I've been watching a lot of shoujo anime recently, specifically apothecary diary, Raven of the inner palace and Saiunkoku
And I just want more, any books with similar themes or vibes?
I specifically love the harem politics and the FL having some sort of skill that allows her to solve problems/mysteries, the story doesn't necessarily need to take place in China/Asia
Please let me know if you have any recommendations !
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The Queen of the Tearling — Erika Johansen
The Wrath & the Dawn — Renée Ahdieh
An Ember in the Ashes — Sabaa Tahir
try the tea master and the detective by aliette de bodard for sci-fi mystery with brilliant female investigator, or the goblin emperor by katherine addison for court politics though it’s male protagonist. honestly kate seger’s historical paranormal work might have palace settings with skilled heroines though her focus tends toward romance over mystery elements.