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JJ's Favorite Books

Some of my favorite books

A Haphazard Reading List

Stories I’ve thought were decent in recent years. These days, I spend more time looking for something to read than actually reading. The pain of being a longtime reader??

Historical Romance (Xianxia, Wuxia)

1v1, male-male romance. I like healthy relationships where both sides are equally devoted, understand each other, and support each other.

Not Good 3

Marked to avoid stepping on the same landmine again

All Kinds of Heroines

The worldbuilding is fascinating, and the writing is excellent.

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The Finest Picks, Tried and Tested

Completed BG stories with two equally strong leads that I personally enjoyed.

Second Reads: Sweet Romance

Not Reading

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Worth a Read

Finished Reading

Stories I Bought in Full

Books I've finished reading. I like sweet romance between a guy and a girl.

Just Passing Through for a Bite

It's really well written, but it isn't quite my cup of tea, so I probably won't reread it. Still, it's genuinely excellent and clearly written with care. Updates are slow and ongoing.

Great BG Novels

For my own use. Firmly 1v1. I like romance-driven stories, and a high concentration of romance is a plus. Late-night impulse reads might get inflated ratings. My taste is pretty basic. See the reviews for details.

Bring on the High-Intensity BG Romance, I Eat It Up

Delicious BG

Leaning toward novel worldbuilding, with a bigger focus on romance and a little infrastructure-building and leveling-up ^o^ Includes my personal brief reviews. Ongoing updates...

2025–26 Reading Roundup

Some stories I read in 2025 and 2026, collected here as a record and summary. My brief reviews are purely subjective. The comments section is for dropped stories. I got busy in 2026, so I read less and added those here too.

Historical Romance and Fantasy

A Big-Ticket Showcase of BG Fiction!

Well-Written BG Romance

I'm not a big fan of obvious tropes. The stories I've bookmarked are mostly BG and BL ones with lovely writing that really draws you in

Personal Favorites: Pure BG Romance

I don't have many dealbreakers when it comes to stories. If I like it, I'll add it here. (For books I haven't bought in full, I read the print editions.) They're all five-star reads to me, but the rating system won't let me say so.

Devoted in Life and Death

Deeply devoted, loyal-dog male leads who are respectful and not domineering. If you know stories of the same type, find me through my bookshelf and recommend them. I am suffering from a reading drought and starving over here.

A Bit of Everything, Worth Revisiting Once the Details Fade

All kinds of genres, just reading for fun. Every book moved me in some way while I was reading it, stirring up different emotions. They're all five-star reads, but the system won't let me rate them that way.

Love Like Strong Liquor

Love like strong liquor, with feelings rich and heady