contains my favourite novels and some novels I don't really like but still added it since some people might like to read it.

No romance, not even BL... more>>

Not because i hate it, but there's already lot of lists like that? So I want to help anyone who just want angst. 

You can give recommendations on reply. <<less

*in no particular order*... more>>

-pain

-BE or HE is fine but there must be obstacles in the middle...., angsty

-crematorium

-ML doesn't care about the MC from the start (or ML does care but doesn't know how to express it) but once MC is gone from their grasp (death/ coma/ near-death experience/ breakup?) they finally realize what they let slip from their fingertips. 

-or after all the disappointment and hurt, MC doesn't care anymore and it's the emotionally constipated ML's turn to chase.

*recommendations are appreciated (very) <<less

GENRES: either Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Historical, Horror, Martial Arts, Mystery, Psychological, Sci-Fi, Slice of Life, Supernatural... more>>

A compilation of my favorites (CN, JP, KR) in alphabetical order.
*read the comments for additional recommendations (original novels)
*will update when I find and read new interesting ones <<less

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Tbh, this is the list of novels i actually enjoyed. You might find my list boring or plain or the novels i put are probably... more>> u knew already but i hope u have a happy reading! <<less

A specific trope where the ML is miserable with extreme worry and fear, because of the MC's dangerous situation. A bonus if the ML suffers... more>> from regret and guilt when they caused (or indirectly caused) the situation. I don't know if I explained it well, but you'll know what I'm talking about after you've read them. Please recommend some more to me if you know any novels like these. Thanks. <<less

the sense of worry or anticipation is very high 

Is it just me or there is someone out there who is relatable? I just love collecting tragedies and washing my face with my tears.... more>> <D PS: rated and ranked on the level of tears I shed. <<less

These are some of the mystery novels I've read that blew my mind because of how good the plots are. Make sure to check them... more>> out and trust me....it will be worth it ;) <<less

Translated korean novels, some had self-harm (in the sense that someone doesn't care for their own safety). I had finished ORV (prepare tissues!) and halfway... more>> through LCF. As for the rest, I haven't started on them yet.  <<less

The list is sorted from my most favorite to the least. Note that these all are just based on my personal taste. If you're into... more>> kind of heavy plot-oriented, and not romance-oriented novels, perhaps this list is slightly helpful for you. <<less

These are my favorite BL novels so far, those I enjoyed and recommend the most ranked higher on the list (I consider all MASTERPIECES)... more>>

I enjoy stories: that have a heavy plot, with lots of action, mysteries, near-death experiences (includes violence and gore), recurring genre - FANTASY; with complex, interesting characters, with their own internal & external conflicts, with both flaws and strenghts, not entirely evil nor good; that are intricate, intense, philosophical, psychological, that require you to think and from which you can learn sth new; NOT EXCLUSIVELY FOCUSED ON ROMANCE, but have a little bit of everything: angst, fluff, romance, s*xual content, humor, tragedy, death; HAPPY ENDING

The ROMANCE / COUPLE ASPECT: I enjoy ORGANIC, SLOW developing relationships, where the 'love' comes not (only) bc of physical attraction, but because of one's character. I enjoy deep, RESPECTFUL love. I DETEST abusive, imbalanced relationships filled with senseless drama, where the Seme/Gong is abusive, obsessed and too overbearing & the Uke/ Shou is highly dependent of the other, weak, overly femininized, brainless around the Gong. Smut is welcomed. I hate r*pe and repeated non-con s*xual content that goes overboard (I accept 1 or a few kisses that are non-con, but nothing more). The characters must exist outside 'the couple', as individuals, to have their own opinions and principals, problems and conflicts and interact with other characters form the story <<less

A world with deep connection to our current society. Fantasy and Reality combined together to become " Imagination "

*pew pew* but also *love you~*

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Likes to torture yourself by angsty plot and dog-blood drama? Come here baby, it's free real-estate.... more>>

I'll update this list periodically so don't be afraid of missing out!

Last update: Jul 21st, 2021 <<less

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I love to read stories with good plots, strong setting, realistic characters and smart, calm protagonists. Readers with same preference should be able to enjoy... more>> my list <<less

This is my personal top picks. If you can get the gist my taste through this list, please feel free to comment down below some of your recommendations too! Thank you and Happy reading!... more>>

What constitutes a good story for me?

PLOT. It must not stray away from its intended plot. No unrelevant arcs just for the sake of DRAGGING the story. THERE MUST BE SUBSTANCE. 

As much as possible, NO RUSH ENDING. The conclusion is the most important. If the story ended with some questions unresolve, the story is a failure. Open endings are acceptable, since it is closest to reality you can get. 

CHARACTER GROWTH. I believe it's one of the essential part of the story. I can stomach s*upid and naive characters, ONLY, if they showed character development along the way. 

LOGIC. No one wants to proceed on reading if they couldn't understand nor make sense out of anything. I'm willing to make an exceptions for WORLD-BUILDING. But there's what you call an out-of-this-world logic and an out-of-this-world s*upidity. The former I can accept, the latter, thanks but no thanks.

ENJOYMENT FACTOR. A STORY MUST EVOKE EMOTIONS OUT OF ME. If I couldn't feel anything while reading, then the writer failed to connect to their readers. Even if the genre isn't my cup of tea, it should be able to convince me otherwise. That's what it means by a good writing.

Thank you. (This list is subject to change) <<less

do you like cheating? ab*se? humiliation?sacrifices?... more>>

do you also like redemption? second chances?  healing? 

In short, do you want to drown in tears. Torture yourself with the characters' misery and cry along with them? This is for you.  <<less

This is a collection of all the BL novels that I have read and some of my thoughts about them :) ... more>>

Overall I tend to prefer historical, fantasy, and interstellar settings but I also have a few modern day recommendations on this list. I usually like a mix of fluff and angst so many of these fall into that category. I usually don’t read much slice of life unless it’s angsty or has some mystery because I get bored .-. I also hate childrearing (though I have no issue with mpreg worlds), so only a couple of these have that tag.  <<less

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