Prt 2: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/54466/?ft=yes... more>>

These BL's have left lasting impressions on me in the past years. This list includes the thriller/action/horror/mystery/crime genre. This list is a part of a series classified by genre ; other lists of this series include Ancient Setting novels and  Modern/Futuristic/Transmigration novels. I tried to include both known and unknown novels to give more diversity to the reading list. 

So what is my subjective version of a quality BL of this list?

-No/little plot holes & well developed plot/mystery

-Actually thrilling

-Capable MC and ML  (not aggravatingly s*upid and know when to respect each other but also put their foot down at the right moments). . 

-Lasting impression. I made this list by memory so if it's not on here...Chances are it's not worth remembering for the list. 

-Good development of all characters--including side characters--as long as the main focus is the main couple.

-Make me cry, laugh, yell or gasp. Perhaps all at the same  time. 

*****I have also included BL novels that have high expectations from me. The higher the expectations, the higher the stars. Hence, "***, **, *."

PS. Novels I've read are the only ones rated according to number. The rest (unread) are just listed randomly. 

PSS. There are always exceptions on this list that don't fit the requirements. But it's not bad to explore out of your comfort zone.  <<less

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none of these i have read/fully read. just to keep track of the danmeis that i plan to read later on once more chapters have been translated/not that interested but may read if i get bored.. ... more>>

i’ll leave a review if it’s really really good. check my main list if you want as well! perhaps it has been moved there <<less

2023 updated list bio:
variety of genres, including but not limited to: historical, sci-fi, unlimited flow(thriller/horror), xianxia/wuxia/xuanhuan, (e)sports, mystery, psychological, supernatural, slice of life, school life, comedy, transmigration. PLOT HEAVY>>>... more>>

enjoy relatively balanced power dynamics between the two leads - especially in the more enemies to lovers novel e.g. ML insanely obsessive paired with a MC who knows his worth and will beat the sh*t out of ML if he tries anything weird

⚠️ NO MPREG, NO “UWU” MC, NO SEME PROTAGONIST, NO SHITTY TRANSLATION, NO BELOW 4.2 STARS

recs are welcomed!

notw: most reviews r very old and cringe… sorry <<less

Only works I’ve read or reading. All kinds of genre in BL. ... more>>

Completely translated novels first..

CN only. Any recommendations welcome but the choice to make is up to me.

This list is solely based on my opinion and preference. Ratings subject to change, especially for ones that are not finished.

Rating Categories:

Plot: development, pacing, plot-holes, details, creativity, ending

MC/ML: development, personality, uniqueness, favorability, ideals, chemistry 

Enjoyment: entirely based on how much i enjoyed reading it.  <<less

 all the novels are not yet done or has less than 50 chapters.

novels with really interesting premises that i have to stop myself from reading cause they're not completely tl-ed yet. (doesn't always happen tho oof)... more>>

this list isn't in any order and i will add more novels as i find them. when the novels are completed i'll put them at the end of the list and after a few weeks remove them <<less

BL that will hopefully get fully released soon ;-;

Eagerly waiting for more chapters or too impatient to wait and MTLed

Very very very nice to read novels, all located here~... more>>

Placed in no particular order :)

P.S. If you're wondering where all the e-sports novels went, it's in another list all by itself...hehe ;) <<less

BL novels with MC that are clever, cunning, and have brain cells. I'm tired of naive dumb white lotus protag that makes you question how... more>> are they surviving in society. Most will focus on power couples that are capable of taking care of each other and being their own person instead of a weird power imbalance dynamic. In no particular order, each MC has their strength and weakness. <<less

Novels I'm waiting to be completed to read.

[Some of these I have not completed (or are ongoing) so the list is subject to CHANGE at ANY TIME]... more>>

Notes contain mini introductions of the MC (with information from the first few chapters) and what I like about them. I also add novels that have potential to be great reads with promising MCs. But if they repeatedly annoy me, they are off the list.

(Despite the continued list, I am still updating this rec list (as some are still ongoing, and some I have yet to add notes for). <<less

Currently on my reading list. BL’s only. 

Books I've yet to read

Modern day bl

danmei novels list that i want to read

It's just some novels that I really really love bl or not. With amazing plot or not. Even though they're not my usual type of... more>> novel but I really really really love them <<less

BL novels that I've completely read (translated, mtl, or from the raw source) and liked alot. The ranking order is a bit messy. There's too... more>> many and I couldn't really remember most of them. I started this a long time ago so my tone in each note fluctuates because I made them at different times. <<less

My list of favorite novels I have already finished reading (completely translated or MTLed myself). Selected due to brilliant plot, humor, memorable characters, and/or heart-pinching romance I would love to read over and over again. ... more>>

Genre not limited. Listed in no particular order. Most are reviewed and rated with 5 stars by yours truly~ <<less

List one continued...

My comments and ratings on the BEST BL out there that I've read over the past 5 years.  Completed as of January 2024 and will start part 2 list soon. ... more>>

I have a soft spot for strong MCs, unusual relationship dynamics, plotty action, and a well-developed side character cast. I tend to prefer feel-good stories over dark, overly complex ones. These stories don't have everything I like, but they're all great for at least one aspect. 4/5 = like it, 5/5 = love it! MXTX novels not included because they are classics. 

Let me know what you think or if you have MTL recommendations! <<less