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

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

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

You're at the right place if... more>>

↬You're tired of: Non-con | Major power imbalance | Romanticisation of toxic, manipulative, and controlling behaviour. 

↬And you want: Novels that put emphasis on consent | Mutual respect, trust, and understanding between the main cp | Forehead pecks | Character development | Couple growth | Misunderstandings that get resolved through proper communication. 

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Please make sure to first check the tags on these novels before starting them though, as some of them talk about sensitive matters (Mistakenly Saving the Villain for example) 

Also, aside from Saye — which holds a special place in my heart, rest of the list isn't arranged by my personal preferences but rather the covers, as I like to keep my lists colour-coordinated. However, if you were to ask me, my favourite healthy relationships out of these would be — Saye, Mistakenly Saving the Villain, Restricted Area, Heaven Official’s Blessing, and To Rule in a Turbulent World.

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Please let me know if there's more novels with healthy relationships or if I accidentally added a novel which doesn't have one ( ˊᵕˋ ; ) <<less

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I'm tired of the double standards, third parties, unnecessary drama, scumbags etc. This list features extremely devoted couple! 1v1 HE. Totally safe to read. 

Gong (Seme) and Shou(Uke) are each others first & only s*xual partner; first & only love.  (Either it's explicitly mentioned, mentioned by the author, mentioned between the lines, or assumed in some cases if no other partners/ prior experience is mentioned). No exes, cinnabar moles, substitutes etc. 

No other partners in case of a seperation or breakup. 

No getting r*ped/ assaulted/ kissed/ mol*sted by passerbys or supporting leads. No love triangles or leading others on. If there's a harem it should be dismissed by the end. If either Gong or Shou are actors, then they should be the type that doesn't do intimate scenes. 

No kids involving other women (surrogacy). No marriage of convenience with other woman. 

P.S I only have requirements for the main cp. 

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I'll try my best to eventually mark the details...

PART 2: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/80741/ <<less

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

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

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

I've been reading chinese BL novels for more than 2 years now and this is the first time i'm creating a recommendation list lmao. I finally realised that with the amount of BL novels i've read if i don't make a list now i'll really end up forgetting about some of the absolute gems i've read here.... more>>

Anyways, here you go. Some of the high quality BL i've read. Most are completely translated and the ones that haven't been translated completely can be MTL'ed.

I will admit not all of these own me of course. I'm just making this to keep track of things I've read, I might've missed some, I'll add them as I remember or read further. <<less

I want to make new list for my farming money making transmigration novel, but I'm lazy and there are plenty of similar lists there. So yeah, just gonna put them here. Anyway, the MCs ahve the same characteristics as this list. ... more>>

Gong/seme MC : It feels refreshing to read gong/seme as the MC. The gong/seme will not be the usual cool, cold, quiet, dominant type, but talk active, loud, reckless, active and very very annoying LOL 

Strong Shou/ukeFor the Strong Shou/uke : strong independent shou/uke that can think and defend himself is interesting to read, even overshadow the gong is rare. Also, shou/uke that bypasses the stereotype characteristic will create something new to read.  <<less

Apparently, I have a thing for characters who are shameless and good at getting what they want. Especially gong who are pe*verted and enjoy teasing shou LOL. Got to admit, they make things hella entertaining ლ(⌒▽⌒ლ).... more>>

Rating is for novels I finished reading. Recommendations are appreciated! <<less

Rated on % Showbiz, meta fan commentary, quality of relationship, and characterization of MC, ML, and side characters... more>>

5/5 - excellent, 3/5 - OK, 1/5 - regret reading <<less

Series that I think should warrant a read, not in any particular order

Mostly BLs I've readNot a list for a high rating novel, just for killing time purpose.... more>>

Honorable mention (cuz they're not listed in NU hehe):

- 双面荡夫（双性，黄暴粗口肉合集！）by 大樱桃 ==>collection of inters*x yellow book
- she婬美人（短篇双xrou）by 你家的白月光  ==> all variants inters*x story
- Father's Debt and Son's Repayment 父债子偿(H) by 空凉的城  ==> (inters*x) boy forced to pay his father's debt using his body
- Grandpa's beauty 爷爷的美人(双性)(H) by 吃肉小熊猫 ==>  Grandpa imp**gnated his adoptive grandson
- Humiliated Beauty 受辱的美人们 Public beauty 公用的美人 Stepson's wife 继子的人妻 by 吃肉小熊猫 meat-eating red panda (I must say, this author works are my cup of tea)
-After Public R*pe of Bis*xual Master 当众强暴双性师尊后 by 当众强暴双性师尊后
- 媚骨天成(双性)(H by 伊弥 ==> Arrogant beautiful young master X savage butcher
-Elder brother! Save Me 哥！救我 by 乌蒙小燕==>younger brother's plan to accuse of his big bro's company rival as homo but backfire
-These straight guys are more gay than me 这群直男比我还基 by 懒得动 Part 7 https://yushuwuy.com/read/23741.html

keyword for f**anari (sorry I have particular taste for this genre)==> 双性 MTL Website @ rourouwu.com or yushuwui.com 玩物 <<less

Mostly modern or post- apocalypse, world hopping, alternate world 

All BL novels I’ve read. Most of them I loved/really really liked, some were fine and some were meh. Just look through and find something to your liking.  ... more>>

(all with Happy End; I rate them 1-6; also the order is chronological - freshly completed in the end ) <<less

Collections of interesting BL/Yaoi/DanMei that is reread worthy in my personal opinion.... more>>

In general I avoid tragedy. I read for fun, not to torture myself LoL. I've read all the following series to the end, guaranteed HE. <<less

Starting as today (09/07/2020) until
(12/31/2020), I'll be hosting the 2020 danmei reading challenge. Main goal of
the challenge on itself is to complete as much items as you can and after that,
to review the novels you read (for said items) on their respective novelupadtes
entry (a screenshot of this would be nice to verify it). You can use the novels
listed on this list for guidance, but actually you can use any other novel as
long as it's a danmei one and fulfills the requirements of the item you're aiming for. If the novel you're reading is not fully translated yet, for completition purposes you'll have to keep up to date with the... more>> latest release until 12/31/2020.
You can only use novels you haven't previously read before per item ONCE. State
the date you started reading it and the date you finished it in the form I'll
post below IN THE COMMENTS SECTION (due to description limit). You can work
this form independently, but it'd be nice if you posted the form and your
progress in a comment on this list. Remember that besides
being a challenge for fun, it's also aiming to spread love for the authors and
translators.

If you have any doubts or want to reccomend novels for me to add to this
list just comment down below. <<less

this list is for the novels that i've finished reading, that you might like and i want to recommend to you (i might include some that i couldn't finish because ...(╥⁠﹏⁠╥⁠))... more>>

note: you're safe here, not much angst cause my heart can't bare it

my ratings: no more ratings because your dear author is very lazy but everything here is perfect, amazing, good and decent. ╮⁠(⁠.⁠ ⁠❛⁠ ⁠ᴗ⁠ ⁠❛⁠.⁠)⁠╭ <<less

You can check my list 2 which I'm currently working on and will update as I keep reading on.

basically e-sports / game related bl novels i've read + some personal opinion about the novel, biased, so don't take it seriously. your taste and... more>> mine might be completely different <<less

List of all my favorite BL novels I've read so far... more>>

From QT, rebirth, cultivation, to modern, gaming and entertainment industry settings... This list covers it all!

PS I don't particularly care about rankings, every novel has it's own merits for which I love them.
1v1, HE <<less

These are the BL novels that i've finished! 
I will rate them according to how much i like it and will also review them ... more>>

✓✓✓✓✓ - loved it                                        ✓✓✓✓- like it                                                      ✓✓✓- its okay                                                      ✓✓- meh           <<less

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(Updated: 11/23/23) BL novels make up a bottomless chasm that you can’t hope to get out of…... more>>

*No particular order; I don't like ranking*

**Part 2 of list is out**

My preferred taste is FLUFFY, but I also sport for the occasional angst & tearjerker novel. Modern stories are personally easier to digest. Historical or xianxia/cultivation stories are loaded with Chinese references & I can easily get lost. However, they can be very poetic & beautiful, which is why I bear the pain of treading carefully. Unlimited flow is a fun pastime at the cost of my brain cells.  <<less

A list of my novels that i want/have read