From the Start, I Was Lame, Yet I Built a Glorious Dynasty

Power Plays, Scheming, and Brainy Strategists

Become my pawn once again. I will win this game, even if the gods themselves stand in my way. I will beat them by half a move.

Perfect-Score Novels with Excellent Writing and Quality

Everyone who clicks in will find something worthwhile. Leave your reading lists so we can recommend books to each other.

Newcomers, Beware: You’ve Entered the Advanced Book-Slump Zone

Please, talented authors, bless us with some books.

Political Intrigue, Political Intrigue! Any Stories That Test Your Wits? Come and Put Me Through the Wringer ･᷄Ὢ･᷅

I've been a little arrogant lately and need someone to humble me. Come on, make me jealous!!!･᷅ὢ･᷄ Throw your IQ at me as hard as you can!!!(;´༎ຶٹ༎ຶ`)

High-IQ Alternate-History Novels

I want something with intelligent characters. No stories that rub my nose in how stupid I am, even if I’m not exactly a genius.

High Intelligence, Brilliant Scheming, Calculating, and Cunning

Preferably with dual personalities.

The Best of Every Genre

The best novels on Tomato Novel in the villain, urban, Primordial Wilderness, and invincible genres. Guaranteed gems.

Power Struggles ♛ Masterminds Behind the Board ♞ Schemes to Rule the World ♝

Looking for novels with a protagonist who’s almost supernaturally clever and skilled at political maneuvering. A System or not is fine, and a female lead or not is fine, but I don’t like protagonists who think with their pants. I’m begging you, great masters!!!

Looking for Historical or Alternate-History Novels With Good Prose and a Smart Protagonist

Alternate History, Political Scheming, and Struggles for Supremacy!

Traditional historical fiction. No System, no transmigration, and no plagiarizing ancient poetry!

Looking for High-IQ Political Intrigue and Mind-Bending Novels

Please, I Need Political Intrigue Novels. No Idiot Protagonists

Are there any good political intrigue novels left? I'm begging you. I don't care if there's a System, as long as the protagonist isn't an idiot.

Alternate-History Novels

I'm looking for high-quality stories set in fictional worlds.

Please Recommend Books About Transmigrating to Ancient Times to Serve as a Strategist and Assist a Ruler

Looking for books about transmigrating to ancient times and becoming a strategist who assists a ruler.

Looking for Historical, Imaginative, Alternate-History Stories Where the Protagonist Doesn't Become Emperor

Guys, I don't want historical dynasties from Chinese history. I want a fictional dynasty that never existed in history. I read everyone's replies one by one, but they were all about the Tang, Ming, Qin, and so on. That's not what I'm looking for.

Extreme Reading Slump. Don’t Bother Unless You’ve Read for 3,000 Hours.

A Prince With Both Legs Disabled Plots to Claim the Throne From Childhood

Looking for books like "From the Start, I Was in a Wheelchair! In the End, I Became Emperor". The protagonist is patient, ruthless, holds grudges, and stops at nothing.