The Ghost Zhao Gao Overthrows the Qin Empire

Tomato’s Best Historical Novels (Highly Rated)

Looking for books similar to *The Story of How I Pretended to Be a Nobleman of the Southern Dynasties*. Highly rated historical novels on Tomato, without brainless characters.

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.

Historical Fiction That Doesn't Dumb Down the Characters

I want a protagonist with brains

Tomato Novel's Top Ten Masterpieces

Whether old or new, bring them all out, such as Ten-Day System and God of Theater. The ideas should be clear and the logic coherent. No brainless wish-fulfillment stories. Bring them on!

Looking for Rigorous, High-Quality Historical Fiction Like A Borrowed Surname in Langya

Looking for stories like *The Matter of the Southern Dynasties' Noble Young Master Being an Impostor*.

Looking for Historical Fiction with No System and No Excessive Invention

*My Grandfather Is Zhu Yuanzhang* is a great example. I like power-struggle stories, and all of Wu Laolang’s books are great, like *Three Kingdoms: A Good Kid*. No womanizers, and don’t give the female lead too much screen time. Absolutely no System stories, no wish-fulfillment stories, and no creator-type stories.

Looking for Meticulously Researched Historical Fiction

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

Historical Novels Based on Official History

Historical novels based on official history, not unofficial accounts. Any dynasty is fine, but it absolutely has to be official history! Official history! Please! Historical fiction is really useful to me.

Top-Rated Novels Set in the Ming Dynasty

No System-based stories.

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.

Please Recommend High-Quality Historical Novels, Preferably About Emperors, Princes, or Imperial Grandsons

Please stop recommending mindless System novels or stories about princes and grandsons of the emperor who were raised among commoners. Those plots are just ridiculous.

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?

The Pinnacle of Historical Fiction

Looking for books similar to *Tang Dynasty: Defying the Imperial Decree Is the Only Way to Get Stronger*. This book makes me cry every time I read it. I've read it five or six times, and I still cry. I just can't believe anything else is better. It's the strongest historical novel in my book! An 8.9 rating is way too low. I'd give it a 9.

Historical Fiction

Recommend Great Historical Novels Set in the Qin, Han, Tang, Song, or Ming Dynasties

Historical novels with believable, well-written stories, where wars are bloody and peace is fraught with undercurrents. Male-oriented fiction, not the kind where ancient heroes are summoned.

Recommend Me Some of the Best Ming Dynasty Novels

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 🤗

Historical Novels

A big collection of historical novels.

Any Good Historical Novels?

Historical fiction

Classic Books

Looking for books like I and the Temple of Earth (Illustrated Edition). Does anyone on Tomato have any classic books to recommend? I used to enjoy I and the Temple of Earth, as well as books by Yu Hua. Any recommendations along those lines? I haven't been able to get into romance novels lately. I want to read

History and Political Intrigue: Hand Them All Over

No fantasy. A power level around that of wuxia is fine, but nothing too powerful. Remember, no fantasy, including high martial arts. No fantasy, no fantasy!!!!!