Boys' Love 耽美

1. 1 我 My Wife Is a Beta 我老婆是个Beta Yu Yao鱼幺Danmei (BL)404k WordsCompleted Ruffian military brat Alpha x celibate, workaholic Beta Qian Li is a Beta, just like countless other Betas who love their jobs: celibate and dedicated. The one thing that sets him apart is that he's the head of a pheromone monitoring station. One day, while taking out the trash, he found a filthy Alpha beside the dumpster and, on an impulsive whim, took him home. The Alpha said that he could never repay Qian Li for saving his life, so he would have to offer himself in return. Qian Li flatly ref 23.2kFavorites54.3kClicks/ch14.7kGifts

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   Two stars. A simple and sweet little story; the young couple is very sweet and cute, and it's delicious! Although it's over 400,000 words, it doesn't feel long at all.

2. 2 高 Higher-Dimensional Invasion 高维入侵 Seven Streams七流Danmei (BL)877k WordsCompleted [Physical edition preorders open November 4, 2023. Published by Kadokawa Tianwen] [High-dimensional invasion: enemies from another spatial dimension invade this world. Main story complete; see the author’s page for extras and upcoming works.] When Si Chen had just finished being modified, his world was always pitch-black. He couldn’t see light or color, hear sounds, or smell anything. In his dreams, there was a strange, impossibly high sky. Someone asked him, “Do you regret it?” Si Chen replie 284.3kFavorites351.8kClicks/ch919kGifts

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   Four stars. I really like Song Bai... I'm so sad. I struggled for a long time during my first playthrough with whether Turing and Xiao Ji were the same person. It would have been better if the author had clarified this earlier from their perspective. I also really like Turing. Turing's character is well-developed; his awakening of Si Chen is a two-way process. Si Chen taught him about love when he first gained a soul, and Turing gave Si Chen the courage to love and be loved, creating a perfect closed loop. He is the soul most suitable for Si Chen. (Although I really like Song Bai and Crab Claw, Turing is undoubtedly the only one Si Chen would choose.)

3. 3 七 You’re My Wonderwall 七芒星 Papaya Huang木瓜黄Danmei (BL)329k WordsCompleted [Music novel, a little experiment, with a change in writing style] Lu Yan, the pride of the Lower District, lead singer of a well-known underground band, and a musical genius. He looks like the leader of some “X cult.” His new neighbor, Xiao Heng, thinks he's nothing but a rotten, lousy guitarist and a… punk with an awful haircut. Also known as: The Broke Brothers. A realistic slice-of-life story. A rich second-generation top and the lead singer of an underground rock band as the bottom. X 486.4kFavorites268.8kClicks/ch159.2kGifts

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   Four stars. A vibrant, free-spirited life force, like wild grass. No reading barriers. A modern, easy-to-read must-eat list.

4. 4 天 Genius Mechanic 天才维修师 Li Wenjiu李温酒Danmei (BL)2.6M WordsCompleted [Signed for simplified Chinese publication in mainland China. Progress updates: Jinjiang, Li Wenjiu] In the year 1245 of the Star Calendar, [sink], an S-rank mecha competitor, burst onto the scene and set multiple records. At the height of his fame, he announced his retirement after winning the grand slam, leaving countless fans disappointed and full of regret. That same year, the mecha mechanic for the KID base team lost his medical staff certification for violating Alliance rules. The base ow 430.3kFavorites543.5kClicks/ch3.8MGifts

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   Two stars. I like Shen Lin. The setting is very complete, the writing is smooth, and it feels like reading an e-sports novel (that's a compliment). The plot lacks ups and downs and is a bit bland, but there are no major flaws.

5. 5 纯 Pure White Devil 纯白恶魔 priestDanmei (BL)633k WordsCompleted He blinked, and woke up apparently diagnosed with dementia. He couldn’t remember his name or even his family name. All he vaguely recalled was the strange left eye that kept him fed. When that eye saw a corpse, it could tell how the person had died and who the killer was, if there was one. Well, he could be a “Sherlock Holmes 2.0,” “Poirot’s godson,” or “Conan’s big brother”… Or he could just take the civil service exam and become a police officer. Who knew the world would change so fast? He ope 310.2kFavorites271.6kClicks/ch1.2MGifts

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   Five stars. This has already crossed into the realm of literature and art, and I can't wait to see the sequel. The reading threshold is extremely, extremely, extremely high, so it's normal not to understand it. The last time I saw a work like this was Stephenson's "Avalanche," with its beautifully abstract and mad aesthetics, and the protagonist's characterization is divine. Raven almost replaced His Majesty as my top bottom (?).

6. 6 能 Care for a Drink? 能饮一杯无 Delusional Crow妄鸦Danmei (BL)606k WordsCompleted The Third Prince, Zong Luo, and the Prince of Beining, Yu Beizhou, spent their whole lives trying to kill each other. They were bitter rivals, irreconcilable enemies, seemingly destined to fight to the death. But fate had other plans. When the imperial decree arrived, Zong Luo laughed three times, let his black hair fall loose, closed his eyes, and slit his own throat beneath the city gate. When he opened his eyes again, he was reborn. After being reborn, Zong Luo went right back to fighting Y 283.5kFavorites358.9kClicks/ch415.2kGifts

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   One star. The only star is for the family relationships and the emperor's character development; the plot is average, but the romance is dragging. No reading barrier.

7. 7 烈 Blazing Fire, Burning Sorrow 烈火浇愁 priestDanmei (BL)783k WordsCompleted “On the crest of the magma waves, embers burn without end.” Ancient times to modern day, younger love interest. Thanks to the lovely little friend “Chengzi Lvya Lv” on Lofter for the cover art. The lettering is so beautiful =w= Theme: 1MFavorites1.4MClicks/ch2.6MGifts

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   Five stars. A god among gods. I'd give version 1.0 four stars and version 2.0 five stars, but personally, I prefer the romance in version 1.0 (purely personal preference; objectively speaking, version 2.0 is better in terms of writing style). His Majesty the Human Emperor successfully ended General Lin's four-year reign as BL (Boys' Love) and became my favorite BL character in the fifth year—his personal charm is unparalleled (a god among gods!!). The philosophical depth is moderate to high, the plot is complex, and there's a reading threshold.

8. 8 破 Breaking Through the Clouds 破云 Huai Shang淮上Danmei (BL)823k WordsCompleted Dark clouds churn over the city. Three years ago, during an anti-drug operation in Gongzhou, a chain of explosions occurred because Commander Jiang Ting made a mistake in his judgment. The anti-narcotics unit suffered heavy casualties. Three years later, Jiang Ting, who should have died in the line of duty and left no remains, miraculously awakens from a vegetative state. His fallen comrades cannot rest in peace. He must return from hell and give everything he has to uncover the bloody, bizarre 2.3MFavorites2.3MClicks/ch3.8MGifts

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   Four stars. A classic, a must-read for crime/crime/nanny-themed works. Its greatness needs no further explanation (probably). Only four stars because it's so nanny-like (not really). The plot is complex, and it has a reading threshold.

9. 9 穿 After Transmigrating into a Sickly Beauty Master's Body, His Disciple Was Reborn 穿成病美人师尊后徒弟重生了 This Evening, Years Ago今夕故年Danmei (BL)300k WordsCompleted [Please add “The Sickly Immortal Lord After Being Reborn” to your reading list. See my profile] ~ Shen Weixue transmigrates into a xianxia novel as a sickly, beautiful master. According to the original plot, when his only disciple turns into a demon, he'll kill him in the name of righteousness, run him through the heart with his sword, and personally send him to his death. When Shen Weixue arrives, his young disciple is still a well-behaved boy. He rubs the fluffy tips of the boy's ears, which 97.7kFavorites191.6kClicks/ch16.5kGifts

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   One star. I watched it twice but couldn't remember the plot. I don't recall any major flaws or highlights. It's a classic tale of a beautiful female master, which my mother likes.

10. 10 穿 Reborn as the Master of a High-Risk Profession 穿成高危职业之师尊 Yi Cong Yin一丛音Danmei (BL)625k WordsCompleted [Signed for simplified and traditional Chinese editions. For the exact schedule, follow Yicongyin. P.S. On rereads, please try not to spoil things in the comments. Love you all!] After transmigrating into a cultivation novel as Shen Gurong, the aloof and elegant master, he discovers that both the villain and the protagonist are his disciples. And in the ending, to everyone’s delight, the villain tortures him within an inch of his life. This is an extremely high-risk profession. Shen Gurong pu 389kFavorites631.3kClicks/ch175.6kGifts

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    One star. I read it twice and still can't remember what it was about, but since I've read it twice, it's probably watchable. Classic "beautiful female master" novel, good for when you're bored and have a "grandma" syndrome.

11. 11 镇EN Guardian 镇魂 priestDanmei (BL)465k WordsCompleted As the title says, an urban supernatural story. Gentle, reserved beauty top VS hot-tempered, split-personality... bottom who thinks he's the top. Beware of possible role reversal. Please read the blurb. Thanks to Xiao Li for the cover! VIP serialization starts December 21 (what an unlucky day to rush for). Three chapters on the first day. From then on, leaving a long review will earn points. Those who reposted this, please take it down as soon as possible. Thanks for supporting the official v 853.5kFavorites1.1MClicks/ch892.6kGifts

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    Samsung. The modern fantasy story is quite good, but the parts involving the prehistoric era are not explained very clearly, so I deducted a little points. The plot is complete, the logic is without major flaws, and the setting is basically complete (the prehistoric setting is still too difficult to write). The main couple is not my type, but their character development is quite good.

12. 12 默EN Silent Reading: Mo Du 默读 priestDanmei (BL)824k WordsCompleted Childhood, upbringing, family background, social connections, trauma... We keep tracing and searching for the motives behind criminals' actions, exploring the faintest shades of their joy and sorrow. Not so we can put ourselves in their shoes and sympathize with them, let alone forgive them. Not to find excuses for their crimes. Not to bow down before the so-called complexity of human nature. Not to reflect on social conflicts, and certainly not to let ourselves become monsters too. We're only 1.7MFavorites1.6MClicks/ch2.6MGifts

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    Five stars. A masterpiece. The various literary metaphors, foreshadowing, and hints are a true literary feast. While not my absolute favorite, it's definitely the book I'd give the highest literary rating to; it's a work of art. The plot is intricately woven and full of unexpected twists, the characters are well-developed and three-dimensional, the logic is rigorous, and the writing is fluent—flawless. It has philosophical depth, a complex plot, and a high reading threshold; the reading experience is directly proportional to the reader's prior knowledge.

13. 13 最 The Last Guardian 最后的守卫 priestDanmei (BL)365k WordsCompleted Ancient times to modern day. Set on a fictional continent, this is a story about lovers who reunite after breaking up. The top stays the same. Scheming top VS troublemaking bottom Author's page This good-for-nothing, trashy author loves switching tops, so this story goes very much against my own tastes, and writing it will be a struggle. - - I hope readers who also like switching tops won't egg me on. This story will go premium on Wednesday, December 28. Reposting is prohibited. If you've repos 61.4kFavorites74.6kClicks/ch22.8kGifts

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    Samsung. This is an early work by p, with a slightly above-average romance and a plot set in a classic Western fantasy world with some innovation. I really like the characterization of the protagonist, the bottom. Overall, there are no major plot holes, the writing is smooth and the narration is complete, there is a touch of philosophical thought, and it has no reading barriers.

14. 14 残 Defective 残次品 priestDanmei (BL)989k WordsCompleted “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.”, Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities “I carried a hatred buried deep in my bones and a scheme years in the making. I turned myself into a ghost risen from the dead and sank into the swamp, sank into the abyss. I wanted to plant rotting roots and grow thorns that would kill at a touch, to pierce this hypocritical civilization. I reached the depths of the mire... and found a star.” A top with a three-ton idol image VS a bottom who's a shre 895.3kFavorites837.3kClicks/ch1.7MGifts

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    Five stars. A masterpiece among masterpieces. My favorite work by Pixner (alongside "The Blazing Fire"), it's one of Pixner's rare works with such intense emotion. The entire text is filled with a suppressed anger, which finally erupts with an overwhelming burst of free vitality. An indescribable shock. The romance is minimal but rich, and the plot vividly portrays the grand scale of a power struggle among heroes. It has high philosophical depth, a very complex plot, and a high reading threshold. While it doesn't contain much science fiction, the interstellar setting is well-developed, making it a relatively accessible science fiction work.

15. 15 破 Breaking Through the Clouds 2: Swallowing the Sea 破云2吞海 Huai Shang淮上Danmei (BL)855k WordsCompleted Those prying tendrils lurk in the waves of the internet, everywhere and ever-growing, gradually flooding every corner of modern society to the very top. “Hidden in the abyss is a vast, complex, deeply entrenched criminal network. The ‘Mariana Trench’ is far deeper than the police know, yet it’s right behind you and me…” Wu Yu, the newest arrival at the Jin Hai Public Security Bureau, is mild-mannered, timid, and taciturn. He doesn’t care about the hassles imposed by his strict superior. He jus 1.7MFavorites1.9MClicks/ch3.1MGifts

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    Five stars. A masterpiece among masterpieces, my personal top pick in Huai Shang's novels. The narrative is incredibly smooth, with intricately linked foreshadowing elements. The truth is always right in front of you, yet it's cleverly concealed, making it almost unnoticed by the reader. Xiao Yu's character development is exceptionally strong (also my favorite Huai Shang uke), and the romance is also very smooth. Xiao Yu earns a living while his wife and children are all beautiful (?). No philosophical depth, the plot is quite complex, and there's a reading threshold.

16. 16 失 Out-of-Control Evolution 失控进化 Seven Streams七流Danmei (BL)826k WordsCompleted [Complete. My new neighboring story, Don’t Be a Man’s Electronic Pet, is now available. Feel free to check it out if you’re interested. 2024.1.13] The paranormal returned, and the world became a playground for evil spirits. The most terrifying monster of them all had been called Ying Zhou when he was alive. It evolved from a low-level menace into a great demon king capable of destroying the world. Bloodthirsty, cold, violent, and insane, it had no goodwill toward humans and no attachment to lif 142.7kFavorites222.3kClicks/ch215.8kGifts

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    Four stars. The world-building is relatively complete, though there are some logical inconsistencies that shouldn't be scrutinized too closely, and some plot holes remain unfilled. The main character's masculine traits are incredibly endearing. My favorite part is the familial bond between the main character and Yuan Wenxin and Xun Yu (perhaps), which is why I'm giving it four stars. The completion date of 2024 is also a plus; there have been far too few high-quality new books in recent years.

17. 17 全 After the Global Evolution, I Stand at the Top of the Food Chain 全球进化后我站在食物链顶端 Seven Streams七流Danmei (BL)614k WordsCompleted The apocalypse arrived, and a terrifying plague of pollution swept across the world. “We call it mutation. History books in the future may call it evolution.” The world of evolution is fiercely competitive. Today, someone splits into two heads. Tomorrow, a flower grows fangs. The day after, a fish sprouts legs and crawls onto land... Lu Yan: And I'm just an ordinary doctor who treats pollution diseases. * Patient A: I grew 18 tentacles. Doctor Lu came along and snipped off 17 of them. Truly 733.4kFavorites1.1MClicks/ch1.8MGifts

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    Four stars. It's not particularly philosophical, the plot isn't complex, and it doesn't require much thought. The world-building is complete, the plot logic is sound, and the story is clearly explained, filling in all the plot holes. The main couple is adorable and I really like them. The story focuses on career development, and the romance is interspersed within it without disrupting the pacing. I'm giving it a slightly higher score because I watched it in 2026.

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