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

(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

❗No more chapters? No problem! I GOT MTL/RAW LINKS! ... more>>

EXCLUDES: Adopted kid, fast-wear/QT & Omegaverse w/o pregnancy. I DON'T BLINDLY ADD STORIES I DIDNT FINISH READING. [2023 edit: I'm currently moving titles around to make sure there is no repeat adding & newly translated mpreg are at Pt 2!] 

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For mpreg readers & newbs, I sorted out common mpreg tropes including my honest opinion/review. (note: ✴mysterious pregnancy = mpreg was not fully explained, if you really aren't into mpreg avoid these ones) 

♎omegaverse  ⛔Moye/Ger  ➰Beastman ❎Yokai/Yaojing/Animal Spirits ⚫supernatural/zongshi ♓cultivation ⭕sub-male/inters3x ⚪scifi /bio-medical/pills *️⃣system ⏸ novel-verse  ❕test tube/outside the stomach

⏩Page 1: supernatural/beastman/cultivation mpreg

⏩Page 2: sub-males/ger/omegaverse

⏩Page 3: omegaverse/moye/system or transmigration mpreg

⏩Page 4: test tube baby(biological only)/modern-day mpreg  <<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

What's better than a possessive ML?  A possessive, obsessive, thirsty gay ML!
Re: thirsty and protective tags - for novels I've read only. Please feel free to suggest more.... more>>

BG list of possessive MLs - https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/7256/?ft=yes <<less

Tried to find some top rated BL to read after LMW, but novels were all over the place, so here goes my attempt at collating them into one list.... more>>

Lowest rating will be 4.4 at that time of collation. Won't be ranked from highest to lowest. I will add novels as I find them.

Origin: No comment - haven't read it yet.    ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ - read it.     ✔️ - liked.    ✔️✔️ - super liked.   ✔️✔️✔️ - in love.

Part 2 - https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/18634/ <<less

Transmigrations about Cultivation, farming and with cute little kids. Ger, Ge'er, Omega and etc. gender most of it. Male to male relationship and a doting ML to MC and vice versa.  At the bottom of this list I have put some "no transmigration, its more modern story" but still an Mpreg and there's also omegaverse and rebirth. ... more>>

-Just added new novels and there are modern day novels, ancient times, rebirths and world hopping or interstellar novels. Some of the novels where mpreg or omegaverse but the main protagonist doesn't have a child and or adopting kids. <<less

These are all the Romances that come highly recommended and have been on my radar. Ended up being quite an eclectic mix though. Enjoy!... more>>

Note: Obviously this list will frequently change. The novels are later either moved to my "New Favorite Historical Romance of 2022" list or my "Put on ice" list.

Latest moves:

      - New Favorite HR: Who cares?; The Imperial guard’s revenge; Royal Road; Villainess won’t let the main lead break up

      - Novels Put on ice:  <<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

Only the ones which are completely translated.... more>>

Check out my other list for incompleted yet readable via Google translation or mtl novels : Pampering, doting partner BL 2.0

https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/42970/?ft=yes <<less

This is a list of novels that has mpreg, finished or on-going. Just putting them under one list so it will be easier to find them. Also, my list is solely focused on fluff. I'm not fun of heavy drama. Let say, they were added on the list but I doubt I'll read it immediately. It will take a long while. Anyways, I understand not everyone is fond of this sub-genre so pleased respectfully, skipped this list. Also, like I always said, the list is subjective so remember that. Lastly, I will add bits of review or my thoughts of the story once I'm done reading it. Just a tiny bit. I'll try not to... more>> spoil but apologies in advance, if I actually did. 

EDIT: I'm also adding those seme protagonist as long as they have buns or the story has a possibility of them having kids.  <<less

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

I love BL and stories with cute children so why not make a list about them? (つᵕ̳ᆺᵕ̳)っ♡... more>>

Descriptions will include: Rating (if 4☆ or 5☆), descriptions of the children in the story, novel summary, and short personal comments on the novel. Since I have to describe the kids, prepare for mild spoilers.

I'll only add the ones I've read and have personal knowledge on. Do correct me if I'm wrong on the details since I'm relying on my memory for them.
Contains both completely translated works and novels that I MTLed and finished. Check the comments too for more stuff not yet in NU.

((list still in progress, please pardon the mess)) <<less

Formerly "[Completed] JJ'WXC BL Novels in my List" (#Based on Ratings) Part 1... more>>

List of all the completely translated BL Novels Titles (that I know) and are currently under the threat of being endangered, because of you-know-what. So it's easier to see & keep track on what's safe for now and what to binge read first before its gone~ 

PSW-Protected: CG (Chrysanthemum Garden), DN (Dummy Novels), Foxaholic, RMT (Rainbow Mushroom), TM (Tailor MTL), CGG (Chicken Gege), PP (Peach Pits), PD (Perpetual Daydreams), BT (Betwixted Butterfly)

Copy-Protection Only:  TTL (Travis Translation), SB (Strictly Bromance), ST (Sleepy Translation), ChiChi, Infinite

Locked Chapters / Website Down:  KK Translates, Rrrrhexia, TPR (The Potato Room), Lianyin

Declared No Action: BlackBoxTL, WST (White Sky), IAB (IAmABanana)

Translators not mentioned are ones that have no announcement regarding this issue, therefore no action unless otherwise noted. But there is still the possibility that the translations might be taken down. <<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

Lighthearted, no angst, cute, romantic, warm and sweet. I re-read those often. Only completed novels listed. Some do have a little angst, but it is never between the couple, mostly drama from their past or outsiders who bring them trouble.... more>>

Those novels are well-written, with coherent story, coherent protagonists, coherent fantasy/modern world-building. Coherence and consistency in both plot and character behaviour are really important for me. I am not looking for realism. I am looking for cohesion and escapism. I don't mind characters who are OP, filthy rich, tsunderes, yanderes, geniuses, black-belly, child-like adults, evil demons, amoral characters, shota, obssessive, possessive etc.. i don't mind excessive characters because that's exactly what i like. I like that in Asian lit, those marginal characters are heroes and not defined by standardised morality. In Western lit, i don't meet many characters like that, and i have 45yrs of reading western literature. The only character set i avoid are indecisive protags who have no self-knowledge and keep self-analysing which i find quite boring. IRL, i also avoid such people lol... <<less

Mpreg.......... more>>

Includes Qts <<less

First got married or got pregnant  before falling in love... more>>

If there are novels that don't fit the description please do tell....

If you have novels in mind then please do share

I hope you all enjoy it.... <<less

Here are some completed bl novels with happy endings! I don't like sad endings so here are my recommended novels with "HAPPILY EVER AFTER". Basically, you can find everything except a tragic end.  *.*... more>>

MIND YOU SOME ARE WEIRD WITH NO SENSE OF STORY OR PLOT AT ALL!     ;P

SOME TAGS:       #MMORPG #gamers #gaming #online_romance #chinesebl #ancientchina #ancient_times #marriage #forced_marriage #contract_marriage #system_administrator #multiple_worlds #mpreg #omegaverse #superpowers #supernatural #zombie #non-human_protagonist #sci-fi #interstellar_era #rebirth #reincarnation #transmigration #cultivation #love-interest-falls-in-love-first #comedy #entertainment_circle #drama #revenge <<less

With their abnormal flaws and huge red flags, they’re not for everyone, but they’re perfect for each other. Involves intense and passionate love, and often some forgiveness ... more>>

- Couples who love each other despite knowing about their partner’s red flag, abnormal, toxic traits. Includes characters who used to be toxic in the past. 

- characters who come to know of their partner’s viciousness, possessiveness, abnormal obsession, revenge, etc. 

- characters who learn that they were used/deceived but still continue to love their partner <<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

Just simple and sweet Cinderella type romances with a lucious, overbearing, handsome etc etc CEO ML. Who dotes on his wife/ gf. Or sometimes not... more>> dote so much due to misunderstandings. Point is, he's a CEO / President / Top of the food chain. And the novel is sweet and simple, not 1000 chapters of ramblings, bizarre events, or misunderstandings. <<less

A list of all transmigration and rebirth novels I've read so far :3... more>>

(does not include QT)

HE & 1v1 <<less

Collection of Novel that I had read or still continue reading (on-going or slow reading). ... more>>

Mostly BL, but I put the Non-BL or Non-Romance too if there's any. And YES there's few there! <<less

Novels with royalty tag..... more>>

Does not include QTs

Ancient settings, interstellar, omegaverse etc etc.... <<less