Favorites (love them, but who knows whether I'll re-read them)

NB: the art in the creator's note is very good
Well-drawn, cute, funny, relaxing BL with MANY many flaws. Problems: 1) pacing 2) uke's past/relationship with his first love is better explained/developed, thus more believable than his present day history with the seme 3) the second couple are better developed, thus more loveable 4) rushed ending & loose ends 5) MCs get together in the final panels of the last chapter . Read this if you have disposable time.

Not the typical uke, not the typical seme.
You have to work for the story, it's very dense plot-wise, but not much action tbh.

https://www.mangago.me/read-manga/palace_of_the_omega_official/

CW: rape
Finally, a BL where the victim doesn't fall in love with the abusers, there's no romance, just reveals what the act is about and its aftereffects -- trauma, suicidal thoughts, act of dominance and humiliation. It was a hard read, because I think it's not just a simple porn story.

Better than the majority of current romance drama KBLs but still failed to be outstanding. The optimistic ending is a big plus. But feels unfinished. Uke admits in the last ch their relationship's still a mess. The depth and excitement in their relationship is slowly fading away by focusing more on sensual smut sessions and sweeping under the rug that they're becoming a toxic couple w a psychologically strained relationship.