Can you recommend some best xianxia BL novels with strong character development?

Yes. 'Isekai BL: Path to Redemption' is a great example. The male lead starts as a somewhat broken character with a lot of insecurities. But through his experiences in the isekai world, especially in his relationship with the other male lead, he gradually overcomes his flaws and becomes a stronger and more self - assured person. 'The Evolving BL in Isekai' also focuses on how the characters develop. Their relationship is not static but changes as they both learn and adapt to the new world they are in.

In 'One Second After', the main character, John Matherson, undergoes significant development. He starts as a college professor and is thrust into a leadership role in the chaos after the attack. His journey from an ordinary citizen to a key figure in the community's survival is a central part of the story.

Sure. 'Maurice' is a great one. The main character Maurice goes through a significant transformation in terms of his understanding of himself and his sexuality. He starts as a somewhat naive young man in a society that doesn't accept homosexuality easily, and over the course of the novel, he grows into a more self - aware and confident person in his identity.

Sure. 'The Great Gatsby' is a classic. Jay Gatsby's character is built around his pursuit of the American Dream and his love for Daisy. His character development shows the hollowness of the dream in the end. His transformation from a poor boy to a wealthy man with a facade of grandeur is very well - portrayed.

One of the well - known Korean BL novels is 'Semantic Error'. It has a great story with interesting characters and their relationship development. The plot is engaging, full of the typical misunderstandings and gradually growing affections that are common in BL stories.

One of the popular Thai BL novels is 'Bad Buddy' which has an engaging plot about two enemies -turned -lovers. The characters are well -developed and their relationship development is really interesting.

One of the best Chinese BL novels is 'Addicted'. It tells a passionate love story between two young men. The description of their feelings is very vivid. 'Mo Dao Zu Shi' is also a must - read. It has a beautiful writing style, and the relationship between Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji is really touching. They face many challenges together in a world full of magic and secrets.

Sure. 'The Emperor and the Male Concubine' is a great historical BL novel. It tells a story in an imperial court setting. The power struggles and the relationship between the emperor and the male concubine are well - portrayed. There are elements of political intrigue along with the budding romance.

Sure. 'Heartstopper' is a great choice for beginners. It has a very sweet and innocent portrayal of a BL relationship. It's also in the form of a graphic novel, which makes it easy to follow. Another one is 'Bromance Book Club'. It has a fun and light - hearted story about a group of men who read romance novels to improve their relationships. 'Red, White & Royal Blue' is also a good start. It has a charming story set in a political backdrop and the relationship between the two main characters is really engaging.

A great bdsm hot story with strong character development is one where a submissive character starts off very shy and reserved in the bdsm world. As the story progresses, through their experiences with a dominant partner, they become more confident in expressing their needs and boundaries. This growth is shown through their interactions and how they handle different situations within the bdsm relationship.