should I try them? will I? we'll find out in time, I guess

BL (of all genres) that leave you with a paradoxical feeling of completeness and emptiness after finishing. Completeness because the plot, characters, romance, world-building, etc.... more>> are all so well fleshed out. Emptiness because you either want to stay a bit longer with the characters in their world, or rather, you know that the story has reached its satisfying ending, and that this is where the art should end. <3 The BL & danmei world is a treasure trove of all sorts. Let's enjoy~ other recs welcome! <<less

I'll get to these... at some point.

well-written novels for mature readers.

good writing, good plot and good main characters.... more>>

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• (Japanese) BL and GL.

Tragedy BL novels on my reading lists. Most have a BE.... more>>

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BL novels on my reading lists I have completely read. I have a second list with more BL novels.... more>>

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My personal ratings:

5 - I really love this novel. Will read this again again.

4 - I really like this novel. Will read this again.

3 - this is a nice novel. I liked it. I might read this again.

2 - this novel was okay, but I wouldn't want to read it again. Usually I find these rather boring, or at least not interesting enough to check out again.

1 - I didn't like this novel. <<less

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Stories that highlight mc and ml reconciling differing morals, values, beliefs, philosophies - fuel for delicious angst and drama... more>>

For those who want to see "sparks fly", to see mc and ml fight, become estranged, experience slow dread when they realize the other is their enemy, cry when the other isn't looking, point a gun at each other, sacrifice love for ideals, eventually accept each others' dark side... <<less

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lista de novels que já li

This list contains the novels that i whole-heartedly enjoyed, which isn´t easy to find since I´m a very picky reader. I love novels that wrecks... more>> my emotions. Not a fan of dumb, weak, naive MC´s and prefer novels with  3-dimensional characters. I abhor paper-thin cannon fodders and shallow romance with uneven relationships.  Hope you like my list! <<less