my other "to read" list has reached 100 so now I have to make another one...

This reading list includes novels which can be focus on revenge after rebirth, power struggle for imperial throne, cultivation, pill refining, beast taming, etc. as long as the setting is Ancient China.... more>>

(The novels here do not include stories with major misunderstandings. In addition, it usually have possessive but doting MLs *wink*)  <<less

Here are some popular novels in my opinion, if you have some recommendations especially in ancient settings do let me know or leave a comment... more>> . I will add some novels from time to time. Follow and keep updated.please check out my other list of not so popular novels( Desires of the Heart PART 1, 2, 3, & 4 ) as well in my profile.thanks <<less

Try some of the stories i've read so far..some novels were not that popular, give it a try.i will  add more novels and keep it... more>> updated. Follow and check out my other list of (Popular Novels for Newbies) & (Desires of the Heart part 2 & 3 ) as well in my profile,thanks. <<less

HIstorical chinese novels. Some might involve transmigration, reincarnation, and stuff like going back to the past.

Only novels I actually loved and have re-read (or I’m planning to re-read). I also included xianxia here!... more>>

They are all Chinese novels and the romance is BG, there are a lot of rebirth/transmigration novels. No instant love here!

The female leads in all these novels is quite badass but not OP. They are smart and can be more or less scheming but they are all resilient in the face of adversities. 

⭐️ Since the novels here are already a selection of all the ones I’ve read, I’m giving a star to the absolute top 3! <<less

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Genre: Historical, Xianxia, Wuxia, Xuanhuan

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I found these interesting

I liked them all

Part 2

Another year, another list!

This is not in order...

Cliche but it's ok, im a fan of it

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Have to wait patiently

The following novels are ones that I've read (several times) and thought were excellent.... more>>

NOTE: I'll keep adding to the lists till I remember which ones I've already read and for the future reads that I find very good. <<less

This is my personal collection of finished read novel + completed

These are just the novels I have read. Not in any particular ranking, and not all of them I enjoyed. A lot of these are transmigration/reincarnation novel also!... more>>

Some books on here people can argue if they are actually OP or not, since the only real "power" the protagonist has is making REALLY REALLY good food, but if your food can garner you *millions* of views or let you make friends w high official of the palace, then I think that should count right? Let me know what you think, since I'm not entirely sure myself. <<less

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I’m a big simp.

This contains novels on my reading lists with a historical setting.... more>>

Xuanhuan / Xianxia novels are not included. I have separate lists for those.

My personal ratings

5 - I really love this novel. Will read this again again.

4 - I really like this novel. Will read this again.

3 - this is a nice novel. I liked it. I might read this again.

2 - this novel was okay, but I wouldn't want to read it again. Usually I find these rather boring, or at least not interesting enough to check out again.

1 - I didn't like this novel. <<less

This is not in order...... more>>

PART 2: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/41941/ <<less

Where the MC gets a second chance at life and becomes extremely op. Or they're a Mary-Sue/Gary-Stu pissing off a lot of people with their beauty and skills. most of the novels are just the MC scheming and going on powertrips lol. you wouldn't need much of your comprehensions skills so take a seat, relax and enjoy the read :)... more>>

includes a lot of face slapping (:D), finished + incomplete novels (mainly chinese) <<less