Not in any particular order. My top Shoujo, Josei, and BL recs. 

Plot focused story.... more>>

Transmigration story not included, unless there's a main world with important characters in it. 

No cute hopeless wifey and overbearing husband trope. <<less

Novels that left an impression on me or novels I really loved that haven't quite hit the "top favorites" list.... more>>

For novels that are ongoing, the most common reason for being in this list instead of my tops list is because I have not read enough chapters.

For novels that are completed, these are just stories that I remember enjoying and stand out in my memory.

To see my top personal favorites, check out this list: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/24/ <<less

Only actually good stories that I have personally read.

these are the high-quality BL translations that i've read from the Yaoi/Shounen Ai categories; the ones that I go back to re-read again and again~... more>>

Happy Endings, Fluff (or at least good feels), and Ass-kicking only! I don't really read many angst/modern drama novels. <<less

These are the bl novels that I currntly enjoy reading. All are 1vs 1. 

Some novels for those new readers to tried out... more>>

Some novels are now licensed and are thus unavailable, therefore my recommendation would be either to buy from the source or read from another source, Aka google it. <<less

The bl novels that have good stories *only from the novels I read before*

Novels with high-quality translations and plots that give a satisfactory face slap (the list is not in any particular order)... more>>

- Predominantly BL (with Happy Endings)

- Any non-BL that I find interesting 

- Binge-worthy  <<less

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

1x1 HE <<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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

girl x girl... more>>

boy x girl

boy x boy <<less