The title says it all. BLs with a healthy power dynamic (mostly, since those are pretty rare), well-developed leads, great storylines, almost no unhealthy and unrealistic characterisations like yandere MLs or MCs with questionable IQs. Some exceptions are there, though; I've added the novels I liked despite them having somewhat yandere character(s).... more>>

I've added all the novels that checked off most of the boxes and noted everything I might have liked/disliked about those novels while reading. 

The rankings on each novel don't really matter (except for the ones at the beginning). Don't forget the ones at the bottom, although they're the ones I personally didn't like much! But you might!  <<less

why do you even look for knife bro. treasure your life more. treasure your kokoro more. QAQ... more>>

Warning:
- I don't read BE (some might be BE-ish tho :haroldface:)
- I only add titles where I've experienced the knife, or know there would be knife for sure (ex: mudaoli's novel)
- degree of knife sharpness varies for each person. you might agree with this list, you might not. 
- I have low pain tolerance :haroldface: 

my scale of pain, ranged from 'not really hurts' to 'it haunts me every time I see kite': 
1-3: wooden rice spoon (getting hit by one hurts okay)
4-6: paper cut (hidden but suddenly you feel pain)
7-8: knife. be wary. 
9: you're almost ascending via 刀道
10: machete. you've already reached godhood of 刀道. congratulations.  <<less

This list is Yaoi/BL set on modern times. ... more>>

Randomly sorted; not by rankings. 

This will be continuously updated.

Check out my other BL recommendation lists:

The following lists are sorted by GENRES

APOCALYPSE/SURVIVAL GAMES: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/19710/?ft=yes
MATURE/ANGST/TRAGEDY: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/19708/
TRANSMIGRATION: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/19707/
CULTIVATION/XIANXIA/WUXIA: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/19706/
E-SPORTS/ONLINE GAMES: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/19705/
MODERN/FANTASY: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/19704/ <<less

Collating and sharing titles I'm interested in for easy reference

*in no particular order*... more>>

-pain

-BE or HE is fine but there must be obstacles in the middle...., angsty

-crematorium

-ML doesn't care about the MC from the start (or ML does care but doesn't know how to express it) but once MC is gone from their grasp (death/ coma/ near-death experience/ breakup?) they finally realize what they let slip from their fingertips. 

-or after all the disappointment and hurt, MC doesn't care anymore and it's the emotionally constipated ML's turn to chase.

*recommendations are appreciated (very) <<less

Prt 2: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/37919/?st=1... more>>

High Quality BL (slightly more serious) reads set in modern/futuristic setting--or perhaps jumps between time through transmigration. This list is a part of a series classified by genre (because I have too many novel to fit otherwise) ; other lists of this series include Thriller/Action, Fluff, and Ancient Setting 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

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

-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.

 ****I have also included BL novels that have high expectations from me. The higher the expectations, the higher the stars (purely subjective, take it with a grain of salt). 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 (most likely the unread ones). But it's not bad to explore out of your comfort zone. 

PSSS. Though not fluff, there will be some Feel Good (have more of a plot) novels here. <<less

These are the list of novels that I can say is highly recommended. We have different  taste so I am not sure if all of these novels are to your liking. ... more>>

Anyways, this list is not sorted because I hate sorting, so yah,  just keep on scrolling because some novels that is rated 10 are at the bottom,  so yah. 

P. S.  : This list only contains YAOI novels because I don't read any other genre except YAOI. You have been warned. 

- em genne cry,  I had finished writing my thoughts in  every novel.  Huhuhuhu <<less

I read all kinds of genre, even plots with r*pe, except harem. My Fave reads are fluffy, with some smut, sweet, cute, heart-warming. Mostly modern novels below 200 chapters.     My ... more>>

Rating-  ♥♥♥ -  in love ||  ♥♥ - Super liked ||    ♥ - Liked   ||   ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ - So-so ||          (~O~;) - Has potential but... ||  ✖️ - Not for me  <<less

like the title says, i’ll try to include how much it costs to buy. i’ll be using usd currency ... more>>

it also depends where you buy it (the app or browser) and how old your account is

(feel free to comment other novels + how much you might have to pay for them <3) <<less

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some novels will contain r*pe, bd*m, non-con, or anything that may appear uncomfortable. you have been warned.... more>>

in no particular order <<less

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E-sport, School Life, Slice of Life, Sci-Fi, ABO

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Most at least 6 years age gap

Yaoi, fluff, smut, heart melting, sweet, sometimes with a few tears to shed but 99% HE!! (I avoid tragic ending as much as possible.) List not in order. Constantly updated as I read more and more BL (◕‿◕✿)
Highly recommended reads : 'Deep in the Act', 'The Rental Shop Owner',  'Assistant Architect', 'The Founder of Diabolism', 'Heaven Official's Blessing', 'Haka No Naka'.  ... more>>

For fluff（ ＾ν＾）: Assistant Architect, Love Stops Rumours, The Daily Life of being the Campus Idol's Fake Boyfriend, Transmigration into a Mob Character...

For Best all around : The Founder if Diabolism, Heaven Official's Blessing  (same author)

For action: Thrive in Catastrophe, Kill the Lights, Advance Bravely  <<less

Lots of action - in bed and out of, sometimes le*d, but mostly sexy erotica.  I'll try not to include pure smut novels without plot unless it's ‘extremely extremely’ smexy and erotic, but they are very few. Be warned, some of them have r*pe scenes (I'll mark them).... more>>

My 'Spicyness Rating' is not based on the quantity of XXX scenes but how  smexy or memorable it was, imo.

I've read 'You've Got a Cautionary Tale' but so far... meh!!

(to be updated as I read more) <<less

I don't know about the accuracy of these translations but the english used is natural, native english, notwithstanding any grammatical errors.... more>>

All genres. If you have a good ear for english and have further suggestions pop a note below. <<less

Everything to do with Entertainment world, celebrities, actors etc. Also has rebirth stories with mc/ml in entertainment world (there are a lot of them)... more>>

The excerpt is taken from the summaries in nu. <<less

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reading/read list

Yaoi/BL novels I've read that I remember being good even after some time. All have completed translations. Will update as I go :)

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