This list has books that I have finished reading and books that I'm planning to read.... more>>

These are just my opinion. <<less

Novels of different genres that contain romance and that I enjoy/enjoyed ... more>>

P.s. I tried to keep completed ones at the top but they aren't listed by favorites  <<less

Novels I have read

All transmigration, rebirth, reincarnation stories that I read despite dubious reviews, and loved to bits! All based in ancient china times!... more>>

Enjoy! <<less

I like to think I'm rather picky with my novels.

women rules the world 

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

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

I've been reading Chinese and some Korean novels for almost three years now and these are the novels I've liked so far. Mostly has 4 ratings and above.... more>>

Mainly modern, historical, quick transmigration, rebirth, transmigration, and some fantasy. I also tried to including my own rating and a short review/thoughts.  <<less

This list resumes the chinese novels I have liked so far. Many may not be here for two reasons: a. I haven't read it; b. I really haven't liked it. ... more>>

Be aware, if the novel isn't tr*sh, it takes a lot for me not to like a Chinese Historical Novel. Btw, you might find one or two unusual participants in this list but it is probably because I have enjoyed the novels or many elements in it.

I accept recommendations, so please leave some comments!! I will keep updating every week! <<less

Fluffy romance, BL and BG? Cool. Silly satire? Love it. Foodie p*rn? Give it to me, daddy. Sweet, sweet face-slapping? Smack that b**** up. 2nd... more>> time around? No regrets. Body-snatching? Only the industrious need apply. Semi-historical dog-blood nonsense? Right this way, Mary Sue. Is there anything you won't read? DBZ enlightenment grinding to godhood. Ultimately unsatisfying. Relationship grinding is okay though. What can I tell you? Love triangles are a no-go. <<less

The best of the best historical josei/shoujo novels I've read. Ones that have really stuck with me~

i really love historical chinese novels but only those set in nobility/imperial family, some modern world are nice too Strong female leads and loving male leads ONLY( Not all in my list have this trope though)... more>>

these are just the ones i've read, the top ones are my favorite and the bottom ones I haven't read yet <<less

These are my favorite books. They are well written with plots that kept my interest no matter how long. I appreciate both the MC and... more>> the ML for their different personalities. They didn't annoy me like in other novels. I thought the plots had special new twists that I had not read before.  <<less

finally, stories where the MC doesn’t end up with the scum ML or ML who had ignored her, there’s not many stories yet but eventually... more>> I’ll get enough, recommend any I’ve missed in the comments! <<less

One of the requirements for a good novel to me is a strong female lead. These novels have my favorite fl, who are admirable in their own way. Arranged in no particular order. ... more>>

WARNING: This list is just of the female leads only and in no way reflects the review of novel as a whole. So, I can guarantee you the novels in the list have promising fl but for other criterias please refer to the reviews. <<less

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

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This rec list is for people who are struggling to decide what to read next.... more>>

These are all romances, mostly ancient and some modern

I have rated them all and personally added some of my own notes. They are excellent novel that I have even reread 
Most of the ongoing novels, I read with mtl. almost all of them have a decent mtl, to complete the story for you
Read the ongoing novels at your own risk of getting addicted and wanting more. 

If you novels you think fit this list comment ii below. I would love some recs too(*´∨`*) <<less

Here's my recommended list for historical-romance....what I'm highly like in these novels is that the FL is the beauty with brain, the honey-sweet bonding with... more>> FL and ML, they have child ( not all, but mostly and hopefully) and the story is not too abruptly ended ( but, not all are completed ) <<less

turns out if you read similar novels they blur together unless you make a list....who could've known... more>>

no order <<less

MxF couples with interesting, well designed characters and good plots.

ATTENTION!! This list only consist of chinese novels with Female Protagonist, and its sorted by rank, rating, readers, excellent reviews and a little bit of personal opinion! I can assure you that everything listed here are worth trying! ... more>>

Last but not least, i would recommend you to read it on wuxiaworld / readlightnovels / webnovels due to its high-quality translation, quick updates & they have more chapters! Well then, enjoy! <3

PS. Chinese novels with Male Protagonist are listed in my recommendation list; "Best Chinese Webnovels ML" <<less

That certain type of (chinese) romance novel with a (often transmigrated) female lead, who's capable, talented and overall badass, and a (handsome and equally capable) doting male lead who'd do anything for her (Alternative Title: Wife-s*aves FTW). Generally, the male lead falls in love first, children between the two are optional (if there are, they are sometimes born before the story starts) and either one of them or both tend to attract several "flies"... more>>

The actual quality of the stories vary wildly, but these are the ones I consider "readable" (in no particular order really). Meaning, aside from how good the story itself is, the Female and Male Lead should have a healthy relationship; So no "he r*ped me so now I'm in love with him even though he treats me like shit" or bullsh*t like that. If something like that happens later in the story, I'll remove the entry.
("accidental r*pe", where one or both parties have consumed aphrodisiacs unknowingly/against their will or similar situations are a grey area and judged on a case to case basis) <<less

I'm just gonna include all those novels tr*sh or not. I'll give my opinion in the description later.... more>>

If I'm missing any just tell me.. also i realised all those titles with 'Daughter' or 'Miss' ... are usually your stereotypical cliches with transmigration.

Please don't follow the rankings after the first two. I'll cry. Check out the description. I'm finding it hard to sort them out lol. <<less