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This is a list of quality BL works that avoid a lot of common unhealthy tropes in the genre.

Wholesome in this context does not necessarily mean fluffy stories devoid of drama (though there are some). A lot of these do have drama, but the point is that the relationships have a large focus on consent and are also healthy, positive influences for the characters.

All of these entries are complete and are personally recommended favorites (roughly arranged in order of enjoyment).

All works listed exhibit the following:
- Consensual, positive, non-toxic relationships
- Strong characterization and/or strong narratives
- Completed, shorter length series (most are 1-3 volumes, upper limit is 5)
- Quality art (bonus points for unique and non-stereotypical art styles)
- Manga works only

Other common preferences, but not in every work:
- Relationship equality and/or reversal of expected dynamics
- Non-mundane settings and premises (speculative/supernatural/fantasy/sci-fi elements)

Comments for each entry are currently a work in progress.

This stack contains BL stories where a character is dealing with memory loss.

Tags: Boys Love Amnesia, BL Amnesia, Yaoi Amnesia, Shounen Ai Amnesia, Boys Love Memory Loss, BL Memory Loss, Yaoi Memory Loss, Shounen Ai Memory Loss

really just my fav bl mangas. please mind that some of these show/bring up triggering topics and/or are nsfw!

not on MAL:

Walk on Water - 9/10 a complete package of good pacing, writing, art, characters, etc. extremely nsfw tho. tw: rape, porn industry related exploitation

bls that made me want to cry/made me actually cry (aka the name of the stack is a lie, some of these are very tragic)

rather than fall into generic execution, these BL utilize the typical settings, character traits and sentiments to morph them into stories that embrace visceral emotions of the human heart.

Well-developed story, short, and definitely worth your time.

Manga/manhwa titles that heavily emphasize mood, atmosphere, and ambiance in their storytelling and artwork.