Legends of the Realm

Looking for Meticulously Researched Historical Fiction

They seem pretty hard to find. Let's give it a try.

Looking for Historical Novels Set in Ancient Times, With a Male Protagonist. A Normal Number of Wives and Concubines Is Fine

Political Intrigue, Darkness, High Intelligence, and Masterminds

A master strategist who can anticipate your every move and make plans from behind the scenes.

Looking for Great Historical Novels Worthy of Classic Status

Modern Historical Fiction Has Almost No Gems. Disagree? Come Debate Me

The protagonist should not be sanctimonious, and the novel should not be mindless.

Looking for Stories of the Martial World, Court Politics, Power Plays, and Alternate History

A traditional wuxia story about a powerful male lead with hidden forces who roams the martial world and falls into a love-hate relationship with the female lead.

Historical Fiction: No Nonsense Allowed

It doesn’t have to be completely historically accurate, but at least don’t make it ridiculous. I want power struggles and political maneuvering that make sense. People shouldn’t just get confused all the time and believe the protagonist at first sight. The language doesn’t need to be perfectly period-appropriate, but please don’t throw in internet slang and memes at every turn.

Classic, Engaging, No Idiotic Characters, No System, No Showing Off. Anything Else Goes

I don't want that kind of simplistic, amateurish novel.

Looking for Intrigue-Filled Court Politics and Scheming in Ancient Settings

Looking for books like "I Am Fan Jin: The Splendor of the Ming Dynasty After Passing the Provincial Exam".

Good Historical Fiction

Looking for High-IQ Political Intrigue

Both the male and female leads are intelligent and strategic, while the supporting characters are loyal and warmhearted.

Transmigrating to the Tang Dynasty: No System, No Stupidity

Looking for Tang Dynasty Books with No System! Thanks

Please recommend stories set in the Tang Dynasty that are still being serialized, with no System and no brainless showing off. Thanks 😊

Top-Rated Historical Alternate-History Novels with Careful, Rigorous Writing

Historical fiction like The Grand Councilor, with rigorous writing.

Pure Ancient Military Fiction, Alternate History, No Harem, No Fantasy

Preferably something centered on schemes and strategy. The longer, the better.

Looking for Great Alternate-History Novels with a Vast World and an Ensemble Cast

Hurry up and post some, so I can see how many ensemble-cast books Tomato has.

High-IQ Historical Transmigration, Rich Historical Atmosphere, and Fixing Historical Regrets

Looking for books similar to "I, the Ming Dynasty Immortal, Lived Through Sixteen Emperors (The Immortal Guest of the Ming Dynasty)".

Novels About Transmigrating to Ancient Times and Leading Armies into Battle

Stories about transmigrating to ancient times and leading troops into battle.

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

Looking for Historical Alternate-Universe Stories, No Brain-Dead Plots or System

I'm desperate for something to read. Please, veteran readers, recommend books about the Three Kingdoms or set in an alternate history. No System, please. I'll be eternally grateful.

Transmigrating to the Tang Dynasty, Alternate History

Transmigrated as Li Shimin's son. The princes stand united against outsiders, but none of them is interested in the throne.

Alternate History and Military Conquest

Books similar to "Marching to War".

Looking for Well-Written Political Intrigue Novels

I want a smart female lead with a high status who knows when to keep a low profile or conceal her abilities 🙈 No scummy fathers and stepmothers, or concubine half-sisters constantly causing petty trouble in the household. No sweet romance, just a pure historical power struggle 🤗

Alternate History With No System and Meticulous Historical Research