Brothers (YAMAMOTO Kotetsuko)
This author is a goddess of this genre and I'll fight anyone who says otherwise, even her weaker stories (I consider this to be one of her weaker works) she manages to make the characters seem relatable and not over the top drama edgelords. She also works in comedy that flows well into the narrative so I am not scared off by the overwhelming seriousness that most yaoi has. I love how she makes me love the characters and root for their happiness though their personalities rather than having to root because they are main character alone. She's even not afraid to make some characters actually gay and admit it, rather than having to have every character be the "I'm gay but only for you" bullshit that plagues yaoi as a whole. Can't wait til she releases again for me to fall in love with even more of her extended canon of lovable characters. :)
Ren'ai Houteishiki
Not usually into characters that are basically babies but the characters have a certain charm that really shines and that all adds up to a great comedy with actual story and genuine emotions i was not expecting that. BRAVO to the girl for trying her DAMNEDEST to not cause confusion, she just really understood the mood and was a genuinely enjoyable side character rather than the other yaoi side girl characters. and the whole acceptance of gayness was a welcome change as well
Mother's Spirit
Was pleasantly surprised by this one. The cover had me apprehensive at first but it was overall a sweet story of overcoming cultural barriers to understand each other which is a complex target for regular books or even textbooks on anthropology or intercultural speech. although this may not be perfect it is a nice ride that i wasn't expecting.
Michiru Heya
OMG the world just wanted roger to be depressed jeez from that bitch of a mother to that dick of a rapist I feel bad for him and I hope his mom and the attacker rot forever. So glad it worked out and that he can finally smile and have some self confidence. This author never fails to hit me right in the feels jeez
Heart no Kakurega
Really cute and fuzzy will definitely reread
Nirameba Koi
Pretty cute couple although the ending seemed rushed and i was left wanting more
Stay Gold - Koi No Lesson A To Z
god this ballin' ass mo' fo' is literally the stuff of pure comedy gold worth a definate reread
Hana wa Saku ka
Ok I found myself thoroughly confused by character motivations and general ways this family worked. Overall I was not sure where this story was going most of the time, feeling like it went on like and then this happened and then this happened. Am /i just not getting it?
Polarity Frustration