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

(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!] 

So make sure to subscribe here for more https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/41539/

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

Beta MC, Alpha x Alpha, Female alpha x Male omega, and other kinds of untraditional omegaverse dynamics, worldbuilding, characters, and so on. Suggestions are welcome.... more>>

#01-40 BL. Alpha x Alpha, Beta x Omega, etc. Also Omega top x Alpha bottom.
#41-74 BL. Novels with worldbuilding and/or characters somewhat untypical for omegaverse (subjective).
#75-91 GL.
#92-96 BxG, GxB. Includes Female alpha x Male omega and FL on top.

In the comments are people whose work I've compiled here; all credit goes to them. If any of them are reading this, please contact me if you want me to make the list private. <<less

You're at the right place if... more>>

↬You're tired of: Non-con | Major power imbalance | Romanticisation of toxic, manipulative, and controlling behaviour. 

↬And you want: Novels that put emphasis on consent | Mutual respect, trust, and understanding between the main cp | Forehead pecks | Character development | Couple growth | Misunderstandings that get resolved through proper communication. 

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Please make sure to first check the tags on these novels before starting them though, as some of them talk about sensitive matters (Mistakenly Saving the Villain for example) 

Also, aside from Saye — which holds a special place in my heart, rest of the list isn't arranged by my personal preferences but rather the covers, as I like to keep my lists colour-coordinated. However, if you were to ask me, my favourite healthy relationships out of these would be — Saye, Mistakenly Saving the Villain, Restricted Area, Heaven Official’s Blessing, and To Rule in a Turbulent World.

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Please let me know if there's more novels with healthy relationships or if I accidentally added a novel which doesn't have one ( ˊᵕˋ ; ) <<less

—MC GONG MC GONG MC GONG MC GONG MC GONG MC GONG MC GONG MC GONG MC GONG MC GONG MC GONG MC GONG MC GONG MC GONG... more>> MC GONG MC GONG MC GONG MC GONG MC GONG MC GONG MC GONG MC GONG MC GONG MC GONG MC GONG MC GONG MC GONG MC GONG MC GONG MC GONG MC <<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

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

Showbiz , Sports and Esports BL novels .... more>>

I am open to add novels to this recc list 

These will be of varying rates but I will not list novels below 4 stars ✨ 

Please follow the list of you liked it .

Thank You <<less

Dedicated to all the QT Gong MC lovers, as an enthusiast myself.... more>>

Also contains transmigration Gong MC, or purely Gong MCs. <<less

A list of all my favourite BL / Shounen Ai / Yaoi novels that will melt your heart with It's fluffiness and.......cuteness!!! But good luck... more>> to all of you...Although most of you might have read it all already.  <<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

A comprehensive list of omegaverse stories. (For QT novels, chapters with omegaverse will be clearly stated.)... more>>

I pray everyday that there will be a new omegaverse story to read T^T <<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

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.

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

Includes Qts <<less

All types of questions BL novels I’ve read. Most of them I loved/really really liked, some were fine and some were meh. Just look through and find something to your liking. ... more>>

 (all with Happy End; I rate them 1-6) <<less

(There's a second list out. Just add a 2 to the name of this list and you'll find it) ... more>>

These are some of the BL novels with seme protagonists that I've read and love. There are so few BL novels with a seme protagonist, which is sad. Well, I'll add the ones I've read so far and like or the ones I can somehow tolerate. And I'll add as I read I guess, so bear with me. Arigato

 P. S. Y'all can recommend similar novels too in the comment section (doesn't have to be a seme protag too, I'm open to new books, can't always find 'em myself) (^o^) <<less

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These are the showbiz novels I've read so far. I might have mtled the novels. Dropped some midway. And waiting for some to finish 

Do you love to binge read?? Do you hate cliffhangers??? If so this list is for you. All the novels listed here have fully completed the translation of the main story; some are lacking the extras ... more>>

not exactly in order of quality but the ones i've read and liked are on the first page. No oneshots, and the stories i didn't like aren't here, obviously <<less

Male Cinderella gets pampered!  Our checklist; huge social gap, huge disparity in wealth and power, domineering gong (usually. watch out for domineering rich shou!), most common occurrence that is FACESLAP. (w/c is my guilty pleasure). Usually the poor or ordinary lover has a sad background that deserves to make him happy and spoiled... more>>

 Our tags: #cinderella shou  #cinderella gong #CEO #male empress #boss x subordinate #poverty #rise to ashes #revenge 

This list has no update schedule. (Funny how I still ended up creating lists similar to my manga account LOL only this time it's webnovels)

mini(c-novel) glossary: 
▪ golden master - sugar daddy basically. 

▪ big tree - strong & capable one can rely on. Usually in the position of a protector. 

▪ golden thigh - The act of relying on the big guy. A mix of golden master and big tree

▪ pendant - commonly used together w/ golden thigh. Sort of like making oneself a little follower to gain benefits.

▪ black-bellied - Looks gentlemanly outside but ruthless deep inside. Has a wide spectrum. From mere Prankster to full-on Yandere. 

▪ crematorium - the painful process of chasing someone after loosing them. In bl, the shou is the "wife"

▪  HE/BE - Short for Happy Ending or Bad Ending <<less

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[*This list already completed its 100 novel limit. Thus I have created a 2nd once for the same. If interested you can check that out  Gentleman/Considerate Boyfriend (BL) 2.0 https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/46710/?ft=yes *]... more>>

The ML is gentleman and considerate; dots upon his partner; respects him & his decisions; supportive. They can be jealous, possessive or a bit rough in bed (consensual, obviously) but they contain all the above mentioned qualities as well.

I found many MLs who maybe doting but are kinda jerk to their partners or too much bully or tease. They are good in their own terms too but I still like the well behaved type. <<less