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

Some need to be in a jail-room, others need to be in a therapy room, and the MC needs to be in a courtroom to get a restraining order against them... Unless he's into it, in which case, who am I to complain? ... more>>

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Edit: Woa, I never expected that many users to like obsessive MLs, feels great to see those with the same 'guilty pleasures' as mine (I don't feel guilty though, not because my taste is good but because I lack shame). We're out here bonding over unhinged guys lmao. Also, what's your ideal obsessive ML? I'm quite curious, so feel free to comment it below. 

Personally, I prefer MLs who are usually ruthless and somewhat cruel to everyone but the MC, whom they treat with utmost love, care and respect, of course they're still 'toxic' in a way they wouldn't leave the MC alone or ever separate from him, but to make him stay, they'd rather pamper him to the hell and back than use torture or abuse. A big plus if they're paired with sly and morally grey MCs.

Edit 2: if you see random words censored, it ain't me. NU just recently started doing that out of nowhere :/ <<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

Note: All novels are rated above 4* and you can be rest assured to find some hidden gems here >o^... more>>

Okay, let's be realistic everyone~ ^v^ Human beings are not of the same mold, shape or size hence everyone's bound to have different preferences in some kind of form. Therefore, here I dutifully present to you my collection of novels that have had made the most impression on me and I can only hope that you may find THE ONE from this list.

PS. I personally love good quality reads that has a decent plot line and good character developments, as well as great translation work lest I have to destroy my brain cells haha Xd <<less

These novels are ranked according to the amount of readers they have. If you're suprised by the ranking, then trust me, I'm also suprised to begin with lmao. I thought some novels, such as 2ha and Silent Reading (because I hear about them EVERYWHERE), would rank a bit higher but the number of readers said otherwise. ... more>>

Not sure about Silent Reading, but in 2ha's case I believe it could be because, compared to other higher-ranked novels (like The Legendary Master's Wife, Quickly Wear the Face of the Devil etc etc), it's pretty new and once its popularity sky-rocketed, it got published with eng translations and the fan translation was removed, so about 40% of readers of this novel probably bought the novel instead of reading it on NU — which is why they didn't add it to their reading list and those readers weren't counted.  <<less

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

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

basically what the list name says ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) bcs WHY NOT? | includes shixiong and shidi !! | some of the stories below does not necessarily call... more>> the "teacher" shizun but LIKE YOU KNOW- UHM WE JUST LIKE SHIZUN GETTING RAILED OR SMTHG HDFGDFH <<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

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

Light novels or web novels with lots of fluff, sweet dialogues, cute moments and comedy. 

My comments and ratings on the BEST BL out there that I've read over the past 5 years.  Completed as of January 2024 and will start part 2 list soon. ... more>>

I have a soft spot for strong MCs, unusual relationship dynamics, plotty action, and a well-developed side character cast. I tend to prefer feel-good stories over dark, overly complex ones. These stories don't have everything I like, but they're all great for at least one aspect. 4/5 = like it, 5/5 = love it! MXTX novels not included because they are classics. 

Let me know what you think or if you have MTL recommendations! <<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

A compilation of Manhua from Kuaikan and Bilibili Comics (_ _).｡o○
This list isn’t created in any chronological order, I am merely adding the ones that came to mind _(:з」∠)_... more>>

Any new Manhua recommendations will be welcomed and greatly appreciated ^-^ <<less

Note: All novels are rated above 4* hence unlikely to disappoint >w^... more>>

Hey there! Are you in for some novels where fate causes mischief in the face of our various MCs?? Well~  you’re in the right place! =^o^ As I, your ‘one of the many readers’ humbly present to you my selection of novels that left the most impression on me regarding the tags 'transmigration', 'reincarnation', 'world hopping', and 'transported to another world' ^w^=

My favourites are at the forefront of the list whilst the ones at the back are up for you readers to determine~

Happy reading! =>o^ / ~ <<less

A hundred Chinese BL novels involving xianxia, historical, wuxia, martial arts and, xuanhuan dedicated to you and me.... more>>

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The novels in this recommendation list are with various kinds of protagonists and male leads, the protagonist can either be a gong or a shou, rags to riches kind of protagonist/ml, or strong to stronger kind of protagonist/ml but, there will be NO WORLD-HOPPING novels in this list. It's not that I dislike it, just, simply not my cup of tea.... yet.

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When a novel does this right, it's worth binging even if you have to stay up all night. When a novel does it wrong, in the garbage bag is where that goddamn novel belong.... more>>

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And here's some untranslated/raw Shizun-Disciple novels I've found:

救赎那个美强惨

魔尊徒弟不对劲

徒弟把我叼回窝后 (Gong Shizun) 

我，渣攻，绝不爱慕师尊 (Gong Shizun, Simp Disciple who thinks his Shizun is weak and delicate) 

徒弟每天都在撩我

今天美人师尊哭了吗 (I'm reading this rn and the first chapter is wild lmao, everyone in the comments was complaining about intense eye-pain after laying their gaze upon such words)  <<less

As a sucker for cultivation novels, I felt creating this list as a must. This list include all the bl tag as Xianxia, Xuanhuan and Wuxia that I found here and picked my interest. Cultivation and martial arts, both present. ... more>>

I did not include those I've already read or I'm reading, though. So I listed some of them bellow for you in comments section 

There's a part 2! <<less

All of these are, IMO, must-reads. Hands-down some of the best novels here. I've also included my own personal ratings and opinions of each of these novels. Well-written stories, great plots, characters, etc. I have relatively high standards for these to be my favorites, so these are all really high quality. I can't recommend them enough! coincidentally, all of them also have very high ratings (4.3-4.8)... more>>

Actively being updated. I haven't finished writing reviews/ratings for all of them yet, but I will in time. Meant to be ordered by highest personal ratings -> lowest personal ratings, but haven't had time to fix it yet. These are also my own opinions and feelings regarding each novel, so they won't be particularly eloquent, and you can definitely disagree. It's just me rambling.

Also added some ones I haven't read but will read and I know i will love. Feel free to recommend any danmei too!

...somehow, this also turned into a list of danmei I also want to read, not just a review of the ones I've read. I really can't control myself from looking for good danmei. Though, I'm sure I'll get to reviewing all of these someday <<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

✩ Ranked by ratings, then by the number of readers. ✩

No description.

stories I've either re-read many times/ have a clear impression of even after not reading them for so long.... more>>

somewhat sorted in order of most to least liked( might add some that I'm in the middle of reading later that have potential at the end of the list.) first 40 or so novels, I have finished though

WARNING!

my notes may include major spoilers cause I've included my overall opinion of the story/ description of the story for myself since I'm lowkey copying the notes I made while reading. <<less

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

From rebirth to transmigration to world hopping etc.! This list has it all :’) ... more>>

+ Only adding those I’ve read so far! 
+ In no particular order~
+ Check out my ‘BL Horrors’ list as there is some similar elements over there as well, plus, those are worth reading as well hehe :3 <<less

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