My favorite non-romance historical political/fantasy novels♡ 

When I say quality, I mean it was enjoyable to read.... more>>

Not every novel in this list will be a Fan TL’er with good diction. But it will at least be readable. 

Every novel in this list I have read from start to finish and liked enough to add it to this list and would recommend to friends  <<less

List in no particular order of the best Chinese novels set in Ancient China. With palace entrigue, political scheming and surviving the inner court. Well-rounded and sometimes morally ambiguous main characters, who grow and develop along their partners.... more>>

-All these novels have been completely translated

- BG BL GL all included.

-List will continuously be in the making, if you find any other novels like the ones listed below, do recommend (Though I've read almost all of them). Keep in mind, that only the novels with completed translations will be added in the list. <<less

These are totally loved, must reads 

i need to clear my bookmarks... more>>

includes [almost any genre except for gl and apocalypse]:

- mlm

- flm

- tragedy (bcs i love to hurt myself) 

- slice of life

- smut

- brainrot dogfood

- historical xianxia and politics

- modern day 

untranslated novels not on this website will be in the comment section

Pt 2 of my list: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/70987/ <<less

Cultivation and historical settings, mostly (also has transmigration too)... I'm sorry for lumping the genres in one list but I hope this helps!

Novels that took place in Ancient Times without the reincarnation/transmigration recipe. 

This list has novels that focuses on political intrigue regarding throne ascension, harem intrigue with tons of drama.... more>>

Forego your modern sensibilities to truly enjoy some stories from this era otherwise the sexism, underage-ness of things will just enrage you. Not all of them are like that, but there are some novels that try to immerse themselves in that situation. <<less

FL who is not a damsel in distress, smart, strong, and independent woman

This is the continuation for the lists of Gems I have read so far, that will shake up your mind and emotions. I hope you... more>> will enjoy it, as well as I did.  Thank you and good luck. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ <<less

listed from favorite to least favorite 

A compilation of novels translated by Guavaread Translations that I am currently reading, planning to read, and have read.

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I feel bad for not completing these stories but at this point, I don't have any intentions finishing some stories so I made a list to compensate. ＞﹏＜... more>>

Though I would still leave a text explaining the reason why I stopped reading that certain book §(*￣▽￣*)§

Disclaimer: Don't be affected by my brief reviews. Everyone of us has taste. It would be very fortunate if you ended up reading one of the stories from this list (❁´◡`❁) <<less

Murim-related novels with a cold, smart MC and interesting side characters. And a deep plot.

Ranging from yandere-fluffy bg romance. Meeting an adorable, friendly male mermaid in a deserted island. Reborn to love you and protect you. Love between a... more>> monk and a princess. Loving a true eunuch. A girl who ate a death god? Etc. This is my list of novels that I think have a unique and good story line with female protagonist. <<less

May include novels which I have yet to complete reading along with my other TBRs... more>>

- Josei, Danmei

- Historical, Modern

- Palace / Political Intrigue, Scheming, Military Pursuits

- Economic Reforms, Gao Kao (College Exam) Restoration

- Fame, Acting, E-sports

- Systems, Knowledge of the Past / Future, Time Travel <<less

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Heroines defeating the enemy with their brain power, paying back blood debts or manipulating situations to their desired outcome. Revenge is best served cold. Green... more>> teas are accepted as long as they have a real purpose. Smart power couples who start as allies/friends and develop to a loving, equal relationship. <<less

MC has an extraordinary journey, as ordinary people to become the ruler of a country or organization. Only one female protagonist or at least no... more>> more than two girlfriends, many little brothers, kingdom and empire, knight and soldier, experimental object and s*ave, master and disciple, god and demon, and so on. <<less

ONLY based on my own preferences~~~~~

Danmei with emperor and general pairings 

romance stories on NU that i found very intriguing (in no order)

Novels which are still in MTL (high-readability, guaranteed minimum brain cell mortality) and not yet translated:... more>>

- Bulgarian Empire (same author of Holy Roman Empire)
- Holy Roman Empire (60 chapters translated, the rest just go to MTL, high quality MTL is the reason translators didn't bother to translate it in the first place)
- Rise of Rurik (thank you Zurdonx for recommendation)
(More will be updated later) <<less

<<selection of good BG c-novels i have read/planning to read>> ... more>>

Note: This list is entirely based on my preference. Always read the tags and be mindful of the triggers before you proceed.  <<less