When it comes to dog-blood dramas ofc you have to include all of SQC’s 188 series!... more>>

Years of intoxications is probably one of my favourite in the series. The title is an accurate summary of the relationship, although ML is a walking red-flag and MC STILL stayed 7 years with this mf despite knowing that fact, he is not weak nor pathetic in a despicable way, but more of a realistic portrayal of someone stuck in a toxic relationship. A great  read if you’re into dog blood and melodramatic angst, plus the Manhua is absolutely beautiful, with high-quality art from start to finish. <<less

Angsty but also with big plot twist.... more>>

When I first read it I really hated the MC because I thought he is the scummy one (in a sense he is, just that everyone else is much worse), but soon I grew quite fond of him as his character gets more fleshed out.Can’t really say much about ML without spoilers. 

Also do read the tags carefully, they are there for a reason (and I mean every single one of them) <<less

Enemies to lovers story but with dog-blood.... more>>

Personally I love this novel, it is one of my favs in the 188 series. I really love the MC, he is smart, cunning and mature, and not weak in the slightest bit.  And as always, ML is a scum, but tbh he isn’t as horrible as the other MLs in this series (despite the fact that he is a rapist, yes thats how low the bar is), there is character development on his part, and the r*pe and blackmail isn’t glossed over like most in this genre. 

Overall its a great enemies to lovers book if you throw  your morals out the window <<less

This one is actually a lot less typical cliche dog-blood than the rest of the series, it start off as a slow-burn romance with a hint of uneasiness, and soon turns into an action and psychological thriller of some sort. ML isn’t your average s*umbag, he is a ruthless sociopath + batsh*t yandere, and genuinely terrifying (it’s more like a horror story than you think). MC is flawed but endearing, no r*pe and physical ab*se (which is rare) but mentally its torturing.... more>>

definitely a good read (just not with any morals as always) <<less

The first book in the 188 series, with what is considered to be the worst ML/gong by the Chinese fandom, so be prepared.

As always, it’s angsty and lots of dog-blood and a good read if you’re into it. This one is a spin off of In Love... more>> With An Idiot, following JSY’s cousin. Character development-wise, MC absolutely transformed in the positive direction. ML is a s*umbag as always so do read the tags. <<less

Personally I think it is the most tragic and angsty out of all 188 series, with bit of supernatural revival going on.... more>>

Another one of SQC’s lovable MC with s*umbag ML, except this one MC actually dies and comes back.

The flashbacks are your typical dog-blood angst in SQC fashion, the current timeline however, is just pure angst and hopelessness, a great angsty read overall. <<less

This is one isn’t really a “dog-blood” drama, more like a crime solving/detective novel, yes there is deception and betrayal and angst, but overall a... more>> less toxic than the rest of the series <<less

Another one of the 188 series, this one is about the side character LS in Additional Inheritance and Sissy. For both of the novels I... more>> wished for the MCs to end up with him instead, so here SQC paired him up with his own toxic ML, who is a s*umbag (ofc) but a lot less abusive and almost endearing if you don’t think about the emotional manipulation and deception. Also a huge factor of this novel is that the power balance between them are actually quite even, both are from a rich and powerful family, both MC and ML are smart and successful, and their families are actually open minded and supportive (finally!) <<less

Another one of SQC’s 188 series, but this time in omega-verse, personality I find this ML the worst out of whole series of toxic MLs, but it’s by SQC so you know it’s well-written and full of dog-blood and angst... more>>

Warnings: there is m/preg (cos it’s omega verse) and it’s a big part of the plot so once again, read the tags pls <<less

Last 188 on the list (before SQC writes more), this one isn’t exactly my personal favourite compared to her other works but it’s still a... more>> decent read. <<less

HNQ is another of my favourite angsty authors,  so ofc I will be adding all of her angsty works, they are all in first person and honestly with how well written they are, I am not complaining.... more>>

I absolutely love the MC of this novel, he is patient and mature, and his inner dialogues are emotionally very touching when it comes to his inner insecurities and loneliness from his disability, and the guilt he felt being the only survivor of the car accident. While ML is not a good person, he isn’t a s*um in usual sense, he is a brat who can’t communicate, but considering his upbringing, he is just another victim of generational trauma. While the things he said to the MC are unforgivable in anyway, there definitely is character development. <<less

Another HNQ novel that I really enjoyed! This one has a bit more dog-blood drama with the amnesia plot. And as always, the MC is an absolute delight to read, despite the hopeless situation he is in, MC is so resilient and secretly sassy with all the a**holes around him. While he is pitiable, he is not pathetic and only makes you feel more emotional towards the horrible things he go through.  ML isn’t exactly a scum, but is an as*hole after his memory loss, his words and actions are really unforgivable if he didn’t loose his memories (still is tbh). There is no grovel unlike the usual crematorium novels, ML is a extremely prideful... more>> person from start to end, but in the end I wish for MC’s happiness so I’ll accept that.

On a side note, there is no m/preg, but there is some high-tech baby-making machine technology going on that makes a baby for the same s*x, so yes there will be a baby (mentioned in the main story and appear in the extras), and it is a big part of the plot. <<less

Another great HNQ novel, and this time it’s ABO (so yes there is m/preg), with an Alpha x Beta settings.... more>>

This story is just angst and pain but not only for the MC but everybody (including the audience). Pretty much everyone is a victim of their circumstances (even ML’s abusive dad), and it really dives into the darker side of the ABO setting. 

MC’s life is heart-wrenchingly miserable and while ML can be an a**hole, he is also just another victim of r*pe and child-ab*se. The whole relationship is just filled with misunderstanding and miscommunication and in the end they did get the happiness they deserve. Another highlight is the relationship between MC and his step-son,  I am really glad that Song Mo and his baby half sister can actually live in a loving family and break the cycle of trauma. <<less

This one is a bit different compared to the other novels on this list, the ML is actually a good and caring person with a... more>> cold exterior. It  follows the babies switched at birth trope, with MC being the one switched to a rich family, and had it better materialistically, but in reality, he suffers from ab*se and neglect, which are a huge factor of his actions (he is the s*um one). While ML grew up in a poor and unfortunate environment, but had loving parents who loved him as their own (even though he was swapped by his adopted mother), which made him a better person as well. It really explores the impact of parenting on a person and is a good read full of emotions and angst.  <<less

Another one of HNQ’s unreliable narrator first person novels. This one is also filled with misunderstanding and angst, but also in an almost action/thriller setting.... more>> Like all HNQ’s novels, MC and ML are both flawed but good deep down, and are all victims of their circumstances. Definitely a good read if you like misunderstandings and angst. <<less

Probably my favourite out of all HNQ novels, while it is definitely not for everyone (pls read the tags before reading), it is a lot more psychological (which is just my cup of tea).... more>>

MC is an obsessive stalker to the ML (who is also his adopted older brother), and honestly, I don’t blame ML’s coldness toward  him at the start (I would personally file a restraining order if i were him). But it gets a lot more complex and compelling than that once you get further into the story and have a better understand the character’s motives. And the ML is probably my favourite amongst HNQ’s novels (which is kind of concerning haha) <<less

HS’s early works are truly wild in all ways, and while I really love most of her work (especially BTTC duology, with Poyun being my... more>> all time favourite), her early works are not for everyone, this one included (READ THE TAGS). It’s filled with angst and dog-blood and misunderstandings (with a touch of terminal illness), but it is by HuaiShang so a good plot twist is guaranteed.  <<less

This one is the prequel to Falling Merman, which is one of my favourite action novels of all time. But let's be honest, don’t read... more>> this if you are looking for a similar read to FM, IT IS NOT THE SAME(read ERROR series by the same author instead, edit: its now on NU) This one is absolutely filled with angst and dogblood, and while I loved the mature and caring father version of ML in Falling Merman, I absolutely hate him here, he is just your average abusive s*um ML and I don’t think his actions can be justified. The character development for MC is great, you can see him develop into the badass version of himself in Falling Merman, and I love the perspective into the problematic side of ABO world (and how it is solved). So yes it is a great read if you are into the angst and dog blood. <<less

It is a BE (tragedy), but honestly very fitting, I don’t find this a romance (not even crematorium kind), but simply a tear-jerking tragedy. Great... more>> read if you want your heart to be ab*sed and cry your eyes out (although I didn’t, most people did) <<less

Messy dog blood drama but with comedy and sweetness. Both of the characters are flawed, but their growth are visible and even endearing toward the... more>> end. Although I prefer the non-drama fluffy story in the same universe by the author, this one is still a great read and a lot more bittersweet and less angsty than the others on the list <<less

Lets be honest, I don’t like this novel. I have read the Manhua adaptation and honestly there is ZERO redeeming quality in ML, he is... more>> just an absolutely POS and I hate the victim shaming toward MC (whom I also dislike). But I can see why people enjoy this for pure angst and dog-blood drama which is why I’m putting it in the list. <<less

Another one of Meatbun’s masterpieces (if you have not read erha and yuwu you are missing out). So as always it is filled with angst,... more>> good plot, and more angst. This one is definitely a lot more darker and psychological than most on this list and very plot-oriented, so pls read the tags (as always, they are there for a reason), and read with caution. But hell yes it is good just like all other meatbun’s work. <<less

Both of the characters are flawed and not what they seems like on the surface (especially ML). Lots of misunderstanding and angst but a good... more>> read if you enjoy it.  <<less

More angst to ab*se your heart, yay(?)... more>>

Lets be honest, I don’t even like the MC, but still i feel really bad for him (that’s how pitiful his life is) and I hate the ML (absolutely POS). But still, even both MC and ML are horrible (especially the ML), I still finished the book cos the writing is pretty good.

Personally I enjoyed the other book by the same author a lot better (see below), but even if this one isn’t my favourite, its a decent read if you want angst and pain <<less