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All the volumes licensed in English that I could find on here. I've added ones I couldn't find whenever possible, and did my best to select the correct editions.

All Danmei/Baihe published by Seven Seas translated into english (Updated August 2025)

gay chinese novels

(personal list of danmeis i have read or am currently reading)

Danmei books feature romantic relationships between male characters. Some danmei take place in a modern setting but it's much more common to see historical fantasy danmei. Read the comments for more details about the books.

✧ [武侠]: one of the most popular genres, its narrative is set in a pseudo-historical Ancient China. The key points in wuxia are the martial arts, as well as the training of the body and techniques to extraordinary levels. There may be some fantasy elements, but in a limited capacity and otherwise is a realistic setting.

note: if there's any wuxia title missing please do let me know!

Danmei books I want to read or have