Recs if you like Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation: Mo Dao Zu Shi (Novel) Vol. 1...

as an antidote to the ‘bury your gays’ trope, here are queers who defy death; who are reincarnated, immortalised, or escape death by the skin of their teeth. these characters may die at some point following this, but are allowed well-rounded arcs before that point.

please note that due to the nature of the list, spoilers may follow. enter at your own risk.

recommendations 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.

"The end is already written. Your actions are up to you, you can choose to get off this ride whenever. We both know you won't do it."

books that feature an animal (real & fantastical alike) as a side character, companion, or a pet!

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!

Books set in an Asian or Asian-inspired setting or incorporates elements of an Asian culture or mythology. Only the first book in a series is listed.

Fiction books with at least one main character identifying as Asian and LGBTQ (queer and/or trans) — continuously updated!

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~

Unhinged and chaotic queer stories that are beyond entertaining (and in some ways, very disturbing as the best are haha!)

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

Queer fantasy and science fiction novels featuring the yearning, fealty, and sacrificial love.

what happens after death? rebirth or transmigration, rebirth or transmigration.

do note that death is not a compulsory requirement for this list.

— “the fate that began in the world before is yet unended.”

regarding the complications of asian family dynamics. your love for me has both healed and hurt me; my gratitude for what you’ve done for me is inextricable from my resentment of what you’ve done to me.

— “i want to beautify your offences before everyone i meet.”

"Her fierce creature of a mind: sleek and sharp-clawed and utterly unwilling to be caught." from The Winner's Kiss by Marie Rutkoski

Books with characters who plan and scheme and overcome obstacles with sheer mental power.

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.”

welcome to my favorite genre

gay chinese novels

characters who embody the benevolence and grace of the divine, even in a world muddied with mortal follies.

— “the figure of the divine in the unrelenting abyss of hell.”