Absolute Showstoppers

Absolute Showstoppers
Novel recommendations that span BL and BG novels. No GL as of yet. Spoiler-free reviews in the descriptions.
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Created: Jul 5th, 2021, Updated: Sep 11th, 2021
Created Jul 5th, 2021
Updated Sep 11th, 2021
KR (4.3)
322 Chapters Every 420 Day(s) 11311 Readers 169 Reviews 01-04-2022
11/10. Character growth, the novel. For those who love western historical novels with high fantasy elements, as well as those who want a couple that grows to love and depend upon one another. Maxi and Riftan grow so much throughout the duration of this novel, it’s incredible to read and experience. Maxi goes from a traumatised and abused stutterer to someone who has confidence in herself and those around her. Riftan goes from a suicidal and self-hating mutt to a powerful and loving man. I highly recommend reading Riftan’s POV alongside the main story to fully comprehend the journey these two take.... more>>
CN (4.3)
1 Chapters Every 2249 Day(s) 7401 Readers 86 Reviews 01-30-2018
11/10. From phenomenal pacing to fantastic plotlines, including memorable characters and amazing world-building, this behemoth of a novel is an absolute joy to read. Following classic xianhuan/xianxia traditions, this focuses on the development of the main characters’ powers and their complex relationships with the world—but unlike the majority of this genre, the progression involved is neither unnecessarily long nor frustratingly complicated. Though some readers may find the sheer quantity of characters overwhelming, the author cleverly never forgets to tie up plot points mentioned in earlier arcs, making well use of the 1000+ chapters that comprise this novel.... more>>
CN (4.5)
488 Chapters Every 5.4 Day(s) 8093 Readers 84 Reviews 03-26-2024
10/10. Psychological horror, gritty and raw gore, and characters that are dynamic—this novel is really one that deserves its tags. The slow but vivid reveal of the atmosphere, setting, and mystery all contribute to the striking impact of the plot. This is for those that want a thriller that is on par with Silent Hill 2. The BL aspect of this novel is very much slow and late-game; don’t read this expecting to be greeted with romance.... more>>
CN (4.6)
0 Chapters Every 1919 Day(s) 12545 Readers 192 Reviews 12-26-2018
10/10. For those who love court intrigue, historical politicking, powerful martial leaders, and a couple that acts as a bulwark for each other against the... more>>
CN (4.5)
29 Chapters Every 56.7 Day(s) 5224 Readers 29 Reviews 02-20-2022
9/10. Written with a wonderful balance between levity and seriousness, the author of this novel absolutely excelled in crafting a narrative that is absolutely enrapturing to read. Fantastic pacing of the plot, charismatic and engaging characters, trope subversion that involves an indulgent retelling of classic xianxia/xuanhuan tropes... it’s absolutely one of my favourite novels of the genre. The transmigrant MC’s past isn’t elaborated upon much, but regardless of that, his characterisation is stellar. The ML is absolutely adorable. He borders on the line of yandere and henpecked husband.... more>>
JP (4.2)
89 Chapters Every 74.2 Day(s) 5917 Readers 113 Reviews 09-30-2021
9/10. For those who want a novel where the villain wins, and for those who want a father who loves his child beyond anything. However,... more>>
CN (4.6)
153 Chapters Every 57 Day(s) 10371 Readers 202 Reviews 01-20-2022
9/10. If you enjoy Devil’s Warmth, this is definitely your cup of tea. This follows the growth of a physically disabled boy with Asperger’s Syndrome,... more>>
JP (4.4)
19 Chapters Every 97.3 Day(s) 7094 Readers 53 Reviews 05-09-2020
9/10. For those who want angst with a happy ending. A surprisingly great and realistic look into what makes a hero. Ilya is a good... more>>
CN (4.5)
27 Chapters Every 53 Day(s) 5668 Readers 54 Reviews 05-30-2023
9/10. A vivid and hilarious take on the “mutually hiding a secret identity” genre involving the last of the waking gods. The blend of mythology and the modern era is really well done. Furthermore, Baicha and Mingye have so many misunderstandings between them but the author artfully writes it in such a way that it’s absolutely and gutwrenchingly funny. They’re both shamelessly powerful (as befitting their identities), and their daily slice-of-life shenanigans are so incongruous to their actual selves.... more>>
KR (4.6)
22 Chapters Every 98.9 Day(s) 12644 Readers 46 Reviews 02-18-2021
9/10. For those that love reinterpretations of classic fairytales. This is a fantastic blend of comedy, mature topics, and great characterisation. The ML is frustrating but empathetic, Blanche is absolutely adorable, and the MC is a very charismatic protagonist who is both shrewd and loving. The plot gets more and more intriguing as it progresses, with the author masterfully introducing both the reader and the MC to the world. Romance is a minor subplot, with the focus primarily being on the MC and her integration into her role as queen, stepmother and noble. The official English translation for volume 1 can be purchased via Amazon kindle.... more>>
CN (4.5)
186 Chapters Every 72.8 Day(s) 10495 Readers 164 Reviews 04-15-2021
9/10. Another surprisingly emotional and superbly written QT novel, with intriguing MLs in each arc for the MC. The author brings in a variety of... more>>
CN (4.6)
140 Chapters Every 33.1 Day(s) 12100 Readers 243 Reviews 09-23-2023
9/10. Pain, love, fate, rebirth: all central themes in this astonishingly layered story about a heartless man attempting to save his broken love. The progress that the characters make in this novel is back and forth, meeting multiple setbacks and problems. This is a beautifully written novel, with the author having clearly plotted out their characters to an extreme degree. Full of heavy themes, the characters within are not healthy nor sane but all the more human for it.... more>>
CN (4.4)
261 Chapters Every 105.7 Day(s) 11595 Readers 183 Reviews 01-12-2020
9/10. From the fantastic world-building to the realism of the perils of a zombie apocalypse, this novel really does boast an amazing setting to complement the charismatic and vivid characters found within. The trajectory and direction of the plot are satisfying and really in-line with the characters. Despite the ML’s overwhelming power and the MC’s foresight, they encounter pitfalls and fight to build a life out of nothingness.... more>>
CN (4.6)
59 Chapters Every 75.2 Day(s) 6332 Readers 148 Reviews 09-01-2021
8/10. Stunningly gorgeous magical realism, beautifully vivid descriptions, and slowburn romance. What else could you need? It’s also quintessentially slice of life, following the slowburn... more>>
KR (4.1)
173 Chapters Every 6.5 Day(s) 8243 Readers 62 Reviews 03-28-2024
8/10. For those who want western historical court intrigue, magic and gods, and character growth that is independent of romance. The MC, Jesse, has such an interesting personality that shines through with the gorgeous translation. Cédric is a dickhead that is hopelessly charming; the quintessential ML. Christelle is blunt, stubborn and needless to say an actually engaging FL. Every character is wonderfully three-dimensional—I highly recommend this for those that want to read something with lively characters.... more>>
CN (4.2)
109 Chapters Every 8.2 Day(s) 8390 Readers 71 Reviews 03-24-2024
8/10. A gorgeous foray into two men learning to love and live with each other. Rife with flirting and character growth, this is for those who want to see a father learning to become a dad and husband. This is so well-written, I can’t explain how much I adore reading Mochen and Qingchi’s interactions. Every scene with Qiqi is also gold.... more>>
CN (4.5)
5 Chapters Every 474.2 Day(s) 3048 Readers 44 Reviews 10-03-2017
8/10. For those that crave pain and a love unending.
CN (4.1)
109 Chapters Every 23 Day(s) 2878 Readers 38 Reviews 11-08-2023
8/10. I have no excuses for liking this novel so damn much. For those that want a sweet and unambiguous romance between two adults that... more>>
CN (4.4)
104 Chapters Every 63.5 Day(s) 6740 Readers 84 Reviews 09-04-2021
8/10. Fantastic characterisation accompanied with scifi mystery, action, slowburn romance, and drama. Lanyu is a film emperor who transmigrates into the body of a cold-hearted mu*derous colonel, and thus has to use every gramme of his acting skills to hide his transmigration. There is constantly something new to stimulate intrigue, a new layer to uncover when it comes to Lanyu and Rankong’s respective pasts. For those that want a surprisingly well-written, hilarious and intriguing novel about two military men, one of whom does his best to hide that he’s screaming inside constantly.... more>>
CN (4.7)
144 Chapters Every 66.3 Day(s) 9409 Readers 180 Reviews 06-08-2022
8/10. Even without any knowledge on League of Legends, this e-sports novel is an absolute blast. The translation team makes the author’s vivid writing absolutely riveting and immersive, and the games themselves are written too such a degree that you can imagine what’s happening on the character’s screens. The relationship between the MC and ML is unambiguous, with no conflict concerning their romance.... more>>
JP (4.4)
94 Chapters Every 96.4 Day(s) 6504 Readers 38 Reviews 05-29-2020
8/10. Really great characterisation and characters, with a fun plot that has a few twists to keep you interested, though the focus is definitely on the budding relationship between the ML and MC. It’s cute, fluffy, and just straight up sweet. Harij is adorable, and Rose is a sweetheart. The official English translations for volumes 1 and 2 can be purchased via Amazon kindle.... more>>
CN (4.3)
78 Chapters Every 128.1 Day(s) 9628 Readers 153 Reviews 06-26-2019
8/10. With a hard-hitting apocalyptic backdrop and a surprisingly deep plot—this is for those that want to witness the painstaking and hard-won growth of the MC. The author doesn’t hold back much on the gritty nature of the apocalypse, and while the science/technology requires a bit of “suspension of reality/beliefs” to appreciate, the quality of this novel is spectacular. Having said that, the romance aspect of this novel is a little lacking in terms of how the ML falls in love... but that might be a plus for some readers, who don’t care much for romance. This novel is very much focusing on the MC’s growth and progression in a world that has given up... more>>
CN (4.7)
109 Chapters Every 223.8 Day(s) 8328 Readers 87 Reviews 10-31-2015
8/10. Yu Wo has this indescribably amazing ability in characterisation: despite the crazy quantity of characters stuffed in this (relatively) short novel, each character is... more>>
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