Jadeds RecList for Good BL (IMO)

Jadeds RecList for Good BL (IMO)
Just a casual book list of BLs I’ve read that I think are pretty good. I’m no BL connoisseur so don’t expect anything too fancy lol.

If you’re a casual reader that:

-wants stories to have plot development with (somewhat) sound logic 

-hopes characters have a certain degree of complexity and thematic exploration that is done decently well

-is particularly picky with pacing

then I think you’d find the BL novels on this list worth reading!

Novels on this list are ones I’ve completed and aren’t ranked in any particular order. There’s a variety of genres and dynamics cuz I’m not too particular. 

Hope whoever is browsing this list will find a new intriguing read! Have a nice day!
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Created: Nov 1st, 2022, Updated: Nov 6th, 2022
Created Nov 1st, 2022
Updated Nov 6th, 2022
CN (4.4)
0 Chapters Every 1902 Day(s) 23756 Readers 462 Reviews 05-01-2017
First and favourite BL of all time :D. A good balance of comedy, drama and angst. Also good, complete characterisation. It has appropriate pacing with interesting arcs to flesh out the different characters. ... more>>
CN (4.7)
150 Chapters Every 23.7 Day(s) 8753 Readers 128 Reviews 06-24-2023
I like the two main characters and their morally grey nature a lot hehe. mu*der boyfriends lmao. The plot pacing and relationship development (especially on MC’s part) is also enjoyable. The court politics isn’t too complex and understandable without reading too much into everything so it’s ok.... more>>
CN (4.5)
#3FOG
0 Chapters Every 1532 Day(s) 6150 Readers 103 Reviews 04-02-2020
I learnt so much about the e-sports industry from this novel, particularly the ‘dark side’ of it through the novel’s characters. These insightful lessons are the novel’s key message (I think) and it’s brought forth really well by the author: Not by constantly shoving it in your face but by showing the suffering and how it had impacted the novel characters in irreparable ways. ... more>>
CN (4.6)
0 Chapters Every 2000 Day(s) 6567 Readers 105 Reviews 01-20-2020
…can I just say I really, really like the side CP for this story? Then again I do have a tendency to exhibit second lead syndrome so…yeah.... more>>
CN (4.7)
40 Chapters Every 111.7 Day(s) 10174 Readers 205 Reviews 11-11-2019
It’s fluffy and light hearted for me. The initial premise of tricking poor ML like that is a little uncomfortable for me but the author... more>>
CN (4.7)
189 Chapters Every 13.1 Day(s) 8920 Readers 90 Reviews 05-06-2024
My favourite unlimited flow novel by far. The MC is so cool, I love Zong Jiu so much you don’t understand.  The plot is also well paced and the entire premise is exciting af. I’ve never felt bored even once. Even if it requires some brain cells, the different dungeons and stages aren’t unnecessarily complex, all resolved logically and satisfyingly. All the build up is worth it. The side characters and stakes also give the whole story dimension. Either way, I really, really enjoyed it.... more>>
CN (4.6)
131 Chapters Every 46.8 Day(s) 17542 Readers 409 Reviews 06-22-2023
The stellar reviews it gets is deserving, really. The inclusion of fictional characters in its world building is interesting, the different games and dungeons are... more>>
KR (4.5)
146 Chapters Every 8.4 Day(s) 6068 Readers 30 Reviews 04-28-2024
Read until C81 and waiting for more chapters. I really appreciate the author not going for an ‘MC knows the future so is omniscient’ approach, and instead acknowledges the future MC knows are in parts, in his own POV hence imperfect. While his future knowledge helps him, it also hinders him, which is properly executed as the plot unfolds and it’s very intriguing. MC’s character development is amazing to watch and his relationship with ML is also very cute. It isn’t draggy and unnecessarily convoluted w the ‘will they get together drama?’ so there’s that.  ... more>>
CN (4.2)
29 Chapters Every 242.1 Day(s) 4732 Readers 100 Reviews 07-19-2014
Mind the tragedy tag. If unhappy endings aren’t your thing, this isn’t your thing. If you don’t mind it, then it’s a (bitter)sweet and short(lived) love... more>>
JP (4.4)
19 Chapters Every 100.2 Day(s) 7171 Readers 53 Reviews 05-09-2020
I like how the backstory and current story is interweaved between the MC and ML. There is, however, a very large age gap tho which... more>>
CN (4.5)
96 Chapters Every 13 Day(s) 3211 Readers 9 Reviews 04-24-2024
I really like how the body swapping mechanic became an integral part of MC’s and ML’s interaction and relationship with each other, and their growth is because of each other. It’s a well-paced and satisfying romance to read.... more>>
CN (4.7)
259 Chapters Every 10.1 Day(s) 15313 Readers 191 Reviews 05-07-2024
I really liked the MC’s cunningness and the different layer to both his and ML’s backstory. There’s also a minor expose I like about the problematic, escapism mindset of transmigration tropes which I quite like. Either way, I think the different arcs and the solutions both MC & ML came up with to solve their problems are creative and logical. The side CPs introduced in the well developed, different arcs are a very nice addition on top of the main premise. ... more>>
CN (4.6)
123 Chapters Every 96.1 Day(s) 7536 Readers 123 Reviews 06-18-2020
Where do I begin? I walked into this story thinking this was going to be a lighthearted read but went out completely floored by how well the author handled the entire story. The characters, their backstories, the pacing…it’s all so amazing. The MC & ML’s relationship and their journey to overcome their hardships is beautiful to witness, like watching a camellia bloom in winter. The themes of family, portrayal of trauma…it’s just amazing. The whole time I was just smiling like a proud mother at how the characters have grown.... more>>
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