About

Hello, I’m Xanta

Having traversed more than three decades in this mundane world, I've unearthed myriad treasures along the way: the love of my family, the bond with my husband, the majesty of parenthood bestowed upon me, the delights of culinary experiences, the enchantment of music, the richness of diverse languages, the wisdom found within books, and the profound beauty of love in all its forms, including boys' love.

Yes, you heard it right. I am an avid reader and a bibliophile, reading & collecting mostly Japanese manga, Korean manhwa and Chinese Danmei novels. Occasionally, I listen to audio dramas as well. I love sharing my thoughts on the novels I devour by writing reviews on Tumblr and Goodreads. In addition, I record my reading journey and reactions through my reading threads on X/Twitter.

I indulge in a wide range of genres without any restrictions, freely exploring whatever piques my curiosity; so I am open to recommendations. I'll definitely try my best to find some time to check out those recommended novels and manga.

~❥~

Authors bias: 醬子貝, 公子優, 不問三九, 苍梧宾白, 回南雀, 煙貓與酒, 困倚危楼

Mangaka bias: Brothers without a tomorrow

Translators bias: Ayszhang, E.Danglars, Lianyin/XiA

Artists bias: SB19, Felip, Pablo, IU, Jackson Wang, TayNew, Henry, The Rose, Heart Evangelista, Liza Soberano, Lizquen, Centimillimental, Shinee, Key, Cifer, 姚六一, Gehlee Dangca, Yiruma, Suho

Swipe / → to check my recommendations from my reads this year. Let me know what you think as well after reading my recos ~

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Xanta Reads 2024 Recos

Based on my own cup of tea

This list is only for my 2024 reads. Arranged them according to the order in which I read them, newest to oldest, rather than by their ratings.

Not all the novels received 5-star ratings from me, but they're ones I genuinely enjoyed and think deserve more recognition in the danmei fandom. Some of them haven't been translated into English yet, and I hope fan translators consider picking them up. However, I urge against using machine translation or edited mtl, as it could dilute the essence of the story.

≪ 欲言難止 ≫ by 麥香雞呢 ( Eternities Still Unsaid Till You Love Me)

My Rating: ★★★★★

Tags: danmei, abo / omegaverse, school, modern, slow burn

Complete English Fan Translation @ Chrysanthemum Garden

≪ 想飛升就談戀愛 ≫ by 龍柒 (Want to Ascend? Then Fall in Love)

My Rating: ★★★★☆

Tags: mystery, fantasy, transmigration, comedy

Complete English Fan Translation by Peach Pits. Password request required.

≪ 煙灰落地 ≫ by 春尾 (Settlement)

My Rating: ★★★★★

An original novel!

Tags: boys love, mystery, crime, business, modern

≪ 單身病 ≫ by 空菊 (Singlehood Syndrome)

My Rating: ★★★★★

Tags: slice of life, modern

Complete English Fan Translation by Suteki Steak

≪ 二鍋水 ≫ by 煙貓與酒

My Rating: ★★★★★

Tags: modern, pseudoincest, age gap

No English Translation yet.

≪ 漠上寒沙 ≫ by 牧雲嵐卿 (Cold Sands)

My Rating: ★★★★★

Tags: historical, warfare, tragedy

Complete English Translation by BL Chinese Translations

≪ 靡言 ≫ by 回南雀

My Rating: ★★★★☆

Genre: modern, romance
Same universe as Very, Very, Dislike

No English Translation yet.

≪ 不對付≫ by 回南雀 (Very, Very, Dislike)

My Rating: ★★★★★

Genre: modern, slice of life, comedy

No English Fan Translation yet.

≪ 亡癮 ≫ by 扶他檸檬茶 (Death Addiction)

My Rating: ★★★★★

Tags: action, drama, tragedy
* Please read trigger warnings on carrd

English Translation ongoing ~

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Audio Dramas Listen List

Aside from reading novels and manga, I also enjoy listening to audio dramas occasionally. On this list, I have listed all the audio dramas I have listened to and linked the platform on where I did.

If you need help of downloading the app, creating an account and purchasing the ads, kindly check List of Links page, or feel free to ask me on my Tumblr ask form.

Legend:
★𑁊 my faves
⬇︎𑁊 dropped

竹木狼马

English Title: Wildhood Friends

FOG (電競)★

可愛過敏原⬇︎

English Title: Lovely Allergen

營業悖論★

English Title: Fanservice Paradox

竹馬青春

前夫來電

English Title: Ex-Husband’s Call

清茶甜酒 ★

English Title: Light Tea, Sweet Wine
Oneshot / 全一期

茕茕

English Title: Loneliness

腹黑和腹黑的終極對決

English Title: Black-bellied vs. Black-bellied: Ultimate Showdown

你的距離

English Title: Your Distance

老男人★

English Title: Old Man

你就當我死了吧

Oneshot / 全一期

你的49歲和他的20歲★

Oneshot / 全一期
⚠︎ BE

第十二封情書

Oneshot / 全一期
⚠︎ BE

死是一件真事情

Oneshot / 全一期
⚠︎ BE

溺光

8號登機口

English Title: Departure Gate No. 8
Oneshot / 全一期

BE狂魔求生系統⬇︎

English Title: BE Crazy Demon Survival System

PUBG世紀網戀⬇︎

可甜不可鹽

Oneshot / 全一期

郁漁的偏執狂老公

Oneshot / 全一期

相見歡

English Title: Joyful Reunion

燎原★

English Title: Wildfire

和老總結婚的我日子

靈魂騷動★

English Title: Soul Vibration

別問、問就是窮

貌合神離★

English Title: The Missing Piece

誰把誰當真

English Title: Winner Takes All

一醉經年★

English Title: Years of Intoxication

小白楊★

English Title: My Little Poplar

你卻愛著他★

English Title: Yet You’re In Love With An Idiot

C語言修仙★

English Title: C Language Cultivation

玩物喪志

English Title: Demoralized Plaything

這題超綱了

English Title: Beyond The Outline

飛鷗不下★

English Title: Flying Gulls Never Land

撒野

English Title: Saye

督主有病⬇︎

English Title: The Governor is Sick

邪門的愛情出現了

↓↓↓ Paused / Ongoing ↓↓↓

二哈和他的白貓師尊

English Title: The Husky And His White Cat Shizun

黃金台

English Title: Golden Stage

入戲

English Title: For A Lie

將進酒

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