The Moon Is Full Over Chang'an

Transmigrate and Become Famous for Chinese Poetry

Historical Fiction That Feels Realistic

No System, and nothing about The Legend of Qin. Just straight historical fiction.

Looking for Meticulously Researched Historical Fiction

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

Historically Accurate, Without Making Things Up

Historical fiction has more room for worldbuilding, with vivid characters and no distortion of history. I want a satisfying read that covers dynasties, major and minor events, wars, and loyal civil and military officials, all presented in a historical setting.

Chang'an: A Book, an Academy, the Martial World and the Court, Fighting Off Foreign Enemies

A literary academy and Chang'an, the jianghu and the imperial court joining forces to repel foreign enemies.

Ancient-Era Stories With a Brilliant Strategist, Political Intrigue, Mind Games, and Power-Building

The Male Lead Travels from the Modern Era to Ancient Times, While the Female Lead Is a Native of the Past

Palace intrigue and princess-consort stories.

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

Historical fiction like The Grand Councilor, with rigorous writing.

Meticulously Researched Historical Fiction

A twisting, suspenseful plot, a protagonist who's not an idiot, and something I can learn from while reading. Ideally, it should be close to real history.

Martial Arts, the Jianghu, and Court Politics, with a Smart Protagonist Who’ll Do Anything to Achieve His Goals

Smart protagonists who aren't sanctimonious.

Looking for High-Quality Stories Combining Court Intrigue and the Martial World

Any Sensible Alternate-History Novels? No Brain-Dead Plots, Just Solid Logic

I don’t want books about Chinese history. I want something made up.

Books About Transmigrating to the Great Tang That Respect History

Tang Dynasty, transmigration, and respect for history.

I’m Really Into Tang Dynasty Stories Lately. Any Good Recommendations?

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.

Tang Dynasty or Ancient-Setting Transmigration Novels, Preferably Completed

Tang Dynasty transmigration novels

Looking for High-IQ Alternate-History Novels

High-IQ characters! I want them to be really smart (but not so smart that I can’t keep up).

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 😊

I've Been Reading Tang Dynasty Stories Lately. Recommend Some, and Quickly!

Historical Fiction with a Protagonist Skilled in Poetry and the Arts, Hopefully with Good Prose

The protagonist should be skilled at poetry and song. I hope there are more varied poems, rather than repeating the same few over and over.

Any Stories Set in the Tang Dynasty During Emperor Xuanzong’s Reign, With Li Bai?