Defying Fate as Wei Wu: Becoming a God of War at Jieting

Historical and Alternate Ancient-Era Stories, No System

No System, no System, no System. Thanks, everyone.

Give New Books a Chance: Hidden Gems Yet to Break Ground

A book worth taking your time with. A new release recommendation. Show the author some support!

My Favorite Historical Novel on Tomato Novel

I'm looking for books like Taking Another Name in Langya. Transmigration isn't a dinner party; it's a deadly game at every turn. The plot should be vivid and interesting, with side characters who are smart. The protagonist should slaughter their way through life-or-death situations. It should be historically accurate, with a natural romance.

Follow for Follow, Likes for Likes (Book Recommendations Welcome)

I reply to every comment. Like once, get two likes back.

Any Excellent Historical Novels?!

I'm sick of those power-fantasy stories where the protagonist shows off all the time!

Tomato’s Masterpieces, Ranks 2–7 in No Particular Order

Looking for Superbly Written Historical Novels!

I've read The Chief Ministers, A Scholar of Superior Character, A First-Rank Official, A Generation's Military Advisor, The Son-in-Law, The Beauty of the Rivers and Mountains, The Unification of the Mountains and Rivers, I Picked Up Qin Shi Huang, The End of Song, New Song, and Joy of Life. Are there any similar novels with a highly intelligent protagonist who plans everything in advance?

Any Grand-scale Historical Political Intrigue Novels?

The male and female leads should be smart, not foolish and naive.

High-Quality Alternate-History Fiction

Court politics, the martial world, wuxia, political intrigue, romance...

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 🤗

I'm Out of Books. Highly Rated, Top-Scoring, Widely Followed Reads, You Know the Type?

I'm in the middle of a book drought!!!

My Five Favorite Historical Novels

History Novels That Get Your Blood Pumping

The emperor defends the nation's borders; the ruler dies for the state.

I've Been Reading Novels for Over Ten Years, but Now I Can't Get Into Most of Them

I’ve been reading novels for over a decade, and these days I can barely get through most of them. Please recommend something fresh and unusual.

Political Intrigue, High Quality, Historical

Looking for books like "My Father Is Emperor Wu of Han!" Nothing rated below 9.0, please. I'm in a serious reading slump.

There Are Hardly Any Good Historical Novels! Come Debate Me

Low EQ: I want a good novel. High EQ: Prove me wrong

Any Highly Rated Ancient-Era Novels, 9.5 or Above? Alternate History Is Fine Too

The protagonist is pretty level-headed.

Looking for High-Quality Historical War Novels

Looking for High-Quality Historical Fiction!

I'm a New Writer. How About We Review Each Other's Books?

Looking for books like "Dream in Another World".

Any Good Historical Novels? I've Run Out of Historical Fiction to Read Lately.

Please recommend some historical novels.

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.

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

Are There Any Good Historical Novels Set in Ancient China, with Excellent Writing and No Made-Up History?