Chinese BL novels/manhuas  + some Korean manhwas/novels getting adapted to live action (that I've read/heard of/know of) in 2022 (and some are later)... more>>

Let's read them all before the adaptations are here~~~ 

(01/22 edit: ahaha it might be hard now cuz of that situation with the translators, but at least here's a list for (potential) adaptations) <<less

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

Danmei with the main couple as master and disciple pair. We really need more on this list.... more>>

You can recommend more novels in the comments below.

[disciple x master cultivation novels] <<less

(There's a second list out. Just add a 2 to the name of this list and you'll find it) ... more>>

These are some of the BL novels with seme protagonists that I've read and love. There are so few BL novels with a seme protagonist, which is sad. Well, I'll add the ones I've read so far and like or the ones I can somehow tolerate. And I'll add as I read I guess, so bear with me. Arigato

 P. S. Y'all can recommend similar novels too in the comment section (doesn't have to be a seme protag too, I'm open to new books, can't always find 'em myself) (^o^) <<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

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

Here's my daily reading novel so i can read it anytime if i forget the tittle, i'll coming back here :3... more>>

Fluff, fluff, fluff mwehehehehehe....................

I'll leave some notes for each novel, to remind myself................... <<less

Master x Disciple / Elder disciple(shixiong) x Younger disciple(shidi)... more>>

I have a preference for MCs raising a bun thinking it's a white rabbit when it's actually a h**ny wolf-pup gong who just wanna push them down and "cultivate" feelings~ 

But this contain 4or5 older gongs/seme MCs too (mostly cause my lazyass can't bother to sort it all out and make another list)~

Very very incomplete list cause I've only added novels that I've read/am reading... Will update as i find new ones.

⚠️ be warned. Most of the MLs need therapy, of varying degrees, but unfortunately that's a non-existent concept in cultivation worlds.. So we've got a lotta Yanderes in here and all their associated red flags!⚠️ <<less

Yeah... l know that I am a freaking masochist. 

Must read novels in NU !!!! 

I just want to collect Shizun (x disciple) on my own. Although Shizun is not necessarily called Shizun (can be Shifu/Master).... more>>

*This rec list can also be called (Gay) Disciple Collection, but I'm not commenting the disciples

*QT are not counted for now, because the shizun percentage are too small

*new recommendations on top for easier view

*From No. 21 are Shizuns that I'm not familiar with

*Occasionally adding/editting comments <<less

If you are all about character development, drama, hurting, angst, but a happy rainbow at the end of it all then I recommend these to... more>> you!! Of course some of these story are milder or stronger than the others but I'll write it below for you guys to check it out. In no particular order! || It has more mature themes and not just 2D characters but actual humans just in a book. All of these are masterpieces. Source? DUDE TRUST ME <<less

Great novels that I feel don't get the recognition they deserve<3 

"older shou/shou in a position of power: *saves the young gong from a life of peril or poverty and becomes his light and hope*... more>>

gong: I am going to become strong and powerful and f*ck him one day" <<less

Novels that (imo) were/are binge worthy and worthy of re-reading cause they're just THAT good! 

Wuxia: Martial arts, but nothing else, People practice martial arts. They are mortals and their goal is not to be immortal.
Xianxia: Wuxia + C-nese magic-based mainly on Daoism
Xuanhuan: eastern fantasy, Might have cultivation, but it's more fantasy than anything... more>>

My recommended Wuxia story [Which is QT but all the worlds are related to this genre]

[No CP] [Comprehensive Martial Arts] My life will stop  【无CP】[综武侠]吾命将休

[Comprehensive] Zhao Ru Sun and Moon_Little Fox Xili [End + Fan Wai]     [综]昭如日月_小狐昔里【完结+番外】

A favorite Korean manhua  -> Trinity Wonder

Jianghu/kangho: the most generalised answer is “The part of the world the imperial court doesn’t have direct jurisdiction over.” You are talking about brothels, gangs, bandits, slums, the underworld, rogue disciples from various sects and more. There's no order and rife with crime. It's like taobao, lol. Wulin/murim: refers to specifically and only to martial arts schools/sects/cults etc. The wulin is considered the refined, respected and virtuous people in society; they're also placed higher on the hierarchy. There's order. If jianghu is taobao, Wulin is Tmall.

# For those who don't know what's going on ^^

https://www.wuxiaworld.com/page/general-glossary-of-terms

https://owlcation.com/humanities/A-Beginners-Guide-to-Wuxia

https://owlcation.com/humanities/A-Wuxia-Glossary <<less

Messed up the previous list so tired to remake itten....

Any novel that mainly features a master and disciple that ended up having a romantic relationship in a wuxia/xianxia novel.... more>>

ps. not include any quick transmigration novels <<less

My favorite webnovels That i highly recommend reading ( ~°♡°~)/ And uhh also this is my reading list so everything  here are novels that i have read/started reading/think abt reading... more>>

Every novel here is considered as "good" bl based on majority opinions
So if you had problem with finding good bl this is a list for you

(Also i think most negative comments of mine here can be summed up with "i dont like this gong/ relationship between main characters" bc i have way too high expectations and also hate "cold, strong, cool, quiet gong " and "naive, ignorant, weak shou" so im going to degrade novels with this overused and shitty dynamics yeah have funn reasing this list)

So enjoy

♡-my favorite

☆-Completed reading

◇-reading (have read more than 30ch)

□-started reading (have read less than 30ch)

●-wants to read the most at the moment

$-GL

₩-not BL 

♧-not sure whatever its worth reading yet :/// <<less

*rolls up sleeves* let's do this.

Ranked by popularity on jjwxc

Some are heavily political with really good plot.... more>>

Some are light hearted and shouldn't be taken too seriously.

Some have really good romance and other great aspects but minimal politics. <<less

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I am loosing sight of all the stuff I read and liked or want to read still ? so ... Mostly cultivation stuff or historical. I have no standards and tend to read almost everything to have an excuse to procrastinate :,) So check the NU tags please.... more>>

It is mostly (!) sorted by how much I enjoyed it(I I finished it). To be read are at the very bottom, on hold (for various reasons ) in the middle.

Comments, Suggestions and additional warnings are welcome! (Like saying "Hippo What.The.f*ck. 'Series x not angst?! Are your feelings dead?!'" to which the answer is "Yes, they are" So I rely on others to tell me if I didn't pick up on the angst)

Removed cause I yeeted them like a hot potato(or "a list can only hold 100 but other ppl might enjoy and i wanna remember i dropped em"): 

-I've led the villain astray how do i fix it

-The protagonist is in the right position to get along with the villain <<less

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