Maybe some of these novel are your type.

 - Ancient / Historical Times Setting - ... more>>

1) Inside the Palace disputes. Court palace schemes, political plots, war or Imperial harem drama

2) Nobles, Outside the Palace

3) Living life as a commoner away from palace drama (Artisan, Farming, Merchant.. etc)

 ~No Wuxia / Cultivation Fantasy Here~ <<less

mostly c-novels/transmigration... more>>

sorta in the order of how much i enjoyed/liked it 

all are novels that i genuinely liked tho!! otherwise i would've dropped it (all dropped novels are listed in the comment below :) lmk if i dropped a novel prematurely and i should try it again)

my recently read novels got a letter grade score (A+, A-, etc) from me, i'm planning on going through and scoring the rest <<less

Typically includes:... more>>

- Political Plotting

- Schemes 

- Strong Female Lead

-Overly Perfect Male lead  <<less

Historical novels that would maybe...
...make your blood boil;
...make you vomit blood.... more>>

These novels BLAZE... they are good.

*Sorted by completion/translations "from newest to oldest" <<less

These are my favourite novels which I never get tired no matter how much I re-read it. This list is full of Novels which are... more>> fluffy,happy-ending, heartwarming, angsty and heartbreaking.  <<less

Among many novels I've read, these are my favourite and, in my opinion, the absolute best.... more>>

(My preferred genre is mostly Josei, with strong and interesting female lead. A good romance is always appreciated and I also enjoy regency and political novels with schemes. Might be a little biased about angst genre.) <<less

Fighting against their families, society, and rulers. Uncovering massive conspiracies and decades old schemes. Changing the fates of dynasties, countries, and worlds. ... more>>

These protagonists, whether of their own volition or through the will of others, are caught up in plots both petty and paramount, and use their wits to turn tables, take revenge, and survive. 

Any kind of world, and any gender and sexuality, as long as it involves scheming. Updated as I read, and please feel free to recommend additions in the comments.  <<less

My all-time faves! 

A selection of the top ranked (4.2 and up) and most popular (fandom wise) danmei novels linked on this site. ... more>>

I'll review them and edit an comment on them as I complete reading them. <<less

Starting as today (09/07/2020) until
(12/31/2020), I'll be hosting the 2020 danmei reading challenge. Main goal of
the challenge on itself is to complete as much items as you can and after that,
to review the novels you read (for said items) on their respective novelupadtes
entry (a screenshot of this would be nice to verify it). You can use the novels
listed on this list for guidance, but actually you can use any other novel as
long as it's a danmei one and fulfills the requirements of the item you're aiming for. If the novel you're reading is not fully translated yet, for completition purposes you'll have to keep up to date with the... more>> latest release until 12/31/2020.
You can only use novels you haven't previously read before per item ONCE. State
the date you started reading it and the date you finished it in the form I'll
post below IN THE COMMENTS SECTION (due to description limit). You can work
this form independently, but it'd be nice if you posted the form and your
progress in a comment on this list. Remember that besides
being a challenge for fun, it's also aiming to spread love for the authors and
translators.

If you have any doubts or want to reccomend novels for me to add to this
list just comment down below. <<less

MCs who found they have reincarnated as emperors or rulers of kingdoms. ... more>>

This does not include reincarnating as princes, princesses, or officials <<less

Sequence is CN- JP- KR- Fluffy- (Comedy)- Exceptions- To-reads. Not ranked by number. 
My descriptions varies greatly from a gist, polished review, impressions, or explains key points.        ... more>>

[Flexible Preferences] 
A. Protags are somehow mostly male but I read both!- interesting, has compelling qualities, flawed with development
B. Entertaining, Distinct, & Creative
C. Steady premise, no TERRIBLE plot hole 
D. Romance: good execution, pacing, build-up, & evokes emotion; no bullsh!t drama & brain-dead denseness
E. Vital, relevant, fleshed-out characters
F. Comedic & Fun
G. Danger, Wars, Battles, Strategy, Tactics, Trials, Fights, Thriller, Suspense
H. Lore, Culture, Kingdom, Worldbuilding 
I. Political Intrigue, Schemes, Mind Games, Manipulation, Mystery
J.  Pure tragedies rarely - it hurts!
K. No BL/GL(yet?)
L. Can be R-18 
M. Polygamous-like IF great story | even if you're averse consider my recs. ;)

[Criteria]
1. These are (mostly) 4/5 stars in story, translation and enjoyment according to my flawed evaluation that is mainly 3/10 objective, 7/10 subjective.
2. I have perused the novels or adaptation before sharing my thoughts.
3. Writing must be consistent, coherent and engaging and the ending must at least not be sh!t. Clichés to a point are fine however it needs to be purposeful & executed well. 
4. I will keep adding books that are promising, satisfying, translated.  <<less

Novels which are an AMAZING read. May involve a lot of face slapping , scheming and manipulative characters

This list consists of works that, according to my opinion, are masterpieces. I myself am a fan of slow paced novels that tend to start... more>> slow. Alot of the stories here start to get so good later on that I can't even fully express it with words. Also, even though I'm not a fan of tragic or dark novels, some of the ones I've chosen are quite dark and gritty with many plots and schemes. Cheers! <<less

Powerful OP FLs; mature and wise FLs; cute and cunning FLs; sweet but determined FLs; adorably scheming FLs; gentle and elegant FLs ~ these are the novels with the best heroines ❁... more>>

『Constantly updating』 <<less

Good novels, well written, entertaining, and interesting. These novels are quite unforgettable after reading, the characters and story will surely stick around for a long... more>> time. <<less

Book's that i loved, and are a breath of fresh air

This is my personal top of KR novels.... more>>

The base requirements are :

1 - Completed novels

2 - Fully translated in English

However I've read or skimmed through the completed lists of KR stories, and as you can see I've put some that aren't fully translated yet. Those are complete in korean though so there's still hope of reaching the end one day. <<less

These are my absolute favourite novels that I like to read again and again. This list mostly comprises of BL novels and are either incomplete... more>> or completely translated. They are not listed in any particular order.  <<less

Any kind of danmei where characters are trying to solve a mystery whether it be procedural, political schemes, or supernatural phenomenon (since that’s what I... more>> mostly see on this site)  Since I’ve always loved  the solving something type show and novels, I still watch detective Conan from time to time lol, I’m trying to look for BL novel of those kind. Actually, just might be an excuse just to put peerless in another list since I love it so much oops. <<less

United we stand, divided we fall. Power duos that change the fate of the nation... and even the heavens. 

An archive of revenge novels because I could read these novels again and again even if the same formula is repeated. For the obsession of... more>> angst and revenge novels. <<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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