A Dream of Zhaohua, and the Flames of War Begin

Alternate History, Political Scheming, and Struggles for Supremacy!

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

There Is Brain and Logic, the Plot Is Not Superficial, the Outlook Is Normal and Not Embarrassing, the Writing Is Good

Alternate History or Parallel Worlds, Political Intrigue and Warfare, with Smart Characters

A battle of wits, with schemes and strategies interlocking at every turn.

A Self-Interested Female Lead With a Brain: She Can Be Wicked, and Doesn't Have to Be Too Kind

Looking for books similar to *The Villainess Kills with Her Beauty*. I don’t want a story where the characters have no brains.

Historical Romance Where Both the Hero and Heroine Have Extremely Noble Status

Historical romance, with both leads coming from very distinguished backgrounds. The male lead dotes on the female lead, and she loves him too. Ideally, she should be a general, a princess, or a legitimate-born young lady, while he should be a prince, the crown prince, or a regent.

Any Stories With a Scheming, Calculating, Coolheaded Female Lead?

Any stories with a female lead who's skilled at political intrigue, extremely calculating, and calm and collected?

Any Ancient-Era Political Intrigue Novels?

The male and female leads are both smart, and the antagonist is strong too, so they're evenly matched.

Seeking Well-Written Historical Political Intrigue Romance, It Must Be Well Written

I want to read books similar to Sunset Over the White River. The writing has to be good, the kind you can’t bring yourself to skim. The plot should be tight and never fall apart, and both the hero and heroine should be smart, able to plan ahead and keep the big picture in view.

I’m Desperate for Something to Read! Fellow Readers, This Tomato Veteran Needs Recommendations 🙌🙌🙌

A Fierce, Vengeful, Ruthless Female Lead Who Kills Without Mercy, No Men

A Woman Disguised as a Man, with Great Power and Influence, in an Ancient Setting

Nothing too angsty, and preferably no fake white-lotus types.

Any Reborn Historical Romance Novels With a Ruthless Female Lead? Please!

No angst, just sweetness, and both leads must be completely devoted to each other! The female lead must stay clever throughout, not be a pushover, and be ruthless when needed! The male lead has to spoil her! 😍😍😍

Looking for Harem-Intrigue Stories Focused on Court Rivalries and Favor. I Don't Mind Whether the Couple Are Each Other's First

I want pure palace intrigue with a plot that fits the historical setting, all that competing for favor and climbing to the top, like *Empresses in the Palace*.

Palace and Household Intrigue: Looking for Rebirth or Transmigration Stories, With a Heroine Who Isn't a Doormat

Palace-intrigue novels about a female lead who is reborn or transmigrates. She should be strong-willed, not a doormat, and not cause needless trouble! Both leads should be strong and capable!

Looking for Palace and Household-Intrigue Stories with a Clever Female Lead and a Male Lead Who Pampers Her

The kind where the female lead instantly resolves conflicts, and the male lead doesn't mistreat her.

Recommend Some Court Intrigue and Power-Play Novels

Historical costume dramas with intricate power struggles and mind games. Wuxia is fine too.

Looking for Recommendations for Great Political Intrigue Novels

Novels like *The Enchanting Chancellor*, *The Strongest Female Chief Secretary: A Comeback Through the Imperial Exams*, and *Cherish the Flowers* feature female leads with excellent values who love their families and country and have a broad perspective.

Historical Palace Intrigue and Political Scheming

Any historical palace-intrigue stories with a female lead who's skilled in martial arts, intelligent, and from a powerful family? Ideally, the male lead would be a crown prince or a prince. Please, thank you!

I’m Not Interested in Any More Transmigration Novels. Prove Me Wrong

Tong Hua's Lost You Forever

One of my all-time favorite books. It's finally on Tomato, so I highly recommend it!

Looking for Books With Clear Logic, Mind-Bending Plots, Passion, No Goody-Two-Shoes Leads, and Smart Villains

I want books similar to The Ninth Special Zone. Please, I am dying from this reading drought.

The Seven Sons of the Chu Family Die in Battle, So Their Legitimate Daughter Goes to War. Turns Out She’s an International Assassin Who Transmigrated

Marriage First, Love Later: The Female Lead Doesn’t Like Him at First, but They Fall in Love Eventually

Any Clever, Strategic Female Leads Who Think Several Moves Ahead?