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

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

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

Stories that involve idols groups from managing them, a more romance-focused one or being in an idol program! A review will accompany each to give you an idea of what it's about and a tag if it has any cp/romance and what type! List is done randomly as I am trying to remember the ones i've seen!... more>>

Feel free to comment below if I missed out on anything! I'll check it out and add it to my list if it fits! <<less

I just add what I like. Some novels that I find interesting are also included on this list. Pay no attention to the rankings; novels are not in any particular order.... more>>

[Scroll further down below for more Chinese BL novels; raws, mtl’d recs.] <<less

List to help readers find new promising and refreshing novels! ... more>>

Promoting novels with 30 and fewer chapters & ratings > 4.0 

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(BXB) (BXG) (GXG)

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

Rated on % Showbiz, meta fan commentary, quality of relationship, and characterization of MC, ML, and side characters... more>>

5/5 - excellent, 3/5 - OK, 1/5 - regret reading <<less

[ In no particularly order ] A list of my personal favorite BL novels that I've read so far to keep track.... more>>

P.S: List updates as I read them. Recommendations are very welcome! (づ￣ ³￣)づ

Hope this list will help you find great novels to read next~~ (>᎑<๑)/♡ <<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

This is a list of the BL novels, recorded here in the site, that I've read (majority of them are modern) in no particular order.... more>>

✧Some are completely translated and some are not, other novels have been locked as well. 

+I'll update the list once I stack up on some novels.

+I actually might've mixed in a few interstellar ones despite the list name, sorry 'bout that. <<less

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Just masterpieces I’ve gathered up. Mostly non toxic relationship, decent characters, and good storyline. It won’t feel like you’re wasting your time reading it.

*3-5 STAR RATINGS ONLY, MOSTLY 4 THO* *ALL GENRES*... more>>

- This list includes novels with these 2 tags, whether the MC is the one in the spotlight or whether they are in the background as long as one of these tags is present I will add them. Recommendations are welcome!
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 KR novels: 1 - 16

CN novels: 17 - 58

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[DESCRIPTION] –The description of the novel.

[ROMANCE] - Indicates if there is romance in the story or not. For me personally, I always base the novels that I read if it has good romance, since in some instances the romance completely ruins the story for me and sadly makes me drop the novel. In addition this helps categorizing what kind of romance genre it is, i.e yaoi, yuri, straight, shounen ai.

 [STATUS IN Country Of Origin] – Indicates the status of the novel whether it is completed or still ongoing, as well as a to compare it to the tl status.

[TL STATUS] - Indicates how far the translation team/person are. I added this in for I was sick and tired of sorting the story status to completed, finding a story that piqued my interest, then finding out it the tl chapters available aren't finished yet, really puts a frown on my face :( #stopthetranslationrickroll

To note I may be a bit late in updating the tl statuses as this list has many novels and I simply can't keep track of all of them. 

Recent update to the tl status was on: 07/9/23 <<less

can't stop going back and reading them again and again, that's how good they are

2023 updated list bio:
variety of genres, including but not limited to: historical, sci-fi, unlimited flow(thriller/horror), xianxia/wuxia/xuanhuan, (e)sports, mystery, psychological, supernatural, slice of life, school life, comedy, transmigration. PLOT HEAVY>>>... more>>

enjoy relatively balanced power dynamics between the two leads - especially in the more enemies to lovers novel e.g. ML insanely obsessive paired with a MC who knows his worth and will beat the sh*t out of ML if he tries anything weird

⚠️ NO MPREG, NO “UWU” MC, NO SEME PROTAGONIST, NO SHITTY TRANSLATION, NO BELOW 4.2 STARS

recs are welcomed!

notw: most reviews r very old and cringe… sorry <<less

✩ A list of horror bl novels at your service! ♡ ～('▽^人) ✩

A compilation of BL novels with some thriller element. This includes but isn’t limited to: survival games, infinite flow (horror instances), movie-type horror shows, modern day crime mysteries, etc. ... more>>

I’m positive I won’t be able to fit them all in one place if I don’t pick and choose, so everything here either a) I’ve read and scored with flying colors myself or b) other people have read and scored with flying colors. 

These are ranked in no particular order other than when I remember to include them :-) <<less

All the yaoi novels which I enjoyed very much while reading hope after reading it u would also feel the same most of these novels I have read in mtl which has its complete version and here are some of the novels unable in nu... more>>

全世界的動物都愛我(Animals all over the world love me)

被契约后我成了元帅夫人(I became the marshal's wife after being contracted)

星际之伴生兽(Star Companion Beast)

星际男妲己[穿书](Interstellar Male Daji [Wearing Book])

星際強力聯姻(Strong Interstellar Marriage)

發現老攻有三重人格後我被懷疑劈腿了(I was suspected of cheating after discovering that Lao Gong has a triple personality)

鬼王被動了封印之後(Ghost King Passed After the Seal)

在星际直播养龙(Live Broadcasting Raising Dragons in the Interstellar)

我，全星际，最A的Omega( Me, all stars, the most A Omega)

被拒絕後，我成了星際第一男神(After Being Rejected, I Became the Number One Male God in the Interstellar)

我老公是國家發的(My Husband Is Issued by the Country)

我吃我自己的醋[星際](I eat my own jealousy [Interstellar])

誰家Omega如此粘人(Who Omega Is So Sticky)

完美男妻(Perfect male wife)

失戀後我閃婚了(I got married after a broken love)

嫁給當代皇太子(Married to a Contemporary Crown Prince) <<less

It's always nice to take a break from heavier novels and read something fluffy and light-hearted.  Better yet if it's high quality fluff. So here ya go. This list is also a part of a series classified by genre (because I have too many novel to fit otherwise) ; other lists of this series include Thriller/Action, QT/Modern, and Ancient Setting novels. I tried to include both known and unknown novels to give more diversity to the reading list. ... more>>

So what is my subjective version of a quality BL of this list?

-No/little plot holes 

-Not aggravatingly weak or s*upid MC

-In most cases, a respectful, long legged, hot asf ML

-Makes me smile and blush

-Don't have that many requirements for fluff....because well...it's fluff. It's not supposed to be deep. 

 ****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 (most likely the unread ones). But it's not bad to explore out of your comfort zone. 

PSSS. FME= novel has been added regardless of NU rating because it looks like it has potential or/and the reviews love it. <<less

You can find here the BL novel about trasmigration and reborn protagonist that i love the most ^_^  enjoy your read!!

I finally made an account after years of not, so I decided to make a list of bunch of stories that I’ve read. Hope you enjoy. Also the stories may not follow exactly the tags I listed for this list, btw. One day I will put these stories in actual numerical order, but today is not that day. ... more>>

There is a part 2, since I filled this one up within an hour or so. 

Also note majority of these stories on here I have not actually finished them because I am a loser who has a problem called constantly picking up a new book to read.   <<less

A collection of series and one-shots that include horror and s*xual themes for those of us that enjoy many kinds of thrilling reads. Note! The s*xual theme doesn't automatically refer to smut. Any form of s*xual behaviour (including on- and off-screen interc**rse, s**tty thoughts, s*xual tension, etc.) counts and appears on this list.... more>>

WARNING: some novels include themes of r*pe and have non-con acts. Make sure to read the tags carefully in case these things make you feel uncomfortable. 

If you have any suggestions for novels that could be on this list, then please, let me know. Happy reading! <<less

Novels with non-humans. Will include mostly fluffy novels, mostly HE and some tragedy. In addition to a non-human characters, this includes novels where mc was previously a non-human and then becomes human, characters with shape-shifter ability, or just novels with pets.... more>>

- includes ghosts, spirits, gods, vampires, and werewolves, pillows, and other humanoid/non-human characters, etc. 

-this list will not include any orc/beast tribe harem novels (will only include 1v1); nor does this list include system- human relationships (eg. “don’t pick up boyfriends from tr*sh”) or non-human relationships from thriller, horror novels like “thriller trainee” or “I rely on poverty to sweep through survival games” <<less