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

These are the novels which has good plotline and smex scenes. I have included short novels as well if their is a considerable plot. (Some novels even after having just 10 chapters can have good plotline)... more>>

Degree varies; whether the scenes are detailed or not is mentioned

I personally prefer such novels where 'willing' physical intimacy is also shown. So descriptions are based on my likeness to the relationship.

Consent.is.Important. 

I have only included the ones I have read.

If you have novel recommendation(s) please comment.

Note : Novels which are not available on novelupdates can be found in comment box. <<less

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Couldn't find a list for this so I just created one myself. This list contains smut novels (or ordinary novels with smut) without dubious consent or non-con. And I might update everytime I come across a novel that fits the criteria, so this list is pretty tiny right now but hopefully won't remain this way forever.... more>>

Also, PLEASE let me know in the comments if you've come across more novels with car rides where both parties are willing, or if any novel here doesn't actually fit the criteria so I can remove it as soon as possible. I've read plenty of the novels here but not all of them, some were recommended through friends I just can't completely trust because they once told me that 2ha was fluffy (f*ck you Sam why did you do that to me), and others were found through manually reading reviews for any mentions of non-con so I could know whether those novels are safe to add or not. 

So, the guidance of my fellow daoists cultivating the dao of consent is much, much appreciated! I want everyone here to be comfy and happy with what they've found.  <<less

Ancient or Cultivation BL reads that will make you feel you didn't waste your time. This list is apart of a series classified by genre; other lists of this series include Thriller/Action, Fluff, and Modern/Transmigration novels. I tried to include both known and unknown novels to give more diversity to the reading list. Honest note--not a big fan of ancient settings. I've judged quality by reviews and seeming plot. ... more>>

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). 

 -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.

-Makes me think--especially applies to this genre since I usually read this genre for the court schemes and palace intrigues. 

-Make me cry, laugh, yell or gasp. Perhaps all at the same  time. 

*****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. But it's not bad to explore out of your comfort zone.  <<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

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

[*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

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

Novels with royalty tag..... more>>

Does not include QTs

Ancient settings, interstellar, omegaverse etc etc.... <<less

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

Most have the following trope: pretty boy captured by the emperor/prince and forced to be a concubine.  Others marry due to imperial decree.
Some harems. Some dubious/non-consent, but not always. I will note if it's consensual.... more>>

I annotated the ones I read. Those are on top. The most recent books I found are on the bottom.

Also Recommended: "The Captured Crown Prince" aka "The Prisoner of the East Palace" aka   东宫阶下囚 by 作者:六妖.  https://www.sto.cx/mbook-186546-1.html. (dubious/non-consent).

Do a Google search of Chinese name in Chrome so you can read with Google translate.

My other danmei list: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/54013/?ft=yes

Enemies to lovers; arranged marriage; forced marriage  <<less

This list includes novel in which couple is married early on or arrange marriage. Romance is mostly after the marriage. Cultivating feelings slowly. Some of them have engaged couples.
I have only included the ones I have read.... more>>

If you have novel recommendation(s) please comment.

¶¶All the 'incomplete translation' novels were read via Google translator¶¶ so all of them are readable unless marked as 'Not read' or 'dropped'. <<less

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Lots of scheming and imperial drama with exceptionally 'wise' emperors, more often than not. ... more>>

[Read the tags.] <<less

my favorite bl novels, including QT, Transmigration, Modern BL, Historical, Interstellar, ABO, Apocalypse, tragedy, etc ....... more>>

almost all are completed and fully translated

*novels are not arranged in any order. some novels can be added or removed. <<less

A ranking list of the best to good novels set in ancient china.... more>>

Note: Only novels without xianxia/xuanhuan tag are considered for this list. The xianxia novels are being added to another list still being made.(Di Wang Gong Lue and Peerless also belong on this list, but I am still in the middle of them). <<less

Gong Protagonist 

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List of my Read and To-Read novels categorized roughly as Cultivation and Ancient.... more>>

Rating on a "relative" scale of my personal enjoyment (Not Objective)

4: Favorite. 3: Liked. 2: Ok. 1: Meh. 0: Didn't like/Didn't finish. N/a: To Read <<less

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All BL Stories I’ve read that I feel like I would have no problem reading multiple times. Tried to put them in some kind of order and that didn't really work out too much. I will update as I continue to read more novels that I like.... more>>

All Complete

Check out part 2 

https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/51747/ <<less

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

I have found these amazing bl novels which I found has very less popularity. All of these worth the read. ... more>>

Unfortunately most of them are on-going translation.

But

Fortunately MTL ( or google translation of raas; better option) is very easy to understand. <<less

I love Seme protags but the number of books for them is incredible low, I am just gonna put books I have read or want to read. There is no particular order - Just me putting it up as I find them.... more>>

If you have any novels - Suggest them! I would love to read them <<less