A Beauty Like Wine, Sweet Yet Poisonous
美人似酒亦似毒
- Status
- Completed
- Length
- 444k Words
- Genre
- Ancient Romance
- Subgenre
- Palace & Household Intrigue
- Updated
- 1y ago
- English
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Please Share Your Number One Historical Romance! I’m Out of Books to Read!
Completed, Highly Rated Books
Only looking for highly rated completed novels.
Looking for the Best of Historical Romance, the Kind You Can Read Over and Over
Male leads similar to those in "A Fine Brocade of Good Days" and "The Phoenix’s Grace Knows No Bounds".
Tomato Novel’s Four Masterpieces: Bet You’ve Read at Least One
I refuse to believe you haven’t watched it two or three times.
Classical Chinese Romance!!!! Your Number One Pick! Send It My Way!
I love historical novels, I love historical novels! The female lead can be a little flawed, but the male lead absolutely must not be annoying! I want something that keeps me interested enough to read on.
Come on, Give Me Some High-Quality Novels
I'm a picky old hand when it comes to books.
Are There Any More Good Romance Novels on Tomato? I’m Tired of Reading Shallow, Amateurish Stories!
Looking for Long-Awaited Reunions and Reconciliation, Preferably Starting from Their Reunion
Sweet Historical Romance, No Angst, Super Sweet
Looking for High-Quality Historical Romance, the Kind You Can't Skip a Single Chapter!!!
My Wife Is My Weakness, But She Is Absolutely No Saint
Looking for stories like "What Immortal Dao? What Heavenly Dao? Hah! I Cultivate the Dao of Slaughter".
Any Historical Romance Stories With a Male Lead Who’s Really Good at Seducing People? 😍
The type who wants to spoil his wife every day
I’ve Recently Gotten into Historical Romance, and I’m Out of Books to Read
I like stories with equally strong male and female leads who help each other grow, with good supporting characters too. Something warm and loving, please recommend some.
Ancient Romance Novels That Leave You Stunned to the Core
No comedy, no revenge against scumbags, and no female or male protagonist with serious issues. They shouldn’t go around causing trouble, and the plot should be exciting.
A Collection of History’s Strongest Female Leads: Absolutely Electrifying!
✺◟😄◞✺ Who do you think is the most devoted male lead, the most puppy-like, or the most adorably clueless? The heroine will still protect them and get them out of danger unharmed!!
Looking for Historical Romance That Takes Your Breath Away to the Core!!!!!
Superb 9.9-Rated Novels...
A really excellent novel. You can start it with confidence!
Proper Historical Romance: No Golden Fingers, Just High-Quality Stories with Sound Values
Looking for books similar to "Bound by Spring's Embrace".
Really Great Historical Romance!
Hey, cuties, do you know any really good historical romance novels with beautiful writing? I'm in a reading slump lately. Thanks for the recommendations, sweeties! OvO Sending love.
Seeking High-Quality Historical Romance, No Transmigration, Rebirth, or System
I like food, palace intrigue, the imperial examinations, political schemes, and crime-solving. On Tomato, I’ve read The Strongest Female Grand Secretary Rises Against the Odds; for palace intrigue, Zhaohua Weiyang, Palace Willows, and Deep Palace Strategy: The Tale of Qingzhi; for food, Chang’an Snack Shop (I can’t remember if it was on Tomato).
Are There Any 10.0-Rated Books on Tomato?
I'm In A Reading Slump! Bring Out Your Top Pick And Let Me See It!
Historical Romance, Historical Romance, Historical Romance: Pure Historical Fiction, No Rebirth, No Transmigration
Friends, I'm looking for a purely historical romance. I've had nothing to read for ages. Please save me...
I Found a Really Good Book Today.
I want books like Know No Evils: The Poor Scholar Really Is Poor.
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A cunning and scheming Northern Darkness War God One is the flamboyant and roguish young lady of Western Chu. A story featuring two strong protagonists (this is the first time I've read a classical Chinese novel with two strong protagonists), a love story where both are equally matched, it's super good!!! It's quite amazing! She tried to escape, he chased, and she couldn't get away.
Ahhhhh, it's so good!!! It's practically my dream love letter! Every character in the book is different, but without exception, they are all vivid and real people: the female lead is a true beauty, strong, and tragic figure (what an angelic woman!
It's really good! The author's writing is also great. It's been a long time since I've read a book that touches my heart like this! It's not just about romance; it also has a strong sense of national responsibility. I love the strong male and female leads!
It's so good! This ancient romance novel is so fresh and original! It has both national sentiment and love and hate! Unfortunately, as a ninth grader, I have to go to school now 😢😢😢 I won't be back for five days!
I absolutely love this type of female protagonist's personality, temperament, and background; these settings really resonated with me! The female lead is bold in love and hate, and her childhood experiences are extraordinary. The author's writing is also superb; I hope the author keeps up the high standards! Keep it up! The writing is excellent, and the character descriptions are superb!
Ahhhh, help! I finished this book in one day, and it's so good! It's the only novel I've read in years that I've never complained about. The male and female leads are both clear-headed, and the people from the ancient dynasty aren't truly evil; they didn't really harm the female lead. Everything is explained in the end, and I was moved to tears.
It's great! I really like the female lead's personality. Author, could you please update just a little bit more?! One update a day is bad enough, but you sometimes skip updates! I saved up a week's worth! I was thinking of coming back from my vacation and reading to my heart's content, but you only updated four or five chapters, which I finished reading in less than ten minutes. Can we discuss it? Two updates a day, please?
I've discovered another gem of a novel! ❤️ I'm absolutely in love! From the characters and plot to the descriptions, and the inspiring, moving, and philosophical lines, these are undoubtedly the highlights of this book. I especially love the characterization of the female lead—it's so wonderful!
This book is truly amazing! I initially thought it was just a typical historical romance, but then I discovered the plot had unexpected twists and turns. I thought I could guess what would happen next, but I was completely wrong! I can honestly say I haven't read such a good novel in a long time, and I'm not exaggerating. The beginning was a bit flat, but it became incredibly captivating later on.
Well, the writing is truly excellent, the plot is full of twists and turns, and the unrequited love between the male and female leads is enviable. Everyone's beliefs and stances differ, and it's impossible to judge from a single perspective. There is no inherent right or wrong in this world, only whether one remembers their original intentions.