Sima Yi, the Man Who Plotted to Take the Han

Looking for High-Quality Historical Fiction. No Mindless Power Trips or Brain-Dead Plotting

I want high-quality historical fiction that’s engaging and doesn’t dumb things down or rely on brainless plots. It can be satisfying, but don’t treat readers like idiots. No stories like the one where the protagonist fools Cao Cao’s quartermaster about the provisions from the start, or those where a literati protagonist suddenly has the strength of a tyrant. They’re unoriginal and mindless...

In a Major Three Kingdoms Book Slump: Beginners Need Not Apply

Any Long Three Kingdoms Stories Where the Protagonist Fights for Supremacy, Outmaneuvers Rivals, and Wins Beauties and Famous Generals?

I’m running a little low on books. Any long Three Kingdoms stories where the protagonist builds their own kingdom, cuts in ahead of others, and gets beautiful women, famous generals, and strategists? I’ve read most of the older books, but new ones are welcome too.

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.

Looking for Historical Fiction About the Late Han and Three Kingdoms

Ideally, the protagonist should be a member of the Han imperial clan or a prince.

The Pinnacle of Three Kingdoms Fiction, No System

I want a protagonist with brains, not a System.

I Love the Three Kingdoms

I don't like Three Kingdoms summoning stories! There are way too many famous historical generals. When so many of them follow one person around, it takes all the fun out of reading.

Novels Where the Protagonist Cultivates Body Refinement, the Blood Path, the White Bone Path, the Corpse Path, and the Demonic Path

Looking for a Three Kingdoms Story That Makes Sense

Stories Set During the Three Kingdoms Are Great

Really good.

Any Novels Set During the Three Kingdoms Era? Share Your Picks!

The ones I’ve read that I found pretty interesting are Three Kingdoms: Infinite Summoning, Online Game: Three Kingdoms Unrivaled, and Three Kingdoms: I Am the Crown Prince. All are completed.

Any Three Kingdoms Stories Without a System?

No System, Three Kingdoms, history