Realistic, complex main characters, and slight to brimming with court intrigue.

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these stories weren’t just words on a page—they were worlds i stepped into. some spoke to me gently, others ripped through me without warning. they held mirrors, and reminded me how deeply humans can feel. these are stories that left a kind of quiet chaos in their wake. the kind that don’t scream for attention but hold you captive in the quietest ways. stories like these aren’t just read—they’re seen. and remembered. ... more>>

in short, these are novels that feel complete and kept me awake.

“but you are the life i needed all along, and i think of you as a brother, although that sounds dumb. and words are futile devices.” — Futile Devices, Sufjan Stevens

as a self-proclaimed seasoned reader, i am hoping and highly recommend giving these captivating stories a try. :)) <<less

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Novels reading list containing solely bl/yaoi... more>>

-reincarnation/transmigration

-going back in time/soul switch

-Isekeing in another world

Doesn't contain:

-game world

-all completed series

Triggers : non-con/SA/violence <<less

I love pretty MCs because, first of all, they're pretty. Secondly, the authors pour their entire soul into describing their appearance in a thousand different ways, in every other line, through every single mf's pov. The sheer dedication... it's beautiful. You can make a religion out of it, so I made a list out of it.... more>>

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Most danmeis have good-looking characters in general so I'm only going to add those who are either known for their beauty or their beauty actually means something in the story, like it causes conflicts and wages war between all the kingdoms. Because if they're beautiful but nobody gives a pigeonshit, then what's the point? I want to see everyone drooling left, right, up, down, center, outside, inside.

Also by the use of words pretty and beautiful (eng isn't my first language and I'm also lazy so I use whatever is quicker to type), I don't necessarily mean they're all androgynous or feminine. This list has all kinds of beauties. Sticking to just one is boring.

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Recommend raws:

美人挑灯看剑 (the MC is beautiful AND chaotic, perfect combo) 

蚀骨美人 (plus the same author as 'Sick Beauty') 

白玉美人只想安静续命 (reading this rn and the MC is so gentle and cute) 

我，渣攻，绝不爱慕师尊 (shizun-disciple) 

今天美人师尊哭了吗  (also has shizun-disciple)  <<less

HISTORICAL, ANCIENT CHINA, FARMING, GER, CULTIVATION... more>>

Currently on my opened tabs, pondering whether to read it today or not

some omegaverse <<less

More BL tales that are set during historical times or deal with cultivation,
palace intrigue, transporting into a novel, ancient times, other worlds
set in... more>> ancient times, etc. <<less

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Mostly BL ... more>>

Not necessarily lazy, but chill MC’s that do not care to be involved with the plot.  <<less

Just like the title says, if they’re picked up they’ll be moved to another list 

 

my favourite danmei novels, unranked. good stuff!

CN novels where the MC has disabilities or sickly characters, or past trauma. Novels for MLs are in a different list. Contains spoiler. BG/BL. Not much... more>> world hopping or historical novels. Feel free to recommend any others :D <<less

O Apathy is thine name.
MCs who were ab*sed or neglected to become... whatever this is?... more>>

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translations still in progress / currently reading / want to read

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bl novels that I liked but somehow fall short of 4.5 or 5 and are rated (by me) as 4.4/5 and 4/5. mixed list