Perfect for us masochistic fools who just wants to experience pain 'cause thus is living *sigh*

I don't know. I'm losing interest in the middle...

Novels that I have been following for quite some time. The crème de la crème of BL. I sifted through numerous novels to find these... more>> diamonds in the- okay enough analogies... <<less

(Actively updated.) When I first started reading on NU, I wished that there was a rec list with long descriptions of the novels so I knew what I'm getting myself into instead of having to check the synopsis of each individual novel. Couldn't find any, so I created one. Here it is. Arranged from best > worst > boring reading experience.... more>>

Disclaimer; my "reviews" are my own personal, biased opinions. I'm terrible at being systematic & putting my thoughts into effective sentences, so 90% of the novel descriptions in here are just me rambling. I usually only drop & rate novels after I've read at least until c.35. Also, I like to change my ratings & reviews sporadically. Feel free to suggest more novels and/or argue with me.

[5/5] - Truck-kun would shed real man tears at these masterpieces.

Below [4.4/5] - Truck-kun would shed tears of a disappointed Asian parent.

[3/5] - Truck-kun would hit them (again), maybe then they'll transmigrate and become a better story. Replaceable at any time.

("|| STATUS: [ ]" is my reading status as of typing the novel's description.) <<less

1 - Mild or doesn't exist つ´Д`)つ... more>>

2 - Starting to get better (•̀o•́)ง 

3 - That's why I came here ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)        

4 - Too shocked for words ΣΣ(ﾟДﾟ;)

More Novels in the comments! <<less

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

A series of BL novels with varying plots and subgenres! Fluff, unlimited flow, xianxia, historical, quick transmigration, transmigration, supernatural, slow romance, comedy, mature (in terms of thinking and actions), etc. ... more>>

Minimal amount of angst and dogblood (if there's even any) (￣▽￣* )ゞ

Edit: I may have taken a bit of a liking towards angst nowadays... only a little. ( ˘︹˘ )

BL's I REALLY LIKE based on my own preference, and *coughs* I don't like s*upid MC's (*￣▽￣*)

Personally, I like MC's and ML's to have equal footing in terms of their overall personality, I don't like delicate shou tropes that much. 

And in my own, very subjective opinion, these novels have really good plots, or at least most of their logic is in the bounds of normal human logic. 

Note: Novels are not sorted according to rank, just depends on what I remembered first _(:3」∠)_ <<less

Ancient or Cultivation BL reads that will make you feel you didn't waste your time. This list is apart of a series classified by genre; other lists of this series include Thriller/Action, Fluff, and Modern/Transmigration novels. I tried to include both known and unknown novels to give more diversity to the reading list. Honest note--not a big fan of ancient settings. I've judged quality by reviews and seeming plot. ... more>>

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). 

 -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.

-Makes me think--especially applies to this genre since I usually read this genre for the court schemes and palace intrigues. 

-Make me cry, laugh, yell or gasp. Perhaps all at the same  time. 

*****I have also included BL novels that have high expectations from me. The higher the expectations, the higher the stars. 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. But it's not bad to explore out of your comfort zone.  <<less

AAAA SO MANY UNDERRATED BL NOVELS♡\(>\\\<)/♡
School life: #1 - 9
Historical: #10 - 20
Sci-fi: #21 - 25
Fantasy: #26 - 28
Martial Arts: #29... more>>

 *Created; May 1st 2021 <<less

Just some rebirth novels I find interesting. Feel free to leave suggestions!

If you love all those then this list is for you, I’m just too lazy to separate them. I’ll add more when I get through all the ones I’ve read.They are all completed. Some are great, some are okay, some are just not for me. ... more>>

PS: so far I’ll only put what I’ve read and completed. If you have any suggestion, feel free to drop it here!

Link to part2: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/82961/ <<less

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

When the translators get your hopes up and then brutally tears them to pieces.... more>>

Welcome, so we can cry all about the tortuously slow updates together.

Things needed to join:

Determination to wait and wait some more

Perseverance even in the face of cliffies

And a comfortable place to read... <<less

This is a collection of BLs that I've read that piqued my interest and time.Beware some series might include:r*pe,confinement,torture,inc*st,manipulation,dark rom,etc.... more>>

Some(most) of these are not for the light hearted,please read at your own discretion. <<less

[Some of these I have not completed (or are ongoing) so the list is subject to CHANGE at ANY TIME]... more>>

Notes contain mini introductions of the MC (with information from the first few chapters) and what I like about them. I also add novels that have potential to be great reads with promising MCs. But if they repeatedly annoy me, they are off the list.

(Despite the continued list, I am still updating this rec list (as some are still ongoing, and some I have yet to add notes for). <<less

Includes og, classic, and goat novels of certain genres and novels with cliche, old school themes ... more>>

- includes Mary and Gary sues; cheesy aspects; web novels; simple plotlines <<less

pretty much all BL ... more>>

november -  <<less

Plot :) What's a story without it. Those ranked at the top are really solid, but do proceed with caution when reading those nearing the bottom of the list haha... more>>

Untranslated Novels Recs:

-在求生综艺招惹前任他叔 (Adventure/Entertainment) 4.7/5

-升棺见喜 (Very terrifying horror, well-written) 4.7/5

- 冲喜［重生] (Cute cp, rebirth, decent storyline) 4.5/5

- 今天我又被迫复活 (Very good horror) 4.5/5

- 重生为满级萌新 (Pure entertainment and face slapping) 4.2/5

-饲养小怪物 (Fell flat at the last arc, but still an ok read nonetheless) 4.2/5

- 路人甲和豪门大佬联姻后 (Cute, no brainer novel just for relaxation. MC OP) 4/5

-帝王的战利品（重生）(Solid writing but draggy in the middle) 4/5

-地球赎回中 (Individual copies are well-paced and nicely written, but the overarching plot and romance is soso) 4/5

- 崩人设后我变成了魅魔 (Super angsty, but very good character development) 4/5

- 和主神结仇后[快穿] (Can get abit draggy, but it's still cute) 4/5 <<less

Stories with crazy smart plot. Not all about mystery solving, some just have crazy plot that not a lot of author can pull off (e.g.... more>> time travel). Some just involve good schemes and conspiracies. <<less

These are high ranking novels in popularity

Really good novels that I would read again (HE only).

Mostly comedy type stuffs

this list include my thoughts about my bl novel which i read... more>>

there is no harem novel ( I hate them!!!)

please don't forget. these are just my thoughts. <<less

Novels translated by Chrysanthemum Garden translation team. For novels I've read, I put on higher list and give a bit comment.
Their translation is good and the pace also great. And many enjoyable story there.... more>>

Due to the limitation of the list, I delete some novels which has rating less than 4.1

Due to the limitation of the list, I put the short stories on another list: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/35706/

> Totally recommended: super duper good great story that you'll regret if not read it
> Recommended: a good story with good plot and has certain charm
> Average: not a bad story but has an average plot or some generic stuff but still good
> Not my cup of tea: I wont say it bad, but it's not my taste. Feel free to try to read it tho :) <<less

Ok, I’m creating this list of books where the ML has a rebirth or transmigrated to a book and is marry to a Prince/Emperor or... more>> to be marry! I also added some without rebirth/Transmigration and with or without MPreg. I love specially when some women in the family tried to become MC’s concubine but failed big time… Please recommend me some <3 <<less