I used to read western novels mostly but after the hype of Mo Dao Zu Shi, I got attracted to Chinese BL novels. And recently I have fallen into the BL hole. So, I continuously read Asian BL novels and what I have seen is that many of the BL stories have the following characteristics:... more>>

1. Stories are repetitive in nature with one main character completely obsessed with the other main character. Also, most of them focus mainly on the lead characters. Most of the time, side characters are just there to be the lead characters' lackeys or face-slap recipients.

2. Even the writing style and plot are copy-paste from some older novels of the same genre. 

3. R*pe is highly romanticized especially on Asian BL novels.

4. Toxic relationship is depicted as romantic . 

5. And lets not forget the segregation of 'top' and 'bottom'. 

6. 'Tops' are aloof, cold, otherworldly handsome, possessive and sex-driven.

7. 'Bottoms' are feminine, meek and cute.

Have I forgotten anything else? Feel free to remind me.

There are really only a few stories with proper world building, character development, healthy relationship, intricate and original plot, realistic characters, original writing style, etc.  These are what I personally think are the best Asian BL novels I have ever read: <<less

2nd List^^ --- Stories that are interesting, with a nice plot, writing and translation.. Some are fully translated, and some are still work in progress--... more>> Have fun reading~ <<less

Girl-love stories which I've read/ would read. Stories with female protagonists in a romantic relationship.

All the stories which have a cute and fluffy love story between a heteros*xual couple.

A rlly short list of novels I have read, or currently reading.

Laughing out loud and not too serious (I usually look a MAX of 60% serious but don't worry, most are lower) Web Novels, that are... more>> usually a great pick-me-up. <<less

1st List^^ -- Stories that are interesting, with nice plot, writing and translation.. Some are fully translated, and some are still work in progress-- Have... more>> fun reading~ <<less

When you feel down why not enjoy some cute fluff with a funny twist? ... more>>

No matter what kind of relationship, LGBTQ or not, familial affection, everything can be fluffy!

But sometimes I don't want it too sweet, so there's some novels which are sweet, but without much fluff. 

Edit: well, as you can see, I'm also ongoing or new novels. Usually they can be MTL-ed and finished, but some of them are KR or JP sooo no MTL sadly :'( <<less

Ml that make u not just smile or exhale through ur nose in amusement but lol when the ML makes jokes gags or insults and... more>> makes u think of how the author comes up with these jokes in the first place oh and good books too <<less

Females who've transmigrated into cultures that view the way they act as absolutely crazy/scandalous. Or better yet transmigrated women that actually are a little crazy.

Just as the title says except that almost if not all have a romance with a male lead.

I avoid 95% of tragedy drama stories, I love weird, cute, funny, fantasy stories with over 50% having some form of romance, though there's one... more>> or two anti hero stories like "the death mage doesn't want a fourth time" <<less