The Emperor and His Shadow Guard

What I Love to Read

The Ancient Egyptian God of Devoted Dogs

Finished Reading (Pure Romance)

Shadow Guards, Assassins, Retainers, Bodyguards, and Killer Protectors

Just what it says. The ratings are shown by yellow stars. If I especially like something, I’ll manually add ★ (1–3) in the description.

Top Picks for Pursuing the Attack

Both leads are each other's only partners, with no groveling redemption arc.

Top-Centric 1V1 Stories

I'm usually on the top's side, but there's not much to choose from. I don't give one or two stars; three stars means I really don't recommend it. Four stars means it was okay, but I wouldn't reread it. Five stars means it totally hits my preferences!

Stories from the Emperor's Point of View

Personal Book List: Protagonists Who Top

Subscriptions

My record... When did I delete it...? Making a new one.

For My Own Reference

My Personal Kinks: Please Don't Hate

A Top Fan's Reading Log

I've read most of these once already, and I'll leave thoughtful reviews and notes. I'm gong-biased, so proceed with caution.

My Years of Searching JJ for Top Characters

My opinions are highly subjective. If the gong is charismatic enough, I might overlook other flaws. I'm not a fan of either character or a female character, so feel free to share warnings or recommendations in the comments. Happy reading, everyone!

Top-Centric Romance

I’m more of a top fan, and this is a little record for myself. Looking back over six years, there haven’t been many great reads. No weak or weepy tops, no overly animalistic portrayals of tops, and no episodic stories.

Male-Lead Stories I Read for Myself

Seme-Lead Stories I’ve Read Over the Years

I can't find my older recommendations anymore. I'm open to any genre and love couples who dote on each other. Some aren't fully subscribed because of bonus chapters, or are completed and paywalled. I've got lots of new ones to recommend lately, so stay tuned.

Tracking Fully Read Books 2

I'm open to all kinds of stories and have no major dislikes, but I generally avoid plot-driven stories where the protagonist renounces all love and emotion, as well as characters who feel too down-to-earth. I judge fictional characters based solely on my own values, not the author.

A Showcase of My Full-Purchase Reads in Weird Tastes

Putting together a list of all the books I've bought. It spans a huge stretch of time, and my tastes have gotten pretty weird... I just read the books and don't follow any author-related gossip

Top-Pursuit, Mutual Pampering, and Male Leads With No Romance

Top-POV Stories with Spoiled Tops and Mutual Devotion (Purely Subjective Reviews)

Mutual pampering, with a loyal puppy bottom and a dom top as my preferences. My recommendations are influenced by my tastes: most are relationship-focused with mutual feelings, though some pairings don't feature a loyal puppy or a dom.

I Find These Pretty Sexy

Bring on the steamy stuff! Feel free to recommend anything. If a story has enough tension, I’ll add it here, though some books might be so intense that things get a little weird.

Easy on the Heart! Short, Sweet, and Excellent Reads

Personal Reading Log

A personal archive, not recommendations. My attempt to dig up hidden gems was a total flop. I like couples who dote on each other (emphasis on that), with just a tiny, tiny preference for the top.

A Perfect Match

BL, two equally strong leads.