Looking for uplifting fiction: hero's journey, light romance, or fun fantasy. Nothing too dark, explicit, or political.
I find my taste in books pretty hard to describe, but would love suggestions.
A bit about how I read: I mostly listen to audiobooks and only read physically when traveling. My taste is mostly depends on my mood, so I enjoy different things at different times.
What I enjoy:
- Hero's journey/growth stories: fiction about someone starting from the bottom and working their way up (think: a beginner athlete making it to the top, or someone turning a failing business into a success)
- Fantasy: especially character-driven stories with a sense of adventure
- Light romance: sweet and fun, NOT heavy on explicit scenes (basically little to no adult scenes)
- Thriller and mystery
- Children's / middle grade books: genuinely enjoy these now and then but I can't read twice in a row (recently enjoyed the Amari series by BB Alston and the Wild Robot)
- Humor and comedy
**What I avoid:**
- Romance with too many explicit adult scenes
- Fantasy with political "fight for the crown" plots or historical settings
- Thrillers that center on rape, drugs, or heavy trauma (I know it's realistic, but I don't want that in my reading; reality and news are enough for that)
- Science fiction
- Series with multiple books: I tend to lose interest midway (though I'll commit if it's gripping enough)
Would love any suggestions.