Danmei (Chinese: 耽美; pinyin: dānměi; lit. 'indulging beauty') is a Chinese genre of literature and other fictional media that features romantic relationships between male characters.... more>>

A must reread! List of (mostly) finished Chinese (except for one) stories which the main (or a major) focus is on a romance between a slash (male/male) pairing. Entries doesn't have to be groundbreaking, just good enough. 

Very subjective list. Sorted alphabetically with ongoing list revision. May add ratings or be sorted by ratings. List also has a chance to change into BL (Boy Love) instead of Danmei, if I actually read more non-Chinese novels. <<less

Hello, I'm back! This is the continuation for the lists of Gems I have read so far, that will shake up your mind and emotions.... more>> I hope you will enjoy it, as well as I did.  Thank you and good luck.FamilyModern DayCharacter GrowthTransmigrationChildhood LoveSchemes And ConspiraciesRomantic SubplotLove Interest Falls in Love FirstAncient ChinaSecond Chance <<less

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MC or ML (or both) are nobility or people in power. They scheme and plot together. Heavy in politics and history.

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Can also serve as a recommendation list since I tend to drop novels I don't like. If the book makes it here, it means I... more>> genuinely liked it hehe <<less

Feel-good and satisfying Chinese novels for leisure reading. Who doesn’t love a good revenge or cunning female lead?

Created the list to sort the novels that I finished reading as I go through my TBR pile.

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Just a collection of translated novels that are set in the Qing Dynasty.

adult-mature audiences only, has good plots !!

historical danmei novel that I've found interesting 

I'm very picky and I only put the ones with intricate relationships, deep and clever scheming, top-notch writing, and beautiful life lessons. ... more>>

Enjoy! <<less

I've read countless novels and here's my first list. Will refine the list over time with symbols and indicators. ... more>>

I'm very generous in my ratings, I don't fuss much over the character dev, plot armor, etc..To me, if I like it I'll read it, if I don't like it I stop/skip.

*Not in any particular order. <<less

 ⚡︎ Incomplete reads. The novels have a good hook and the plot is intriguing. It's just preference and honestly people should give them a try. it’s... more>> all bl/danmei⚡︎ <<less

collection of all of my personal favorite novels over the years. 

Anything I like that’s vaguely set in ancient China. In no particular order. Incl. xianxia and wuxia. There’s political intrigue, harem intrigue, power struggles, mu*der investigations,... more>> etc. Mostly HE, romance is probably there, mainly straight and BL couples (can anyone rec good historical GL to me I’ve been looking??) <<less

List of the best CN novels I've read. Includes danmei too. And some stories which had interesting premise but didn't pan out

A list of romance novels set in ancient China that I managed to finish and like. It will be a mix of black belly, salted fish and hopefully some good hearted characters.... more>>

ps. I will try to mostly add completed novels.
pps. Please let my know in the comments if you have suggestions to add to this book list. Thanks : )

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Mostly MCs have progressive mindset and thriving to live a good live. Good storyline, minimal annoying relative, and perfect for killing time^^.

Nuggets of bite-sized brilliance. For when you want all the feels without committing to 100 + chapters.... more>>

Home to many of my all time favourites.

Short stories and one shots worth reading.  <<less

If you want decent or good novels that take place in ancient China, then here they are. This list was mainly created because I had a book hangover from binge-reading Apothecary Diaries. ... more>>

Note: While not on here, please check out two other novels that are not on Novel Updates but fit this theme and are Asian translated novels. 

-The Crown Princess Scandal [This novel also has a manhwa adaptation. It can be found on webnovel . com]

-A Weaver Spins A Tale of Blind Love [This novel also has a manga adaptation.] <<less

What it says on the tin.