Vying for the Throne in the Palace
问鼎宫阙
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All Kinds of Romance
These are all quite interestingly written. I can come back and reread them when I have nothing else to do.
Palace and Household Intrigue Stories
Historical romance is a genre I absolutely love. I read some of these as historical workplace stories, while others really make me ship the leads. I also don’t care whether the leads are virgins.
The Protagonist Is a Total Goddess
Stories built around the female lead's storyline.
Palace Intrigue
A collection of palace-intrigue stories told from the heroine's perspective. I'll also add quick transmigration worlds with similar plots. I prefer palace intrigue that takes itself somewhat seriously, so I don't read brainless, doting-on-one-person stories.
For Personal Use
Keeping track of books I’ve read, good and bad. (I’m partial to wicked women, GB, strong women with weaker men, female-centered stories, men suffering, and all-around harems. I’ll read anything except top-focused stories.)
Hopelessly Devoted to Her Little Sister
Female leads at the center of the story [including no CP, strong female leads, female-lead worship, and dark female-lead worship]. We love you, girls.
Four-and-a-Half-Star Books That Couldn’t Quite Make Five ①
Great books that I couldn't give five stars to. When will they raise the limit on reading lists?!
Ancient Transmigration: Palace Intrigue and Consort Novels
First divided into historical romances, reborn stories, and modern people transported to ancient times, then sorted by the female protagonists' backgrounds. I recommend reading it as an observer's account of the harem histories of all the consorts, including the female supporting characters. Please pay to support the official releases.
Twelve Years of Reading: Romance
Getting ready for a reread. Why can't everything get five stars? I think they're all worth it!
Top-Tier Reads
Books I personally think are exceptionally good. Haven't found any flaws yet.
Fully Purchased and Read Multiple Times Before 2025
I was in a reading slump, so I went through the author columns of books I'd previously bought in full, and I'm trying to give detailed introductions. I'll make separate lists by genre for new books I finish from now on.
Historical Dynasties
Dynasties, the imperial examinations, palace intrigue, historical livestreams, and more
Eclectic Reading Log (Could Rename This My Abandoned Books Log)
I don't care if the protagonist is a man, a woman, a human, or a dog. As long as I can get that irresistible protagonist vibe, I might keep reading.
Our Little Corner of A
Putting original stories and wuxia, historical, and other crossovers all together. I'm an omnivore who loves good writing. I'll label romance, danmei, and no-CP stories.
[Romance] Book Recommendations, First Batch [Full]
Due to JJ's rating system, I can only give five stars in reviews. The other four-star ratings are genuine. Some are so old I can't remember much, so the comments are brief.
Classics
Stories I especially liked, saved here. Some may be from so long ago that I can't remember them, so I'll add my thoughts if I do.
Can’t Stop Thinking About These, Curated BG/GB Stories
There are no bad genres, only authors who don’t write them well. I’ve hit 100 books! My current favorite flavor is represented by a few five-star picks. Recommendations welcome.
Palace Intrigue, Household Intrigue, Qing-Dynasty Transmigration, Rebirth and Transmigration
Like a historical-era palace harem promotion story. I read tons of these when I first got into historical romance! Stories with kind but strong female leads or tops who do whatever it takes to advance their own interests, and stories where the protagonist wins without lifting a finger.
Palace Intrigue: Clear-Headed, Clever Heroines
The female lead has a mind of her own. The male lead has to fall first, though the female lead can take her time. I'm in a reading slump... Besides the new story The Stars in the House, are there any good palace-intrigue novels?
High-Quality Reads I’ve Read Again and Again: Mostly Romance
I like 1v1 romances, both leads’ first time, redemption, lighthearted stories, good writing, and smooth, tightly plotted stories that make sense. I read a lot of romance, but I’m not big on silly, sugary-sweet heroines. Backed by over ten years as a Jinjiang reader.
Palace Intrigue
A consort who doesn't want to be empress isn't fit to be empress dowager
Strong Female Leads or Devoted Male Dogs
Either the woman is really strong or the guy is a lovesick puppy. The main thing is that I’m a fan of the female lead. Three stars: a time-killer. Two stars: either there’s some particular reason, or you can give it a try, though it wasn’t really my thing.
Books I've Reread, 1.0
Recommendations of books I like, in all kinds of genres
Historical Romance
These are all books I've read. I've finished some and not others, so this is just a record. Note! The low ratings are due to System limitations and don't reflect how good the books are!
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I was very moved after reading it. The author has very well portrayed the love, friendship and sisterhood between the heroine and her sister, several close concubines, and a bunch of children. The words "sisters" are so great. I tend to think that there are relatively few real-life Xiang Gong fighting novels, so it's rare that I caught another good one! ! ! The plot is smooth and the writing is solid. The shortcoming is that the early stage is a bit too fast forward. After a while, it is the new year's Eve again. Overall, it's accessible and good-looking!
Ning Yuan was eleven years old at this time, it was really hard on him hahahaha
The side story is indeed a good thing, and the love between sisters is as deep as before. This life is good, live the rest of your life peacefully and harmoniously
Five times. Ah Si is very, very good, and my sister is also very, very good.
It's the second time. Sister, it's so good!
Watching it again, I suddenly realized that the queen ate fish just after the emperor died [laughing and crying]
This is the real heroine! ! !
I finished it in one go and the ending is quite good! The revenge plot is so fascinating that I stayed up late to watch it and couldn't stop. But I hope the author can write down some details about getting along with his sister in the protagonist's memories, so as to make it more tear-jerking!
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh beautiful [starry eyes] [starry eyes] like [love eyes]
I really, really like this episode ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh