Prt 2: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/37919/?st=1... more>>

High Quality BL (slightly more serious) reads set in modern/futuristic setting--or perhaps jumps between time through transmigration. This list is 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, Fluff, and Ancient Setting 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

-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). If not capable, at least not s*upid. 

-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.

 ****I have also included BL novels that have high expectations from me. The higher the expectations, the higher the stars (purely subjective, take it with a grain of salt). 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. Though not fluff, there will be some Feel Good (have more of a plot) novels here. <<less

There are some novels here that has disturbing contents so please pay attention to the tags. 

[NOT RANKED]... more>>

I'm tired of the double standards, third parties, unnecessary drama, scumbags etc. This list features extremely devoted couple! 1v1 HE. Totally safe to read. 

Gong (Seme) and Shou(Uke) are each others first & only s*xual partner; first & only love.  (Either it's explicitly mentioned, mentioned by the author, mentioned between the lines, or assumed in some cases if no other partners/ prior experience is mentioned). No exes, cinnabar moles, substitutes etc. 

No other partners in case of a seperation or breakup. 

No getting r*ped/ assaulted/ kissed/ mol*sted by passerbys or supporting leads. No love triangles or leading others on. If there's a harem it should be dismissed by the end. If either Gong or Shou are actors, then they should be the type that doesn't do intimate scenes. 

No kids involving other women (surrogacy). No marriage of convenience with other woman. 

P.S I only have requirements for the main cp. 

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I'll try my best to eventually mark the details...

PART 2: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/80741/ <<less

let's discuss below about the novels !!! (｡•̀ᴗ-)✧ i just really want more people to at least know these stories BECAUSE i think they deserve more... more>> attention because some barely even reach 1000 reads  !?!?!,,, and also please suggest on the comments since i'll be adding on this list daily :D <<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

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

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

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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

first this list is just for light read and read it for fun and sweet moment to repair ur soul  dont expect any special plot .  second MC or ML is non human or transmit or turn into an animal so if u are a fan of this kind of story dont miss it.  third some novels has r*pe or violence element PAY ATTENTION  to tages !!!  feel free to comment if i missed any novel... more>>

List 2: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/54809/?ft=yes <<less

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Other...
*becoming the king's man (yaoi) [manga] tag: transmigration.... more>>

*The Whole Entertainment Circle Begs Me To Shut Up (全娱乐圈都求我闭嘴)

*I Raise Monsters In the Interstellar

*QT: Don't fall in love with the Male Lead (Novel)

*Return to Devil's Lover [Manga]

* Fall in mistake love [Manga]

*Return to 100 Ways to Heal a Psychopath [manga/novel] <<less

Just a list filled with psychopaths who wants their lovers to themselves 

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

Honestly mainly OP face slapping BL & a few GOATED Female Lead novels
Holy Grail List 

Most promising novels that I'm excited to read this year! 《《o(≧◇≦)o》》

Chinese | Japanese | KoreanThis list contains worth noting BL novels that are recently complete in translation here in novelupdates. All novels are rated 4.0 and up.... more>>

Link to Part 1: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/77091/

Other List: 

[BL] Novels I can't get off my mind / 3 am binge reads https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/76801/

[BL] Interesting Novels Waiting List / Unique Ongoing Gems https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/77144/ <<less

High School and University BL Completed

At least a 4.4 rating at the time of collation.  ... more>>

part 2 - https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/11571/?ft=yes <<less

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

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我把你们当哥们[快穿]  - quick transmigration, system novel

Part 2: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/64452/... more>>

Most of the novels I read have complete proper translations so if the red completed tag isn't there, that means there is a quality translation somewhere on the internet, it just isn't linked here in NU for REASONS. 

So just search it up because I'm too lazy to edit every novel description QAQ (maybe I will still eventually do that in the future tho). 

I will also try my best to indicate those I MTLed, but they should all be with many chapters released already (maybe some are even completed now bcs a few of these I read a long time ago), I just google translated the last 15 chapters or so. 

Hope I help some of you find good novels to read. In alphabetical order for now, will sort later~ <<less

Here are the BL that I enjoy reading and re-reading for the nth times .

Just a bunch of BG and BL with yandere tropes that I've read. No particular order.... more>>

Btw I'm not good at rating but if it's near 10 it means yandere did stuff worth noting imo. I'm just rating how yandere the ML is, not the story. 

Also, there's no yandere MC here, just yandere ML. If there is, it means both MC and ML are yandere. <<less