Recs if you like Ballad of Sword and Wine: Qiang Jin Jiu (Novel) Vol. 1...

Books with obsessive and/or codependent queer relationships (relationship doesn't have to be canon but the vibes™ should be there)

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.

This list contains the first volume of several popular series from danmei subgenres such as: wuxia, xianxia, cultivation, omegaverse, infinite flow, e-sports, etc.

This list is just a point to start from if you want to dip your toes into Danmei 🥰

I’m an international fan, so this list prioritizes works that have been published in English and that are popular in international spaces. I’ve not read all these, but I’m certainly gonna try!!

I’m always open to feedback <33

a compilation of danmei characters who stubbornly believe in their heterosexuality despite all evidence to the contrary. recommendations are very welcome!

danmei gongs who act particularly dog-like

A list of Danmei and Baihe novels officially published in English. Note: Danmei/Baihe are same sex fiction books from China (MM/FF) Only first volumes of series will be listed here~

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

a list of couples who are not only crazy about each other, but also crazy together. recommendations are very welcome!

— “you’re the pot to match their lid.”

Books on my TBR with LGBTQIA+ characters or themes.

gay chinese novels

chinese webnovels (mostly danmei) with disabled main characters who don’t get a miracle cure. as always, recommendations are very welcome!

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. This is a modified version of my existing Danmei Officially Published in English, but this one only includes the first volume of each series. (Someone asked I make this version, so here we are. :D )

For those who have wandered close but yet to sink into this rabbit hole:

"Danmei (耽美) is a Chinese literary genre that focuses on romantic relationships between male characters."

read a few, and keeping an eye on the rest 👀 I'll be editing the list as I go! please feel free to suggest any additions 🌸

Inexhaustive list of danmei novels 👑

chinese BL novels with physical english releases

series only show first volume, i add books as i read them

novels whose audio-drama/audiobook adaptations star the voice actor 陈张太康 chenzhang taikang in a leading role

✧ [宫廷]: this genre sets its narrative in pseudo-historically accurate eras of Ancient China. The main plot of these novels is heavily focused on palace or imperial court intrigues, such as battles for the throne or political dominance, military strategies, and schemes, with little to no fantasy.

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

a collection of terrible first impressions and the long, arduous journey from hatred to love. recommendations are very welcome!

Characters that are so questionable that you have to wonder: how they can find anyone who could match that. Most of them are full of triggers and toxicity so be warned.