Here's some of my favorites that I have read or am still reading❤️

I prefer reading fantasy by authors from overseas as they feel more indulgent in the fantastical tropes that don’t feel dull to me. It’s rather... more>> hard to find novels that truly are interested in this kind of fantasy genre though, so I’ll collect them here. This will not include high fantasy with a vague medieval type of outline or fantastical european ambiance, like the common setting you’d see with many… many stories here. The main criteria is a down to earth perspective from the main character traversing the world. A world that’s more real than what’d usually be depicted and a more standardized era instead of a messy collage of whatever the author thought sounded cool. <<less

Just as the title said. The BEST of the best (in my opinion) of historical romance European style.... more>>

Some may have isekai and/or fantasy elements. <<less

KR BLs, Some offer brain rot, some offer plot. ... more>>

I have not read everything on this list yet***

*additional note: some are not listed on NU as complete, but have the full translation on the website*  <<less

all novels here would be BL, there won't be ones with angst because i hate angst, maybe some contain it but it aint mch

Translated Novels By Mao Mao Translations

The tags above are not found in just one novel. And some are heavy dark novels , with Lead having twisted personality or dubious morality 

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A third list for me to keep track of BL novels in this genre before they get lost amidst the countless straight ones released daily.

Novels I've finished reading in 2025 (list will be updated as the year progresses). Some aren't for the faint of heart, some are funny and cute. Other stories are worthy of further discussion. Most of them have gorgeous covers tho! ... more>>

REMEMBER TO CHECK TAGS BEFORE READING THESE ENTRIES

Any novels listed blank are what I'm currently reading <<less

Transmigration into a western-type or similar setting. Often nobles in a magical indeterminate European country.

BL Novels where the MC transmigrates or reincarnates into a Cultivation, Fantasy or European Ambiance setting. All novels are completed or at least had the main story completed at time of reading. ... more>>

Please note that the majority of novels feature an uke/shou MC.  <<less

To those who were sick of two dimensional world consisting of unnecessary unrealistic plot, magic, dragons, villainess seeking for revenge, or talking to animals. This... more>> list contains books that are closer to the common western historical novels. <<less

They are 1000/10, my most favorite novels in this life (except for the in*est one, it is depressing that's why I include it here) ... more>>

for part 2 check this out. https://www.novelupdates.info/viewlist/117161/ <<less

⟢ hidden gems/engaging plot/slowburn/enemies to lovers... more>>

with my little reviews ♡

// this list doesn’t include popular danmei  <<less

RED : ML needs help and he gets help ... more>>

BLACK : ML is tr*shy, probably involves Non con 'behind the closed doors' activites or lots of miscommunication

 WHITE: I have officially given up any hope of getting a redemption arc , ML is tr*sh, simply tr*sh, to the point I hope FL unalives him....

GREEN: Cute and Vanilla, ML is possessive but no extremities  <<less

All tr*sh ml who will go to hell for sure

A compilation of novels translated by DarkStar Translations that I am currently reading, planning to read, or have read.

BL romances set in a medieval European ambience. Some of the stories here are pure fantasy and some have game elements.... more>>

P.S: It's not listed in a ranked order.  <<less

TBR Korean novels

slow but solid modern/fantasy romance<3 (some of it can be a bit angsty lol)

the smut's hot, so who cares about the plot? check the novel's page for tags, some might include taboo theme

basically smut with feelings and plot

List of novels that I am reading and will eventually read....this is the short version of the list.... more>>

(Tags are a mix of all the novels) <<less