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BL: Top Picks- Historical/Mecha/Apocalypse

BL in this genre that I have rated 4 or 5 out of 5.

Really memorable plots, great characters and books I'd read again or compare against.

For my completed BL reading lists:

https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/17336/

https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/35232/

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Reyleisha

Created: Sep 21st, 2021, Updated: Feb 27th, 2022

Created Sep 21st, 2021

Updated Feb 27th, 2022

CN (4.5)

#1I’m Not Human

95 Chapters Every 98.3 Day(s) 9771 Readers 128 Reviews 04-26-2020

Completed Comedy Fantasy Romance Sci-fi Slice of Life Supernatural Yaoi

Rating: 5/5- absolutely loved this! Definitely a fluffy re-read!... more>>

CN (4.6)

#2Golden Stage

0 Chapters Every 1304 Day(s) 12615 Readers 192 Reviews N/A

Completed Drama Historical Romance Yaoi

Rating: 5/5- This novel reads like poetry, so well written, intriguing, intelligent and absolutely magnificent. It’s a must read for everyone!... more>>

I was really blown away by how beautifully this novel was written. From start to end it feels like you’re on a very well paced journey that thrills you, sweetens you up only to throw you into chaos. You always feel like you’re on the edge of your seat.

The characters created by the author are so well developed and portrayed, you can’t help but feel deeply attached to them and their various flaws and highlights. I think especially because the story felt well developed for me for such a short novel of its kind.

I must say it took me a lot longer to finish this novel than I usually would, and that’s probably because I was a bit slow to process all the politics and warfare. Yet even through all the details of monarchy and this prefecture and that emperor- I was still drawn and hooked by how this story was woven together and how everything came to its conclusion. I also came to find that I really enjoy reading historical dramas just as much as I enjoy watching them: which amounts to ALOT!

The romance is not too subtle and gets incredibly saccharine at times, but it’s not terrible. The communication, respect and maturity in both leads make this relationship the healthiest I’ve ever seen in my history of reading BL! If you look past the sickly sweet fluff between our wonderful leads, this is an intriguing and brilliantly played out action packed political drama. In my honest opinion this was one of those few novels that had me focused on the intrigue of the monarchy and its complex plotting more than the couple (which was a first for me). I still loved the couple and their interactions though, so it was a big win as a whole.

You will enjoy the side characters as well as the realistic portrayals of each person and their own situations, insecurities and struggles. I liked that the author didn’t dwindle on excessive commentary for characters or plot points. It made this novel really enjoyable for me without me getting bored.

The translation of this book was magnificent and I think that made reading this even better. Both the author and translator really helped with complex terms and references to a very complex history. I felt like I learned so much after finishing this book.

Overall, this is a must read for those who have particular tastes for solidly written novels and intelligent and wholesome characters!

This author is a gem in my eyes! <<less