I don't like abusive, dog-blood drama, and weak characterization. I don't like Imbalanced Couple where the Seme/Gong is too Overbearing. I don't like weak, femininized, Uninteresting/Lackluster Uke, or bratty/silly Shou whose IQ drop drastically when encountering the Gong.  ... more>>

So these are a few novels with good plots, and mainly consist of interesting MC and good ML I strongly recommend. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE NOVELS IN THIS LIST IS RANDOMLY LISTED WITHOUT FIXED RANKING, and also these are only novels that I HAVE READ. 
This list will randomly be updated if I find another worth noting novel. <<less

I  prune this list often with  better replacements. Last page has the "updates"... more>>

1. Charm of the soul pets 2. Mechanic 3. Overlord 4. Throne of magical arcana 5. Mage Adam 6. shrouded sea scape <<less

Every single BL (mlm) novel on NU that has a horror tag + others that may not be entirely horror but have aspects... more>>

Ordered by the rating of the novel - descending (ratings change so it isn't 100% accurate but I regularly check and adjust these)

If there's a novel that's begun getting translated that I haven't noticed and added to here yet, feel free to let me know, ty!

Enjoy! <<less

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basically e-sports / game related bl novels i've read + some personal opinion about the novel, biased, so don't take it seriously. your taste and... more>> mine might be completely different <<less

Bunch of random Survival games

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

*Some are low-key comedy

*BL: Boys' love

*No specific order <<less

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

[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

haven't read this all BUT this is basically my ongoing list so this is also for me as well HAHA ヾ(*'▽'*) these are very well-recommended... more>> to me so I wanna share these to you guys!!! (⌒ω⌒)ﾉ ps: i'm not really sure if this is ACTUALLY underrated but i just haven't seen that much people talk about this so here you go!!! | 4.5 stars and above and in NO particular order <<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

All about fluffy enemies to lovers trope novel ~

Unlimited Flow/Survival Horror/Game [BL] - pt 2 :... more>>

https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/67811/?ft=yes <<less

A list of novels I've read and loved. Genres include one or more of the following:... more>>

- Strong/Clever/OP Protagonist
- Morally Grey Character(s)
- Transmigration/Reincarnation/Rebirth/Time Travel
- Game Elements/Game World
- Survival Game/Unlimited Flow
- Other/Fantasy World
- Apocalypse
- Plot + No Romance
- Plot + Power Couple/Healthy Relationship
- Slice of Life
- Historical Setting/Interstellar
- Horror/Supernatural

*I won't include every novel I read here, just the ones I really think are worth at least a try. There are also a few I dropped but I felt like it was more personal bias or a pet peeve that made me drop it/give it a low score, and objectively, other people might like it.

*List has reached max amount so I'll start another one.

*Continued here: www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/55531/ <<less

I will only include the one's that made me stick through thick and thin. Mostly no romance, if it's harem then you should expect that the MC is just using them for greater benefits. I don't like DUmb characters so you should also expect that most of the Male leads here or Female leads are smart or sharp. half of my list also include survival and teaches you some bitter reality lesson unlike those cliche novels that makes you scared or dream about nonsense fantasy stuffs.... more>>

I JUST RANDOMLY PLACE THE NOVELS AND I WON'T RANK IT. ( for me, they're all the best on their own way and techniques) 

[disclaimer: as I said, ‘mostly’ no romance- what I meant is in the survival stories, and if the protagonist is a man. But if the protagonist is a girl, they’ll be really romance. Book like that (top tier books with Female Mc w/ no romance) are very rare. I myself having some troubles finding them.] <<less

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

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

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

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

Everything I have read, I added to this list. BG? BL? No Romance? It's all here.... more>>

(Not in any order and mostly CN) <<less

This is not in order...

All kinds of UF in BL. They're just so perfect together, BL & UF. [in_love]... more>>

If you're new to Unlimited Flow (UF) or just getting to know it, here's a definition for you to clear up your confusions and misunderstandings about UF.

Unlimited Flow = A genre featuring horror, challenge, and survival games. A character summoned into unique spaces separate from the real world and have to complete tasks, generally stuff like puzzles, survival or horror games. The final purpose is to survive. 

(Definition not mine, credits to unlimitedflowdanmei.carrd.co)

Some of the novels listed in this recommendation list doesn't have UF tags, but I added them due to their horror, mystery, supernatural, and survival (game) tags. 

All of this have romance, depending on the novel, the romance may or may not be the main plot of the story. Though, romance is mostly a subplot and slow romance on UF.

I finished most of it but not all of them are completely translated in English.  I continued reading most of them in raws relying on mtl. You might see my reviews on some of the novels here, since I liked to write reviews most of the time.

They're not ranked from my favorite to least. They're ranked in alphabetical order. [ocd_alert!]

I'll continue adding novels every time a new one caught of my attention [domineering_president_posture], since I love this combi. 

Thank you! I hope my list helps you! [wink] Love you all.

(P.S. There's a part 2 for this list.) <<less

Completely your cup of tea n hard to separate from QT BLs. They'll sure enough make your day(winks~~)

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I’ve read too many novels... more>>

Not sorted yet, currently adding reviews <<less