It will be based on Sturgeon's law (it's a proverb stating that 90% of a given field/genre/hobby/profession is crap, but you stay for that 10% cause it's worth it) - which is so true for a genre like BL/yaoi. I haven't read a whole lot of yaoi like a lot of other veterans here who've been reading for like 10+ years...but I think I've read enough to make a connoiseur out of me. I've wanted to make a yaoi list for a long time anyway cause I'm a geek who likes to talk about their hobby and nerd out.
I'll be writing detailed reviews where I deem necessary for all the works I add to said list (without spoilers of course), with a mention of all TWs and themes/tropes/dynamics. Cause as much as I like the lists already on here made by you beautiful ppl, I still feel the need for a list specifically for nerds like me who like to read BL not just for the eye candy aspect but also for the underlying themes/motifs and their literary value.
I'll be making two different lists for manhwas and mangas because they're so different (what with them being products of two entirely different cultures) I can't bring myself to compare them.
It's a project that'll take a long time since I'll be re-reading and discovering new works along the way but I kinda wanna indulge myself. Oh, not to mention, the list will only have completed works that I personally liked (cause I know from experience how ongoing works can take a turn for the worse). So almost nothing will be boring/mid/black flag.
So...what say gang? I'll also be taking recs from anyone who's interested in giving their input! It'll be fun me thinks hehe
yeah! im down. update me on when you make the list, ill follow it :). i do enjoy good bl with plot, so it sounds well for my taste~ i also got a couple of recs for good ones too if youd like to expand your list (⌒▽⌒)
yes sure! update me on when you make it, and ill give it a follow. i do love a bl with a good plot :). if you need recs to expand your list i have a few bl that come to mind (⌒▽⌒)
omg yeah i really like your idea!!! you should read reunion and consider adding it to your list if you haven’t. I haven’t finished it yet but it’s really good ;)
yeah! im down. update me on when you make the list, ill follow it :). i do enjoy good bl with plot, so it sounds well for my taste~ i also got a couple of recs for good ones too if youd like to expand your list... Hibyeandhello
omg yayyy i might be busy with irl stuff till november but i'll make it after that during winter holidays! will be sure to notify you when i do! the more the merrier, i'd love to know your recs too and add them when the time comes!
omg yeah i really like your idea!!! you should read reunion and consider adding it to your list if you haven’t. I haven’t finished it yet but it’s really good ;) oikawalover
I have read reunion and it is definitely going on the list! It's one of the most heartwrenching stories out there. A beautiful masterpiece. Made me shed tears at least on two occasions. I'll buy the hard copy too if and when it comes out!!
I have read reunion and it is definitely going on the list! It's one of the most heartwrenching stories out there. A beautiful masterpiece. Made me shed tears at least on two occasions. I'll buy the hard copy t... gg_253
ITS SO GOOD!! i haven’t finished it yet but i’m already in love w the story TT it’s so detailed and it expresses their emotions so well that it’s imposible not to love it (▰˘◡˘▰)
It will be based on Sturgeon's law (it's a proverb stating that 90% of a given field/genre/hobby/profession is crap, but you stay for that 10% cause it's worth it) - which is so true for a genre like BL/yaoi. I haven't read a whole lot of yaoi like a lot of other veterans here who've been reading for like 10+ years...but I think I've read enough to make a connoiseur out of me. I've wanted to make a yaoi list for a long time anyway cause I'm a geek who likes to talk about their hobby and nerd out.
I'll be writing detailed reviews where I deem necessary for all the works I add to said list (without spoilers of course), with a mention of all TWs and themes/tropes/dynamics. Cause as much as I like the lists already on here made by you beautiful ppl, I still feel the need for a list specifically for nerds like me who like to read BL not just for the eye candy aspect but also for the underlying themes/motifs and their literary value.
I'll be making two different lists for manhwas and mangas because they're so different (what with them being products of two entirely different cultures) I can't bring myself to compare them.
It's a project that'll take a long time since I'll be re-reading and discovering new works along the way but I kinda wanna indulge myself. Oh, not to mention, the list will only have completed works that I personally liked (cause I know from experience how ongoing works can take a turn for the worse). So almost nothing will be boring/mid/black flag.
So...what say gang? I'll also be taking recs from anyone who's interested in giving their input! It'll be fun me thinks hehe