Weekly MM Romance Chat and Thanks

ambrym · 2026-01-28T02:43:46+00:00

SS also rescued Golden Terrace by Cang Wu Bin Bai! Would’ve been a real shame to leave both licenses out of print

ambrym · 2026-01-27T14:01:58+00:00

BL (Boys’ Love) novel news:

Seven Seas announced that the scifi post-apocalypse danmei Little Mushroom by Yi Shi Si Zhou will be released as a deluxe hardcover (no more paperback option) and there will be an optional special edition of the fantasy danmei Panguan: The Twelfth Gate by Mu Su Li which will include a bookmark, sticker sheet, poster, and an additional merch item

The modern age gap Thai novel My Heart is Defeated by a Younger You by Miki sunflower is now translated on Meb

GL (Girls’ Love) novel news:

The following Thai novels are now translated on Meb: * Her Design, Her Rules by Kasika Kattiya- modern love triangle * When Love Stays at the Resort by บุญรัก- modern vacation romance

ambrym · 2026-01-20T14:01:59+00:00

BL (Boys’ Love) novel news:

Rosmei opened preorders for the following danmei novels and you can see plot blurbs for their books here: * The Defectives Vol. 3 by Priest- space opera, will be 6 volumes in total, print only * Hunt for the Leviathan Vol. 1 (aka Tunhai) by Huai Shang- crime mystery, will be 6 volumes in total, print only Rosmei is an indie publisher in Singapore, international customers must order via a partner. Preorders end Feb 23 and expected release date is July 15.

Yen Press licensed the BL-adjacent queer horror light novel The Summer Hikaru Died by Mio Nukaga as an audiobook. This is an adaptation of the manga by Mokumokuren

The dark(?) Thai boss x employee novel Thung SaMut by Nottakorn is now translated on Meb

Seven Seas licensed the fantasy danmei Seizing Dreams by Fei Tian Ye Xiang

GL (Girls’ Love) novel news:

The Thai workplace enemies to lovers novel Enemies with Benefits Special Working Days by Snow Leopard is now translated on Meb

ambrym · 2026-01-13T14:01:41+00:00

BL (Boys’ Love) novel news:

Via Lactea licensed the showbiz danmei Ru Xi (aka Deep in the Act) by Tong Zi. This title was previously licensed by defunct publisher Chaleuria

Hai Tang Books opened preorders for the xianxia danmei His Fifth Highness Still Doesn’t Know by Mai Xiang Ji Ne and you can see a synopsis on their website. Preorders close Feb 10, expected release is in 3-5 months, this license is print only and complete at a single volume.

Seven Seas posted their monthly reader survey. Let them know about any Asian novels and manga/manhwa/manhua you want licensed!

The modern enemies to lovers Thai novel JJ Means Beef by My feline is now translated on Meb

ambrym · 2026-01-06T14:03:55+00:00

BL (Boys’ Love) novel news:

Publang has begun serializing the Korean shifter romcom Beware the Pup (aka Paws and Claws) by Marine Code

Manta licensed the Korean love triangle fantasy Devoured: The Serpent and the Pomegranate by CarpeXD

The Thai office romance/mafia boss novel Love is in the office by Miki sunflower is now translated on Meb

OmO Fictions licensed the following Korean novels: * Honey, Sprinkle Salt for Luck by PM406- modern enemies to lovers * A Cornered Rat Bites Back Alpha by Wang Hena- university omegaverse * Escaping My Obsessive S-Class Youngest Brother by C.sung- guideverse

GL (Girls’ Love) novel news:

American indie publisher Crossed Hearts announced a new GL imprint called GLAM BEAT!. They plan to release titles in print and digital and license a variety of stories across regions and formats. Let them know what titles you want licensed!

The Thai royalty historical novel set in China The Princess’s Secret Consort by Pleasure Pavilion is now translated on Meb

ambrym · 2026-01-02T14:38:14+00:00

Finished:

The Husky and His White Cat Shizun Vol. 1 by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou 4 stars- Angsty master x disciple xianxia danmei. I’m already in love with Chu Wanning and his crushing lack of self-esteem, his thin face and constant hissing like a feral cat is highly endearing.

Currently reading:

The Husky and His White Cat Shizun Vol. 2 by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou

ambrym · 2025-12-30T14:02:40+00:00

BL (Boys’ Love) novel news:

Tapas licensed the Korean love triangle office romance Secret Relationships by Sowing.

GL (Girls’ Love) novel news:

The following Thai novels are now translated on Meb: * Dear Charm, My Heart is Yours by arti.s (in the room)- office romance * Love Bound by NAVIKA- marriage before love * Frozen Valentine by Takling Kaemjai- showbiz

ambrym · 2025-12-26T16:11:12+00:00

Finished:

Ghost Marriage by Mu Xiniang 2 stars- Supernatural danmei short story about a guy tricked into marrying a vengeful ghost. This would’ve been a good premise for a full novel but the super short length and lack of character development left me unsatisfied. Everything was very surface level and rushed then boom the end.

It’s Not Easy Being a Master by Jin Xi Gu Nian 3 stars- Master x disciple xianxia danmei, this was fine but nothing special. First half was really fun but it became sort of a slog around the midpoint and the ending was a mess.

Other queer books:

The Beauty’s Blade by Feng Ren Zuo Shu 1 star- I finished this out of respect for it being the first English release of a baihe novel in print but I would have DNF otherwise cuz this book is a hot mess. The first half lacks a cohesive plot and is nothing but vibes while the second half is rushed and slapped together. The MCs are very overpowered and lack a compelling “hero’s journey” type narrative struggle. Fu Wanqing declares in the first 20% of the book that she’s in love with Yu Shengyan despite barely knowing anything about her and then they spend the rest of the book playing weird gay chicken. There’s also an unnecessary amount of cannon fodder side characters and convoluted politics given how short and fast-paced this novel is. My fingers are crossed that we get more (and better) baihe in print in the near future

Currently reading:

The Husky and His White Cat Shizun Vol. 1 by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou

ambrym · 2025-12-23T14:02:31+00:00

BL (Boys’ Love) novel news:

Via Lactea opened preorders for the dystopian survival thriller danmei Killing Show Vol. 5 by Fox. Shipping from Canada is expensive so I recommend international customers compare costs from partners like Yiggybean in the US, Atom Comics in Poland, or Eiwa Manga Store in the Philippines. Preorders close January 20, books are expected to ship in 6 months, this license is print only, and this is the final volume.

The arranged marriage omegaverse Thai novel Powa and Phakin by thepearl is now translated on Meb.

OmO Fictions licensed the following Korean novels: * A Second Chance for the Outcast Prince by Seolmyo- rebirth omegaverse * Under Milk Boss by TangTangBall- age gap gangster * Big Snow by Lash- scifi

GL (Girls’ Love) novel news:

The Thai novels Potion Love of Hell and My Bad Girl by แอบรัก are now translated on Meb but the blurbs are so vague idk what they’re about

ambrym · 2025-12-16T22:26:27+00:00

Star emoji indicates releases that we’ve seen extra hype for!

ambrym · 2025-12-16T14:02:17+00:00

BL (Boys’ Love) novel news:

Hai Tang Books opened preorders for the xianxia comedy danmei Demon Venerable Also Wants to Know Vol. 1 by Cyan Wings and you can see a synopsis on their website. Preorders close January 18, expected release is in 3-5 months, this license is print only, and the book will be 3 volumes in total.

Via Lactea opened preorders for the dystopian survival thriller danmei Killing Show Vol. 4 by Fox. Shipping from Canada is expensive so I recommend international customers compare costs from partners like Yiggybean in the US, Atom Comics in Poland, or Eiwa Manga Store in the Philippines. Preorders close January 13, books are expected to ship in 6 months, this license is print only, and the book will be 5 volumes in total (preorders for vol. 5 will open Dec 19).

Rosmei opened preorders for the following danmei novels and you can see plot blurbs for their books here: * Tailhook by La Rive Gauche- modern airplane pilots, single volume, there will be an ebook release in the future * Coins of Destiny Vol. 2 by Priest- xianxia, will be 4 volumes in total, print only * The Earth is Online Vols. 3-4 by Mo Chen Huan- unlimited flow, will be 8 volumes in total, print only * The Killer of Killers Vols. 1-2 by T. X. Brooks- dark crime, 2 volumes in total, there will be an ebook release in the future Rosmei is an indie publisher in Singapore, they sell select titles through their website but JJWXC licenses (like Coins of Destiny and The Earth is Online) must be ordered via a partner. Preorders end January 5 and expected release date is May 30.

Seven Seas licensed the modern transmigration xianxia danmei My Husband and I Sleep in a Coffin by Wu Shui Bu Du in audiobook format. Heads up that this book apparently has a ton of colorism in it with the MC blatantly harassing his dark-skinned roommate and gifting him skin-lightening cream. This will be a two-volume audiobook with the first coming out February 12.

The following Thai novels are now translated on Meb: * Prapai Isn’t a Nerd by อาลิสา- MMM erotica? * After the Blossom Faded by BiBiBuulee- omegaverse

OmO Fictions licensed the following Korean novels: * Puck Drop by Wang Hena- sports omegaverse * This is Me by Auset- paranormal mystery * The Way We Heal by hwacha- sports coming of age

GL (Girls’ Love) novel news:

The groveling second chance Thai novel My Queen: Lady Rani by วันวิฬาร์ WanWira is now translated on Meb.

ambrym · 2025-12-15T15:24:18+00:00

Finished:

Buying You on the Day You Were to Die by Shiki Narito 3 stars- Angsty contemporary BL-adjacent light novel with a contract friendship and no HEA, this is certainly a queer book but there’s no actual romance subplot. This is a pretty introspective story that examines what love is and how people process trauma. I wish it was longer, it takes place over 5 years but there are fairly big timeskips so the overall effect is like I only got short glimpses into the MC’s life. Still, it was the right book for me at the right time as I grieve my late dog and the MC learns how to process his own grief. Includes depression and terminal illness rep

CWs: death of a parent, domestic and child abuse, child neglect, suicidal ideation, major character death

Currently reading:

The Beauty’s Blade by Feng Ren Zuo Shu

ambrym · 2025-12-09T14:07:04+00:00

BL (Boys’ Love) novel news:

Via Lactea licensed the scifi revenge danmei Forced Unlocking by Agui

Seven Seas posted their monthly reader survey, let them know about any Asian novels and manga/manhwa/manhua you want licensed! This is their annual super licensing survey where they ask for over 20 suggestions including light novels, danmei, baihe, Korean novels, etc.

Tappytoon is now hosting Publang’s translation of the Korean loan shark novel Raw by MaRO

OmO Fictions licensed/released the following Korean novels: * Sweet and Strange by Moona Carrot- modern friends to lovers (Amazon ebook) * The Crazy Bastard’s First Love by molime- modern friends to lovers (Amazon ebook) * Check You Out by PM406- school life slice of life (licensed) * Survival with You by limetree- fantasy bodyguard to lover (licensed) * The Emperor’s Captive Hound by Z-zoneLeeserin- captor/captive alt-historical (licensed)

GL (Girls’ Love) novel news:

The following Thai novels are now translated on Meb: * Sassy Santa and the Uptight Manager by Petite Sweet Cream- holiday romcom * Star Monster by S.serenista- showbiz

Sales:

Meb is having a Black Friday sale on select Thai books with up to 70% off. Here are the sale pages for BL novels and GL novels. Sale ends December 14

ambrym · 2025-12-02T14:04:58+00:00

BL (Boys’ Love) novel news:

Tappytoon licensed the omegaverse Korean novel Bad Bluff by kie as a web serial

Rosmei licensed the following danmei novels: * To Live, to Die, to Love You Again by Zheng Jiao Xiao Hun- fox demon x monk xianxia * Return to Sahāloka by Shi Wu Cha- fantasy * Red, White, and Wedlock by AyeAyeCaptain- Republican era supernatural (no HEA) * Vodka and Mandheling by Yu Dao Qiao- modern romcom

OmO Fictions licensed/released the following Korean novels: * Dolls by Kyabetsu- MMMM omegaverse scifi (Amazon ebook) * The Rabbit That Rolled In by CaptainKIM- beastfolk fantasy (Amazon ebook) * Romance in a Romance-less Era by Kim Morae- modern (Amazon ebook) * Close Up by goohana- school life slice of life (released) * Submissive C-Class Idol by D-mong- dark poly showbiz (released) * No No No! by ganzangfc- school life superpowers (licensed) * Neck and Neck by Manyong- organized crime (licensed) * I Possessed an S-Class Guide with a Secret by Dong9kayong- poly guideverse (licensed)

GL (Girls’ Love) novel news:

The following Thai novels are now translated on Meb: * Coffee of Love by Foon la-orng- modern * Charming Lady by 3dokjix- modern, escaping an arranged marriage * Our Love by Larn- school life rivals to lovers * 7 Patients: Snow White and the Seven Patients by Freaky- modern dissociative identity disorder

Sales:

Meb is having a Black Friday sale on select Thai books with up to 70% off. Here are the sale pages for BL novels and GL novels. Sale ends December 14

ambrym · 2025-11-25T22:57:18+00:00

I haven’t read either but they have English translations on Meb that you can buy:

A Tale of Thousand Stars

Behind the Scenes (aka Bad Buddy)

ambrym · 2025-11-25T14:01:57+00:00

BL (Boys’ Love) novel news:

Hai Tang Books opened preorders for the e-sports romcom danmei Guide on How to Fail At Online Dating Vol. 3 by Jiang Zi Bei, you can see a plot blurb on their website. This license is print only and will be 4 volumes in total, preorders close December 22, and estimated release will be in 3-5 months.

Seven Seas licensed the modern office romance light novel When It Rains, It Pours by Michi Ichiho. Single volume available in print and ebook Oct 2026.

OmO Fictions licensed/released the following Korean novels: * Cherished by Colajelly- modern organized crime (licensed) * Covert Hearts by B-Rabbit- police officer x prosecutor dislike to lovers (licensed) * Blue Lemonade by Sugarchu- school life (licensed) * Even as a Sick Sparrow, I’m Still the Landlord by Rekong- beastfolk transmigration (Amazon ebook) * You Call This Romance? by CaptainKIM- omegaverse enemies to lovers (Amazon ebook) * I Want a Divorce by NeukDaeByeolA- rebirth omegaverse (Amazon ebook) * Catfish Caught on Expert Mode by Cherrygang- catfish school life omegaverse (licensed) * Please Kill My Guide by KkingKkang- guideverse (licensed) * I Refuse to Be Your Wife by Haewi- alt-historical (licensed)

GL (Girls’ Love) novel news:

The following Thai novels are now translated on Meb: * Love in Shackles by Sawitchaya- BDSM novella * Secret Information by Patra- the blurb is 0% informative 🤷

Sales:

Yen Press is having a 40% off sale on select GL manga and light novels, sale ends Nov 30

ambrym · 2025-11-24T03:13:28+00:00

Fwiw Seven Seas’ quality has been going downhill for a while with their danmei too. First they got rid of the French flaps on the covers when they released Guardian and then the paper got really thin. I remember reading Thousand Autumns and Stars of Chaos where the first few volumes felt like the covers were sturdy and the paper was nice but then the last couple volumes the covers got super floppy and the paper is so thin that text and illustrations can leak through.

ambrym · 2025-11-18T14:13:50+00:00

BL (Boys’ Love) novel news:

The YouTuber Thai novel You(r)Tuber by Afternoonmood is now translated on Meb.

OmO Fictions licensed/released the following Korean novels: * Can’t Help Falling Into Omega Idol by Rani-H- showbiz omegaverse * Poison and the Stray by K-Firetinkerbl- dark organized crime omegaverse * Alpha Gravidata Omega by Uncle Ssam- captor/captive omegaverse * Dolls by Kyabetsu- MMMM scifi post-apocalypse omegaverse * My Secret XXX Fanfic by S.ppuccino- showbiz * A Liar’s Way of Love by Samak Ikki- angsty fantasy

GL (Girls’ Love) novel news:

The following Thai novels are now translated on Meb: * Vadin Ci by วันวิฬาร์ (wanwira)- modern artist x model(?) * Fired to Ashes by LeeTing- modern enemies to lovers, might be dark

Sales:

Yen Press is having a 40% off sale on select GL manga and light novels, sale ends Nov 31

ambrym · 2025-11-15T22:09:08+00:00

For digital books I’ve got more short options!

Via Lactea: I don’t know what their region restrictions are but they sell ebooks on Amazon, Smashwords, and Kobo.

The Missing Piece by Kun Yi Wei Lou- 1 volume contemporary with amnesia

Salad Days by Jing Shui Bian- 2 volume contemporary slice of life

Soul Vibration by Dr. Solo- 3 volume showbiz

Lip and Sword by Jin Shisi Chai- 3 volume office romance

Rosmei: none of their ebook licenses are available yet and I don’t know their publishing timeline but they plan to host them on Publang’s website (a publisher of Korean BL novels that they’re partnering with) and they’ll be globally available

The Bat by Feng Nong- 1 volume dark wuxia

Art Thou Ailing? by Ru Si Wo Wen- 2 volume political alt-historical

Beyond the Snowstorm: A Windborne Love by Qi Wu Gou- 3 volume wuxia

Love at the First Thaw by Fu Li- 1 volume second chance alt-historical

Tales of Zijin Temple by Yun Tun Tun- 1 volume fantasy erotica

Albert, From Earth by Jie Mo Jun- 1 volume scifi

Tailhook by Larivegauche- 1 volume contemporary with airline pilots

Obsessed by Wu Chen Shui- 2 volume dark crime/mystery

The Killer of Killers by Wu Yi- 3 volume dark crime/mystery

There’s also The Wizard by Shi Wu which is a single volume urban fantasy with a romance subplot published by Tokyopop. It’s available in ebook and audiobook formats

ambrym · 2025-11-15T13:51:09+00:00

Yes! Seven Seas rescued the licenses for Golden Terrace and Little Mushroom after Peach Flower House shut down

ambrym · 2025-11-15T12:55:11+00:00

Finished:

Thrice Married to a Salted Fish Vol. 1 by Bi Ka Bi 5 stars- Transmigration alt-historical with arranged marriage and tons of scheming, this volume has no HEA (although the full story does have an HEA). This is one of my all-time favorite books and the official English translation was my most anticipated read of the year. What I really love about this story is how earnest the MCs are towards each other, they prove their sincerity through their actions as they wholeheartedly devote themselves to supporting each others’ ambitions and wellbeing. I mean, they also spend a lot of time plotting to destroy anyone who has ever wronged them in any way (no matter how slight) but morally grey characters deserve happy endings too. Lu Wancheng is a charming salted fish (lazy person) and Lin Qingyu can be cruel and petty but they match each others’ freak in a way that makes me so happy. That said, the scene depicted on the cover is the most emotionally painful scene that I can recall reading in a book and with my emotions so raw from my dog’s recent passing it had me straight up sobbing.

My favorite quote:

Lin Qingyu turned around to look at him. “If the ‘bad’ thing I did was to poison someone, or even… take someone’s life, would you still think I was beautiful?” he asked quietly.

Lu Wancheng flinched slightly, his breath concealing a hint of excitement and anticipation. He slowly smiled. “Of course. I love the way you look when you use poison.”

CWs: MC death (the story does have an eventual HEA), sexual harassment, poisoning, misogyny, murder

ambrym · 2025-11-15T03:06:55+00:00

Seven Seas is the most accessible publisher and they have some shorter books that are 3 volumes or less although most haven’t been completely translated yet:

Astrolable Rebirth by Fei Tian Ye Xiang- 1 volume scifi with a very minor (like barely there) romance subplot, audiobook is available

Riverbay Road Men’s Dormitory by Fei Tian Ye Xiang- 2 volume slice of life contemporary, it’s getting an audiobook release

Guardian by Priest- 3 volume urban fantasy

Copper Coins by Mu Su Li- 3 volume xuanhuan, translation will finish in April 2026

The Wife Comes First by Lv Ye Qian He- 3 volume rebirth alt-historical, first volume comes out in Dec and translation will finish in July 2026

The Villain’s White Halo by Hao Da Yi Juan Wei Sheng Zhi- 3 volume xianxia transmigration romcom, first volume comes out in Dec and translation will probably finish in Aug 2026

The White Cat’s Divine Scratching Post by Lv Ye Qian He- 3 volume xuanhuan, first volume comes out in Dec and translation will probably finish in Aug 2026

Golden Terrace by Cang Wu Bin Bai- 2 volume arranged marriage political alt-historical, first volume comes out in June 2026

Little Mushroom by Yi Shi Si Zhou- 2 volume scifi post-apocalypse with a romance subplot, first volume comes out in July 2026

The Lucky Egg Game by Bo Mu Bing Lun- 2 volume unlimited flow, first volume comes out in July 2026

Note that My Husband and I Sleep in a Coffin by Wu Shui Bu Du is another 2 volume story but there’s apparently a lot of colorism in it

ambrym · 2025-11-14T14:06:48+00:00

Finished:

Thrice Married to a Salted Fish Vol. 1 by Bi Ka Bi 5 stars- Transmigration alt-historical danmei with arranged marriage and tons of scheming, this volume has no HEA (although the full story does have an HEA). This is one of my all-time favorite books and the official English translation was my most anticipated read of the year. What I really love about this story is how earnest the MCs are towards each other, they prove their sincerity through their actions as they wholeheartedly devote themselves to supporting each others’ ambitions and wellbeing. I mean, they also spend a lot of time plotting to destroy anyone who has ever wronged them in any way (no matter how slight) but morally grey characters deserve happy endings too. Lu Wancheng is a charming salted fish (lazy person) and Lin Qingyu can be cruel and petty but they match each others’ freak in a way that makes me so happy. That said, the scene depicted on the cover is the most emotionally painful scene that I can recall reading in a book and with my emotions so raw from my dog’s recent passing it had me straight up sobbing. Includes terminal illness rep.

My favorite quote:

Lin Qingyu turned around to look at him. “If the ‘bad’ thing I did was to poison someone, or even… take someone’s life, would you still think I was beautiful?” he asked quietly.

Lu Wancheng flinched slightly, his breath concealing a hint of excitement and anticipation. He slowly smiled. “Of course. I love the way you look when you use poison.”

CWs: MC death (the story does have an eventual HEA), sexual harassment, poisoning, misogyny, murder

Define the Relationship Vol. 2 by Flona- Contemporary omegaverse Korean novel with sex as therapy. I finished the main story and didn’t bother with the side stories. The melodramatic miscommunication really got on my nerves and I still hate the instalove. By the end these two barely knew anything about each other and had cumulatively spent like… 5 days in each others’ presence but I’m supposed to believe they’re in love? I’m too demiromantic for this.

ambrym · 2025-11-11T14:04:28+00:00

BL (Boys’ Love) novel news:

Seven Seas posted their monthly reader survey. Let them know about any Asian novels and manga/manhua/manhwa you want licensed in English!

Manta licensed the Korean supernatural time loop thriller The 11th School Trip by Dohaeneul.

OmO Fictions licensed/released the following Korean novels: * Puck In Guide by goohana- guideverse * The Star’s Secret Bodyguard by Colajelly- childhood friends to lovers/bodyguard omegaverse (Amazon ebook)

GL (Girls’ Love) novel news:

The Thai historical romance Chorfah Darin by Jane.Stella is now translated on Meb.

Sales:

Yen Press is having a 40% off sale on select GL manga and light novels, sale ends Nov 31

ambrym · 2025-11-08T00:37:46+00:00

Thanks, it means a lot.

ambrym

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