2nd Tier BL

*Thick/interesting plot
*I love a dense mc
*slow burn relationship
*easy to binge read

-idk the student x teacher & adult interactions are questionable. Like someone would definitely be concerned with a student hanging out at teachers/adults apartments lol but the other characters just go with it?? Like yes this is fantasy but some aspects of this are a little ehhhhh. Its hard to describe w/o giving too many spoilers. maybe i'm being nitpicky
CW: suicide, bullying

I am conflicted ,,as I was so sure this was going to be in my top tier list...

The first 30ish chptrs are gold pure gold. Some of the hottest consensual sex you will see buuuut I gotta say the 2nd season loses the momentum. The angst is just not fully fleshed out tbh. & most importantly, there is r/pe & the story really kinda rushes past it thus unintentionally making light of it.
*intriguing plot
*mc's in their mid to late 20's

CW/TW: dubcon, sa/rape (not between mc's)

1st season is easy top tier but mid 2nd season & beyond isn't hitting as hard, like the sex actually became repetitive nothing new or unique in art or circumstance w/ a seen it before plot

rich boy x working class, similar age

*good portrayal of anxiety and its affects
*HOLY ART
*1st season is a slow burn
*the pool scene in season 2 HELLO
*damn, I'm weak to sleepy dudes with dark circles/bags under their eyes like should I make a niche list for that?

CW: toxic/abusiv parents

*just two adorable dads navigating parenthood as an openly gay couple in a sea of hetero's. And the story touches on how each character experiences this journey.
.... (this isn't omegaverse just fyi)
*wholesome shit
*for a short series it did an excellent job with time skips/progression

If you want a break from angsty and dark stories then this is a great one to cleanse the palate. Its realistic and written well. You'll find this in a lot of top lists idk maybe I should re-read

Plot driven and thiiick!!
So this is one of those stories thats best enjoyed in one sitting as I noticed it loses its affect if you let it simmer. There are some slight plot holes/unbelievability but if ur not concerned bout things like tht, then you'll enjoy.
Begins heavy on the creepy & mystery but gradually becomes more of a drama/thriller towards the end. If you want a decent dark ml option, this is it.
cw: abuse/torture, killing

Ahhh this deserves more chapters!!

*office romance between superior x subordinate + age gap
*siiiigh I'm such a sucker for salarymen fallin in love
*fast lil read
*idk I rlly like this style of art
*we love a bisexual top
*Motokawa top tier top fr man is a nonchalant sweetheart

Loved this concept and could potentially see me moving it to top tier.
*unique plot with an overall deep message behind it
*satisfying ending
*ok but mr rose was such a fun original character/villian
-unfortunately feel like it could have been executed better & found myself able to predict certain aspects of the story & how it would end part way through
-some plot points could've been explored further,,
CW: some dubcon, violence, & assault (not between mc's)

So often people want/expect "the perfect victim" & what I love about Another Lie, is that it refuses to give you that.

*included sensitive elements without graphically depicting it (fuckin thank u)
-some plot points are definitely rushed
-seme couldve been developed more character wise

CW: dubcon, CSA/rape, self harm, TW for those who have experienced similar truama/csa..some panels felt like a punch in the chest not because it was overtly graphic but how real the portrayals wer

Unique storyline!
Re-encounter w/ an unfaithful partner at the end of the world??
This story has a lot to offer when it comes to depression, starting over, humanity, and relationships. Personally recommend to mature readers that are fine reading stories about imperfect messy characters.
* w/ much of the world feeling doomsday-ish this was an interesting read about folks navigating their last days on earth
*unlikely group makes it fun!
-ML isnt the best & some won't vibe w/ it

Not enough bl that feature a darker complected mc & it drives me insane. Kyle (yea I cant believe he's got a fuckass name like kyle) is so goddamn hot & I'm beggin for more diversity in webtoons, manga, ect.
*romantic as shit at times
*interesting enough plot w/ tons of smut
-consent wasn't the best.. pet peeve of mine is author's constantly having their bottoms be like "no it hurts" or "stop" during sex
CW: alcoholism,dubcon/sa