Novels put on the back-burner or simply dropped. 

Super good!!!!... more>>

The plots of these stories are super attractive

Translations are pretty accurate 

Strongly recommend!!!

I am sure you cannot put them down once you start to read <<less

These ancient Chinese historical stories not only have a satisfying romance (thus far), but they also include plots of politics and other deep topics (such as social commentary). Most* of these also have good/excellent translations and writing! Notes are included to highlight what I like (and don't exactly like) about each title. All of these have female protagonists. Most stories are either completely translated or have regular updates. List is more or less in order of what I like the most and find most fun to read, all the way down to ones that don't entice strong reactions for me but I like them enough to list them.... more>>

*There is at least one title on this list that I have dropped. I have noted it, but still left it as is I liked the first part of the novel well-enough to warrant a place on this list. There are at least two MTL'ed stories on this list as well. <<less

✨Only the cream of the crop ✨ All the (mostly) historical novels which have proven to stand the test of time a.k.a survived  my endless nitpicking, fluctuating moods and multiple re-read. So yeah, pretty strong novels.... more>>

PS: The others novels I liked, but not enough to be featured here, are in my yearly "New Favorite Historical Romances" lists. <<less

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All finished and completely translated novels that I've read and appreciated.... more>>

Yow! I'm suck in writing reviews so just check out my rec. list. Mostly it's about romantic stuff cuz I'm a hopeless romantic. Anyway, If you also want to recommend me some novel or discuss something feel free to leave a comment below. <<less

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Stories were the setting is ancient China, Japan, or Korea. There is no European system. Bring on the Emperors!

This list will focus on the RELATIONSHIP DYNAMICS of the main characters. I will not mention about the plot that much. ... more>>

I will include some information that I think worth mention (may include some spoilers).

Fyi, my favourite couple dynamic is the ones that the Gong really head over heels for the Shou ٩(●ᴗ●)۶

*currently updating*  <<less

Wanna read them but not sure yet. The ones I want to read the most are at the top.

Novels I can't get enough of! I also put the types of gong(top) x shou(bottom) I think they are. Also kinda *spoiler* but the ending... more>> are all happy to my knowledge! <<less

Now it might come out as different for others but please bear in mind that this is just my personal list of novels that I've... more>> read as very unique/noteworthy/rare in this genre. It might also include novel summaries that caught my eye as distinctive, but generally I'd definitely read it first before adding it to this list 'cause this is my 5+ stars BL novels. Anyone is also free to comment down below to recommend any bl novels they think of that fits this list xoxo~ <<less

Bl novels of reincarnation/transmigration au with very intelligent mcs *whistles* taking down notes while reading, doesn't hurt to prepare lmao. (p.s. I felt it would... more>> be redundant to add in this list but most of the stories in my "BL Stars in the Night Sky" are also rebirth stories so feel free to check it out~~) <<less

Might read in future. 

rebirth, transmigration, historical... more>>

basically stories that I enjoyed <<less

https://forum.novelupdates.com/blogs/ancient-times.4152/... more>>

I advise all those who like Chinese history to read these articles

https://multimedia.scmp.com/infographics/culture/article/3016607/history-of-the-forbidden-city/index.html?src=arcade
#Ancient China

Imperial court/Imperial harem/Wuxia-Jianghu/Murim/daily life in ancient timesFengshui

The four arts (四藝, siyi), or the four arts of the Chinese scholar, were the four main academic and artistic accomplishments required of the aristocratic ancient Chinese scholar-gentleman. They are qin (the guqin, a stringed instrument, 琴), qi (the strategy game of Go, 棋), shu (Chinese calligraphy, 書) and hua (Chinese painting, 畫), and are also referred to by listing all four: 琴棋書畫; qínqíshūhuà.

“ 男子有德便是才，女子無才便是德 ”    “Men’s talent lies in his virtue, women’s virtue lies in her not showing off her talent”
#Ancient Japan
manga de yomu genji monogatari -> Manga "Tale of Genji"

Another favorite manga ->   fushigi no kuni no bird   or  Isabella Bird in Wonderland

Introduction to yokai -> http://yokai.com/introduction/ <<less

read the title ( ̀⌄ ́)

Some completed novels of mine.... more>>

(Most novels that I finished with MTL were 80% readable) <<less

Compiled novels that I’ve found under specific search filters (Mixed in some KR ones)... more>>

Part I list <<less

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Danmei set in historical time without xianxia/wuxia (magical) elements that have also been turned into manhuas. 

My favourite danmei novels in no particular order.

Romance with good plots ... more>>

─==͟͟͞͞=͟͟͞͞➸(๑♡⌓♡๑)➸♡

【definitely no emotional/mental/physical/s*xual ab*se being portrayed as 'romance'】 <<less

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I will be naming the arcs that have transmigration to an Ancient China if they are QT novels!  This list is mostly for me, but maybe there are other fans of this specific trope, so I'm making this list public ^^... more>>

I was just looking through my list, and how come the arc is always the third one?  weird.

(Things like ger - you might not think they deserve cw, but they can trigger people's dysphoria) <<less