Corrupt-ish hero ML x gloomy but (funny and) relatable MC. One of my favs. Its quite plotty and the worldbuilding is good, but mc and ml is seen together very often. The MC is SUPER likeable, i find him really realistic, relatable, and funny without effort. Its pretty slow burn but not that it hurts. Few smut, but dont get fooled… those few smuts are steamy as hell…Also i like mc hehe ... more>>

Edit: i finished this and i came to love mc so much… This novel got me squealing at 4 am so do what you will with that. It’s definitely on my top five now. This suits my taste so so much, and it does remind me of turning a bit, especially the dynamic! <<less

Yandere emotionless-ish ML x pitiable (and pure hearted) but strong willed MC. Objectively… its not good. Subjectively.. i like it. Its classic confinement noncon stuff but the writting (or TL) is good. If this is not your cup of tea do skip it.... more>>

Mc is pitiable but he still resists till the end, hes not a doormat. I dont like it when mc is too forgiving or just accepts things so easily. MC is pure hearted and i want to protect him.. usually these types of characters is just  annoying, but this one is not. And well.. the ML is a black flag, and there were mentions of him not being mentally normal. <<less

Maniac yandere ML x weak (body) but smart and strong willed MC. This is SO GOOODDDD. I LOVE the worldbuilding and the plot is so good imo. ML is a red flag but has reasons. MC is so tough even through so much pitiable situations… I like me a strong and likeable MC. Also the s*xual tension is so ARGHHH.... more>>

I do have to say the consent is dubious at least sometimes. Its also slow burn when it comes to them actually realizing the love seriously but overall it doesnt drag on. <<less

Yandere-ish (and secretly crazy) golden retriever ML x kinda nonchalant clueless mc. Bl and classic (american) horror, what more can you ask? I like both the mc and the ML. I do have to say that this one is SLOW burn, to the point that it drags on a little. BUT, the story makes up for it (maybe i just love horror). This story has some POV shifts and i usually dont like that (esp if its just telling the story the same in a different perspective) but this one doesnt bother me, cause its not telling the story quite the same and it doesnt drag on. I do have to say this is like... more>> 70% plot and 30% romance so far. The mc and ml isnt together lot and it takes a while for them to reunite.

I have to warn you that you might get annoyed in the second arc, my advice is to read through it if you want, cause i feel like the later ones after that are good. <<less

So mysterious.. so PLOTTY and i love love love. This is definitely more plot heavy but darn i cannot stop reading it. Of course theres... more>> still romance and its quite nice. Its like small acts that just make you squeal. I do realize that this has tragic elements to it (not that bad) But its very good. ML is like this scary person but in MC’s eyes he’s just a good guy kinda trope. And well ML is a good guy too imo (at least to MC) so id give him a green flag. <<less

So good so plotty and the worldbulding can kick me in the stomach and id say thanks. ML CAN STEP ON MEE and i will... more>> kiss the mc on the mouth. I like them both so much. It’s definitely long (thankfully so) and its very plotty, i havent finished this. You know when a story is so good that you just dont want to read it cause you dont want it to end? yeah thats me with this. <<less

I dont feel like reviewing this much for some reason, but its good!! Its plot heavy and funny. The interactions with the ML and MC... more>> are a lot! I definitely like this. <<less

Unstable yandere crybaby ML x angry and idc attitude MC (but an easy target to ML’s manipulation). This… wow. Its pretty extreme yandere. The emotions described were intense, this novel kinda kept me on my toes. It was so frustrating reading it… The manipulation, the control, while simultaneously self victimizing…, and MC has done so much to get away… Im gonna warn you, its filled to the brim with non-con. Objectively, its not a good story, the plot is quite limited. Subjectively, if you like black flag MLs like these, it may be good. Its kinda pwp, but its very clearly non-con, with addressed ptsd signs. Classic confinement and not much plot. It was an... more>> emotional turmoil at first but eventually gets repetitive. After that, the plot sort of comes together, but its still nothing grand or shocking. Its a dark theme for sure though… I think this might be the most obsessive one i’ve read, and i’ve read a lot. I feel like this describes the ML the most (taken from TL): 

“Jung Woojin was always like this. He would threaten me, saying he’d kill or die, and once he felt a little reassured, he’d beg and plead while crying, practically groveling. That was his way of confessing his love.” <<less

Manipulative student ML x teacher MC. Feels like p*rn without plot? Its a manipulative ML trope with the whole blackmail thing. Its pretty scary and... more>> i like how realistic MC’s reactions are, you can feel his anxiety and whatnot. The helplessness he feels is very strong.. and i pity him a lot in this story… Oh and its surprisingly a bit slow for a pwp story haha. I do enjoy black flag ml’s sometimes, so if its not your cup of tea, definitely dont read it. <<less

I like the concept a lot. Telling the story through journals and the fact that ML used to be some war machine falling into depression... more>> leading into taking care of a pet (human). I just feel like the execution isnt the best…. Theres a lot of potential imo but the story felt a bit narrow(?) Overall not bad though. <<less

Its guideverse. Tbh i think i liked reading the first half of it, its just… i find their dynamic a bit weird. Its ML raised... more>> by MC…, but the novel does explain a lot of it for it to not be so weird. I know what i got into, but its just…, a no for me? In this case ML IS the one after the MC. And its just… i wouldve accepted it if MC resisted more yk? For me, it doesnt make sense that the mc accepted the ml’s romantic feelings so fast, especially since he was someone he raised. I dont mind concepts like these (morally weird/wrong) if they are done properly…. Like the complex process of accepting these wrong things and the journey for it to get there. Id like it even more if it would have a complex/bittersweet ending cause of how weird their bond/dynamic is, but this feels like a fairytale… sort of unrealistic. <<less

My top favorites, i feel like this is everyones classic BL haha. You can never go wrong with mxtx’s work. It was one of my... more>> first danmeis. Its honestly so so good, super heartfelt and kind of tragic story, but i remember giggling so much while reading this…, good memories. I even bought the physical book! Yall can just read hundreds of those 5 star reviews for how good it is, ik it explains it better than i will ever do. <<less

Another classic danmei! I personally, again, loved this one as well. It was my first danmei and it held my standard so high for BL... more>> novels. Lotsa reviews on this one, so check that out! <<less

I love eldritch monster type of concepts and its especially rare in BL. But i have to admit this is like.. p*** with plot. I... more>> feel like theres not much plot though…, lots of smut. <<less

Tsundere but eventually clingy ML x gangster but super kind hearted MC. Its definitely slow burn romance, but their relationship progress makes up for it.... more>> I really like how this story handled the age gap and the whole parental relationship. Often times this type of trope can feel predatory to me but this one doesnt at all. This story feels simple to me, but the writing is super good. Its pretty heartfelt and light at first but it does get angsty. And its the type of angst that makes you super curious of the next thing, which is good. And i like MC too… he’s selfless and a determined person without having to flaunt about it on purpose or even accidentally. <<less

Two faced yandere ML x selfless and clueless MC. Again… i like red flag mls, the type that screams yandere. ML is very two faced... more>> (kind towards mc but bad towards everyone), its pretty sweet more than angsty even though i feel like its premise was angsty, but a light read overall. I feel like objectively it isnt that good of a story though, its just that the genre suits my tastes. <<less

Rough douchebag pirate ML x pretty and pitiable MC. I feel like this authors work always has structured plot which i likee. I do have... more>> to admit that this isnt very memorable for me. The concept is very interesting with things involving pirates and a little bit of other fantasy stuff. Its a little slow burn and author isnt holding back when describing dirty/pe*verted stuff, so keep that in mind maybe. <<less

Half animal type of characters! It has omegaverse though. Cute and wholesome. Truthfully it made me cringe a FEW times. But its lighthearted and lots... more>> of fluff. <<less

confident but clueless MC x Tsundere ML. You know, video game stuff and just allat seems so boring.. like how can you make that entertaining?... more>> And this novel proved me wrong. I cant believe i finished this so quickly, i thought the video game scenes would be boring but its very entertaining! It’s definitely lighthearted and more on the comedy side.  <<less

Pe*vert maniac ML x strong cunning MC. The plot isnt anything special but it’s quite nicely structured. This was one of my first BLs so... more>> this review is from what i remember. MC is tough, and ML is a pe*verted maniac. I remember laughing a bunch at this and the smut was pretty steamy. I feel like the ML chases the MC more which i like. The plot does get cliche sometimes. <<less

Protagonist-like ML x pretending to be villain MC. Feels like a light read but also not? I liked the first half but the rest became... more>> a bit meh for me. Decent story is what i would describe this novel. <<less

possessive ML x realistic (?) MC. Very cliche and cute. Basically a pet rat (ML) who turns out to be human and is obsessed with... more>> the MC. It’s rather pure though, and the story is lighthearted as well. <<less

seen the manhwa but im not sure about the novel

quiet & scary yandere ML (but nice towards MC) x smart but kinda clueless MC. The first half of this novel got me hooked. It... more>> pulled it off well when it comes to the plot and im genuinely intrigued in the concepts cause it has slight horror elements. The descriptions and TL was nice and the slow burn didnt feel so slow. But the second half of the novel did make me slowly drop it… The world suddenly felt shallow and it felt dragged on? I also feel like MCs personality irked me and the MLs personality is just… about being a yandere… Dont get me wrong i LOVE yandere tropes but his character didnt feel so fleshed out… again, it just felt narrow. Reviews show similar opinions to mine sometimes so check that out. But i do recommend reading this cause the first half was good, and maybe you wouldnt mind the second half not being as good as the former. <<less