For Personal Use! My Favorite BL Reads of 2026 自用！2026我的年度好文bl

1. 1 上21+ The General's Adoptive Father and His Alpha Wife 上将养父的Alpha妻子 Yao Ju幺橘Danmei (BL)185k WordsCompleted 2.2kFavorites1.5kClicks/ch782Gifts

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   This is a difficult book to rate. A score of 5 is a bit too high, but 4 is a bit of an understatement, considering how rare it is to find this kind of old-fashioned, melodramatic novel these days. This book feels like a great anti-war novel. Everyone deserves a wonderful childhood and life, but war destroys everything, and everyone's life is a mess. It also has a dark and realistic feel, especially the early part where the protagonist doesn't escape; the background is very dark and oppressive, and everyone seems to be a bad person. The character design is also good. The uke (bottom) isn't out of character (OOC), is decisive, and always looks for opportunities. The seme (top), as one author aptly put it, has a strong learning ability, but he's surrounded by negative examples. No one has taught him how to love in his decades of life. The life journeys of both the seme and uke, as well as the other supporting characters, are very well-developed, with some unexpected plot twists, making it quite enjoyable to read.

2. 2 白 Guide to Cultivating a White Moonlight 白月光养成指南 Guan Nini关尼尼Danmei (BL)845k WordsCompleted 133.7kFavorites129.4kClicks/ch370.1kGifts

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   This is a very good book. The last world at the end has a bit of a "Artificial Intelligence" feel to it, and it's very moving. It's about a naive system exploring human emotions. From the first world to the last, there are happy endings and sad endings. It's a small system, a process of learning about love from not understanding it to understanding it. It's also the protagonist's process of learning how to love. In the end, all the worlds have a happy ending. I hope everyone continues to explore new worlds.

3. 3 美 A Beautiful Snake, but a Fool 美人蛇，但笨蛋 FFYJDanmei (BL)415k WordsCompleted 38.7kFavorites46kClicks/ch20.1kGifts

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   This book is so cute! The attacker is a little snake, but not the stereotypical snake. He's a clumsy, timid snake. He's incredibly cute, extremely socially awkward, and sleeps a lot. When planting flowers, he'll pretend to be an earthworm, turning over the soil, and he'll obediently coil up into a little green blob—so adorable! At first, the two characters' thought processes didn't align. One was focused on a conspiracy theory, while the other was on a story about finding the owner. The uke thought the seme was doing it on purpose, but it turned out the snake really was a silly little thing. Even though I'm still terrified of snakes, I couldn't resist despite my best efforts and was ultimately charmed by its cuteness. The side stories are also amazing! [Pleading emoji] The main storyline has a happy ending, but it doesn't quite feel right; there's a lingering sense of unease [biting handkerchief]. The sweetness of the epilogue nicely makes up for this.

4. 4 魅 A Succubus Keeper's Guide 魅魔饲养指南 Sweet Sugar A'er甜糖阿二Danmei (BL)212k WordsCompleted 6.3kFavorites4.6kClicks/ch7.5kGifts

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   A sweet bedtime story [milk tea]

5. 5 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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   It's very well-written, with a strong emphasis on family relationships, but the romance is a bit weak. That's understandable, though; something written 20 years ago can't compare to something written now. Like her other works, there are many twists and turns, and a lot of foreshadowing. The eleven fellow disciples and their assigned followers all have very distinct and interesting personalities. The story flows smoothly as well. I won't spoil it, but it's going to be very interesting.

6. 6 病 After the Sick Beauty was Forced to Marry 病美人被迫替嫁后 Yi Cong Yin一丛音Danmei (BL)613k WordsCompleted Chu Zhaohuai has few surviving family ties and a frail, sickly body. The Imperial Preceptor once foretold that he would face a calamity at eighteen, but if he survived it, his life would be smooth sailing from then on. Just after his eighteenth birthday, his family treated him as a disposable pawn, scheming to make him take another bride’s place and marry the fiend feared by everyone in the capital, sending him to his death. Rumor had it that the fiend, Ji Xun, had been gravely wounded on the b 179.4kFavorites162.8kClicks/ch164.7kGifts

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   A story of mutual redemption We will eventually be trapped for life by things we could not obtain in our youth, but a single moment, a scene, an event, or an object can also unravel the mysteries of our lives. Let me first talk about the characters. The seme is the kind of person who's very sarcastic, but not inherently bad. He later learns to love and to let go. The uke is the kind of person who's timid but also very resilient, like a small stone. Although he experiences hardships, he remains strong, brave, and kind to everyone. Even though they are not equal in status, when conflicts and unhappiness arise, the uke isn't the type to belittle himself. He's unhappy, and he'll express it with his sharp tongue. Both are bittersweet characters. After Xiao Shui's mother's death, she was disliked by the Chu family and unwelcome by the Bai family. Later, she was forced into a marriage in the royal palace, still feeling like a dependent. Because of her childhood experiences, coupled with her inherently kind nature, she would wholeheartedly reciprocate any kindness shown to her. [Biting handkerchief] Gong is also a bittersweet character. Originally a young general, he witnessed his brother's death on the battlefield, leading to mental illness. Later, he was given an addictive drug by the emperor. [Biting handkerchief] Fortunately, they met and redeemed each other. [Biting handkerchief] Isn't this supposed to be a sweet romance novel? Why am I crying while reading it? [Biting handkerchief] This article feels like a large piece of rock candy; it tastes very sweet, but it also contains tiny shards of glass. If you savor it slowly, you can taste the glass shards within. Xiao Shui is doing well, Da Ji Ji is doing well, Xiao Ji Ji is doing well, Uncle is doing well, Madam Bai is doing well, Mu Mu is doing well, Chong Shan is doing well, Da Huan is doing well, the butler is doing well, Shang Lu is doing well [biting handkerchief] Everyone is doing well [bursting into tears] Actually, I think the part where they separated for a year was really good. Both knew their feelings, but their positions and mental states at the time were unequal. A year apart allowed them to cool down and start over. [Biting handkerchief] Xiao Shui finally has a place to belong. In summary, it's a very worthwhile read, but I wouldn't recommend it if you're looking for political intrigue. It primarily focuses on the emotional and psychological changes of both sides. Xiao Shui is actually a cat, so cute! [Please!]

7. 7 虐 Survival Game in an Angsty Novel 虐文求生游戏 Fortress Bao碉堡堡Danmei (BL)1.1M WordsCompleted [Main story complete, bonus chapters in progress at a leisurely pace~] I accidentally transmigrated into a bunch of old-school angsty romance novels. I was the villain, the kept lover, the miserable cannon fodder who got tortured half to death by the protagonists. My goal was to survive until the happy ending. But the protagonists kept wanting to harvest my kidneys. Take the icy, domineering CEO standing in front of me. To save the person he loves, his unattainable white moonlight, he had me 221.7kFavorites337.1kClicks/ch472.6kGifts

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   I only recently finished reading it in its entirety, looking at it piecemeal from beginning to end. This is a quick transmigration novel, consisting of a total of 8 worlds. It's recommended to read each story separately in the early stages, because the protagonist loses his memory in each world. All the worlds were great, but everyone has different tastes. The first world was the most outstanding, while the Zerg world was rather average (compared to the other worlds). Secondly, my favorite was the story of the true and false emperors, the one with the puppet emperor. It was really well-written, and the author's little poem was incredibly powerful. It made me so sad to read it; so many people were wiped out. That damned emperor! [Angry] However, the rhythm of each world may be different. There are no paragraph comments, only chapter comments. If you don't mind reading them, please do. Everyone's mood is different, so it might slightly affect your mood and subjective feelings. Just turn on the author's notes. Overall: The seme is love-struck (his romantic entanglements never seem to end), the uke is a gloomy male ghost, it's quite exciting, but he's a little bittersweet in every world [crying emoji]. Overall it's sweet, but I felt a pang of sadness while reading it [please]. May this young couple, 99, meet again in every lifetime! [Fireworks][fireworks][fireworks]

8. 8 恋21+ Love and Fluff 恋与毛绒绒 Original-Flavor Mochi原味麻薯Danmei (BL)415k WordsCompleted 32.9kFavorites65.9kClicks/ch13.6kGifts

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   Sentinel + Entertainment industry (? Not entirely, because it's mostly variety shows) + heartthrob + furry, military, interstellar content is very small The story has a great pace, and the author particularly likes to use foreshadowing, so be sure to check out the author's notes while reading—they're really interesting. However, this book only has chapter reviews, not paragraph reviews, so I don't really recommend reading those. Some of the chapter reviews aren't very friendly and might affect your judgment and your overall impression of the novel. Regarding the characters: The character portrayals are truly superb. The back-to-back life storylines are very well-developed, and each character's actions are logically consistent, showing that the author put a lot of thought into it. Regarding the plot: No scenes are confined to one place for extended periods, and each segment occupies a small portion of the story, preventing it from becoming tedious. The pacing is fast, and the emotional shifts are very clear. The novel "The Charmer" is very well-written; it gives you the urge to have the protagonist accept them all (without breaking up any couples). Think about it: the reason the seme and uke end up together is because the uke is different. Whether in his past life or this one, he always plays the role of a leader who takes care of others, so he hides his emotions and physical condition very well, making it difficult for many to detect. But the uke's difference lies in his ability to be the first to sense when someone is sick or uncomfortable and rush to take care of them. Perhaps from that moment on, the uke becomes a special presence in the seme's heart. There are also many side stories, such as the legendary guide, the red love, and the story of the original owner and the senior, etc. They don't take up much space; they are only mentioned briefly in the text, but they are written in a very captivating way that piques your curiosity. I hope the author recovers soon. I really want to read the "Hypocrite" book, but it's not finished yet. Looking forward to it! [Sprinkling flowers]

9. 9 天 The Chosen One 天骄 Feelings Like Vermilion Strings情似朱弦Danmei (BL)271k WordsCompleted Li Jianhuan was born with an exceptionally gifted constitution. At Baiyujing, the greatest sect in the cultivation world, he was the sect's unrivaled prodigy, cherished by the elders and admired by his fellow disciples. But after his junior brother Xie Wei joined the sect, all of that became a thing of the past. Xie Wei was cool and dignified. In only a few years, he surpassed his senior brother Li Jianhuan and broke through to the Deity Transformation Realm. He was a genius among geniuses. G 3.8kFavorites1.5kClicks/ch3.2kGifts

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   I've finished reading it. It's a story about childhood sweethearts and mutual crushes and nurturing (in the early stages), but later it's actually a two-way imprisonment (just a romantic flair for young lovers). The first half of this story is truly excellent, with superb pacing and transitions, all the way up to the resurrection. However, because the pacing and plot twists in the beginning are so dramatic, the later slice-of-life romance feels somewhat bland. Overall, it's a happy ending (except for Ming Shixiong—such a good person, dying so tragically!). The young couple started off like this: one was clueless, trying to get the other's attention but unaware of her own feelings. The other was also shy (can't find the right word), but eventually realized it but was too afraid to make a move. Later, they resurrected, imprisoned, did a lot of things, and then finally confessed their feelings – a very satisfying pace. The other characters were also well-developed. For example, their master was someone they both loved dearly. Ming, while everyone else was focused on his junior brother, always stood by his side, knowing he had inner demons and trying to guide him (unfortunately, he failed). He tried to mend their relationship, but the ending wasn't good (I won't spoil it). However, this gave the character a great deal of charm; he felt like the kind of cultivator wholeheartedly devoted to the righteous path (the stereotypical kind). To be fair, the author's use of flashbacks and other such techniques is really impressive; it's one of the few books I read that didn't make me dizzy. If the story starts with a single sword stab followed by self-destruction, and then jumps back a year earlier, the whole thing feels incredibly tragic... Tragic yet satisfying, tragic yet satisfying, tragic yet satisfying! Never mind, young couple's law law law law

10. 10 被21+ After a Beautiful Madwoman Begged for My Love 被疯批美人求爱后 Qiuqiu Goes Tweet-Tweet秋秋会啾啾Danmei (BL)537k WordsCompleted 12.1kFavorites13.2kClicks/ch4.2kGifts

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    It's a very interesting book, and the author's writing is quite good. A crazy beauty should be paired with a love-struck mind. It's basically all sweet romance, but there are a few moments of angst to prevent the emotions from being too cloying. It's very sweet and sour, quite delightful. The author's writing about Taoist texts or imperial edicts left me completely bewildered; it's clear he did his research. There are 5 couples. The tops are all the type who shower each other with sweet words, calling each other "darling" and "baby," while the bottoms are the crazy type who either love you or die (just kidding, if you do love me, we'll be entangled for all eternity). The plot is also very tight, with each mini-segment being less than 20 or 30 pages, so the pace is fast. Readers who are planning to read this should be aware of potential triggers (but I don't have any triggers at all, I'm totally fine with it). Let the young couple be entangled together for all eternity.

11. 11 被 I Was Forced by a Brooding Male Ghost, So I Decided to Lie Flat 被阴湿男鬼强制后躺平了 Yan Xun砚浔Danmei (BL)149k WordsCompleted [A little bedtime sweet treat~ The novel is complete] Song Huihui always felt that something was watching him from the shadows. Texts appeared, overflowing with feverish declarations of love. A cold hand would suddenly reach out from an empty space. He felt an icy gaze clinging to him like a parasite... One day, the evil ghost finally showed his greedy, savage true colors. He drew a prison around them, locking poor Song Huihui inside his home. Whenever Song Huihui tried to leave the room, a 11.1kFavorites9.2kClicks/ch3.8kGifts

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    A short, sweet story with a fast pace. Clingy, damp male ghost v lying down, sunny otaku Two sentences to summarize: "After being imprisoned by a male ghost, I chose to lie down and enjoy life" and "Nobody likes going to work." The two of them are living different stories. The seme is living a life of imprisonment and forced love, while the uke is living a life of domineering CEO keeping me as his sugar daddy. My lover is a clingy puppy. One is the kind of person who lacks a sense of security, and the other is a guiding lover. If you're reading without thinking, it's a 5-star read to kill time. If you're reading with your brain engaged, some emotional shifts might seem abrupt (of course, I didn't read the novel with my brain engaged).

12. 12 路 A Bystander Gets a Scumbag Pregnant 路人让渣攻怀孕了 Lang Buzhi郎不知Danmei (BL)384k WordsCompleted I’m Good Pregnancy System 05. My job is to help cruel scumbag tops reform. I travel into different bullying stories, take on the role of a passerby, and make those arrogant, heartless top-tier elites pretend to be pregnant so they can experience the helplessness of the vulnerable. Then I leave once they’ve truly changed. Huh, what? You like me and want me to stay? 1. The Arrogant Superstar The main top has an addiction and is also an extreme cleanliness freak and face-con. At last, when he m 19.4kFavorites22.4kClicks/ch21.4kGifts

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    It's well written, mainly about four small worlds and a retirement world. The stories in these small worlds are all very interesting (The bottom: a celebrity, Young Master A, an amnesiac immortal, and an older tycoon) (The top: a singer whose song was stolen, a fool, a fox spirit, and a mermaid) If you look at these four small worlds individually, they would be very angsty, typical of angst stories, because the bottoms in these small worlds are all Celestial Dragons who are self-righteous, incapable of empathy, and domineering and dictatorial. But thankfully, the top is a little android, and he leaves the world upon death, so it's not too painful. My assessment is that evil people will always be punished by evil people (although the minor system isn't exactly evil, it thoroughly defeats the protagonist, which is a very satisfying thing that allows me to watch without any psychological burden). The endings of all the small worlds are tragic, but they all end up retiring together. I don't recommend watching videos featuring extreme control or top/bottom dynamics, nor do I recommend frequently reading short reviews, as it might affect your mood. Z: The main character is quite good. He has multiple clones in his own little world, and he also added some settings that prevent him from being with the other character (there's a reason, I won't spoil it), but they still fall in love in the end. The author's writing style is quite good; the personalities of both the main characters are well-developed. While all four sub-worlds are angst-filled, there are inexplicably funny moments that soften the overall angst.

13. 13 和 After Becoming Empathically Linked to Apollo [Greek Mythology] 和阿波罗通感后[希腊神话] Autumn Moon, Autumn Sun秋月湫日Danmei (BL)200k WordsCompleted [Please add this to your favorites, little angels! This niche story could really use your support~~] Fu Li cosplayed a character and mysteriously transmigrated into Greek mythology. He planned to quietly settle down and farm, but was framed, badly injured, and exiled. Before he could turn things around and get his face-slapping revenge, the gods sent down divine punishment, destroying the city and leaving him on the brink of death. As he lay dying, he saw healing lights dancing before his eyes 14.6kFavorites12.7kClicks/ch7.5kGifts

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    Greek mythology background, original character and Apollo It's a fast-paced, sweet novel, perfect for killing time. The beginning was quite good, but the ending wasn't very well written after chapter 30. Mark this author; many of their works have a Greek setting, which is quite interesting.

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