A ranking list of the best to good novels set in ancient china. 

Historical, wuxia, xianxia, xuanhuan, palace intrigue, orcs, etc... more>>

P. S. Not in order <<less

Well built worlds with good (or at least decent) storylines. These are stories with detailed  worlds. These worlds might be based around a game, the future, or fantasy world but all (to some degree) are set in a complex world. Some series on this list include game elements, politics, slow romance, drama, action, and more.... more>>

*WARNING: Not all tags apply to every novel listed* <<less

People who love politics, kingdom building, worldbuilding and same-gender relationships with happy endings? This is your treat.

Here are my favorite Bl Novels -mostly- in the theme of ancient china / and cultivation.... more>>

I really enjoyed these and I hope you will too <3 <<less

As the list name says

A list of books whose descriptions or reviews interested me. I will read eventually. These are mostly historical/wuxia settings.... more>>

I’ve moved the pure fantasy/xianxia type settings to another To Be Read list. This was getting full.

If you have any suggestions on other novels to put on this list, please drop a comment. <<less

Novels I recommend either because I translated them (ahem shameless self promo) or because they are genuinely enjoyable

MXTX (#1-3), Meatbun(#4-5), and Priest (#6-24) novels!! If you haven't heard of them in the BL community, then welcome you must be new here ! These 3 authors have had at least one of their novels adapted into a drama or donghua recently (or at least it's in the works *cough* HYX *cough*) you can pretty much consider them classics on danmei twt sooo here's the big 3 in BL collection!!! ... more>>

I'll rank them within their sections except for the top 3 once ive finished all of the list ((also also, Priest has BG novels as well, but i didn't include them bc this is a BL list)) 

Some notes on author styles before reading:
MXTX: very complex world building, flashbacks galore, some explicit scenes so pls pls either skip or be 18+, YEARNING

Meatbun: you literally have to be 18+, READ THE WARNINGS if you can't stand them just wait for the HYX drama to come out with a heavily censored version, knives knives knives, tissues are a must, pls i beg of you read the warnings

Priest: has lots of the politics side, not too much romance overall (but more than ppl say), very plot heavy, knives but TYPICALLY happy ending especially in the extras!! <<less

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All the novels I've enjoyed reading. Both het and BL, or no romance at all, mostly including books with interesting plot and characters. Most likely,... more>> there will be no noncon, r*pe, or similar questionable stuff.    <<less

Caution: Lots of dark themes so please be careful!!! Extremely mild spoilers as well!!!!!!!
Ranking is decided by how much I cried, not by how good it was because it'll be very hard to decide XD... more>>

The human emotions are depicted so well. They talk a little about the human mind and feelings. Brought me to tears, but they’re so beautiful. Some are lighter, some a little more heavy. The journey to a beautiful romance isn’t easy. Life is complex, and it is bitter and sweet. By the way... the ranking doesn’t really matter. 

I wanted to rank this according to how much I cried, but sorry it doesn't seem to be working XD No worries, it isn't like some sort of dog blood drama. It's just...tragic but with a happy end. It has a lot of sweet, fluffy and funny moments too!!!! in fact, only certain part hurts. Some doesn't hurt as well! In fact,  it was so beautiful and sweet I cried  <<less

4-5 stars besties i dont lie ... more>>

ALL HE!!!!!!! <<less

Focused on western style politics.

Some of the completed novels I've read~ Not all are my favorite but I tried to sort it in order.... more>>

For the complete list of all novels I have read: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/22490/

For the list of completed novels I have read, sorted based on genre ---

- Wuxia/Xianxia/Xuanhuan: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/27519/

- Modern Romance: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/27354/

- Romance with Smut: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/27239/

- Emotional: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/27869/

- Short stories: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/21392/ <<less

This is a collected novels that amaze deeply in my journey a a reader. My wish is that, no one miss these wonderful novels.

Lots of scheming and imperial drama with exceptionally 'wise' emperors, more often than not. ... more>>

[Read the tags.] <<less

My Description is a sh*t, but the story is amazing. Trust me.

Light novels of some commendable takes on the reborn villainess into an otome game cliche. Includes smart protagonist, world building, fluff and angst. (Will update... more>> frequently along with reviews of ones that I think deserve recognition) <<less

Idk why this list is getting longer day by day... :) 

Historical mixed in with schemes, secrets, conspiracies, and smart characters trying to get to the bottom of things while being cunning and falling in love.... more>> <3  <<less

Prince, Princess( gongzhu), Jungzhu, wengzhu, Qinwang, Beile,Duke, Marquis, Prince Consort, Wangfei , Consort/Concubine, ... more>>

No specific order  <<less

A curated list of some the top tier good sh*t romance transmigration/time travel/fiction novels I’ve enjoyed in the name of escapism. You can even check my detailed reviews for some of the novels in their pages. I'd gladly be isekaid as the MC to any of these novels because that's how good they are!... more>>

P.S. I stan strong female leads ;) <<less

its all in the name^^... more>>

not all the novels have these tags, these are just a few that i thought was worth mentioning

and ive not completed this list, so sorry if there's only a few in here

and none of them are in any particular order

all novels are completed~ <<less

Historical/Political novels I’m currently reading w gay romance! Hope you find some you’ll enjoy!^^