Lin Chuan’an of the Dali Temple

Looking for a Smart, Rational Political Intrigue Novel

No dumbed-down characters, and no using political scheming as a cover for romance. I want a broader scope.

Twist After Twist After Twist! An Unpredictable Ending!

I want twists! I want thrills!

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’d Bet I’ve Read Every Cross-Dressing-as-a-Man Story Out There

Any Good Historical Romance Novels to Recommend?

Highly rated and enjoyable.

Looking for a Kindhearted Protagonist Who Helps the Suffering

I want something with a strong sense of purpose, preferably with no romance. The characters should be kind, thoughtful, and driven by a desire for revenge. They should dare to speak, act, and dream, and not waste time on empty gestures. Any gender is fine. It could be about love of country, another nation, the world, or liberation. Give me something good.

Looking for Historical Court-Intrigue Novels With Brilliant Schemes and Elegant Prose

Looking for books like *She Wants to Take It Easy, but They Keep Forcing Her to Rebel (Ascending to the Golden Palace).*

Pure Martial Arts Novels: No System, No Transmigration

Something like "Sword Snow Stride" or "Sword of Coming".

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.

The Female Lead Disguises Herself as a Man to Become an Official, and She's Gorgeous!

Any stories where the heroine disguises herself as a man? I'd prefer historical romance, with the heroine serving as an official in the imperial court and being stunningly beautiful. I absolutely love that!!! ^ω^

Stories Where Everyone Is Highly Intelligent, Both the Protagonists and Their Enemies

Whether they’re protagonists or enemies, they should all be highly intelligent. No idiots.

Why Are There So Few Female-Disguised-as-Male Stories? I’m Out of Books to Read, Send Me Recommendations~

I Declare Lu Songli the Top Female Schemer in Tomato Fiction

Looking for books like After the Marriage Swap, the Cannon-Fodder Original Wife Gets a Happy Ending with the Young General. I love stories with a smart heroine who has both brains and tactics. It’s even rarer to find a capable second male lead who isn’t made stupid or forced into the plot. In the end, the person who understands you best is your enemy.

🔥 He Thinks He’s Turning Gay, Only to Find Out the Other Person Is a Woman Disguised as a Man

Any Novels with a Brilliant Female Lead Who Excels at Power Plays and Scheming?

Ancient Mystery and Crime-Solving, No System

I'm looking for books like The Longest Day in Chang'an, the complete two-volume edition. No modern technology: solving cases in ancient times should be genuinely difficult. Stories where the protagonist gets a System for no reason are no fun.

Historical Chinese Mystery and Crime Stories

The female lead transmigrates and is a cold, aloof forensic pathologist. The male lead is gentle only with her.

Historical Romance, Transmigration, Short

A modern person transmigrates into an alternate-history ancient setting and becomes a three-year-old child. She has two older brothers, her father is a high-ranking official, and her mother is beautiful. The whole family dotes on her, and she’s been close with the princess and crown prince since childhood. I got halfway through but forgot to add it to my bookshelf, and now I can’t find it. Please help! I think the male lead’s surname was Mo.

Looking for a Historical Mystery with a Well-Plotted Investigation

Are There Any Novels About Ancient Divine Constables or Catchpoles Solving Cases?

The Female Lead Disguises Herself as a Man, and the Male Lead Thinks He's into Men

Female Protagonists Who Know Martial Arts, with Mystery and Suspense

Modern setting, with a cool-headed male and female lead who work together.

Great Historical Detective Novels

Mystery-solving novels or historical transmigration novels. I’m tired of stories that are all about wish fulfillment and changing history without a second thought.

Ancient-Era Detective Stories

Thank you.