All of these are, IMO, must-reads. Hands-down some of the best novels here. I've also included my own personal ratings and opinions of each of these novels. Well-written stories, great plots, characters, etc. I have relatively high standards for these to be my favorites, so these are all really high quality. I can't recommend them enough! coincidentally, all of them also have very high ratings (4.3-4.8)... more>>

Actively being updated. I haven't finished writing reviews/ratings for all of them yet, but I will in time. Meant to be ordered by highest personal ratings -> lowest personal ratings, but haven't had time to fix it yet. These are also my own opinions and feelings regarding each novel, so they won't be particularly eloquent, and you can definitely disagree. It's just me rambling.

Also added some ones I haven't read but will read and I know i will love. Feel free to recommend any danmei too!

...somehow, this also turned into a list of danmei I also want to read, not just a review of the ones I've read. I really can't control myself from looking for good danmei. Though, I'm sure I'll get to reviewing all of these someday <<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

Because I'm picky.... more>>

Every unlimited flow novel I read is really just a desperate attempt to return to the way I felt reading Liar Game for the first time ten years ago. *lights up a cigarette and takes a long drag, staring vacantly out into the distance*

Note: A lot of titles have had their links removed from NU due to some recent concerns about copyright. I'm not entirely clear on the situation or when/if they'll be returned, but they are still out there to find if you want to read them although there are potentially hoops to jump through to get to the actual texts. Some of the novels are removed for other reasons, such as being officially licensed in English, and I've tried to make a note of those, although I haven't really kept up to date with the status of the super popular novels that are missing or marked incomplete like Husky and his Shizun (aka 2ha). I pretty much just assume that these are in the process of being licensed. If you want to read them, you can find them. <<less

This list has all the danmei novels I've read that I gave 4.5 to 5 stars. They are listed in order from highest to lowest.... more>>

Rating system: 1-10 score for each of these categories:

Character — hopefully self-explanatory

Plot — is the plot good and is it well paced?

Language — quality of the writing; may not be super relevant to you, since I'm reading in Chinese

Premise — if you sum it up in 2-3 sentences, does it sound interesting?

Logic — are things believable and consistent within the context of the story?

Interest — basically how willing I am to give up my sleeping time to read the book lol

Then I average all the scores and if it's 9+ it's 5 stars; if it's 8-9, it's 4.5 stars. 

Note: Reading these in Chinese, so I don't know anything about the translation quality or completion status of the translation. <<less

list of danmeis i’m (patiently) waiting to have complete tl! 

(Some of these novels are ongoing, and some I have not completed, so this 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. <<less

My favourite  horror/unlimited flow/transmigrations bl novels. ... more>>

MC usually a shou

 Many novels have slowburn/late romance.

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shou=bottom/uke

gong=top/seme

MC=main character

ML= male lead

CP=couple <<less

Just as it says on the tin — a list of my favourite BL horror/unlimited flow novels that (1) kept me on the edge of my seat, and (2) have MCs with personalities containing more depth than a soy sauce dish.... more>>

I'm the type of reader who isn't too fussed about romance because I rate novels based on their plots (i.e. how well-written each instance is, are they unique, do they make sense, etc), so the romance in some of these novels may not be mind-blowing or anything. 

P.S. All the novels' MCs are bottoms (shous). <<less

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Comedy, Horror. <<less

I find them so you don’t have to. ... more>>

This is the second series of thriller/mystery/action BL novels that have high expectations from me. The higher the expectations, the higher the stars. Hence, "***, **, *."

FME means to ignore the rating NU has given the novel, because there aren’t enough ratings to even look at the rating as something reliable. Instead, I looked at the reviews and then decided to put the novel on this list. <<less

Also know as "I can quit at anytime"... more>>

Apparently a list can only hold 100 stories??? Who knew?

Second edits are usually final thoughts after I finish the novel <3 <<less

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Includes Unlimited flow stories and where one of the character is ghost/demon/god.

#104 to #200... more>>

Novels not on novelupdates:

#121:  本路人今天也在路过男主片场 #135:  异界游戏制作人#147:  开局给魏尔伦戴了顶环保帽#153:  嫁给铁哥们 #160:  夫郎家的赘婿首辅#166:  任务又失败了#167:  神棍也要晚自习#174: 飞来横犬#179:  攻略那个渣攻[快穿]#183:   小剧场合集 <<less

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livro de terror que adorei muito, lembrando que tem alguns que não terminei de ler

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All novels on my reading list in Chrysanthemum Garden. ... more>>

alphabetical order.  <<less

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My absolute favorite genre. Hopefully, some of my other faves get translated soon so I can link them here as well!

Danmei, Baihe, and other novels I want to read

1) A mega list of BL novels that my friend and/or I have read and liked! ... more>>

2) I was going to add more until I realized there’s a limit to how many I can add in one list _(:з」∠)_ so go search for Part 2 of this list somewhere if you want ~

3) These are not organized in any way, and some may be on hiatus or dropped. Sorry about that ;;

 Have fun reading! ♪( ´▽｀) <<less

the novels i've read so far — (pt1/?) ... more>>

Incase you didn't NOTICE, I read GAY novels *ONLY* :) <<less

with synopsis!!

completed > in progress... more>>

with synopsis!! <<less