Collating BL with smut rated 4 and above.  Either a great plot or great s*x!!

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

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

This list contains worth noting BL novels that are recently complete in translation here in novelupdates. All novels are rated 4.0 and up and have an interesting premise so it should be quite decent enough to read.... more>>

Enjoy reading! <3 <<less

These are the novels which couple get together in first half of the novel or maybe already in a relationship.... more>>

No slow burn <<less

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--"my most special person is you" feeling that goes both ways... more>>

-Dote on each other

-Actually COMMUNICATE with each other, like actual functioning human beings

-NO r*pe 

-We don't tolerate MCs or MLs who overstep boundaries

-Angst, only if it burns GOOD

-Place their trust in each other

-fluff all the wayyy

-It'll probably be sad how short this list might be

Someone once told me "Fluffy couples are boring. Isn't it much more interesting when they have drama and misunderstandings. Or when they both hate each other and their relationship is explosive" and I get the hype around that type of romance, but honestly, we need to start normalizing healthy and communicative relationships because it wasn't until I was 18 years old that I realized I've been reading a ton of abusive relationships (that authors painted off as romantic) and it was these FEW novels in this list that made me realize "this is what a loving relationship looks like, wtf have I been reading?" Plus, fluffy couples are not boring. There's a way to keep the reader intrigued; it's called plot. Personal recommendation: Governor's Illness. So many times I thought the protagonists would engage in a hate-love relationship, but they NEVER hold grudges against each other, even when it seemed like they were the cause of each other's issues. Instead, the writer is skilled and doesn't rely on petty drama. The plot itself is suspenseful. <<less

Includes persistent and shameless pursuers who are bold enough to chase and passionately show affection to their loved ones.... more>>

- tons of passion: bold flirting, teasing, seducing, shamelessness, boldly standing up for each other, s*xual tension, bold straightforwardness, hot action, and dog food, wife/husband-chasing <<less

Novels originally published on sites other than JJWXC. Not sure of the current status of some works, i.e. whether they are locked/may be locked in the future.... more>>

Part 2 here: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/50284/ <<less

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

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THESE ARE THE MOST AMAZING BOOKS i have ever laid my eyes on! 

apparently my definition of fluff is: (1) no cheating; (2) main cp is happy; (3) no amnesia arc. ... more>>

I'd like to add no character death and it makes you feel like you're swimming in the cloud. 

but well. let's see. :haroldface: <<less

Heartwarming bl novels with cute and adorable MC only (ﾉ≧∇≦)ﾉ ﾐ ┻━┻

If you want to know about a particular novel then just comment below or message me.

[3/6] a list of BL's I actually read at least 75% through + the on going ones that i really like! LOTS of BL!! this is from a series of recc lists (check out my BG recc list AND my other BL recc lists [GL coming soon !!!] !!!) that i'm making for my own reading log with hopes that other people might give them a try as well! ... more>>

currently organized in descending star rate order !!!

♡ tips for novel enjoyment (esp for newbies to the site ! ) ♡: 

♡ give each novel a fair chance even if the rating is low ! some people just rate 1 star for no reason (especially for BLs and GLs) without even reading it, which is highly unfair ! sometimes, you'll come across GOLD in the lower ratings ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

♡ check the OG novel publishing date ! older novels generally tend to have more questionable morals than ones from ~2019+, and they tend to be really cliche BECAUSE they were likely the pioneers of the genre (i.e. QT, apocalypse, etc...) you don't have to read them, but just keep that in mind !

♡ don't like? don't read ! ... But PLEASE read the synopsis and a few reviews to make sure you know what you're getting into both plot-wise and content warning-wise ! I see some people start ranting after going into a silly sweet QT novel expecting 9000+ level IQ protagonists and plots and,, i'm sorry but you're not gonna see that. manage your expectations and i assure you, you'll have a nice time! <<less

Doubt I'll ever be able to read them all in my whole lifetime but that's alright, I live to disappoint myself.

This is put together from what I thought was interesting, screened, and planning to read. (つ✧ᆺ✧)っ 

Part two of the fluff galore list. 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. I put novels on this list when reviews look good, fluff looks huggable, and there's no s*upidity. ... more>>

Students, sit back and rest. You're doing just fine, and probably accomplishing more than you think you are. Just keep focused on your goals!

People out of school: relax from any stress! It's ok to make mistakes, or not be in the path you thought you would be ten years ago. If you're having a hard time at work, please take a breather. Sit outside on your steps or even take a walk outside. Everything will be just fine. 

Hopefully at least some of the fluff will make you feel happier and give you some warmth.

Enjoy!

PS. FME means I put the novel on this list regardless of rating because the reviews were mostly, if not all, good. I rely on reviews that have completed or mostly completed the novel, because lately there have been some dimwits just rating BLs 1 stars or 2 stars.

PSS.  I have also included BL novels that have high expectations from me. The higher the expectations, the higher the stars. Hence, "***, **, *."

PSSS. All novels I've read and can provide some review and ranking are on part 1 of this series.  <<less

Incomplete translation.... more>>

Read via Google translation or mtl.

Check out my other list for completed novels of same kind : Pampering, doting partner BL

 https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/42880/ <<less

Novels where MC got pregnant or gave birth at the end of the novel.

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Zero drama✓ Zero tragedy✓ Zero dog blood✓
Feel good BL, mostly danmei, and modern or future settings (I removed the historical ones because they're already in my historical danmei rec list). Includes shounen ai, yaoi, and BL with smut. Plot has little angst, since I don't like novels full of misunderstandings and dog blood. There were too many titles to sort by personal preference so they're sorted in alphabetical order. I personally read each and every one; I didn't drop any of them.... more>>

I realized I left out a few good ones in this list so I created a part 2: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/87244/ <<less

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Some brave souls books '_'... more>>

{Some books may have many scenes while some have one or a very few number of scenes}All most all are 1v1.
Safe Danmei/BL (completed) books 

*[books marked with -_- may have some mildly unsafe themes. You can check the tags or my first list for details]

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