BL worth the read

BL worth the read
Above average and good novels I find worth the try. Reviews on non-translated @hy-d-ra.blogspot.com
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Created: Dec 16th, 2019, Updated: Jun 8th, 2025
Created Dec 16th, 2019
Updated Jun 8th, 2025
CN (3.9)
130 Chapters Every 55.9 Day(s) 2530 Readers 16 Reviews 06-06-2023
Psychologically much darker story than previous ones from this author. Also author is on a prolonged HIATUS, which affected the story, which has not been... more>>
CN (4.6)
67 Chapters Every 150.5 Day(s) 13476 Readers 370 Reviews 07-02-2019
Very compact nice story with enough human drama and emotional development.
CN (4.6)
0 Chapters Every 2353 Day(s) 11984 Readers 102 Reviews 01-22-2020
I found extremely tempting arter on Twi for this novel and the novel became so much brighter, though it's already quite stunning.
CN (4.4)
75 Chapters Every 162.2 Day(s) 10930 Readers 162 Reviews 01-05-2019
Basically the story follows = everyone thinks that I like him, but we fell in love somehow. Very easy read that doesn't require much thought,... more>>
CN (4.3)
296 Chapters Every 132.7 Day(s) 12486 Readers 177 Reviews 08-07-2023
Another from Can't Play Chess. What can I say, I like her works. This one is more on an immaturish side, but it's still a... more>>
CN (4.3)
106 Chapters Every 26.5 Day(s) 8870 Readers 115 Reviews 07-21-2024
Energetic read. Fast pace, doesn't dwell, but still has many positive aspects and messages. op MC yet charismatic and respectful nice ML. Awesome power couple... more>>
CN (3.9)
245 Chapters Every 46.5 Day(s) 10050 Readers 90 Reviews 11-06-2023
Ruthless MC with high IQ that likes to mess with thing for his own entertainment, very black-bellied, but loves ML to bits. Really considerate ML.... more>>
CN (4.4)
30 Chapters Every 162.4 Day(s) 8229 Readers 134 Reviews 12-25-2018
Short easy read.
CN (4.3)
23 Chapters Every 8.9 Day(s) 6412 Readers 92 Reviews 04-21-2025
The story has SM woven into it, which I found refreshing that someone picked on some problems of it instead plain use as a kinky... more>>
CN (4.4)
134 Chapters Every 5.4 Day(s) 7371 Readers 66 Reviews 08-08-2025
It's the funniest from the series. It has its' humor, a bit of drama and relationship and story development. And the text is ok compared... more>>
CN (4.4)
122 Chapters Every 74.3 Day(s) 6681 Readers 100 Reviews 10-17-2022
Good story.
CN (4.2)
80 Chapters Every 95 Day(s) 3207 Readers 19 Reviews 06-13-2023
Good for thriller lovers. Story is on a darker side. Has elements close to 'Beast must die' manhwa, but in general has its' own charm... more>>
CN (4.3)
174 Chapters Every 46.1 Day(s) 9419 Readers 189 Reviews 07-13-2024
It has several very interesting themes that are worth finding. I may have several questions about some events but overall impression is favorable :)
CN (4)
1 Chapters Every 1687 Day(s) 983 Readers 26 Reviews 12-29-2020
Very rare. Relationship is SSS class of toxicity and hurt (which I never condone), but I still think it should be read to evaluate these... more>>
CN (4.3)
0 Chapters Every 91.7 Day(s) 16190 Readers 235 Reviews 04-03-2025
Hella interesting, hella fun, at first. And then you start to suffer almost till the end. But the story makes sense, so. The only negative... more>>
CN (4.2)
231 Chapters Every 116.7 Day(s) 9704 Readers 182 Reviews 11-09-2020
It's quality dagger. Lots of unspeakable hurtful stuff is happening. Good for ppl who like to see overbearing MLs to suffer :D BUT AUTHOR JUST... more>>
CN (4.3)
100 Chapters Every 71.1 Day(s) 8178 Readers 57 Reviews 12-08-2022
Check out this author, they're bomb. If you like bloody and beautifully written, you'll like them.
CN (4.3)
165 Chapters Every 64.7 Day(s) 8871 Readers 124 Reviews 02-13-2023
Good story from this author, I'm satisfied with their later works, they get better and better
CN (4.6)
133 Chapters Every 48.8 Day(s) 6057 Readers 81 Reviews 10-09-2023
Silly, but cute :D
CN (4)
304 Chapters Every 77.5 Day(s) 5246 Readers 69 Reviews 06-21-2022
It's not perfect, not at all, but I still enjoyed it. This novel has a sequel in different genre with these protags.
CN (4.3)
121 Chapters Every 41 Day(s) 7804 Readers 79 Reviews 01-03-2024
GREAT. Double-healing novel, this author lately likes this vibe and gives ML more space. Cliche plots are just a hook, content is quite heart-warming.
CN (3.9)
15 Chapters Every 23.3 Day(s) 1033 Readers 3 Reviews 10-27-2024
GREAT. Really liked this one in comparison to their other novels. Refer to review for more :)
CN (4.4)
109 Chapters Every 8.9 Day(s) 2505 Readers 23 Reviews 04-23-2025
GOOD. Interesting take on fake/real young master with more mature approach to the story so it feels less entertaining but more serious. Great relationship and... more>>
CN (4.1)
190 Chapters Every 0.1 Day(s) 2100 Readers 17 Reviews 10-28-2024
Light-hearted and lovely story. Good chemistry. A lot to unpack in the story itself.
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  1. hy-d-ra
    hy-d-ra· Author · May 8, 2020 08:00 PM

    Hello, everyone~!clear.png Welcome.

    [edit: 6/10/23]

    I started a blog for some time where I share small reviews on the novels I've read - https://hy-d-ra.blogspot.com/ I think it's more helpful than me simply adding titles here, since I post both good and bad there. You're welcome to visit.

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    Here are some gems NON-TL NOVELS I found on my journey of reading, but so far they're not TL and have no NU page (at the time of me adding them), but they're mostly easy to MTL and are quite fantastic:

    26ab.svg男配只想做工具人[娱乐圈] / Male partner just wants to be a toolman; author: 林盎司 / Part of a series. MC wears a book of dog blood, he basically decides to be a toolman to progress the plot, but things don't go as he planned. Very light-hearted and funny. 4,5/5.

    26ab.svg天生反骨[快穿] / Born to rebel; author: Sangwo (桑沃) / New take on QT with absolutely non-cliche worlds and MC never shying from killing with his own hands, incredibly bloody and beautiful. Story is fantastic. 5/5.

    26ab.svg深渊巨龙苏醒以后 / After the awekening of the abyss dragon; author: Sangwo. New ongoing novel from this author with absolutely engaging writing and story with incredible combination of abyss dragon awakening in a human body and the last bloodline heir of dragon slayers. Props to author for making characters consistent and plot engaging, fun and bloody at times.

    26ab.svg炮灰替身联盟 / Cannon fodder stand-in alliance; author: 八爷党 / MC is a transmigrator, novel covers only 1 world, MC always doesn't take plots seriously and follows his own idea, thus he comes to forever failing world to fix the protag and collects all stand-ins in an alliance against scum. Entertaining. 4,5/5

    26ab.svg学神在手,天下我有 / With god of knowledge having entire world in my palm; author: 风流书呆 / Yes, author of FOD which I hate re-visited QT genre and wrote an absolutely new and entertaining piece that is way-way better with absolutely charming MC, recurring theme of tech and in general really enjoyable ride. 5/5

    26ab.svg穿书后我又穿回来了 / I wore it back after I wore the book. Original world after MC returns from crossing several worlds, he doesn't remember those clearly, but retained his skills and is like a plug-in person. Interesting take on the story. Could have been more detailed on conflict, but still good, imo. 5/5.

    26ab.svg当恶毒男配穿错剧情后 / When the vicious man wears the wrong plot. Moebius strip plot. Very engaging. Wearing a world, rich family, wrongly held masters and conspiracy behind it. It's an easy read, although has some cliche face-slaps but the plot is well-loved by author.

    和残疾巨佬闪婚后 / After a flash marriage to a disabled business giant. By the same author as previous. With designer MC, who had dreams of future plots. Marries a patriarch of Luo family on pretext, but from agreed marriage to a happy for a lifetime and both have a past MC forgot about. Well-paced and consistent adn all in all really sweet and wonderful tbh. 5/5.

    我在阴阳两界反复横跳的那些年. MC sees ghosts after crossing. He also meets ML like that who is temporarily a soul. They help in a lot of situations of really gruesome cases in entertainment, but it also has a good feel of fighting for justice. 4/5 had good time.

    成了武帝的我又穿了回来. A really good and good-humored. After MC's death he traveled through and came to the world of cultivation, after reaching the peak, he became the master of formations and now could pinpoint time and go back, but his long-term oppononet happened to be near and saw a shadow passing through, so he followed. Now they're in modern world and MC finally could fix his heart knot - the accident of his mother. But he also slowly found out that this world has cultivators too, while he tried to help his "enemy" to go back, but they slowly entered a relationship.

    Please enjoyclear.png I will update this list, whenever I will meet good works that are not on NU.

    Also if you have recommendations that are not included here you can leave them here, I'll appreciate that clear.png

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    • linnil
      linnil· Jun 14, 2020 02:41 PM
      Have you try Dominion’s End? It has BL vibe but actually not. The plot is pretty good. ^0^
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    • Myouki
      Myouki· Jun 15, 2020 07:36 PM

      Earth is Online? 

      Not so much for lovey dovey vibe, tho. But it's interesting in terms of the character, setting, the game. The ending felt a bit abrupt, but kinda fits the theme. 

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    • hy-d-ra
      hy-d-ra· Author · Jun 16, 2020 09:52 AM
      @Myouki TY! It's been pending on my 'on hold' list, since who knows when. I've been always reluctant, since exactly novels with game elements, when MC is a part of survival/mystery game, are not the top of the game for me. I heard Earth Online is pretty good and praised though.
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    • hy-d-ra
      hy-d-ra· Author · Jun 16, 2020 09:54 AM
      @linnil First time hearing the title. Will find about it, thank you! And I don't mind if it has or doesn't have BL vibes, outside of NU I read a ton of different genre literature, my only requirement for the story is to be good :D
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  2. Mikhail-san
    Mikhail-san· Mar 2, 2021 12:31 PM

    I really really love your reviews and I always check your profile for new things cuz you always have interesting books to recommend or talk about. I love this list clear.png It's almost the same as my list of favs. 

    Have you tried considering adding "Supernatural Movie Actor App" and "Transmigrating into the Reborn Male Lead's Ex-Boyfriend" to the list ? I just wanted to know clear.png

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  3. La-li-ho
    La-li-ho· Dec 23, 2020 07:25 AM

    Hi there! I’m just another fan of your comments and registered here to express my appreciation to your style and efforts you put into reviews. 

    I came across your comment in “Rebirth of a supermodel” reviews, and I actually felt like wow~ somebody actually noted it. I was reading “The earth is online” at that time and I was getting some similar impressions as well, so defo supermodel will not be my cup of tea. 

    Thanks a lot once again, really, reading your awesome comments is sometimes more satisfying than reading the novels, oooops. :D

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    • hy-d-ra
      hy-d-ra· Author · Dec 27, 2020 02:23 AM

      Omg thank you so much!! I had no idea it got to this point, I'm really happy to hear that someone enjoys what I write :D

      And thank you so much, it's one of those reviews I really put all my thoughts into, since I was baffled how many skip on such obviously weird things, but yet praise the novel to the sky. I haven't read Earth is online yet, it's on my on-hold list, but part of me wants to check it out for the sake of - well, let's see another praised novel, shall we?

      Thank you a lot for your warm words, I'll cherish them. And Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year to you! clear.png

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    • La-li-ho
      La-li-ho· Jan 2, 2021 02:18 PM
      @hy-d-ra happy holidays to you too! clear.png
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  4. AlessaParra
    AlessaParra· Oct 16, 2020 11:13 PM

    Love this list! All worthy reads :3

    Not sure if you've read "Reborn with an Old Enemy in the day of our marriage" ? Long titles aside, has a pretty nice take on rebirth that focuses on self-improvement rather than revenge, as well as a healthy and very wholesome main relationship, and highly developed side characters ^-^ Mostly fluffy slice of life, but I think you might enjoy it 

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  5. hysique
    hysique· Aug 12, 2022 10:44 PM
    i immediately thought of you when despite the profile change.. sure enough after checking your reviews it was definitely you :)) reading your reviews makes me so happy and idek know why.. so thank you for making my previous self happy a few years ago :D
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    • hy-d-ra
      hy-d-ra· Author · Aug 14, 2022 08:53 AM
      awe, that's so cute :3 thank you. i do these for fun and it's a happy thing to hear that someone has fun reading what i write <3
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  6. BBB
    BBB· Jun 3, 2022 01:32 AM
    Hello! Have you read "Little Mushroom: Judgment Day
    Book by Shisi N/A" ? Is one of my favorites! Or possibly my most favorite! Right next to "The Earth Is Online." I often see your reviews and enjoy them because of the amount of detail you go into clear.pngclear.png
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  7. chirrut
    chirrut· Feb 5, 2021 06:25 AM
    The Founder of Diabolism 'I erased extras from memory' clear.pngME TOO
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  8. Serefina
    Serefina· Dec 9, 2020 08:38 AM

    Hello! I'm lowkey a fan of your reviews and honestly your opinions have made me read some books! Not sure if you have checked these out already but I’m Not Shouldering This Blame and Little Mushroom are pretty good novels. Later, He Became a Royal Healer and PUBG Online Romance of the Century are also lighter, modern esports stories like Guide on How to Fail at Online Dating. I think these all had pretty good/reasonable plotlines. 

    If you like short stories, I also enjoyed They All Say I’ve Met a Ghost and Kiss the Black Cat.

    If you like REALLY short stories that are just pure crack, The Script is Not Like This! and Evil Cult Undercover Gets Exposed Everyday are worth the hour it takes to read it :) 
    Honestly I've found a few good books (and avoided some bad ones) through your recommendations, so I hope that at least one of these will be good! 

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  9. MysticMilkshake
    MysticMilkshake· Nov 20, 2020 10:56 PM

     Hello! I recently got into BL novels about like 2 months ago, I have weird taste in BL novels but may I ask a question? So for some reason, I REALLY like good-looking MC's but I'm not sure about what to read. Can you recommend to me a novel that won't give me second-hand embarrassment and the MC's good-looking? Thank you! 

    P.s I'm not so sure how to interact with people so I'm not sure how to put this, I'm sorry if this sounded wrong in anyway way! Thank you and have a nice day!!! \(^o^)/

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  10. kasaiko
    kasaiko· Nov 10, 2020 05:40 PM
    Hey, I really wanted to recommend the greatest storyteller, even though it’s not bl at all and there’s no romance, it has really good writing and I have taken some advice from this book and used it in my life. Honestly, it does feel a little op but I really think the interesting and unique writing makes up for it and I don’t mind it since my blood pressure is safe lol. Rereading it is always good every time but I wish they didn’t do a time jump at the end, I understand why, I just really wanted all the details and to read the journey. Anyways I love your reviews and lists, since I feel it is accurate and I agree with them. Keep up the good work!clear.png
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