Best of the Best BL/Danmei!! (long review+ratings)

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Best of the Best BL/Danmei!! (long review+ratings)

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)

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

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Created: Mar 5th, 2024, Updated: May 6th, 2024

Created Mar 5th, 2024

Updated May 6th, 2024

CN (4.5)

#26Death Spiral [Infinite Flow]

114 Chapters Every 19 Day(s) 4936 Readers 55 Reviews 09-22-2023

Completed Action Adventure Drama Horror Mature Mystery Psychological Supernatural Yaoi

~10/10 amazing unlimited flow horror novel... more>>

The extraordinary part of this danmei isn't in the instances or the plot, it's in the characters. MC has a special ability where he can "go back in time" once he dies in an "instance." this isn't spoilers, it's established in like the first chapter. There's a lot of ways to show the "die and go back" kind of trope, but I LOVE how this author portrays it.

The MC is not some kind of unfeeling genius--he's not the greatest at these horror instances and he makes mistakes. He makes so many mistakes. And, gradually, we get to see just how terribly he's affected by his deaths--and boy does he experience some terrifying ways to die. We see how these experiences shape and change him. It's just stellar character development and just the portrayal of a real person in general.

When MC is facing death, he isn't cold or anything. He's extremely *scared*. hearing his last words after some of his deaths and seeing him just come back to a time where none of it happened and he (not even the ML) is the only one to remember everything is...chilling. It really stayed with me. Really. one particular death scene in general too--like holy sh*t I needed to take a moment after reading it. Some scenes were very good at conveying the deep, intrinsic fear and horror of facing an unknown death, blind and helpless and alone, knowing that nothing can save you but desperately trying to catch a lifeline.

It's just so special bc we rarely ever have MCs who can experience death and still live, or MCs who will actually have fear when facing death (bc a lot of unlimited flow MCs are crazy and confident and good at what they do)

Next, the ML!! the ML here is honestly unique AF. He's not some cold calculating genius--he's practically the complete OPPOSITE. he's bright and happy and slightly dirty-minded (lol) and is somewhat good at instances bc he's observant and stuff. he's amazing and I love seeing him and the MC interact. Having an ML like him so damn refreshing and I love it.

Each instance isn't particularly terrible, but they aren't stand-out in comparison to the best of the list. They each have their charms, but aren't particularly special. It's the ML and MC who truly stand out.

So. Lots of praise for this novel. Can't recommend this enough. <<less

CN (4.7)

#27Married Thrice to Salted Fish

150 Chapters Every 23.5 Day(s) 8735 Readers 128 Reviews 06-24-2023

Completed Drama Fantasy Historical Romance Yaoi

~10/10 amazing ancient china danmei + unique premise... more>>

CN (4.7)

#28Supernatural Movie Actor App

199 Chapters Every 77.1 Day(s) 9180 Readers 178 Reviews 03-19-2021

Completed Action Comedy Horror Mystery Romance Shounen Ai Supernatural Yaoi

~10/10 amazing unlimited flow danmei... more>>

CN (4.7)

#29I Can Do It

145 Chapters Every 68.9 Day(s) 9634 Readers 182 Reviews 05-02-2024

Completed Comedy Romance Slice of Life Sports Yaoi

~10/10 amazing e-sports danmei... more>>

CN (4.6)

#30After the Disabled God of War Became My Concubine

225 Chapters Every 10.9 Day(s) 10906 Readers 91 Reviews 02-20-2024

Adult Drama Fantasy Historical Mature Romance Yaoi

~10/10 fantastic modern day man in ancient china danmei... more>>

CN (4.5)

#31I Upended Yet Another Campus Urban Legend

175 Chapters Every 3.9 Day(s) 2795 Readers 15 Reviews 05-06-2024

Horror Mystery Romance School Life Supernatural Yaoi

~10/10 just amazing unlimited flow school life danmei... more>>

CN (4.6)

#32My Husband is Suffering from a Terminal Illness

175 Chapters Every 80.5 Day(s) 14723 Readers 353 Reviews 02-11-2021

Completed Comedy Drama Mature Romance Shounen Ai Supernatural Yaoi

~9.5/10 really, really good transmigration into showbiz danmei... more>>

CN (4.4)

#33Rebirth: Different Way

101 Chapters Every 47.6 Day(s) 4462 Readers 100 Reviews 05-31-2022

Completed Drama Psychological Romance Yaoi

~9.5/10 fantastic modern-day rebirth and revenge novel... more>>

CN (4.5)

#34I Really Am a Slag Shou!

186 Chapters Every 75.5 Day(s) 10629 Readers 165 Reviews 04-15-2021

Completed Comedy Drama Mature Romance Yaoi

~10/10 very good quick transmigration danmei... more>>

CN (4.6)

#35Reborn with an Old Enemy on the Day of our Marriage

109 Chapters Every 93.5 Day(s) 9218 Readers 124 Reviews 08-24-2020

Completed Comedy Romance School Life Shounen Ai

~9.5/10 very cute and enjoyable time travel back to school life danmei... more>>

CN (4.5)

#36Transmigrating Into The Heartthrob’s Cannon Fodder Childhood Friend

123 Chapters Every 15.5 Day(s) 15031 Readers 173 Reviews 01-27-2024

Comedy Drama Mature Romance School Life Slice of Life Yaoi

~9.5/10 great transmigration school life danmei... more>>

CN (4.4)

#37How to Survive As a Villain

241 Chapters Every 64.3 Day(s) 14485 Readers 224 Reviews 11-27-2021

Completed Comedy Drama Mature Romance Tragedy Yaoi

~9.5/10 amazing ancient china transmigration danmei with a very fascinating premise. ... more>>

CN (4.4)

#38Great At Acting, Now I’m Reborn

122 Chapters Every 43.5 Day(s) 5980 Readers 90 Reviews 10-17-2022

Drama Romance Shounen Ai

~9.5/10 really good showbiz danmei... more>>

CN (4.4)

#39I Rely On Poverty To Sweep Through Survival Games

245 Chapters Every 50.1 Day(s) 7193 Readers 38 Reviews 04-11-2024

Action Comedy Drama Horror Mature Mystery Psychological Supernatural Yaoi

~9.5/10 fantastic unlimited flow danmei w/ some gamer elements and comedy... more>>

CN (4.6)

#40Rebirth of a Movie Star

67 Chapters Every 119.8 Day(s) 12030 Readers 355 Reviews 07-02-2019

Completed Drama Mature Romance Shounen Ai Slice of Life

~9.5/10 really nice and relatively short and sweet showbiz danmei

CN (4.5)

#41After the Little Crybaby Enters the Nightmare Cycle

134 Chapters Every 0.5 Day(s) 4755 Readers 55 Reviews 11-02-2022

Completed Action Adventure Comedy Horror Mystery Shounen Ai Supernatural

~9.5/10 very good unlimited flow danmei... more>>

CN (4.4)

#42Paintings of Terror

248 Chapters Every 22.5 Day(s) 4359 Readers 43 Reviews 09-11-2023

Action Comedy Fantasy Horror Mystery Shounen Ai Supernatural Yaoi

~9.5/10 really, really, fascinating unlimited flow "realistic" horror... more>>

CN (4.6)

#43Sha Po Lang

72 Chapters Every 63.7 Day(s) 12276 Readers 110 Reviews 06-30-2022

Completed Action Adventure Comedy Drama Historical Martial Arts Mature Mecha Mystery Romance Shounen Ai Xuanhuan

~11/10

CN (4.7)

#44Peerless

97 Chapters Every 101.2 Day(s) 9061 Readers 104 Reviews 01-06-2022

Completed Action Adventure Comedy Historical Martial Arts Mature Mystery Romance Shounen Ai

~11/10

CN (4.8)

#45Devil Venerable Also Wants to Know

191 Chapters Every 64.3 Day(s) 12283 Readers 240 Reviews 10-21-2021

Completed Adventure Comedy Romance Shounen Ai Supernatural Xianxia

~10.5/10

CN (4.6)

#46The Earth is Online

131 Chapters Every 46.6 Day(s) 17522 Readers 409 Reviews 06-22-2023

Completed Action Adventure Comedy Drama Horror Mature Mystery Psychological Sci-fi Supernatural Yaoi

~11/10

CN (4.5)

#47Liu Yao: The Revitalization of Fuyao Sect

117 Chapters Every 84.7 Day(s) 11283 Readers 88 Reviews 11-10-2023

Completed Action Adult Adventure Comedy Drama Romance Shounen Ai Xianxia

~10.5/10

CN (4.5)

#48Thousand Autumns

145 Chapters Every 65.8 Day(s) 14841 Readers 183 Reviews 04-09-2023

Completed Action Adventure Drama Historical Martial Arts Mature Romance Shounen Ai Wuxia

~10.5/10

CN (4.4)

#49Faraway Wanderers

115 Chapters Every 10.7 Day(s) 12126 Readers 100 Reviews 02-18-2024

Action Comedy Drama Romance Shounen Ai Wuxia

~10.5/10

CN (4.6)

#50Seizing Dreams

0 Chapters Every 1747 Day(s) 8215 Readers 91 Reviews N/A

Completed Action Adventure Drama Fantasy Mature Mystery Psychological Romance School Life Slice of Life Supernatural Yaoi

~10.5/10

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cinnonym· Mar 23, 2024 10:42 AM
I think you would really enjoy "Who Says Old Two-Dimensional People Can’t get Married!". It's such a nice mature relationship, steady slow build up, and has an unconventional start for a BL novel.
The translation is completed, but behind a paywall. If you're interested, I can share the rest of the translation I unlocked with you!
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- pointoverture· Author · Mar 27, 2024 02:11 AM
  It definitely sounds very interesting--thanks for the recommendation! I would be interested in having the rest of the translation if possible. Thank you :)
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- cinnonym· Mar 29, 2024 07:48 AM
  @pointoverture Hi! I've included you in a new conversation where I've shared the details.
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Diyasa· Apr 27, 2024 03:45 PM
Why I didn't find this list sooner !! This is so awesome. It really helped me for choosing a good read
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- pointoverture· Author · Apr 28, 2024 10:27 PM
  I'm glad I could help! All these danmei really are so good and I always like recommending them to others :)
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Ninz· Apr 3, 2024 04:37 PM
I was worrying about what to read and then saw your list! Love it! And hopefully you will add other novel as time goes by.
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- pointoverture· Author · Apr 5, 2024 02:03 PM
  happy to help. and yup, I am consistently updating and adding new novels/reviews to this :)
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Voldevie· Apr 2, 2024 06:32 PM
Lol you have pretty much all my favorites here, and I will definitely check out the rest! I would like to recommend you The Disabled Tyrant’s Pet Palm Fish [Transmigration], it's such a wholesome and sweet novel. Great list!
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- pointoverture· Author · Apr 5, 2024 02:02 PM
  thank you. I'll definitely add Pet Palm Fish to my reading list and we'll see how it goes. it sounds interesting :)
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lilbunny· Mar 30, 2024 09:15 AM
tqq read all of MXTX novels and was looking for more danmei to read.. u shud check out the earth is online, I think u might like it. It leans on more towards shounen ai
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- pointoverture· Author · Apr 5, 2024 02:01 PM
  Yes, I've read TEIO and I love it. It's on my list, but I have yet to write an actual review for it here. I will when I can tho, ty for the rec!
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