Just BL without the stereotypical overbearing, abusive, rapist ML. Naturally they also have to be good reads (though this is subjective) to make this list. ... more>>

If you feel like something should or shouldn't be included in this list, let me know and I'll review the story in question. The books are in no particular order. <<less

all the novels that have a special place in my heart - in no particular order. Keep in mind that I am a very very... more>> picky reader but I often go back and reread these wayyy too many times to be healthy. These are all just gems and must-reads you have to know- there’s angst (hardcore and softcore along with stuff that made me ugly sob with hiccups), there’s downright fluff(some of them literally bleed fluff), there’s some that I read just for the plot( YES PLOT IS A TANGIBLE THING IN MOST OF THESE) and some that are just orgasmically dopamine filled. Disclaimer- like 4-5 of these are pretty hardcore so if you’re uncomfortable with yandere, dubcon, kinda~in*est, bd*m (READ THE TAGS ALWAYS) etc Just take it with a grain of salt but like it’s only a few out of this huge list. I hope you enjoy! <<less

Tried to find some top rated BL to read after LMW, but novels were all over the place, so here goes my attempt at collating them into one list.... more>>

Lowest rating will be 4.4 at that time of collation. Won't be ranked from highest to lowest. I will add novels as I find them.

Origin: No comment - haven't read it yet.    ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ - read it.     ✔️ - liked.    ✔️✔️ - super liked.   ✔️✔️✔️ - in love.

Part 2 - https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/18634/ <<less

Lighthearted, no angst, cute, romantic, warm and sweet. I re-read those often. Only completed novels listed. Some do have a little angst, but it is never between the couple, mostly drama from their past or outsiders who bring them trouble.... more>>

Those novels are well-written, with coherent story, coherent protagonists, coherent fantasy/modern world-building. Coherence and consistency in both plot and character behaviour are really important for me. I am not looking for realism. I am looking for cohesion and escapism. I don't mind characters who are OP, filthy rich, tsunderes, yanderes, geniuses, black-belly, child-like adults, evil demons, amoral characters, shota, obssessive, possessive etc.. i don't mind excessive characters because that's exactly what i like. I like that in Asian lit, those marginal characters are heroes and not defined by standardised morality. In Western lit, i don't meet many characters like that, and i have 45yrs of reading western literature. The only character set i avoid are indecisive protags who have no self-knowledge and keep self-analysing which i find quite boring. IRL, i also avoid such people lol... <<less

Various BL novels that I've read so far and my opinions on them. I'll update this later, can't be bothered to remember and search for all the stuff I've read.  I've discovered that I love fluff and prefer healthy relationships so my comments reflect that but not all of the novels I like adhere to that and certainly not all the novels I've read.... more>>

It starts from the stuff I like (the order is based on themes, setting and genre not how much I like them), then goes into classics territory, then into "stuff that were kind of entertaining and okay but definitely not amazing" and then into "okay but kind of boring" and lastly into "I would rather have not wasted my time reading it but the ratings were good so some people may like it" (the ones here were either really bad or were good at first or in someway built expectation only to heavily disappoint). I've recently also added ones that were bad and had bad ratings which speaks for itself. Novels that aren't on NU but are interesting are in the comments.

I've removed most of the novels that were categorized as smut from this list but some of the yaoi (and also some of the shounen ai) stuff may still have some explicit scenes. 

Also, I really hate lecturing and virtue signaling in novels but I forgot to add comments for that and now I don't remember which ones were like that. If I remember I'll add that to my comments. <<less

i am very picky and particular about characters, the story, and translation quality so you can trust my recommendations
( this list is not structured or orgainzed from my fav to least fav or something, just the first 5 are some of my favs )... more>>

https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/80301/?ft=yes (pt. 2 of this list) <<less

Novels that I’ve read and enjoyed, exclusively for brain dead readers. I read without using my brain so take it with a grain of salt.... more>>

[Open to recommendations]

(Not in order; Possible yaoi and shounen ai warning)

Continued:  https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/49132/ <<less

THESE ARE THE MOST AMAZING BOOKS i have ever laid my eyes on! 

Welcome to my recommendation list for BL novels only! (✧ω✧)... more>>

Includes novels that are completed & ongoing (in no order)

Quick transmigration, modern, fantasy, military, gaming, apocalypse, dog blood, fluff, non-human, ABO, interstellar - EVERY genre can be found here!!

Other lists: reading log, dropped/ on-hold novels, The BL Trench (bl pit part 2), The BL Deep
p.s. these are only novels that i've read! feel free to drop me some great recommendations that arent on my list! yall will see a certain pattern LMAO i love black bellied gongs a LOT. will update this as i read <<less

BL stories that have hooked my attention. Strong characters, good plot, and writing. [Part 1/2]
Part 2 of list has been started: Alluring BL Stories
Waiting for updates: Glory C.150... more>>

5/5 | LOVE the storyline and the translation. Will Re-read
4.5/5 | ADORE the storyline and the translation. Might Re-read
4/5 | Great Read. 
3.5/5 | Good Read. Some themes or translations might not be completely my cup of tea.
(Anything below won't be on this list) <<less

screened for maximum usage of your procrastination time... all of these r good and would highly recommend reading even when you're not procrastinating BUT if... more>> you are, you can guarantee you will be stressed out because you procrastinated but glad that you read these at least lmfao <<less

Good storylines, no idiotic leads, enjoyable characters, logical progressions, good writing, cute romance - this is my ultimate list. The I'm done with bs characters and stories list. ... more>>

Not in any order.

Pt 2: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/46662/

Pt 3 (slowly updating):  https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/66164/

Includes: cliches done well, bl, heteros*xual romance, fluffy stories, fantasy, music, good OPness, adventure, s*x, smut, and/or gaming <<less

A compilation of Chrysanthemum Garden BL novels I've read or am currently reading.

My list of danmei novels that I truly love, with amazing plot and world building, interesting characters, and good translations! ... more>>

I really like unique stories so I try my best to find stories with unusual and refreshing plots that are different, though sometimes clichéd and trope-ish stories will be included if executed well, also since it’s kind of my guilty pleasure ʅ（◞‿◟）ʃ 

I really enjoy tragedies with happy endings, psychological and angst so be prepared for dog blood in some of them! I include both popular and underrated stories, though I’m definitely trying to dig around the more underrated ones I’ve read and newly discovered ones to recommend.

I’m a very picky reader so I don’t add stories frequently, but still regularly so!!

I update this list when I find a book i enjoy extremely!! <<less

10/10 ✨ WASSUPPPP ME AND MY LIST BABEE

 It's too wide of a range to specify a particular type, just that they are all BL's. Most are completely translated, some aren't.

The MCs of the list are comparatively active ones. They can be dense before the relationship like Wei Ying but they get enlightened sooner or later (≧▽≦).
They may or may not be the first one to fall in love.... more>>

It may sound weird but before reading 'Advance Bravely' novel I almost came to believe that in all the Chinese BL novels, One partner is always reluctant or passive; well it maybe noted that I haven't had read that many BL novels before it; this novel enlightened me.

I have only included the ones I have read.

If you have novel recommendation(s) please comment.

Note : Novels which are not available on novelupdates can be found in comment box. <<less

- Apocalypse: Living with a Cute Baby  (☆: 4.5/10)

Mc that you can’t help but fall in love with... more>>

slightly carefree, easy going, cute, sometimes naive, sometime mischievous, clever

BG and BL <<less

These contain BL novels which are completed, If you have any suggestions please tell me.I mean you can just use series finder and find the... more>> same things but just in case. <<less

Cream of the crop novels I've finished (translations and mlts) with modern day, interstellar, survival, world hopping, some rare xinxia, and comedic school life BL's... more>> with quality characters and plots. (No slow moving boring novels) (rated out of 5 stars) (ordered by date read and which had the strongest impression on me) (7 or up - EPICCC, 6 - pure gold, 5 - chef's kiss, 4 - good) <<less

Completely Translated Boys Love Stories those which I love and appreciate ~~~~~~ there is no actual numberings, I love all of them.... more>>

1. Quickly wear the face of the devil.

2. Hako no naka.

3. Gaze at the scenes of debauchery.

4. Brother.

5. I have Amnesia, don't be noisy.

6. Contract marriage.
7. Social outcast. 

8. Rebirth of Mc. 

9. War prisoner. 

10. Python starter guide. 

11. Screen partner.

12. Rebirth of a movie star. 

13. Rebirth of a supermodel. 

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A Collection of Chinese yaoi and shounen-ai in various genres. All of them are in Alphabet orders not ranked. ... more>>

Transmigration, Reincarnation, Reborn, Rebirth..etc.

Drama, Comedy, Sci-fi, Slice-of-life, Mature, Horror, Romance..etc.

Modern Day, Entertainment. Apocalypse, Sports, Xianxia..etc

Novels, Games, Systems, Another world, Multiple Realms,...etc

Cunning, Calm, Cold, Clever, Confident protagonist...etc

Possessive, Obsessive, Arrogant, Shameless, Yandere...etc

Demons, Gods, Monsters, Beasts, Zombies, Dragons...etc

Enemies to Lovers, Weak to strong, Poor to Rich...etc.

Some of the links are dead so just copy the website link that I commented on and search on google/chrome or somewhere that you prefer. I hope you guys find something that suits your taste in this list. Anyways Happy Reading guys!! <<less

 This hasn't been sorted out, rankings are the first novels I've read till its the most recent novel I was reading..(you can see how much my taste have changed hehe)... more>>

I also want to mention that due to some completed novels that looks like it has no chapters... is because of the translators locking the chapters and sites. You either have two or three options. 
✿(P.S. I put a sign to distinguish at the end of each novel's bio to distinguish if its a password needed novel.....)✿

[ 1.)You can ask permission from the translators to read them but it doesn't really happen often ..

2.) or I recommend this method more which is, you can go to their website and read their explanation or bio on how to read the locked chapters, it varies. ***But in most cases, you can either DM their used social media like twitter to get the password. Or either get an invite from their discord; get verified; and get the password; and there you can finally read....(If you still can't find info or anything then the translator might have really deleted their translations, in worse cases you might never read the masterpieces...) ;-;

 3.) There is also translators here who ban some countries due to bots ripping off their hard work. The only thing you could do is just use VPN. But if not, you are very very lucky..... cause my country is banned so I have to use VPN. *sobbing* ｡ﾟ(ﾟ´Д`ﾟ)ﾟ｡  ] <<less

90%read. They are here 'cause I found the synopsis angsty or some chapters in the novels i've read made me cry and sad. Anyway sadness is there.... more>>

Includes: psychological, tragedy, abuse, unrequited love, depression, complex family relations, hated protagonist, child abuse, sickly characters, i-love-you-and-so-if-you-use-me-i-don't-mind type, etc... among others

Most of then are really short (<100) and though many of them have tragedy, many have happy endings too.  <<less