A list created for torturing myself through reading sad/tragic Chinese novels.

 This list is a continuation of the Not-so-Popular novels (Desires of the Heart 1 & 3 ). I'll keep adding novels from time to time.... more>> Follow and keep updated. Also please check my other list of ( Popular Novels for Newbies ) in my profile. Very much appreciated. <<less

Genre: Historical, Xianxia, Wuxia, Xuanhuan

Crown prince, Prince( Wangye), Princess( gongzhu), Jungzhu, wengzhu, xianzhu, Qinwang, Beile,Duke, Marquis, Fuma(Prince Consort), Wangfei , Consort/Concubine, ... more>>

No specific order  <<less

All completed and fully translated novels that I've read and enjoyed.

Mostly strong female leads. not arranged in any order but would def recommend most of these. See my "Completed Historical Baddies and b*tches (FL) (BxG)"... more>> list for strong historical female leads that are from ancient times, did not transmigrate, and are still badass <<less

Tired of weak, simpering FLs? Try one of these books. Lady scholars, prime ministers, regent princesses, and generals -- with a few concubines and empresses thrown in for good measure. Mostly romances. BG... more>>

See below for links to raws. <<less

Haven't read all of these yet. Leave a comment if you know another good tragedy/angst novel. ^-^

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I just like it ahahaha. Can't guarantee the quality for everyone but personally I loved these novels so for me their quality is top notch~

 novels i'm currently reading and have already read 0w0

novels that i really enjoyed, as author employs good plot devices and characters acc have depth. kinda picky so i'm sorry if there's not much in this list. ... more>>

includes completed + unfinished novels. (mix of kr+cn+jp) <<less

As the title says. ;D

any kind of tragedy recommendations that i deem fit to be categorised as tragedy. it doesn't have to mean that the protagonist die or sth.... more>>

i also categorised unrequited love and painful regret as tragedy, as anything that doesn't end with happy ending, to me, is a tragedy.

only completed ones are listed  <<less

This for for ol' ancient girls who are strong and smart within the settings of their - historical and/or fantastical eras. Rebirth accepted. No transmigrators.... more>> Most of them are almost, if not wholly, mary sues who are powerful and get what they want.  <<less

These novels all gave me three tears :(

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

Keeping track of what I liked/read. Only some I would re-read though 

screaming, crying, throwing up [perfect storms]... more>>

made me cry a lot

too much angst, can't handle the hurt and the regret, mostly tragedies

REMINDER: NOTES MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS. Read at your own risk. <<less

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This my historical Chinese novel collection of books I have read and want to read. I really don't like harems so this is 1v1 as... more>> far as I'm aware with an FL-leading perspective. <<less

The title comes from a review on a novel that I don't remember and it's true. Ambitious people will most than likely use and hurt... more>> the ones who truly love them in order to achieve their goal. Especially if the goal is being a king/emperor.  <<less

Completed novel that I read and is really good it makes me want to read it again and again

Complete novels that I've binge read & liked. A mixed genre collection.

BG romance with smart FL and ML. I have read lots of books , but these are the ones I would go back to reread in the future and recommend to anyone. I love complicated plots, dark romance, tortured love with some angst. I lean more towards historical for now till I find a good enough modern to add to this list. Plots may contain uncomfortable scenarios but each book is worth the read. ... more>>

Most are completed translated  <<less