found family / family of choice in BL

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Create: 2023-01-26 Last update: 2026-02-17

The "Found Family" or “Family of Choice” trope refers to a device in literature and media where a group of characters find themselves united in a family bond based on shared experiences, mutual understanding, and interpersonal connection (from nypl.org)

This is one of my favorite tropes ever to read. As usual, I'll try my best to include reviews and content warning.

Tags: BL Yaoi Romance Shounen Ai Wholesome

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The Story About You x Me

9.6(126 voted)

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Author(s): wangcaideju,atias

Genre(s): Comedy / Shounen Ai / Slice Of Life / School Life / Webtoons

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4.5/5

[PG, school life, rom-com, slice of life]

TW: child neglect

+ one sided!enemies to friends to lovers
+ hilarious and adorable
+ well written

A rebel and an honor student having a ridiculous feud and eventual romantic feelings for each other. The writing is good, the chapters where we can see how and why they both fell for each other are my favorite.

10 11,2023

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Dear Gene

9.6(131 voted)

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Author(s): Azuma kaya

Genre(s): Yaoi / Smut / Drama / Romance

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[18+, drama, romance, found family]

CW: homophobia, big age gap, slight power imbalance

This made me insane, actually. I wasn't up for the age gap and initial power imbalance but that quickly changed once i realized how well written this manga is. The art is superb too, which is all kinds of unfair, because i KNOW how rare it is to find such a well created BL manga nowadays. Nothing to say about the story or characters bcs they're something you need to experience firsthand!

27 01,2024

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