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So I have been lurking around reading Asian Light Novels for a little while now, I am more of a Manga reader normally but got kinda hooked 1 -2 years ago hehe. Anyway, one thing I personally from my pov find offensive are certain tropes used in BL or GL or with queer side characters when reading LNs. Especially CN LNs in my experience so far. I think that's just the culture though, and it's not like I can do much about it, but it is 2019 and I am just so surprised about some of the things that seem to be seen as normal. I guess those are my pet peeves? And I have been wondering if there are any BL or GL LN out there that, for someone western I guess, is less offensive? Maybe I should give an example? Liiike, I don't believe you can fuck somebody gay, or straight for that matter. Sure you can come to a certain enlightenment about yourself, but we are more than our sex drive imho. Also, stalking is not cute and neither is gaslighting ... And rape is inexcusable and not a show of how much you love somebody. This seems to be an overall theme, not just in queer lit. I feel like this has been better represented in Mangas than LNs , from my experience. Or maybe I just read more shounen ai fluff??? It might just be the difference of culture though from JP Vs CN Vs KR etc. I just think the younger generation might have a different view so maybe you guys can recommend something more recent? Or maybe I am just putting my hopes up ... Am I overthinking this?? Is my google Fu outdated? Do I just overlook all the good queer LNs out there? Help lol
