Can you recommend some Asian fantasy novels similar to 'Forest of a Thousand Lanterns'?

One aspect that makes 'Forest of a Thousand Lanterns' unique is its protagonist. She is a complex and often morally ambiguous character. In many Asian fantasy novels, the main characters are more straightforwardly good or bad. Here, the character's journey through power and self - discovery is told in a way that is not often seen in the genre. Additionally, the way it blends different Asian cultural elements, like the aesthetics of different regions, into one cohesive world is really special. The story also has a very distinct narrative style that draws the reader in, with its use of vivid descriptions and an often - dark undertone that is not as common in some other Asian fantasy works.

'The Poppy War' by R.F. Kuang is also highly recommended. It draws on Asian history and folklore, particularly Chinese history. It's a dark and complex fantasy that deals with themes like war, power, and magic, with a unique magic system based on shamanism.

There were novels similar to 'The Resentment of a Thousand Landers': Book of Troubled Times, Author: Ji Cha 2:"Spiritual Realm Walker", Author: Xiao Langjun 3: The Tang's Table, Author: Jie and 2 4."King of Familiars", Author: Light Spring Flowing Sound Fairy, Please Listen to My Explanation, Author: Mi Tian Building National Forensic Medicine, Author: Zhiniao Village 7:"Wait, Heroine." Author: Guan Guan Gongzi 8: Mantang Colorful, Author: Weird Cousin 9:"Hidden Dead Corner", Author: Get Lost Final Divine Duty, Author: Tuoba Goudan Beyond Time, Author: Er Gen "This Game Is Too Real." Author: Chen Xing LL Red Heart Sky Patrol, Author: What's the Matter? Ring of Destiny, Author: Squid Who Loves to Dive National Master of Ming Dynasty, Author: West Lake Encountered Rain Choose a Day to Ascend, Author: Otaku Pig 17:"Who's in Love After Rebirth?" Author: What's Wrong? Deep Sea Ember, Author: Yuantong Chapter 19: Cultivation in the Chaotic World of Demonic Martial Arts, Author: Wenplagiarism 20:"Who told him to cultivate!" Author: The Whitest Crow The following is a detailed introduction of these novels: 1."Book of Troubled Times":"Book of Troubled Times" was a fantasy novel. The author, Ji Cha, used the oriental fantasy as the background and constructed a rigorous world. The storyline was very attractive, and the main character's ability and the setting of the cheat were very reasonable. The author's writing had always been good, and the dialogue, setting, and memes were all very interesting. This book vividly displayed the heroic spirit of a young man who had a knife in Beimang. The characters in the book were drawn in three-dimensional, without any facial features. There were many foreshadowing in the plot, which unfolded one by one. In short, this was a very exciting fantasy novel and was worth recommending. 2."Spirit Walker":"Spirit Walker" was a work of a newspaper seller, Little Langjun (Platinum). It was an interesting soft science fiction story. During the period of its publication, this book could break through the 100,000-order mark and become a new benchmark in the industry. The story was fascinating and exciting. The author described it with exquisite language, showing a passionate plot that made the readers unable to stop. The success of this book also benefited from the author's description of the relationship between men and women. He expressed it in a unique language, allowing the readers to fully feel the charm of the story. All in all,"Spirit Realm Walker" was a good book worth collecting and recommending. 3."The Tang's Table": -[Excellent Series-]--Top 2500 likes next time! This was the new masterpiece of the great historical god, Jie Yu 2. This time, the author had returned to the Great Tang, and this time, the author wanted to write about a different Great Tang. Jie and 2 said in the foreword of "I'm Not a Savage" that they wanted to let go of themselves and write a book that they liked the most, but that book ended up failing due to various reasons. Jie and 2 placed his dream in the Tang Empire that he was familiar with and wrote what he wanted to express in this book. As the strongest historical writer in Qidian, just by looking at the first few chapters, one could tell that this book was of a high standard. Whether it was the standard of wording or the accuracy of history, it was much better than most historical writers. Moreover, the author had written about the customs and circumstances of the nomadic people at that time, allowing the readers to follow his description and return to the most authentic ancient nomadic people. The protagonist of this book did not have a cheat. At most, he could only rely on his modern knowledge and schemes to scheme against the enemy. Interestingly enough, the book was called "The Great Tang's Table", so it naturally had a lot of descriptions of delicacies. The third chapter had a detailed description of delicacies, from how to process the ingredients to how to roast them, to the description of the ingredients after roasting. It could be said to be meticulous. It could even be said to the point where it made people drool. Overall, there was nothing wrong with the book so far. The writing was excellent, and the rhythm was well controlled. The main character's character was a little over-the-top, but it was not a big problem. The plot development was also done with a certain degree of relaxation, and the details were handled well. Most importantly, it achieved a high degree of realism. It's a very good book. I recommend it. 4."King of the Familiar": I'm very surprised to read this book. I haven't been addicted to a novel for a long time. Now, I'm actually experiencing it in this book. Am I going to stay up late again? Fairy, Please Listen to My Explanation: Fairy, Please Listen to My Explanation is a wonderful novel. The story began with the protagonist transmigrating to the game world and becoming the son of the villain. However, he was kidnapped by the female protagonist, and a series of plots in which the female was strong and the male was weak unfolded. The protagonist's identity and personality were completely different from the real villain, but his tenacity and courage were impressive. The setting of the cheat also added a hint of suspense and interest to the story. The author's writing was smooth, the plot was compact, the characters were vivid, and the setting was very creative. The entire book left a deep impression on everyone. I highly recommend this book and give it five stars. 6: National Forensic Medicine: New Work of the Great God Recently, there were fewer medical novels about forensic doctors. There had been similar novels since ancient times. Now that the great god Bird Pig had entered the scene, he believed that there would be a big change, just like how Doctor Ling Ran was to medical novels. 7."Wait, Heroine": This Heroine has a very unique character. The heroine didn't want to bother with him at all and even rolled her eyes at him. I don't care if you're the young master of a famous sect in the martial arts world. I'll cut you down. 8."Full Tang Colorful Colors": The flourishing Tang Dynasty is full of flowers, and the shocking change is imminent. In the fifth year of Tianbao, he opened his eyes and saw the Tang Dynasty, the glory of the world. Famous generals were like clouds, and the territory was vast. The capable ministers were like rain, and the granaries were abundant. The poems were resplendent, and the literature was dazzling. The beauty was alluring, and the songs and dances were peaceful. He had also seen the entire court intoxicated, arrogant, extravagant, endless power struggles, the swaying of the country, the accumulation of abuses, the rebellion of the Hu people, and the people like grass. He wanted to make Tang lose its splendor. 9."Hidden Dead Corner":"Hidden Dead Corner" is a fascinating novel. Although the pace is not fast, it is not boring. The story began with an ordinary person obtaining a special ability. He transformed and grew step by step in the foreign world, reaching the extreme. The plot was compact and fascinating, giving people a lot of inspiration. Compared to the previous books, this book's cheat was relatively slow, but the plot was still compact and interesting. The author's update speed was also very fast. The settings were clear, and the protagonist's personality was also very attractive. Overall, this book was a highly recommended work. 10."Final Divine Duty": A masterpiece of sci-fi ancient martial arts mecha! Get out of the way, another representative work of the Wind Extreme Dao Style, the city's high-level martial arts mecha monster Ancient martial arts mecha, interstellar warfare, human body evolution, spirit qi recovery The main character kills decisively and is not a saint. "Beyond Time":"Beyond Time" is a novel that is refreshing. It transcends life and death and transcends heaven and earth. The author, Er Gen, showed his talent and creativity in this book. The beginning of the book gave off a heavy aura of the apocalyptic wasteland, making people want to continue reading. The ears did not disappoint. He meticulously described many interesting story elements that made people unable to stop. This book was filled with the wonderful collision between the apocalypse and Xianxia, making people look forward to it. The protagonist was calm and tenacious, decisive in killing but principled, and kind and bright in his heart. The female lead was still unclear, but the possibility of a single female lead was very high. Looking forward to the wonderful collision between the apocalypse and Xianxia. In short, this book was a new work that people looked forward to. It was one of the Xianxia classics. "This Game Is Too Real":"This Game Is Too Real" is an amazing novel. From a unique perspective, the author ingeniously integrated the elements of wasteland, virtual reality, players, farming, managers, civilizations, lords, and so on, creating a game world that made people immersed in it. The protagonist's experience made people feel sympathy and admiration. Not only did he have to deal with all kinds of difficulties, but he also had to shoulder many functions such as planning, customer service, and NPC. In this game, there were no fully automated missions and currency system. Players and other natives did not even speak the same language. This kind of close integration with real life made the novel more realistic and fascinating. It was easy to understand the Wasteland player's writings, which had a low threshold of reading and was very natural. In terms of creativity, the protagonist's experience of starting from scratch was eye-catching. The relationship side quest had not been developed yet, but he was looking forward to the subsequent development. The interaction between the protagonist and the players made people feel happy and expectant. In short, this novel gave people a very enjoyable reading experience, and they looked forward to the subsequent plot development. This was a very good sci-fi novel, worth reading! "Red Heart Sky Patrol": It's very good. I can only say that the author of the physical book is very skilled. I strongly recommend it to readers who like classical Xianxia. 14:"Ring of Destiny": Rating Index:️️️️️ When a god made a move, it would definitely be a high-quality product. It could be seen as the second part of the Mysterious World. It had a certain connection with the plot of the first part. The plot was as strange as ever, and it was very attractive. After reading the first 60 chapters, the pace was very fast. After witnessing the end of the Battle of Jingnan, Jiang Xinghuo, who was the target of the Ten Clans Execution, finally heaved a sigh of relief. As a veteran transmigrator, he could return to the modern world for eternal life after transmigrating for nine lifetimes. Jiang Xinghuo, who felt that he was about to succeed, was so bored that he began to teach in prison, but it seemed that something was wrong... Ma Sanbao: What is the Great Voyage Era in On Sea Power? [Yao Guangxiao: On the Fate of a Nation is actually the legendary dragon-slaying technique!] Zhu Gaochi: I haven't finished talking about the silver standard in the History of Chinese Money. Jiang Xing Huo: "I'm going to be beheaded tomorrow. I'll tell you the rest of the lesson in your dreams." At this moment, the walls of the Imperial Jail collapsed and a voice sounded. "Mr. Jiang, I am Zhu Di. Please be the state preceptor!" 16."Ascending on a New Day": Otaku Pig's new work, the style continues from the previous works. The protagonist, Xu Ying, had a bizarre background. He brought a snake named Niu and a bell with him and began his journey of cultivation to resist evil gods and officials. The novel will be released on the 13th of this month, and the first order is estimated to be around 30,000 yuan. I still recommend everyone to give it a try. 17:"Who's in Love After Rebirth": Big Love Feng Daidai It was a very conventional plot, but the characters were well created, and the emotional lines were very interesting. 18."Deep Sea Ember": Amway Pills at 200 points, likes at 1000 points. Big Eyeball's new book felt a little like a magical revision of the RPG sailing adventure game,"The Lightless Sea." The main character was a middle school teacher who had transmigrated to become a pirate ship captain. He used a diary that he left behind to his descendants to hint at his sense of responsibility towards mankind, which foreshadowed the main plot of the story. Reason for recommendation: 1. The most praiseworthy thing about Big Eyeball was his grand worldview. From a sailing crisis, the book slowly and unhurriedly depicted the tip of the iceberg of a grand world, revealing the underlying structure of a grand world. The spirit world, the deep sea, the border, and the real world were presented in an orderly manner. 2. From the soft sci-fi of the Xyrin Empire and unusual creatures to the fantasy sci-fi fusion of the Blade of the Daybreaker, to the introduction of nautical and mysterious elements in this book, at least in terms of the theme, Big Eyeball had always been seeking new changes. It was worth looking forward to. 3. The sense of responsibility towards civilization was Big Eyeball's signature, and it was definitely worth looking forward to. 4. In the beginning, the adventurous atmosphere was quite good. It was even more attractive than "Records of Strange Creatures" and "Blade of the Daybreaker." Similar recommendations: All of Big Eyeball's books, Records of Unusual Creatures, Blade of the Daybreaker, Xyrin Empire Others: 1. Dawn Watch (Sunken Ship Chapter) 2. "The Mysterious Earthsea"(highly recommended) 3. My Day Has 48 Hours (Pirates) 4. Super Voyage (Nautical Online Game novel, written by Xia) Oh right, if you like this kind of theme, you can really try the game "Lightless Sea." 19."Cultivation in the Chaos of the Demonic Martial World":"Cultivation in the Chaos of the Demonic Martial World" is a surprising novel. The author used his unique creativity and solid writing style to skillfully combine the elements of the Immortal Cultivation World and the Otherworld, bringing a new reading experience to the readers. In the story, the protagonist, Fang Xi, traveled to two different worlds. He was submissive in the cultivation world, but in the other world, he fought hard and displayed great strength. The author showed Fang Xi's courage and wisdom by describing his growth and struggle. This novel not only brought the readers exciting adventures and suspense, but also triggered thoughts about life, emotions, psychology, society, and history. The author's writing was smooth and the plot was compact, making it impossible for people to stop reading. In short,'Cultivating Immortals in the Chaotic World of Demonic Martial Arts' was a delightful and inspiring work that was worth reading. "Who told him to cultivate!" Type: Easy, Brain Hole Protagonist: Lu Yang connecting to Reward index: *****(Admissioned!) Classic: Personal BBQ: The last book, The Great Vehicle Stage, was really good. You can read these novels on Qidian Chinese Network.

One popular South Asian fantasy novel is 'The Palace of Illusions' by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni. It retells the Mahabharata from Draupadi's perspective.

Well, 'The Nine Cloud Dream' is a great Korean east asian fantasy novel. It tells a story of a young man's journey through different dreams which are filled with all sorts of fantastical elements like beautiful palaces in the sky, encounters with immortals, etc. Also, 'The Record of a Mortal's Cultivation to Immortality' from China is quite popular. It details the arduous journey of a mortal in the world of cultivation with various magic spells, spirit beasts and complex power hierarchies.

Sure. 'The Poppy War' by R.F. Kuang is a great one. It's set in a world inspired by Chinese history and mythology, with a strong female lead. Another is 'Shadow and Bone' by Leigh Bardugo which has elements of Slavic folklore but also Asian - inspired settings in its world - building. And 'Monstress' by Marjorie Liu, which combines Asian - inspired art and a complex fantasy world filled with magic and political intrigue.

Well, 'Empress of All Seasons' is a 'spicy Asian fantasy novel' that you might like. It has a great blend of Asian culture, with a story centered around a young girl in a world where she has to fight in a deadly competition. The world - building is excellent, with elements of Japanese culture in particular. The characters are well - developed and their relationships add a lot of depth and 'spice' to the story.

One well - known 'Lotus Lanterns' - related Chinese novel might be about the story of Chen Xiang. In this novel, it tells of Chen Xiang's journey to save his mother. He faces many difficulties and challenges along the way, with the lotus lantern as an important symbol and power source in his adventure.

There is also 'The Bride of the Water God'. It is set in a beautifully - imagined Asian - inspired fantasy realm. The story of the water god and the female lead's relationship, which is filled with misunderstandings at first and then slowly develops into a deep love, is quite engaging.

Such novels often feature intense emotional arcs. They might explore themes of love, sacrifice, and redemption. The 'a thousand beginnings and endings' aspect could mean there are multiple subplots and character-driven stories that all interconnect in interesting ways. It's like a vast tapestry of tales within one overarching framework.