Waiting for the fruit to ripen…

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

Mystery solving, mind numbing questions, ghosts and late night stories, thrilling adventures with a little bit of sweet romance. What more can I ask for? ... more>>

The list is in no particular order. 4.0+ ratings. 

P/S: Some of the recommendations don't have any comments on it because they have too few translated chapters but they have great potential. I'll edit it later once the translators upload more chapters.  <<less

- Most has "possessive" tag, blame my sweet maiden hearth uwu, it'd be boring without it.... more>>

- Not all of them revolve around "romance", but has a BL sub-plot at the very least.

- If MC isn't a goner, ML surely is lololol these types are the most entertaining. 

P.s: There's this one novel called "QT: Is It Better to be a Beta?" (beta as the beta reader), it's f*cking great, check it out on webnovel. <<less

i need to clear my bookmarks... more>>

includes [almost any genre except for gl and apocalypse]:

- mlm

- flm

- tragedy (bcs i love to hurt myself) 

- slice of life

- smut

- brainrot dogfood

- historical xianxia and politics

- modern day 

untranslated novels not on this website will be in the comment section

Pt 2 of my list: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/70987/ <<less

Prt 2: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/54466/?ft=yes... more>>

These BL's have left lasting impressions on me in the past years. This list includes the thriller/action/horror/mystery/crime genre. This list is a part of a series classified by genre ; other lists of this series include Ancient Setting novels and  Modern/Futuristic/Transmigration 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/mystery

-Actually thrilling

-Capable MC and ML  (not aggravatingly s*upid and know 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. 

-Good development of all characters--including side characters--as long as the main focus is the main couple.

-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

I am sick and tired of reading novel after novel showcasing toxic relationship as romance in BL novels. Depicting lust, addiction, possessiveness, jealousy, s*xual harassment, infatuation and desire as love, I don't understand what the majority of authors of BL novels are trying to achieve.... more>>

Now that I have vented my anger, I feel a bit better. Anyways, here is a list of BL novels that tells us what true love is all about. <<less

For lack of a better description. All I read is BL... it's sad, but it makes me happy, so it's all good. Thank you for... more>> trusting me on these recommendations! <<less

Novels (mainly danmei/baihe/bl/gl) officially translated and published in English... more>>

=CURRENT PUBLISHERS=

- Seven Seas Entertainment (USA)

- Peach Flower House (USA)

- Via Lactea (Canada)

- Rosmei (Singapore)

- Monogatari Novels (Spain)

- Tokyopop (USA)

- Uei-Shiang (Taiwan) [tentative]

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=Novels NOT in NU yet=

- By PEACH FLOWER HOUSE:

University of the Underworld - Ziloi

- By VIA LACTEA:

Lip and Sword - Jin Shisi Chai

The Missing Piece - Kun Yi Wei Lou

Soul Vibration - Dr. Solo

- By ROSMEI:

阿尔伯特来自地球/Albert, From Earth - 芥末君/Jie Mo Jun

着魔/Obsessed - 吴沉水/Wu Chen Shui

[BAIHE] 我为鱼肉/At the World's Mercy - 宁远/Ning Yuan

[BAIHE] 造物的恩宠/The Creator's Grace - 宁远/Ning Yuan

[GENERAL FICTION] 遗族/Last of His Kind - Fox

- By TOKYOPOP:

The Wizard - Shi Wu <<less

i filtered out some novels to read later, hopefully they dont disappoint. my filtering only goes so far but i hope my list is devoid... more>> of shit. <<less

(Some of these novels are ongoing, and some I have not completed, so this 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. <<less

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I think the tittle explains it all but basically if the protagonist gets send/trapped in a survival game of some sort and has to try not to die than it's here. It also helps that I like it ;)... more>>

PS: This list has no order and there are some novels here that I haven't read, so I don't know if they are good or not. <<less

u guys will love them !!!!

Also know as "I can quit at anytime"... more>>

Apparently a list can only hold 100 stories??? Who knew?

Second edits are usually final thoughts after I finish the novel <3 <<less

I used to read western novels mostly but after the hype of Mo Dao Zu Shi, I got attracted to Chinese BL novels. And recently I have fallen into the BL hole. So, I continuously read Asian BL novels and what I have seen is that many of the BL stories have the following characteristics:... more>>

1. Stories are repetitive in nature with one main character completely obsessed with the other main character. Also, most of them focus mainly on the lead characters. Most of the time, side characters are just there to be the lead characters' lackeys or face-slap recipients.

2. Even the writing style and plot are copy-paste from some older novels of the same genre. 

3. R*pe is highly romanticized especially on Asian BL novels.

4. Toxic relationship is depicted as romantic . 

5. And lets not forget the segregation of 'top' and 'bottom'. 

6. 'Tops' are aloof, cold, otherworldly handsome, possessive and sex-driven.

7. 'Bottoms' are feminine, meek and cute.

Have I forgotten anything else? Feel free to remind me.

There are really only a few stories with proper world building, character development, healthy relationship, intricate and original plot, realistic characters, original writing style, etc.  These are what I personally think are the best Asian BL novels I have ever read: <<less

A mix of horror, survival game, and infinite flow BL im currently reading/finished... more>>

**i try to keep this list up to date <<less

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Of novels which will make a mark in their story. ... more>>

Quality translation, awesome plot, and the satisfaction of two men loving each other, their stories will make you feel the thrill and satisfaction as their story takes you to the skies. <<less

Who said that only the ML could be unstable, possessive, or violent? A collection of BL novels with certifiably crazy MCs for those who are tired of innocent, white lotus protagonists.... more>>

Works are sorted in a very subjective order of increasing to decreasing madness, factoring how extreme the MC’s personality is in the context of their situation, and the genre of the story. For example, yandere kidnapper in modern world > unhinged killer in apocalypse > two faced fake lotus in QT genre, something like that :/ <<less

Is it plot? Premise? Papapa? No Promises. ... more>>

Also includes recs of untranslated novels.  <<less

Mostly Chinese BL with horror/supernatural and/or survival element... more>>

*Some are low-key comedy

*BL: Boys' love

*No specific order <<less

There is something off about these people, and they will kill you, but everything's fair in love and war something something..

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