Best of the Best BL/Danmei!! (long review+ratings)
Best of the Best BL/Danmei!! (long review+ratings)
[Actively being updated.] Long reviews and personal ratings of some of the best BL novels here. Well-written stories, great plots, characters, etc. I have relatively high standards for these to be my favorites, so these are all really high quality, IMO. All of them also have very high ratings (4.3-4.8)
I haven't finished writing reviews/ratings for all of them yet, but I will in time. Meant to be ordered by highest personal ratings -> lowest personal ratings, but haven't had time to fix it yet. These are also my own opinions and feelings regarding each novel, so they won't be particularly eloquent, and you can definitely disagree. It's just me rambling.
Also added some ones I haven't read but will read and I know i will love. Feel free to recommend any danmei too!
...somehow, this also turned into a list of danmei I also want to read, not just a review of the ones I've read. I really can't control myself from looking for good danmei. Though, I'm sure I'll get to reviewing all of these someday
I haven't finished writing reviews/ratings for all of them yet, but I will in time. Meant to be ordered by highest personal ratings -> lowest personal ratings, but haven't had time to fix it yet. These are also my own opinions and feelings regarding each novel, so they won't be particularly eloquent, and you can definitely disagree. It's just me rambling.
Also added some ones I haven't read but will read and I know i will love. Feel free to recommend any danmei too!
...somehow, this also turned into a list of danmei I also want to read, not just a review of the ones I've read. I really can't control myself from looking for good danmei. Though, I'm sure I'll get to reviewing all of these someday
193 Followers

Created: Mar 5th, 2024, Updated: May 20th, 2024
Created Mar 5th, 2024
Updated May 20th, 2024

156 Chapters Every 99.9 Day(s) 15646 Readers 317 Reviews 07-18-2021
~11/10 amazing must-read and probably my favorite unlimited flow horror, right next to nightmare live. If you're looking for a realistic, serious, occasionally sad horror UF, this is THE ONE. ... more>>

245 Chapters Every 56.1 Day(s) 17020 Readers 208 Reviews 12-11-2023
~11/10 must-read quick transmigration danmei with stunning plot and characters... more>>

220 Chapters Every 68 Day(s) 8096 Readers 72 Reviews 01-25-2023
~11/10 an absolutely stunning sci-fi interstellar danmei full of lawyering, mysteries, conspiracies, tension and more. ... more>>

239 Chapters Every 85.6 Day(s) 5868 Readers 44 Reviews 01-14-2022
~11/10 must-read ancient china political intrigue/case cracking danmei with fantastic political intrigue, characters, and plot. An amazing mystery novel with long detective mysteries and very complex politics.... more>>

82 Chapters Every 119.8 Day(s) 11166 Readers 110 Reviews 09-16-2020
~11/10 stunning must-read modern-day detective mystery danmei with a great plot, mysteries, and characters... more>>

28 Chapters Every 81.3 Day(s) 27821 Readers 562 Reviews 06-23-2025
~11/10 must-read xianxia mystery danmei with just breathtaking characters, feels, and plot... more>>

28 Chapters Every 16.5 Day(s) 23231 Readers 511 Reviews 11-29-2020
~11/10 must-read xianxia mystery danmei also with amazing characters, feels, and plot... more>>

211 Chapters Every 50.3 Day(s) 9889 Readers 89 Reviews 06-12-2023
~11/10 (Full-disclosure, this is NOT BL. but this is an amazing must-read idol/showbiz novel w/ no romance)... more>>

1 Chapters Every 2702 Day(s) 7911 Readers 102 Reviews 01-30-2018
~11/10 must-read absolutely amazing slowburn transmigration xianxia danmei that deserves a way higher rating. emphasis on the slowburn, with lots of plot, excellent worldbuilding, a romance that i love and over 1000 chapters. If you can't stick with a 1000-chapter novel and don't have patience, probably don't read. Otherwise, this is wonderful. ... more>>

438 Chapters Every 1.5 Day(s) 7429 Readers 50 Reviews 06-24-2025
~11/10 fantastic must-read unlimited flow horror/mystery danmei w/ some gamer elements. Has crazy good worldbuilding and plot within each instance, as well as an intelligent scammer MC who can act well. Has some of the most satisfying reveals of MC's power (acting and planning) and skills. ... more>>

140 Chapters Every 63.3 Day(s) 15697 Readers 287 Reviews 09-23-2023
~11/10 stunning xianxia danmei. Has very human and very well fleshed out characters, including MC, ML, and side characters. A great showcase of mental problems and trauma, and how it can always affect one's psyche and life. Touches upon pretty dark themes. ... more>>

334 Chapters Every 44.4 Day(s) 4784 Readers 21 Reviews 09-01-2023
~11/10 well, another beautiful psychological mystery crime/case-cracking danmei right here, centering around people's psychology. Has amazing MC, ML, side characters, plot, mysteries, and romance.... more>>

289 Chapters Every 11.6 Day(s) 6075 Readers 34 Reviews 06-15-2025
~11/10 favorite ever apocalypse novel right here. Great worldbuilding and there are interesting superpowers and concepts behind how people get stronger. Both MC and ML are such fantastic and entertaining characters with great development. A great plot where everything happens for a reason, and side characters also have their own emotions. Also with a look into morality and humans, and humanity itself (not just a single person) plays a big part in slowing down pollution. ... more>>

#14Royal Road
386 Chapters Every 35.9 Day(s) 6056 Readers 47 Reviews 01-04-2024
~11/10 amazing modern man in ancient china kingdom-building danmei... more>>

176 Chapters Every 80.4 Day(s) 14906 Readers 292 Reviews 02-24-2025
~11/10 a highly enjoyed unlimited flow mystery danmei. The top-notch romance is a big selling point, and the MC and ML's dynamics are unlike anything I've ever read before. Past plays a big part in this, and the flashbacks and gradual reveal of the past was just amazing to read. Has a green flag power couple with crazy s*xual tension, great comedy, fascinating instances, and more.... more>>


0 Chapters Every 1271 Day(s) 4089 Readers 40 Reviews 01-01-2022
~11/10 fantastically developed + amazing unlimited flow acting danmei... more>>


115 Chapters Every 6.9 Day(s) 14365 Readers 145 Reviews 06-19-2025
~11/10 amazing must-read modern day mystery/action transmigration danmei... more>>

217 Chapters Every 25.6 Day(s) 9145 Readers 96 Reviews 07-25-2024
~11/10 must-read modern-day business danmei... more>>

207 Chapters Every 37.7 Day(s) 6463 Readers 95 Reviews 01-13-2024
~11/10 must-read modern-day revenge novel. Great depiction of mental health and trauma, with a realistic portrayal of familial relationships and such. Great MC-ML dynamic and romance. ... more>>


59 Chapters Every 87.7 Day(s) 2822 Readers 18 Reviews 12-30-2021
~10.5/10 really, really unique unlimited flow with fascinating worldbuilding... more>>

253 Chapters Every 13.1 Day(s) 2611 Readers 7 Reviews 02-22-2025
~10.5/10 just amazing sci-fi futuristic danmei (deserves a way higher rating)... more>>

111 Chapters Every 20.6 Day(s) 1520 Readers 13 Reviews 10-06-2024
~10.5/10 fantastic sci-fi/supernatural detective danmei (idk why it's rated just 4.3--it's really good actually and deserves wayyy higher; same author as TEIO)... more>>
Comments (12)
I think you would really enjoy "Who Says Old Two-Dimensional People Can’t get Married!". It's such a nice mature relationship, steady slow build up, and has an unconventional start for a BL novel.
The translation is completed, but behind a paywall. If you're interested, I can share the rest of the translation I unlocked with you!