what I have seen is that many of the BL stories have the following characteristics:... more>>

1. Stories are repetitive in nature with one main character completely obsessed with the other main character. Also, most of them focus mainly on the lead characters. Most of the time, side characters are just there to be the lead characters' lackeys or face-slap recipients.

2. Even the writing style and plot are copy-paste from some older novels of the same genre. 

3. R*pe is highly romanticized especially on Asian BL novels.

4. Toxic relationship is depicted as romantic . 

5. And lets not forget the segregation of 'top' and 'bottom'. 

6. 'Tops' are aloof, cold, otherworldly handsome, possessive and sex-driven.

7. 'Bottoms' are feminine, meek and cute.

Have I forgotten anything else? Feel free to remind me.

There are really only a few stories with proper world building, character development, healthy relationship, intricate and original plot, realistic characters, original writing style, etc.  These are what I personally think are the best Asian BL novels I have ever read: <<less

2nd List^^ --- Stories that are interesting, with a nice plot, writing and translation.. Some are fully translated, and some are still work in progress--... more>> Have fun reading~ <<less