Best Novels of 2023
A curated list of the most outstanding novels of 2023 from Qidian rankings — China's largest novel reading platform. Works are selected based on the number of ranking categories they appeared in and their highest position achieved.
My Father, Emperor Gaozu Of The Han Dynasty
Monthly Ticket: 3× (#10)
The Dawn Trail Of The American Comic World
Monthly Ticket: 3× (#15)
Mythical Version Of The Three Kingdoms
Monthly Ticket: 3× (#16)
My Brother-in-law Is The Prince
Monthly Ticket: 3× (#25)
From King Wu's Defeat Of Zhou, A Thousand-year-old Family Was Established
Monthly Ticket: 3× (#29)
The Days Of Being A Spiritual Mentor In American Comics
Monthly Ticket: 3× (#37)
The Whole Mountain Is My Hunting Ground
Monthly Ticket: 3× (#42)
This Is What Cultivating Immortals Is Like
Monthly Ticket: 3× (#46)
Unemployed At The Beginning, I Let The Devil Of The Music Industry Return
Monthly Ticket: 3× (#49)
I Was Not King In The Spring And Autumn Period
Monthly Ticket: 3× (#57)
I Have A World Of Cultivating Immortals
Monthly Ticket: 3× (#57)
After Changing Careers, I Became The Number One Player In Basketball
Monthly Ticket: 3× (#70)
Wizards: Begin The Liver Experience With Knight Breathwork
Monthly Ticket: 3× (#76)
Gou Practices Secretly Next To The Female Devil
Monthly Ticket: 3× (#78)
I Just Became An Immortal, And My Descendants Begged Me To Come Out Of The Mountain.
Monthly Ticket: 2× (#38)
If You Can’t Be A Son-in-law, You Have No Choice But To Become A Saint.
Monthly Ticket: 2× (#51)
Success Is Considered A Success If You Become A Ghost Story
Monthly Ticket: 2× (#60)
It Was Only After I Was Reborn That I Realized I Had A Green Plum
Monthly Ticket: 2× (#93)
Cultivation Of Immortality In The Troubled Times Of Demons And Martial Arts
Monthly Ticket: 1× (#18)
Let You Become A Soldier And Give Up Internet Addiction. You Will Become An Officer.
Monthly Ticket: 1× (#31)
FAQ about Best Novels of 2023
📊 What are the selection criteria for Best Novels of 2023?
Novels are ranked based on data from Qidian rankings — China's largest novel platform. Those appearing in the most categories with the highest positions are prioritized.
🔄 Is this list updated?
The Best of 2023 list reflects all ranking data collected throughout 2023. Once the year ends, the list is final and accurately reflects the standout works of that year.
📚 Where can I read these novels?
All novels in the list are available to read free with high-quality translations. Click on any title to start reading!