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My top picks for BL romance, with wonderful characters, some fluff or unconditional love. Beyond life and death. Just the most re-readable BL romance!

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Reyleisha

Created: Sep 22nd, 2021, Updated: Jul 3rd, 2023

Created Sep 22nd, 2021

Updated Jul 3rd, 2023

CN (4.4)

#1The Husky and His White Cat Shizun

65 Chapters Every 47.7 Day(s) 15771 Readers 384 Reviews 04-27-2023

Action Adventure Drama Mature Romance Smut Tragedy Xianxia Yaoi

Rating: 5/5- I think I may need some therapy after reading this book. As of now, this book has topped my “best books ever read in my current lifetime” list.... more>>

I don’t think I’ve cried this much reading a tragedy novel as much as I cried during ErHa. Even though I don’t shy away from angsty tragedy novels- this was really excruciating. Like thinking of certain parts in the story still makes my stomach drop and heart race, like that’s how this book will affect you.

I binge read this book and all I can say is that it’s one excruciatingly painful and adrenaline pumping journey. I was so emotionally invested and affected from start to finish and it’s been such a long time for me to so deeply immerse myself in a character’s world since TGCF (HOB).

You know, firstly the author, Meatbun, is truly talented but wow! Can they inflict pain, damn. The dedication to every character created was so splendid and so beautifully written. No character behaved at the reader’s will and this story never once goes how you expect it to go. That thrill and edge is always there. The sting of heartbreak, pain, sacrifice and flawed humanity is so patiently and thoroughly told. You get s**ked into this carefully weaved story that paints a vivid but numbingly painful experience. Each character’s story was so profoundly told with the right amount of detail, that you could create a connection with them, good or bad. I really felt joy and sorrow, genuinely, as I went through this book.

I think it will be hard to find a book like this, that hits you so deeply, in the future. It’s not an easy read and I felt truly exhausted, physically (coz I read into the wee hours of the morning) and emotionally, after reaching the end. It was a very bittersweet moment for me to finally put down the book and rest my eyes and also say goodbye to the world that I grew so immersed in and the characters I fell in love with.

The best love stories are the most painful love stories and the best love is the most flawed love. This book really showed me that and I felt like my romantic and masochistic heart had finally been beaten to death and resurrected. A beautifully bittersweet feeling.

In a way, this book really brings out your inner masochist if you can make it to the end- even if it’s with swollen eyes, a snotty nose and probably lying in a coffin awaiting your emotional destruction. It’s a masterpiece, a once in a lifetime kinda read, unforgettable and brilliant, beautiful and sorrowful. I probably won’t forget this book for years to come. Here’s hoping that the series coming out in 2021 does it justice. <<less

CN (4.7)

#2The Founder of Diabolism

17 Chapters Every 176.7 Day(s) 25017 Readers 546 Reviews 04-01-2024

Completed Adventure Drama Mystery Romance Supernatural Xianxia Yaoi

Rating: 5/5- this novel got me into BL so it gets an unforgettable rating from me.... more>>

CN (4.7)

#3Heaven Official’s Blessing

23 Chapters Every 23.8 Day(s) 20575 Readers 479 Reviews 11-29-2020

Completed Drama Mystery Romance Shounen Ai Xianxia

Rating: 5/5- Wow! This was so wonderful!... more>>

CN (4.5)

#4Nan Chan

0 Chapters Every 1272 Day(s) 8449 Readers 95 Reviews N/A

Adventure Psychological Romance Supernatural Tragedy Xianxia Yaoi

Rating: 5/5- I loved this! Thrilling, dark and wonderful! CP of the year 2021, thus far, goes to Emperor Cang and Jing Lin! I don’t care what anyone else says!... more>>

The CP in this story is one of the many reasons to read this novel. They are officially in my favorite CP list! I wish there were more extras with them but their chemistry and interactions throughout the book was so lovely and heartwarming but also emotionally devastating and heartbreaking!

Plus that little stone figure is adorable!

I always thought that HOB would top my list of Xuanhuan novels but I must say that Nan Chan can compete at the same level and may in some aspects give HOB a run for its money. The main characters are wonderful and colourful in their own right. They live up to the flawed and in likeable as well as the wondrous and likeable. All the characters in the book are not boringly oppressive and have many weaknesses as much as strengths. It’s the various flaws, fears and weaknesses that really sets the tone for the book and pushes the stories development.

Reading this was a similar emotional experience to reading ErHa, for me (although not as tragically intense). It is a heartbreaking novel but it also has a wonderfully redeeming end. I loved that the characters were not perfect and that the story was so intriguing, forcing you to want to turn the page but also making you feel as if you didn’t want the end to come.

My only qualm was a single dubcon scene between the main CP, although it does contribute a lot to the story I couldn’t help but wonder if it could have been avoided or handled differently. It’s not really a mood killer per say but Cang Ji is actually such a puppy and in a way the dubcon felt a little out of character for him. He’s intrusive and a little pushy but his character was never really the dubcon type. Anyway- that’s just my personal take on that and I didn’t hate it because, like I said- it was crucial to the story and had its reasonings in that context and there was guilt felt.

One of the biggest highlights for me was the plot. This plot was so excellent that I will remember it for a long time! It really keeps you on edge and the way the story ties up, even with all the painfully told stories of the side characters and the vicious greed and selfishness, the cruelty and greed of the world really is well told by the author. I definitely look forward to reading more work from this author.

Lastly, the ending was spectacular! I didn’t see the ending coming all the way until the last few chapters reveal. Kudos to the author for that! Managing to add the element of surprise and keep it going until that late into a novel is very difficult because it’s often that you guess the correct villains, white lotuses, bosses etc quite early on. With this novel pretty much all my guesses were wrong which was such a great feeling.

Overall, I absolutely adore the CP and the plot as well as this author! This is my new favorite in this genre and I highly recommend reading this as long as you can stomach the trauma and psych damaging story (at certain parts) and handle a bit of tragedy.

Also, just read it for the cutie pie baby stone figure and our wonderful main CP! <<less

CN (4.6)

#5Mistakenly Saving the Villain

140 Chapters Every 35 Day(s) 12374 Readers 247 Reviews 09-23-2023

Completed Drama Mature Psychological Romance Tragedy Xianxia Yaoi

Rating: 5/5- Absolutely SPECTACULAR! Unforgettable! Heartbreaking but beautiful!... more>>

CN (4.4)

#6The Short Story of ShaoWang

6 Chapters Every 30.2 Day(s) 6437 Readers 112 Reviews 12-09-2023

Comedy Romance Smut Yaoi

Rating: 5/5- Magnificent! I could re-read this ABO novel over and over again.... more>>

CN (4)

#7Are You Addicted?

325 Chapters Every 134 Day(s) 4872 Readers 76 Reviews 03-07-2019

Completed Adult Comedy Drama Mature Romance School Life Smut Yaoi

Rating: 5/5- one of my first and most memorable modern day BL novels that I will re-read, even though it’s unrealistic and had many very unhealthy situations.... more>>

CN (4.6)

#8Accidental Mark

97 Chapters Every 69.5 Day(s) 11019 Readers 297 Reviews 07-08-2021

Completed Comedy Romance Slice of Life Yaoi

Rating: 4.5/5- Legit the best ABO setting novel ever written. Consistent characters and a plot dripping with fluff to brighten up your day!... more>>

CN (4.4)

#9The White Cat’s Divine Scratching Post

0 Chapters Every 70.9 Day(s) 7047 Readers 66 Reviews 07-09-2021

Completed Comedy Fantasy Romance Supernatural Xuanhuan Yaoi

Rating: 4/5- I really had fun with this. It’s Xuanhuan which is already halfway to being my favorite.... more>>

CN (4.3)

#10Heroic Death System

50 Chapters Every 92.9 Day(s) 13075 Readers 283 Reviews 05-16-2021

Completed Action Comedy Fantasy Historical Mystery Romance Sci-fi Tragedy Yaoi

Rating: 4/5- As a person whose least favourite genre of novel is Quick Transmigration and World Hopping, this book was captivating and kept me glued until the end, albeit finishing off disappointingly.... more>>

CN (4.5)

#11Fight the Landlord, Fall in Love

42 Chapters Every 83.2 Day(s) 4769 Readers 72 Reviews 12-27-2020

Completed Comedy Romance Yaoi

Rating: 5/5- Aaaah this was so lovely! Sweet and healthy even if they started off as the best of enemies they really were the best of lovers by the end.... more>>

CN (4.7)

#12The Horror Movie Male Lead’s Winter

17 Chapters Every 81.2 Day(s) 3478 Readers 82 Reviews 02-17-2021

Completed Drama Romance Shounen Ai Slice of Life

Rating: 5/5- Really simple but beautiful story about not giving up even when the going gets tough.... more>>

CN (4.6)

#13Golden Stage

0 Chapters Every 95.7 Day(s) 12638 Readers 192 Reviews 09-22-2020

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

CN (4.5)

#14The Heart of a Smith

60 Chapters Every 4.9 Day(s) 5232 Readers 64 Reviews 11-25-2019

Completed Drama Romance Smut Yaoi

Rating: 5/5- Poignant, realistic, heartwarming and heartbreaking! Such a memorable and wonderfully told story!... more>>

CN (4.5)

#15Don’t You Like Me

101 Chapters Every 97.1 Day(s) 12339 Readers 155 Reviews 08-17-2020

Completed Comedy Fantasy Romance School Life Supernatural Yaoi

Rating: 5/5- Aaaah this was so hilarious and sweet. Partying ghosts and sticky characters are so loveable!... more>>

CN (4.6)

#16Green Plum Island

59 Chapters Every 77.1 Day(s) 6384 Readers 148 Reviews 09-01-2021

Completed Romance Slice of Life Supernatural Yaoi

Rating: 4/5- Nicely paced romance with realistic relationship development between the characters.... more>>

CN (4.8)

#17Little Mushroom

0 Chapters Every 1551 Day(s) 12127 Readers 299 Reviews 01-28-2020

Completed Drama Romance Sci-fi Shounen Ai

Rating: 5/5- No words will ever describe how beautiful this novel is. It is my novel of the year, 2020.... more>>

CN (4.6)

#18A Certain Someone

2 Chapters Every 198 Day(s) 5804 Readers 119 Reviews 12-15-2023

Completed Comedy Drama Romance School Life Shounen Ai Slice of Life Yaoi

Rating: 4.5/5- This was a fantastic read! Memorable, poignant, heartbreaking and real.... more>>

CN (4.6)

#19I’ll Have My Seatmate Beat You

68 Chapters Every 67.7 Day(s) 5383 Readers 88 Reviews 07-30-2021

Completed Drama Romance School Life Yaoi

Rating: 5/5- Loved this! A solid highschool romance with realistic problems told in a realistic way!... more>>

CN (4.4)

#20Love Stops Rumours

30 Chapters Every 130.9 Day(s) 7626 Readers 130 Reviews 12-25-2018

Completed Adult Comedy Mature Romance School Life Slice of Life Yaoi

Rating: 5/5- An immensely enjoyable read... more>>

CN (4.6)

#21Reborn with an Old Enemy on the Day of our Marriage

109 Chapters Every 92.7 Day(s) 9154 Readers 124 Reviews 08-24-2020

Completed Comedy Romance School Life Shounen Ai

Rating: 5/5- Very sweet and satisfying. It’s a pleasant and easy going journey to occupy your time.... more>>

CN (4.4)

#22Everyone Thinks that I Like Him

75 Chapters Every 130.7 Day(s) 10096 Readers 151 Reviews 01-05-2019

Completed Comedy Romance School Life Shounen Ai Slice of Life

Rating: 5/5- Really well written, beautifully realistic characters and a simple yet profound story.... more>>

CN (4.6)

#23Tattoo

52 Chapters Every 27.1 Day(s) 6415 Readers 110 Reviews 03-24-2023

Completed Mature Romance Slice of Life Yaoi

Rating: 5/5- Wonderful read, but a frustratingly slow burn romance.... more>>

CN (4.6)

#24My Underachieving Seatmate Doesn’t Need Any Comforting

123 Chapters Every 95.1 Day(s) 7496 Readers 123 Reviews 06-18-2020

Completed Romance School Life Shounen Ai Yaoi

Rating: 4/5- A beautifully warm albeit painful story with trauma and healing at the focus.... more>>

CN (4.5)

#25The Star Around The Sun

173 Chapters Every 74.7 Day(s) 4766 Readers 86 Reviews 05-23-2021

Completed Adult Drama Mature Romance Slice of Life Yaoi

Rating: 4/5- Good story, solid characters and relatively realistic conflict.... more>>

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jedden12· Sep 27, 2021 11:49 AM
Amazing list
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Lea168· Sep 22, 2021 06:37 PM
Great list!!
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Vmin1991· Feb 5, 2022 11:18 PM
Thanks for the list, I have a question about Husky and His White Cat Shizun, does it have character death or a bad ending?
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- Reyleisha· Author · Feb 11, 2022 06:37 AM
  It’s an HE but there are also character deaths.
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