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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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Danmei Fan Translations

Currently translating: First Love by Dr. Solo (on hiatus)
Latest chapter: chapter 8 of 25
Chapter updates: sporadic

I Like Your Pheromones CH68 Uncensored Smut (18+)

↓↓↓ First Love (初戀這件小事) by Dr. Solo↓↓↓

First Love by Dr. Solo - Chapter 1

First Love by Dr. Solo - Chapter 2

First Love by Dr. Solo - Chapter 3

First Love by Dr. Solo - Chapter 4

First Love by Dr. Solo - Chapter 5

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

My Review on Tumblr

≪ 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.

My Review on Tumblr

≪ 煙灰落地 ≫ by 春尾 (Settlement)

My Rating: ★★★★★

An original novel!

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

My Review on Settlement

≪ 單身病 ≫ by 空菊 (Singlehood Syndrome)

My Rating: ★★★★★

Tags: slice of life, modern

Complete English Fan Translation by Suteki Steak

My Review on Singlehood Syndrome

≪ 二鍋水 ≫ by 煙貓與酒

My Rating: ★★★★★

Tags: modern, pseudoincest, age gap

No English Translation yet.

My Review on Er Guo Shui

≪ 漠上寒沙 ≫ by 牧雲嵐卿 (Cold Sands)

My Rating: ★★★★★

Tags: historical, warfare, tragedy

Complete English Translation by BL Chinese Translations

My Review on Cold Sands

≪ 靡言 ≫ by 回南雀

My Rating: ★★★★☆

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

No English Translation yet.

My Review on Mo Yan

≪ 不對付≫ by 回南雀 (Very, Very, Dislike)

My Rating: ★★★★★

Genre: modern, slice of life, comedy

No English Fan Translation yet.

My Review of Very, Very, Dislike

≪ 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 ~

My Review on Death Addiction

≪ 花瓶 ≫ by 困倚危楼 (Flower Vase)

2 volumes
Tags: danmei, entertainment, comedy

Complete English Fan Translation

My Review on Tumblr

#XantaReads

Novels Read List 2024

On this page, I've compiled a comprehensive list of all the novels I've read this year, linked to my Tumblr reviews. Consider this as a sneak peek to my danmei wrap-up for the year end.

I didn’t include any ratings because my recommends are already listed on Xanta Danmei 2024 Recos. Swipe / ← to view.

亡癮 (Death Addiction) by 扶他檸檬茶

不對付 (Very, Very, Dislike) by 回南雀

靡言 by 回南雀

漠上寒沙 (Cold Sands) by 牧雲嵐卿

二鍋水 by 煙貓與酒

訓犬 (Dog Training) by 雁一夏

榮光[電競] (Glory) by 龍柒

單身病 (Singlehood Syndrome) by 空菊

空白罪狀 (Blank Charge) by 空菊

野蠻成癮 (Savage Addiction) by 空菊

美學公式 (Aesthetic Formula) by 空菊

頂端優勢 (Top Edge) by 空菊

追光 (Chasing The Light) by 白芥子

和宿敵結婚當天一起重生了 (Reborn with an Old Enemy on the Day of Our Marriage) by 林知落

煙灰落地 (Settlement) by 春尾

竹木狼馬 (Wildhood Friends) by 巫哲

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

說有這麼一回事 (Once Upon A Time) by 凌叔華 {baihe}

向河神獻祭的正確方式 (The Right Way to Offer a Sacrifice to the River God) by 呂天逸

梔子花開 by 哈哈馬

時而輕啄，時而深吻 (Let Me Kiss You Again) by 柳孝真

我嗑了對家x我的CP (I Ship My Adversary X Me) by PEPA

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

你的虎牙很適合咬我的腺體 (Your Fangs Are Perfect for Biting My Glands) by 麥香雞呢

他的蜜 (His Honey) by 千十九

装傻和眼盲反派联姻后[穿书] (After Playing the Fool and Marrying the Blind Villain) by 惗肆

信息素缺失报告 (Pheromone Deficiency Syndrome) by 松子茶

同墜 (Falling Together) by 白芥子 (dropped)

飛灰 (Flying Ash) by 余酲

The Flower of Alosha (알로샤의 꽃) by Jang Ryang

最后一百天 by 賣菜

金牌教練 (Gold Medal Coach) by 蝶之靈

不要和我談戀愛[娛樂圈] (Don’t Fall in Love With Me) by 丹錦

花瓶 (Flower Vase) by 困倚危楼

折枝 (Zhe Zhi) by 困倚危楼

天團與皇冠 (The Idol Group & the Crown) by 青律

刀尖舔蜜 (Licking Honey Off a Knife Edge) by 莫逢君

飲鴆止渴 (Drink Toxin To Quench Thirst) by 莫逢君

縫紉機之戀 (Sewing Machine’s Love Story) by 靜水邊

沒意思的故事 (A Boring Tale) by 張大吉

置換凶途 (Replacing the Evil Way) by 貓茶海狸

鏡像拼圖 (Mirror Puzzle) by 貓茶海狸

囚於永夜 (Imprisoned in Eternal Night) by 麥香雞呢

長夏醒遲 (Long Summer, Late Awakening) by 麥香雞呢

Manga / Manhwa / Manhua

New Read List Restart

Before diving headfirst into the captivating world of Danmei, I was a devoted reader of Japanese manga. Now, I've found balance by alternating between novels and manga, allowing me to tailor my reading experience to suit my mood. As the popularity of Korean manhwa and Chinese manhua continues to soar, my curiosity and interest have expanded even further.

Regrettably, I wasn’t able to compile my previous reads, but I'm excited to embark on a fresh reading list. I'll gradually populate it with the manga titles I recall and reread, enriching it over time.

Legend:
★𑁊 my faves / reco
☹︎ 𑁊 dropped / dislike

KR: Vivarium by Sundal/Jackhyung (18+)

JP: Starstruck Masquerade by Teno Amatsuki (18+)

JP: If I Can Have Sex Once with Akira Naruse… I Can Die by Como (18+)

JP: Party Boy, Do You Understand? by Ao Yuki (18+)

JP: We Are Not Gay by Hachisu (18+)

KR: Lighten Up by Burano (18+)

KR: An Obedient Inheritance by Totiko (17+)

JP: The One Who Shattered My World by Osamu Moriya (18+) ★

JP: Iberico Pork and Slave of Love by Shoowa (18+)

JP: Iberico Pork: Love & Camellia by Shoowa (18+)

JP: Bite Marks and Fluorite by Seno Yanase (18+)

JP: A Lovestruck Cat Wants To Be Petted by Nira Kaneyuki (18+)

JP: Curiosity Killed the Cat by Rion Nomiya

JP: Keeping His Whims in Check by PI (18+)

JP: Key Ring Lock by ymz (18+)

JP: Onose Sensei Wants To Have Sex by Yurin Sakuraba (18+)

JP: Sakurada Sempai Kaizou Keikaku by Azuma Kaya (18+)

KR: Ink Flower by Brothers Without A Tomorrow (18+)

JP: Long Period by Nagisa Furuya

JP: Number Call by Nagisa Furuya

JP: Hoshi Dake Ga Shitteru by Nagisa Furuya

JP: Gunjou no Subete by Furuya Nagisa

JP: S to N by Nagusa Furuya

JP: My Summer of You by Nagisa Furuya ★

JP: POV! Magic Mirror Truck by Tinga (18+)

JP: The Two Lions by Nagisa Furuya

JP: Delinquent Omega Belongs to the Beast King! by Kumagoroshi (18+)

JP: Loved Circus by Nemui Asada (18+)

KR: Syndrome by Pache / Kim Pa (18+)

JP: Daddy’s Boyfriend by Luca Yoshino (18+)

CN: My Scheming Prince 殿下求你别作妖 by Yoosa

JP: Priceless Is You In Tears by Emu Soutome (18+)

JP: That’s Why I Don’t Drink by Natume Akio (18+)

JP: I Only Want To Sleep With My Doctor by Fumito (18+)

JP: The Sadist Training Plan Condition by Mariko Sawamura (18+) ★

JP: A Steamy Romance Blossoms at the Secret Springs by Banana Nangoku (18+)

CN: I’ll Wait for You in 1999 我在1999等你 by Kuaikan

CN: Dubious Relationship 咫尺之间 by Kuaikan

CN: The Modern Story of Majo 现代魔男狩猎计划 by Luma

KR: Starts From Baby by Ming

JP: Public Sex by Rihara (18+)

JP: A Future With You by Medibang (18+)

JP: I Want You, No Matter What by Tsubadaeki (18+)

JP: How To Make A Cutie Like You Honest by Nico (18+)

JP: An Angel’s Whisper Defeats the Demon by Medibang (18+)

JP: Yesterday Was Fun, Wasn’t It? by Road Yomotsuki (18+)

JP: Instructional Manual for the Unfriendly Bodyguard by Heine (18+)

JP: Twilight Out of Focus by Jyanome (18+) ★

JP: Undead: Finding Love in the Zombie Apocalypse by Fumi Tsuyuhisa (18+)

JP: Jealousy by Scarlet Beriko (18+) ★

JP: Kiss You & Fuck You by Ao Yuki (18+)

JP: I’m Yours, Teacher, Only in Bed by Esu Shiromiya (18+)

JP: Insanity on the Sea by Hachisu (18+)

JP: Hey, Murase, I'm Gonna Get You Off... Live on School Radio! by Taro Torimaru (18+)

JP: Enchanting Temptation on the Outer Limit by Nobita Akiharu (18+)

JP: Breast Milk Yakuza by Chino (18+)

JP: Father, You Are My Slave From Today by Hachisu (18+)

JP: The Method Leading to Rio and Shusei’s Love Fulfillment by Tonaetaro Nenbutu (18+) ☹︎

JP: Aniki to Isshoja Nemurenai by Kinoshita Neri (18+)

JP: SHOCK! My Favorite Online Beauty Streamer Showed Up at My Work, and What Happened Next… by Uri (18+) ☹︎

JP: Self-Love and Lingerie How to Love Your Coworker by Rie Honjyou (18+)

JP: How To Make a Beta Fal in Love with an Omega Like Me by Haruna Tagayama (18+)

JP: I’m Not Selling My Virginity by Tsunashi Kuo (18+)

JP: Omegaverse Delinquents: Impregnate Me If You Can! by Haru Kawazu (18+)

JP: Daddy Tastes Like Butter by Chidoriashi (18+) ☹︎

JP: Hold On! You Didn’t Tell Me I Was The Bottom! by Tomo Mitsuhashi (18+) ★

KR: The Twins and Me (18+) ☹︎

KR: Anonymous Relationship by Jackhyung (18+)

KR: Overheat by Chamji (18+)

JP: Absolute, Obedience Order by Tsushiko (18+)

JP: My Dear Agent by Ebino Bisque (18+)

JP: A Romance with my Older Brother’s Ex-boyfriend by Yoko Onihara (18+)

JP: Underneath the Uniform: A Twisted Love by Shigeru Itoi

JP: Stud Man’s Dry Orgasm by Yuya Mikado (18+) ☹︎

KR: Missing Love by In Herin ★

CN: The Blind & The Homeless by Zhuzi ★

KR: No Reason by Salty (18+)

JP: I’ll Never Fall in Love with an Egoist by Emu Saotome (18+)

KR: Heal! Heal! Heal! by Domi (18+) ☹︎

CN: His Mark On Me by Liangazha ★

KR: A Life Without You by Analillia

KR: Business Performance by G. Tazagi (18+)

JP: Pet Auction by Sakuranbo (18+)

JP: The God and the Flightless Messenger by Hagi

JP: Rakka Ryuusui no Hoshi by Suzumaru Minta (18+)

JP: Sekai de Ichiban Hageshii Ai no Ippou Tsuukou by Amamiya Kayou (18+)

JP: Te wo Nobashitara, Tsubasa by Yamada Nonono (18+)

JP: Hizamazuite Ai o Tou by Yamada Nonono (18+)

JP: Hitomebore Shita Hito ga Do-M Datta Mono de by Yamada Nonono (18+) ★

JP: Collar ni Kuchizuke by OOY (18+)

JP: Kimi no Ahimoto de Ai wo shiru by Atono Matsuri (18+)

JP: Inu wa Kogarete Hizamazuku by Warabi Mochi (18+)

JP: Omega no Mukotori by Kuroi Yodaka (18+) ★

JP: Majo to Neko by Kuroi Yodaka (18+)

JP: Ii Ko ni Dekitara Hometekure by Kuroi Yodaka (18+) ★

JP: Scramblues by Mame March

JP: Heat x Beat: A Shut-In Omega Becomes An Idol! by Homerun Ken (18+)

JP: The Troublesome Guest of Sotomura Detective Agency

JP: Like Two Peas in a Pod by Gorou Kanbe

CN: To Be Or Not To Be by Yi Yi Yi Yi

JP: Don’t Call Me Dirty by Gorou Kanbe

JP: Don’t Call Me Daddy by Gorou Kanbe

JP: Star Collector by Sophie Schönhammer

JP: Glass Syndrome by Eiko Ariki (16+)

JP: Kotakoi Lamp by Kyohei Azumi (16+)

JP: This Wonderful Season With You by Atsuko Yusen

KR: At the End of the Road by Haribo (18+)

JP: There Are Things I Can’t Tell You by Edako Mofumofu (18+) ★

JP: The Anatomist by Esa Parr (18+) ☹︎

KR: Broken Boy by Rieul (18+)

JP: Devil and Politician in the Playroom by Rio Sajita (18+)

KR: The Servant by Manmandoo (18+)

JP: RePlay by Saki Tsukahara (18+) ★

JP: Chéri, My Destiny by Okoge Mochino (18+)

JP: Would You Like To Be A Family? by Koyama

JP: Puppy Love by Haru Tsuchida

JP: Dekoboko Bittersweet Days by Atsuko Yusen (18+)

JP: Eishi Tsuji Doesn’t Do Love by Rasu (18+)

JP: Tomorrow, Make Me Yours by Kaoruko Miyama (18+)

JP: Yagi the Bookshop Goat by Fumi Furukawa (18+)

JP: Mimori’s Naughty Mouth by Rasu (18+)

JP: I’m Looking For Serious Love! by Shoko Rakuta (18+)

JP: Yutori Has His Eye on His Boss’ Body by Fumito (18+)

JP: Be My Love, My Lord by Adumi Nagano (18+) ★

JP: A Complicated Omega’s Second Love by Kichi Uekawa (18+)

JP: Delivery For You! by Rin Teku (18+)

JP: The Black Cat & The Vampire by Nikkei Taino (18+) ★

JP: Sating The Wolf by Troy Arukuno

JP: Is This The Kind Of Love I Want? by Kouki (18+)

JP: Yamada And The Boy by Ori Mita (18+)

JP: Snow Fairy by Tomo Serizawa ★

JP: Welcome Back, Aureole by Takatsu ★

JP: Cut-Over Criteria by Koala Omugi (18+) ★

JP: The Flower That Seems to Truly Dance by Saki Tsukahara (18+)

JP: Heat x Beat: I May Be An Omega, But I’m Going To Be An Idol by Ken Homerun (18+)

JP: Bergamot & Sunny Day by Lyee Kitahala (18+)

JP: Send Them a Farewell Gift for the Lost Time by Cocomi (18+) ★

JP: Cover My Scars With Your Kiss by Io Amaki (18+) ★

JP: A Kiss That Stains The Innocence by Emu Soutome (18+)

JP: A Beast’s Descent Into Love by Rui Asajima (18+) ★

JP: Rooming With My Two Lovers by Anji Seina (18+)

JP: All You Want, Whenever You Want by Omayu (18+)

JP: Platinum Blood by Mor Ichigaya (18+)

JP: Koyoi wa Kimi to Chi no Kiss o by Tateno Makoto (18+)

JP: Heart o Nusumu no wa Dare da by Tateno Makoto (18+)

KR: Hyperventilation by Bboong Bbang Kkyu (18+)

JP: Romeo x Romeo by Tateno Makoto (18+)

JP: Side Car Seigyohou by Tateno Makoto (18+)

JP: Martini Kouryakuhou by Tateno Makoto (18+)

KR: Miscreants and Mayhem by Brothers without a tomorrow (18+)

JP: Aoi Hitsuji no Yume bu Tateno Makoto (18+)

JP: Hero Heel by Tateno Makoto (18+) ★

JP: Myuzu no Gakuen de Aou by Tateno Makoto (18+)

JP: Gerbera by Tateno Makoto

JP: To Aru Gekai to Naikai no by Tateno Makoto (18+)

JP: Yokan EX Noise by Tateno Makoto (18+)

JP: Yokan by Tateno Makoto (18+)

JP: Steal Moon by Tateno Makoto (18+)

JP: Yellow by Tateno Makoto (18+)

JP: Private Libido by Aiba Kyouko

JP: Immoral Sex (18+) ☹︎

JP: Akujiki no Dinner by Ogawa Chise (18+)

JP: Laundry by Ogawa Chise (18+)

JP: Kirai ni wa Narenai by Yuzuya Haruhi (18+)

JP: Suki tte Iu na! by Yuzuya Haruhi (18+)

KR: BJ Alex by Mingwa

JP: Boku no Ano Ko by Yuzuya Haruhi (18+)

JP: Romance ni wa Hodo Tooi by Amamiya (18+)

JP: Naked Color by Amamiya (18+) ★

JP: Muchuu ni naru yo by Amamiya (18+)

JP: Koi da Ai da wa Sateoite Afterstory by Amamiya (18+)

JP: Koi da Ai da wa Sateoite by Amamiya (18+)

JP: Bokura no Tsuzuki by Amamiya (18+)

JP: Fukusuu Mobure BL Anthology by Tokishiba (18+)

JP: Love Sex Show by Amamiya Kayou (18+) ☹︎

JP: Blue! Blue! Blue! Afterstory by Amamiya (18+)

JP: Blue! Blue! Blue! by Amamiya

JP: Aisaseteyo Sensei by Kameno

JP: Hirano to Kagiura by Harusono Shou ★

JP: Sasaki to Miyano by Harusono Shou ★

JP: Yukimura-sensei to Kei-kun by Kizu Natsuki

JP: Given by Kizu Natsuki ★

JP: Therapy Game Restart by Hinohara Meguru (18+) ★

JP: Therapy Game by Hinohara Meguru (18+)

JP: Secret XXX by Hinohara Meguru (18+)

JP: Harenochi Shikibu by Hinota

JP: Horeta Otoko wa Shin'yuu de by Tobi Washio (18+)

JP: Thoroughbred wa Yuruganai by Sakura Rico (18+)

JP: Thoroughbred wa Nabikanai by Sakura Rico (18+)

JP: Ookami-kun wa Hanasanai by Sakura Rico (18+)

JP: Ookami-kun wa Kowakunai by Sakura Rico (18+)

KR: Pearl Boy by Inking (18+)

KR: The Duke and The Tutor by MEPI (18+)

KR: Mania by Brothers without a tomorrow (18+) ★

JP: Lion Gotoki no Kuni Kara by Gateau (18+)

TW: Colossal (English) by 阿糜 (18+)

KR: Mastering the Secretary by INGZIG (18+)

———

↓ ↓ ↓ On Hold / Ongoing ↓ ↓ ↓

KR: 1 To 10 by NOD (18+)

CN: Ogus’s Law by Ley De Ogus (18+) ★

JP: Serenade of Love and Lust by Akira Ashihara (18+)

KR: Jinx by Minghwa (18+)

KR: Ennead by Mojito (18+)

JP: MADK by Ryo Suzuri (18+)

KR: Dark Fall by Darurung (18+)

KR: Tied To You by Chelliace

JP: Kamisama no Uroko by Hinohara Meguru (18+)

KR: A Guide Thicker Than Blood by Bicheon (18+)

JP: Mitsuka by Akabeko (18+)

JP: Never Let Go by Saki Sakimoto (18+) ★

JP: The Two Sides of an Envious Heart by Minoru (18+)

TW: Confessions of a 35 Years Old by TEI

JP: Our Not-So-Lonely Planet Travel Guide by Mone Sorai

KR: Lout of the Count’s Family by Yoo Ryeo Han ★

BL: Asking You by Noriyuu

CN: The Prince’s First Love by Tang Di

CN: Hunting Game by 爬爬工作室 , 不是树 (18+)

KR: The Foul by Chepali (18+) ★

KR: Critical Point by Edipa (18+) ★

JP: Teaching Dry Orgasm To My Childhood Friend by Shogo Ikegami (18+)

#XantaListens

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