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CN (4.5)

#1The Reader and Protagonist Definitely Have to Be in True Love

203 Chapters Every 178.2 Day(s) 21542 Readers 431 Reviews 04-09-2018

Completed Action Adventure Comedy Fantasy Psychological Romance Smut Yaoi

5/5 ... more>>

CN (4)

#2Falling in Love With the Male God

131 Chapters Every 34.1 Day(s) 4324 Readers 28 Reviews 03-19-2024

Completed Drama Romance Slice of Life Yaoi

3.5/5 ... more>>

CN (4.4)

#3The Reborn Otaku’s Code of Practice for the Apocalypse

261 Chapters Every 135.8 Day(s) 12856 Readers 189 Reviews 01-12-2020

Completed Action Adventure Romance Slice of Life Supernatural Yaoi

5/5... more>>

CN (4.1)

#4He’s Not My Shadow Guard, He’s My Lover

21 Chapters Every 0.9 Day(s) 3074 Readers 38 Reviews 03-01-2020

Completed Drama Romance Slice of Life Yaoi

4.7/5... more>>

Ok so I usually try to keep my ratings in the whole/half numbers, but I’m making an exception here (obviously, as you can see). I’m going to start with what I liked first~~ Mild spoilers ahead, nothing too revealing.

So. This one covers themes of social anxiety and communication disorders, which, honestly are pretty hit or miss in this genre. This one, I give a solid 4.5/5 for how MC’s social anxiety disorder was portrayed. It’s a pretty major part of the novel, so it’s important that it’s relatively accurate. MC’s disorder was consistent throughout the plot, and even changed as MC changed, himself. MC doesn’t magically “become fixed” once the ML steps in. Sure, it’s a bit unrealistic how quickly MC overcomes his fear of interacting with the ML, but I honestly don’t find this too jarring. As someone who is very introverted, I’m pretty confident in saying I can latch onto people quickly if they don’t make me uncomfortable. Tangent aside, MC actively works to grow THROUGH his disorder and help himself (he goes to therapy. THERAPY! Does such a word even exist in other stories about this subject???? Beyond the dreaded “therapy Is only for clinically insane” trope I see a lot). His character growth, albeit pretty straightforward, is most definitely there.

Alright, let’s talk about the ML. I, for some bizarre reason, do not see this kind of ML as often as I feel like I should. The ML is, yes, desperately possessive and cold to anyone other than MC, but also kind of like a big puppy? He won’t hesitate to kill (he’s a shadow guard after all), but he also does his best to respect MC’s boundaries and hesitation. ML’s observational skills mean that he often notices MC’s distress, and his response?? Is not to immediately physically comfort him and shower him in money!! Whooo! We have a winner, folks. No, what he does, is he silently (or not silently, depending on what MC expresses he wants) stands by MC and supports him. The point is, he LISTENS to MC. I’ve read too many novels where the shitty domineering president “comforts” his latest fixation by smothering them with forced physical affection, and honestly, my standards couldn’t be lower at this point. Even when ML makes a mistake, he realizes and reflects on it, and tries to move forward in a way that won’t hurt/upset MC.

Also, the dog food. Just saying.

The reason I didn’t give this a 5/5 was because a) it was pretty rushed throughout, even though it was technically a short story, and b) there were just so many parts of the plot that I feel like I missed out on! I get that it’s a short story, but personally, I was a bit disappointed with how little detail/elaboration there was on some VERY IMPORTANT parts of the plot. If you read this novel, you’ll probably know exactly what I mean.

In conclusion, it’s worth a read. Very soft and fluffy, and absolutely does not debauch the mental illness theme. At a lot of moments, I even related to the MC and felt very touched at how the author portrayed his struggles. I’m just so tired of reading novels where the protagonist with social anxiety spends the entire time flailing and stuttering. Like, yeah, maybe for some people, but that’s not what makes a human personality lol. Ahhh I’m so pleased. There could definitely be improvements, but it’s way more respectful than I was expecting.

I recommend reading this one! It’s a very very short read. <<less

CN (4.2)

#5After Brushing Face At The Apocalypse’s Boss For 363 Days

98 Chapters Every 136.5 Day(s) 8517 Readers 78 Reviews 12-18-2019

Completed Action Adventure Comedy Fantasy Romance Sci-fi Shounen Ai

4/5... more>>

... I feel very well fed after reading this. The meal was especially enjoyable, and I recommend any fellow dog food connaisseurs to give this one a shot.

As always, mild spoilers ahead, but they won’t affect your reading experience~

The MC was honestly pretty memorable to me, even though his character setting is supposed to be generic and average. Hear me out. Although the story doesn’t delve too deep into his childhood and the (very likely) emotional impact it had on him, it is mentioned every now and then. Personally, I like this kind of nonchalance about trauma as much as I like the ‘in your face’ kind. It’s not a major part of the book, so don’t expect it to be explored much. However, I feel like that’s pretty realistic, considering his personality. It exists for him, it’s just not something his daily life revolves around and fixates on.

Speaking of fixations, the ML is a perfect case study of obsessive behavior. Then again, so is MC, I suppose. Their codependence didn’t really ring any alarm bells in me, I think just because the setting itself was so skewed and it would just be bizarre if they actually did have boundaries. Like, cmon, it’s the apocalypse.

MC’s love for ML as a villain is supposed to draw upon the notorious ‘middle-schooler syndrome,’ (pretty self explanatory), but MC does~ have a sense of morals. He likes the big bad villain (Don’t we all), but he has a bottom line that he’ll honor pretty strictly.

Is the plot very complex and mind boggling? No. There are some twists and turns here and there, but the villains are pretty 2D and stereotypical, so don’t expect much in complexity. However, it’s a very enjoyable novel. Fully TL’d, waiting for you ~

One more thing to note- ML’s personality is somewhat inconsistent. At times, he’s very proactive and DEFINITELY the more dominant one, and at other times, I feel like they may actually both be switches (don’t come for me). If you’re expecting a ML who’s flawlessly cold and ruthless, I’m letting you know in advance that he has parts where he’s human (hahahahaha), soft, and very obedient to the MC. Take that as you will. I, for one, quite like when the ML isn’t chunk of drywall, so this was a very welcome change for me.

Well, have fun reading, kids. No smut, I don’t even remember any ~suggestive~ scenes. Fun for the whole family haha <<less

CN (4.3)

#6How To Say I Love You

174 Chapters Every 69.1 Day(s) 9374 Readers 189 Reviews 07-13-2024

Completed Comedy Drama Mature Romance Supernatural Yaoi

5/5!!... more>>

Don’t kill me- I HATED the ML for a good portion of the beginning part. Ugh. Right around the 30 chapter point, I was really only reading out of spite and appreciation for the MC. I know, not a great start to a recommendation. Haha.

Here’s what I really appreciated, and what you likely will too: the character growth and development is, in my opinion, the biggest reason I rated this novel so high. Yeah. I loathed the ML for about a third of the book. I thought he had an extremely generic ‘holier-than-thou’ attitude, and he felt very hypocritical and, quite frankly, ignorant. I won’t tr*sh him too badly, because he’s really one of my favorite characters in the book now that I’ve finished it. He changes! I promise. It’s completely worth it, and he’s 100% deserving of the Male Lead title.

About the MC and ML’s relationship. I’m not going to spoil anything, but I will give a little insight into how long you can expect to wait before things start to pick up. ML doesn’t immediately ditch his previous boyfriend when MC comes around, and genuinely tries to make things work between the two. As annoying of a character as I thought he was in the beginning, I do have to admit that he’s actually very responsible and mature. He knows his priorities, and tries his best to sort out problems and trust in the other person (even if he can literally read their minds and know whether they’re telling the truth). I felt like ML was almost a bit too mature in the sense of giving ‘second’ chances, but this is also something that he begins to grow from and improve. Don’t expect ML and MC to instantly fall in love when ML gets his mind-reading juice. They both take time to grow, become independent, fall in love, realize they’ve fallen in love, and then finally act on their feelings.

A quick note about their codependency: Yes, this is also an extremely codependent relationship. Again, these aren’t my favorite and I find them pretty unhealthy, but this one doesn’t bother me as much because of ML knowing his boundaries very clearly. ML knows it’s wrong for him to be able to read MC’s mind (even if he can’t help it) and this causes a lot of reluctance for him to settle down and find a new partner. This is something I really appreciated, because clearly their boundaries (or lack thereof) are being taken into consideration.

There are a lot of strong female characters in this one. The supporting characters have their own personalities, and I really appreciated how ML’s previous boyfriend wasn’t just cannon fodder. It was really easy to empathize with him in the beginning, and even though he made a lot of bad decisions throughout the novel, he feels more human. I won’t spoil how he turned out in the end of the book, but all I’ll say it that I’m glad his character experienced growth too.

Why is it a 5/5? Honestly speaking, it’s chicken soup for the soul. The main relationship makes my poor, wounded heart feel alive again~ ML is the ideal boyfriend. MC is very complex, seemingly naive at times but very intuitive at others. The ML is soft, gentle, and dominant~ I loved seeing their personalities develop with their experiences~ I feel whole~ and satisfied~ <<less

CN (4.5)

#7Don’t You Like Me

101 Chapters Every 125.3 Day(s) 13710 Readers 162 Reviews 08-17-2020

Completed Comedy Fantasy Romance School Life Supernatural Yaoi

5/5... more>>

CN (4.5)

#8Free Ren Yigu

14 Chapters Every 4 Day(s) 2543 Readers 41 Reviews 02-14-2021

Completed Comedy Drama Psychological Romance Slice of Life Yaoi

5/5... more>>

CN (4.7)

#9Have You Ever Met Such a Cold Author

61 Chapters Every 86.7 Day(s) 3945 Readers 33 Reviews 07-10-2024

Completed Drama Mature Psychological Romance Slice of Life Yaoi

4.5/5... more>>

CN (4.7)

#10Heaven Official’s Blessing

28 Chapters Every 16.4 Day(s) 23228 Readers 511 Reviews 11-29-2020

Completed Drama Mystery Romance Shounen Ai Xianxia

5000/5... more>>

CN (4.2)

#11I am the Lucky Cat of an MMORPG

96 Chapters Every 122.7 Day(s) 4756 Readers 59 Reviews 09-07-2020

Completed Adventure Romance Sci-fi Slice of Life Yaoi

4/5... more>>

CN (4.3)

#12I Rely on Kisses to Clear Survival Games

99 Chapters Every 136.7 Day(s) 9329 Readers 129 Reviews 11-23-2019

Completed Adventure Horror Mystery Psychological Romance Supernatural Yaoi

5/5... more>>

CN (4.1)

#13I Was Sent to a Wolf Den

35 Chapters Every 121.7 Day(s) 1389 Readers 12 Reviews 07-10-2020

Completed Comedy Romance Yaoi

5/5... more>>

CN (4.5)

#14My Wife is Straight

2 Chapters Every 1116.5 Day(s) 3099 Readers 30 Reviews 05-13-2019

Completed Comedy Romance School Life Yaoi

4/5 ... more>>

CN (4.7)

#15Neighbors

13 Chapters Every 121.8 Day(s) 2621 Readers 40 Reviews 03-04-2021

Completed Romance Shounen Ai Slice of Life

5/5!... more>>

CN (4.3)

#16Number One Lazy Merchant of the Beast World

90 Chapters Every 143.9 Day(s) 13769 Readers 175 Reviews 08-02-2019

Completed Fantasy Romance Sci-fi Yaoi

3.5/5?... more>>

CN (4.4)

#17Pastel Colours

53 Chapters Every 102.3 Day(s) 4827 Readers 62 Reviews 08-21-2021

Comedy Romance Slice of Life Smut Yaoi

4.5/5... more>>

CN (4)

#18Scholar…I Don’t Want Any…Meow

1 Chapters Every 2000 Day(s) 973 Readers 7 Reviews 03-06-2019

Completed Shounen Ai Xuanhuan

3/5... more>>

CN (4.4)

#19Seduction Game

4 Chapters Every 555.8 Day(s) 5025 Readers 33 Reviews 05-23-2019

Adult Comedy Mature Romance Slice of Life Smut Yaoi

4/5... more>>

CN (4.5)

#20Spring Trees and Sunset Clouds

54 Chapters Every 167.9 Day(s) 11119 Readers 162 Reviews 09-20-2018

Completed Drama Fantasy Mystery Romance Shounen Ai Slice of Life

5/5... more>>

The setting was SO unique. Yes. It’s historical, but I haven’t read anything quite like it before. The setting is kind of a huge spoiler so I won’t go into any more detail, but just know that it’s definitely original and worth reading, even if just for the world building.

But, that’s not to say that’s the only good thing about it.

Let’s talk about the MC. He- this was established early on, and is not a spoiler- is majorly scarred on his face and body. He’s not this transcendent beauty that defies the will of the heavens. No, he’s thin, wiry, and roughed up. And he stays roughed up. This is something I really appreciated. Yeah, he does “clean up” somewhat when his health isn’t on the cusp of death (again, established early on, not a spoiler), but his scarring is fairly consistent until THERE’S A REASON for it not to be. He doesn’t “beautify” simply because the author can’t bear to write a character with a flawed complexion. It’s so nice to read.

Now, onto the ML. The ML is also very refreshing because he is. So. 3D. Now, if I were to explain why he’s 3D, I’d be erring in spoiler territory. So I won’t. Just know, his actions have a distinct cause. He has a backstory. He exists beyond his relationship with the MC. He existed before his relationship with MC. He’s not this all-powerful, MC-adoring robot who has the personality of a brick. Not that I mind that all the time (we all have our guilty pleasures), but I do appreciate when the ML is well developed.

Has this convinced you of whether you should read this or not? No? Well get this: the side characters have personalities too. I KNOW. SHOCKER. No, but they really are well developed too. I think it’s important to note that the MC and ML’s relationship comes second to MC finding peace with himself. Again, one of the main themes of this novel is healing from trauma and finding “home,” so I was really pleased that ML wasn’t used as a device to instantly “fix” MC. Instead, MC learns what it means to live again, and then the plot shifts towards their romance.

Give it a shot. If you liked most of what this review was about, you’ll probably also like the novel. It’s really, really worth reading. It’s one of those novels you won’t forget for a while. <<less

CN (3.9)

#21The Cutest Height Difference

11 Chapters Every 199.5 Day(s) 1521 Readers 7 Reviews 06-30-2019

Completed Comedy Romance School Life Shounen Ai Slice of Life

4/5... more>>

CN (4.5)

#22The Little Crying Bag and his Mr. Grumpy

6 Chapters Every 263.7 Day(s) 2601 Readers 34 Reviews 03-09-2021

Completed Romance School Life Yaoi

3/5 ... more>>

CN (4.3)

#23The Scum Villain’s Self-Saving System

3 Chapters Every 106.3 Day(s) 26355 Readers 499 Reviews 06-25-2022

Completed Action Adult Comedy Drama Mature Romance Xuanhuan Yaoi

5/5... more>>

CN (4.1)

#24To Be a Heartthrob in a Horror Movie

156 Chapters Every 128.3 Day(s) 8739 Readers 101 Reviews 03-30-2020

Completed Adventure Comedy Horror Mystery Romance Supernatural Yaoi

5/5... more>>

CN (4.5)

#25The Disabled Tyrant’s Pet Palm Fish [Transmigration]

0 Chapters Every 1773 Day(s) 13166 Readers 245 Reviews 08-15-2020

Completed Comedy Fantasy Historical Romance Shounen Ai

5/5... more>>

Wow. What a pleasant read. I’ve been following this story for a while, so here are some things that I noticed:

The translation is consistently phenomenal, well organized, and easy to navigate. It was linked through google drive, which is a little uncommon for posting translations, but it was VERY high quality. The translator did a wonderful job and was very thorough.

The time period and the way the characters interact in it actually makes sense. Let me explain. So, when a modern person transmigrates to an ancient era, obviously they’ll need some time to adapt. However, I have seen very few authors actually keep this point consistent throughout the novel, instead of just stating it in a little blurb at the beginning of the MC’s journey. This novel did a really good job with consistency in that regard, as the MC literally had to relearn how to read and write, because of how the Chinese language differed between modern and ancient eras.

The ML is very likeable, even if he seemed a little monstrous and un-empathetic in the beginning. No, he’s very cute and sweet, he just needs some time to adjust. The MC is also very likeable, he’s quite silly and cute, but not s*upid. Once it kicks off, their relationship shows unconditional love and mutual trust, in a sense of coexisting and supporting each other no matter what. ML is extremely doting to MC, and MC also reciprocates his love (it’s not just one-sided chasing!!).

One thing I didn’t quite like, although it doesn’t affect my overall rating for the novel, was the inclusion of the little “buns” later on. Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for raising children and growing their family, but the kids honestly just feel like plot points.***

*** Spoilers ahead: Their first batch of kids at least had individual personalities, but when they had a baby girl, she literally had no role in the story besides showing MC’s painful human childbirth experience. Like, as soon as she was born, she disappeared from the narrative. Annoying, but not too surprising, because this tends to happen a lot in BL mpreg stories (one of the reasons I’m not too fond of them, but that’s irrelevant).

*no more spoilers* Anyways, I thoroughly enjoyed this novel, even if I wasn’t too pleased with the child raising arcs. It’s easy to look past, so don’t let it ruin your reading experience. Indeed, there’s a reason why this novel is rated so high— the author and translator are very, VERY hardworking and capable. The plot is good, it doesn’t drag on to the point where you get bored, and there’s a variety of characters and themes.

I highly recommend it, even if you don’t particularly enjoy mpreg novels like me (Don’t kill me lol I just hate the way a lot of them are written). <<less

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