All my favorite bl novels

some of the best, or the most memorable out there

Novels that: (1) explore values and social constructs, (2) have a character that explores/questions their identity or existence, and/or (3) makes you, the reader, question your own existence.... more>>

Each novel is (roughly) ranked by how much it fits the above description, as well as a bit of a personal preference bias.

For some novels, the "existential" aspect may not be obvious in the beginning, but will make itself clear as the novel progresses.

Most novels listed are completed. <<less

Different types of BL <3... more>>

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Not in particular order! A collection of stories that really made feel things beyond "that's cute and gay".

Disclaimer: Some of these novels are extremely cliche, loved, and hated on. Aka, you DON'T have to like all of them, or even any of them really. These are just some of the more well-know novels that, I believe, are all worth checking out (lol mainly because of the amount of reads and reviews they have ;P). And walp, that's kinda the whole point of this list >.>... more>>

This list introduces the various popular/common/cliche tropes and genres of the translated novels community. I just want to point out the fact that this list is supposed to cover a wide range of genres and audiences. It doesn't cover everything, but I think most of them are here. I enjoyed these, and I think it's a good place to start reading from. (I tried to have novels for both male/female preferences). While some of these novels may be long, that does not mean you have to finish the entire thing -_- , if you enjoy it, good, keep on reading! If you don't enjoy it, then stop, no one's forcing you to continue.

The list is in no particular order, although I did try to put them into categories ... that kinda worked, ish. Some of these novels are officially licensed, so you may have to get the rest of the chapters from other sources (Google and *cough* aggregate websites *cough*).

Pls don't hate Orz. When I was first introduced to translated novels, everything seemed pretty good to me T^T.  <<less

I think these stories are interesting. Will be enough to pass your time. ^?^

A collection of BL/Shounen Ai/Yaoi novels that I have read that are definitely worth the read!!!! I delete novels that end up boring me halfway through though :)... more>>

Ignore the rankings ;p <<less

Exactly as the name entails, BL.... more>>

Consists of transmigration, reborn etc. If it's BL it's here.

Have to add that I have a preference for transmigration and usually avoid slowburn romance, so if you want a slow paced novel, it's not here sweetie

Ranking based on:

Plot- Whether plot makes sense, and foreshadowing is given closure. All around just entertaining, and doesn't feel like a chore to read.

Characters- If the characters are fu cking tr*sh, the novel is tr*sh, 'nough said.

Translation quality- Many idioms in chinese novels tend to fly over people's head. And if the translator doesn't have an apt website, I will also find it a hassle to read. <<less

girl x girl... more>>

boy x girl

boy x boy <<less

The top percentage of the novels I’ve had the pleasure of reading and enjoyed immensely. No real order, just the personal favorites of someone who... more>> spends most of their free time, reading.  <<less

This a list of my all-time favourite stories. Adding reviews in-progress. (May take over a long span of time.) Novels are sorted in descending worthwhileness.... more>> (Again from perspective.) <<less

List 1 - in no particular order - want to read/reading/have read

Some of the BL that I have continued reading/liked. Will get around to describing and organising fully eventually. Enjoy~

These BL for me have brought something new to the existing cliches or came up with an interesting concept which is quite rare in BL... more>>

Many of them are fantasy or adventure, but there are some slice of life. <<less

As it says on the tin.... more>>

My personal 'Best of BL'. It is in order. <<less

A wide variety of novels that I think everyone need to read.

Sturgeon's law: 99% of everything is terrible.... more>>

I know many people say that there are no good novels on this site, and it oftens feels like the top lists are filled with overpowered MC's, undeveloped harems, 2D characters, and lacking plots.

There are some novels that stand out, however, whether that be for their plots, characters, or translations.

This is a list for my personal 1%. It is ranked in order. <<less

Turns out, I've only read a few completed stories. 

Novels with male protagonist I would like to recommend~ whether they are OP or not, that's not the criteria.

If you're looking for bl without all the abuse. Please note that not all novels will be fluffy or without uncomfortable content, because this list instead focuses on the main couple and how they interact with each other (i.e. healthy main romance).... more>>

Does not include: unequal power dynamics like student/teacher or in*est, pe*ophilia or predatory age gaps, manipulative or controlling love interests, r*pe/s*xual assault/dubious consent, physical or emotional abuse

List will update as I get far enough into the novels to be sure of their content. 

Please let me know if you have any suggestions or disagree and I will rethink my additions!

edit: sorry for any confusion about the list recently! updates to the list system knocked out my description and I hadn't noticed <<less

Various apocalypse/survival themed novels - zombies not always included!

Every single BL (mlm) novel on NU that has a horror tag + others that may not be entirely horror but have aspects... more>>

Ordered by the rating of the novel - descending (ratings change so it isn't 100% accurate but I regularly check and adjust these)

If there's a novel that's begun getting translated that I haven't noticed and added to here yet, feel free to let me know, ty!

Enjoy! <<less

From my limited experience and knowledge, some of the best or most unique plots, storylines and/or writing in BL.... more>>

Or, I just really really like them, and hope you will find them just as enjoyable as I did.

 In no particular order, but my favourites and biggest recs are definitely near the top. <<less

high quality writing with high quality translations... more>>

1x1 HE <<less