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Best of the Best
Best of the Best
✨Only the cream of the crop ✨ All the (mostly) historical novels which have proven to stand the test of time a.k.a survived my endless nitpicking, fluctuating moods and multiple re-read. So yeah, pretty strong novels.
PS: The others novels I liked, but not enough to be featured here, are in my yearly "New Favorite Historical Romances" lists.
PS: The others novels I liked, but not enough to be featured here, are in my yearly "New Favorite Historical Romances" lists.
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Created: Nov 3rd, 2020, Updated: Jun 26th, 2023
Created Nov 3rd, 2020
Updated Jun 26th, 2023
638 Chapters Every 2.8 Day(s) 4921 Readers 54 Reviews 06-23-2025
This should be titled "the epic chronicles of the life of Han Huxi and her numerous descendants". Jokes aside, Han Yuxi is one of my favorite MC for being one of the very few with true grit, perseverance and ambition the 2nd time around!... more>>
441 Chapters Every 143.7 Day(s) 22512 Readers 570 Reviews 05-26-2021
Absolute gem. Who doesn't enjoy following the steps of a methodical, cynical and ruthless MC on her path to avenge her family. Dark themes abound... more>>
510 Chapters Every 138.3 Day(s) 7711 Readers 275 Reviews 11-01-2019
This is NOT a romance novel but a story of survival. ... more>>
271 Chapters Every 76.5 Day(s) 4615 Readers 43 Reviews 02-07-2023
Third on my list with one of the smartest female leads! It’s more story-telling with very little romance but damn is it good. Go check... more>>
239 Chapters Every 105.1 Day(s) 5114 Readers 64 Reviews 03-13-2021
I'm officially in love! Took me a while to read this novel in spite of the very good reviews. Cos let's be honest, have you seen this cringey title? It led me to believe this would a romancey-romance and it was… but not the usual, overworked and cheesy type but an epic one (in it's literal sense).... more>>
91 Chapters Every 140.1 Day(s) 7432 Readers 104 Reviews 06-27-2024
Reincarnated MC. Every once in a while, I love delving into those gut-renching love stories, full of endless drama and twist-and turns. So there it is . And yes, it will test if you suffer, like my much beloved heroine apparently does, of deeply masochistic tendencies.... more>>
1178 Chapters Every 42.1 Day(s) 8604 Readers 108 Reviews 11-04-2023
THIS! This is how you write a yandere man! Wild, wicked and intelligent. With a heavy sprinkling of unadultered pampering. My poor heart "." And that's just the ML. It's an unbelievably well-crafted novel with colorful characers, complex interpersonal relationships and countless carefully plotted political intrigues but darn it... I can't describe it better so go check out the other reviews ;P... more>>
213 Chapters Every 7 Day(s) 3512 Readers 64 Reviews 06-21-2025
Damn, I’m impressed. Contrary to my expectations, it’s not a romance novel but an actual sci-fi thriller with psychological undertones. And if, like me, you... more>>
108 Chapters Every 185.2 Day(s) 14659 Readers 262 Reviews 12-19-2017
A lot of fun with a wickedly lazy MC and a seemingly gentle ML...
215 Chapters Every 28.6 Day(s) 5962 Readers 53 Reviews 03-29-2025
A shameless and outspoken MC looking for the prodigal golden thigh to hug and a cold-blooded and devious ML with yandere tendencies...watch the sparks! Read... more>>
#11Royal Road
386 Chapters Every 35.8 Day(s) 6055 Readers 46 Reviews 01-04-2024
My favorite historical BL with a genuine kingdom building theme. It’s light on the romance but I love it nonetheless!
386 Chapters Every 18.8 Day(s) 9374 Readers 109 Reviews 09-19-2024
Written by the author of "The rebirth of the malicious empress of military lineage" so expect one heck of a ride. Can you believe it's... more>>
506 Chapters Every 13.2 Day(s) 8406 Readers 103 Reviews 04-10-2025
Great story and again another staple of the genre!
#14Lucia
272 Chapters Every 137.5 Day(s) 20311 Readers 276 Reviews 12-04-2019
Yes, I know. This one doesn't exactly fit the criteria set for this list but I just couldn't set it aside as it is one... more>>
100 Chapters Every 79.4 Day(s) 2912 Readers 17 Reviews 01-21-2024
One of my favorites! Our MC is suddenly dropped in the middle a forest in Ancient China with a mandate- You must find your soulmate! It's just...there's no cheats for once: no memories from a past life, no odd abilities and no family to rely on. Just a charismatic MC and her drive to come back home.... more>>
232 Chapters Every 0.9 Day(s) 3086 Readers 38 Reviews 06-23-2025
Dropped it early on two/three times because I found the ML unpalatable and the story too bleak but then one day, out of nowhere, I... more>>
185 Chapters Every 38.7 Day(s) 2898 Readers 40 Reviews 01-30-2024
Lately in feel like I've been stricking gold and this little gem is the latest great find. Yes, there's few translated chapters but a fellow reader recommended it for being easy to mtl and it was!... more>>
21 Chapters Every 209.7 Day(s) 7435 Readers 69 Reviews 11-28-2016
The title itself made me drool. Finally read it. OP & intellectual Male MC. It's a genuine historical novel mostly centered around politics and schemes with the smallest tinge of romance here and there but I did love it so... here it is :) ... more>>
176 Chapters Every 3.3 Day(s) 5126 Readers 56 Reviews 06-22-2025
76 Chapters Every 213.7 Day(s) 6047 Readers 99 Reviews 12-20-2016
Among my favorites. It's a coming-of-age story set in a cultivation world and narrated by our kooky (not kidding here) but utterly loveable MC as... more>>
0 Chapters Every 2321 Day(s) 7486 Readers 154 Reviews N/A
BL: fluff overload and tons of x-rated scenes. Be warned and enjoy ;)... more>>
408 Chapters Every 55.8 Day(s) 12838 Readers 214 Reviews 05-04-2023
Reincarnated MC. If you want a hilarious, easy to read novel with a smart & determinated MC topped with a delightful romance, this is it. Who said light romances can't be well-written?... more>>
21 Chapters Every 9.8 Day(s) 5715 Readers 139 Reviews 03-26-2025
By no means a love story but the dynamic between the MC and ML has a dark and quiet thrill which made it hard to... more>>
201 Chapters Every 9.6 Day(s) 6218 Readers 144 Reviews 10-05-2020
Hard to explain what attracted me so much to this book as this is not your typical romance (is it even one?). There's still a HE, don't worry, but the approach this novel took is a bit different, as in realistic.... more>>
362 Chapters Every 79.2 Day(s) 6378 Readers 165 Reviews 04-01-2022
A blast to read! Cheers to a female lead with a solid head on their shoulder and one who does not buy into the bs... more>>
Comments (16)
im gonna die!
cuz of you i saved a lot of novels for future readingn!l
thanks for the list!
Oh yeah! It was actually one of my earliest reads here. But I put it on hold
Is it really good??. I dropped it somewhat early but I might just pick it back up now
@Zi Yue Hua Ohhhh...now I'm intrigued
Thanks I'm gonna give it a second chance then !
@theEmpressX You should search @roakemtl.blogspot they hav the mtl version thts readable.
@Kay C Edit: It works now! Thanks for the link :)
I looked it up but the links in the website don't seem to be working for me?
@xXLicorneXx
After Transmigrating into a Short-lived White Moonlight, had a HE with the Villain
Still at 30 sumthin but I quite like it.
@Nanogami Hey! can't believe you remembered, thank you
I've read and enjoyed most of them except for "I Reincarnated as a Noble Girl Villainess" I hadn't heard of. Don't worry villainess story where once my bread and butter lol add to that politics and intrigues, i'm a happy gal 