WARNING: The majority of yuri here will have sex as I love tasteful sexually explicit stuff, including Futa as long as the pp is a normal size and the plot is actually good. A few choice ones aren't sexual in nature but feature a strong plot, amazing characterization, and great writing.
But these are some yuri that I've read & find tantalizing, sexual, story driven, complex, & artistically sound. As someone who's picky, I will only include yuri that resonate with me.
I SWEAR ON MY GAY ASS THAT ALL THESE YURI/SHOUJO AI SERIES ARE JUST ABSOLUTE FVCKING *CHEF'S KISS* MASTERPIECES!! HIGH QUALITY ART AND STORY IS ENSURED SO READ AWAY AND ENJOY, MY FELLOW GAYS
This is Part 1 of my Yuri Gems list btw! Do note that the ones in this list are all current ongoing yuri works as well!!