Welcome to the world of Thai BL novels. Here's a selection curated for fans by fans. Experience a spectrum of emotions through the eyes of unforgettable characters and their journeys to find love, acceptance, and self-discovery amidst the complexiti...
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Synopsis
"Himmapan, is it the kind of nuts that tastes very rich when chewed?"
Me... Rattiphat, an unemployed man, got dumped recently and woke up hangover... with a naked young man lying next to me. By some coincidence fate, I became an employee in the IT department at 'ES Company.' With wriggling monsters chasing after me, and a boss who can shoot power from his hand, and even more....
"Boss, are you telling me that all of my colleagues are some kind of Garuda and Naga?"
"That is correct."
So, begin the journey from heaven to hell (literally) of an IT employee of the Himmapan company. Meanwhile, a certain trainee, 'Geerana,' keeps making my heart threaten to stop beating.
Boss, is it too late for me to resign right now!?
What I Think
I'm not usually into fantasy stuff with BL elements. But I gave this BL fantasy novel a try and wow, I actually liked it a lot. It kind of reminded me of Harry Potter but with its own unique spin: instead of a magic school, there's this company called Ever Snow Company, and instead of witches and wizards, there are these cool mythical creatures from Thai legends.
At the start, all the Thai myth stuff and fancy terms threw me off a bit. I'm not used to Thai folklore, so it was a lot to take in. But the story does a solid job explaining things through the main character, who's as clueless as I was, which made it way easier to get into.
The story's got a good pace – not too slow, not too fast. It's got enough action and fantasy elements to keep things interesting, but there's also some real drama under all the fun, which I think could pull in people who aren't usually into fantasy.
What really got me were the characters and their backstories. The book digs into why they do what they do, and it's not just about them being gay or facing typical BL drama. The romance is sweet and subtle, not in your face.
Basically, even though I'm not big on fantasy, this book was a nice surprise. It mixes fantasy with BL in a cool way, has great characters, and a story that keeps you hooked. If you're looking for something different, you might want to check this out.
