second list because list one is full.

Novels where MC hurt his/her loved ones in the past... realize their foolishness.. and do their best in seeking redemption / forgiveness.  (Note: Additional recommendations... more>> on comments section below. Most are raw chinese novels, i've completed. Feel free to reply if it already got an English translation.)  <<less

This list is dedicated to all the female leads in historical novels which are bold, unpredictable, and never shy away from going against the norm.

All the stories that I have read and liked.

Romances I like that take place in the Emperor’s and Prince’s palaces

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I don't know. I'm losing interest in the middle...

Another year, another list!

Basically my list of all the new stars of the genre! Happy reading :D ... more>>

Rating:  ❤️❤️❤️ To-die-for      ❤️❤️ Greatly entertaining                       ❤️ Enjoyable 
The novels are not all historical though.

For more, my all times "Best historical novels" list is here: https://www.novelupdates.com/viewlist/19039/ <<less

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Strictly MC or ML rebirth and no transmigration

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

Friends/lovers/relatives transmigrated or reincarnate in the same story. Doesn't include enemies or people hostile to each other. Characters may or may not know the other person also transmigrated/reincarnated. I don't reveal who reincarnated/transmigrated unless it's stated in the blurb. BG and BL.... more>>

I include books I haven't read. Books are listed in no particular order.

If you know of books I haven't mentioned, please please let me know. <<less

List of newer additions to NU, so that I can MTL them later. Also included are machine translated novels on other sites. The quality is unknown, so reader discretion advised. These are mostly CN romcoms set in ancient China. 
If you know of any new titles, please let me know.... more>>

(* = MTL edition available)
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COMPLETED NOVELS AVAILABLE ELSEWHERE:

After The Divorce, I Became the Favorite of the Powerful Ministers. https://www.mtlnovel.com/after-the-divorce-i-became-the-favorite-of-the-powerful-ministers/.

Sturdy Countryside: Lord, Please Blow The Lamp. https://www.mtlnovel.com/sturdy-countryside-lord-please-blow-the-lamp/.

Daily Life of the Reborn Daughter. https://www.mtlnovel.com/daily-life-of-the-reborn-daughter/.

The Little Crying Bag of the Prime Minister’s House. https://www.mtlnovel.com/the-little-crying-bag-of-the-prime-ministers-house/

Your Majesty’s Heart-to-heart Pet. https://www.mtlnovel.com/your-majestys-heart-to-heart-pet/

King’s House Kindergarten. https://www.mtlnovel.com/kings-house-kindergarten/

After Being Forced to Marry a Tyrant of the Enemy Nation. (Loved it. Dark RomCom) https://www.mtlnovel.com/after-being-forced-to-marry-a-tyrant-of-the-enemy-nation/. <<less

protagonists are reborn together (BG & BL)

my second hundred. Some of these are BL but there's also some F/M romance for a change, mostly rebirth and revenge

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

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MC's Ex, ML, or family eventually regret what they did to MC. There may be face slapping and groveling/chasing after MC.... more>>

Mix of long and short stories, Happy Ending (HE) and Bad Ending (BE), Boy-Girl (BG) and Boys Love (BL). All stories will be labeled.

BG at beginning of the list, BL at later part of the list. <<less

As you may have observed, I definitely am a sucker for 'reincarnation & transmigration tropes', some yandere in the happening, with a dash of romance in medieval setting;... more>> and with a pinch of smut & fluff. <<less

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

 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

all the novels I've paused halfway through, but not because they're bad

Brain gets scrambled pretty badly if you go for MTL novels but what can I say? Some novels are just worth the pain.... more>>

Here’s a selection of novels that haven’t been fully translated yet but this of you that for the sake of knowing the plot development (and when the antagonists will get their deserved face slapping) don’t mind a bit of pain.

Only BG, mostly historical, often revenge/rebirth sub-genre.

Please make sure you still support the original translator once new chapters are released. <<less

I admit I like a bit of angst in my novels…but I do like happy endings and redemption stories. ... more>>

So here is a collection of nicely written second chance BG romance (mostly through rebirth but could also be transmigration or misunderstanding). Both historical and modern.

Higher rating goes to novels where there’s a sufficient amount of groveling. On the ML part obviously.

Rating given out of ⭐️⭐️⭐️ <<less