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edit: as informed in the comments sudo should be psuedo

ISO: in search of

The only thing I know of that’s even remotely close is Elevation of Mana, and that’s just because of its early stage of engineering.

I know there are many general historical fictions set in that time frame but I’m looking for progression fantasy specifically

would love any suggestions available

thanks

I am in need of a new series. this is what I've read in the last couple years. Not limited to this genre, but I’d like recs in or adjacent to the genre. I strongly preference female leads but not exclusive.

much appreciated

S Tier (Favorites / Would Recommend Immediately)

• The Fifth Season
• A Deadly Education
• Ancillary Justice
• The Three-Body Problem
• Dungeon Crawler Carl
• Mother of Learning
• 12 Miles Below
• This Quest Is Broken!
• The Runebound Professor
• Binti

A Tier (Really Enjoyed)

• Guild Mage
• He Who Fights with Monsters
• The Raven Tower
• Ascendance of a Bookworm
• Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash
• The Beginning After the End
• Azarinth Healer
• Matabar
• Melody of Mana /Adjacent titles
• Calamity
• Destiny Cycle
• Mage Errant
• Quest Academy
• Dahlia in Bloom

B Tier (Fun, Glad I Read It)

• Water Magician
• Witcher
• Mark of the Fool
• Waste Tide
• Depthless Hunger
• Secrets of the Silent Witch
• Loom Saga
• Rise of the Living Forge
• Splinter Angel
• Wraithwood Botanist
• Ends of Magic
• Amelia the Zero-Level Hero
• The Tired Mercenary Just Wants to Farm in Peace
• Legacy of Magic
• The Lady Alchemist

DNF

• Primal Hunter
• Path of Ascension
• The Wandering Inn
• Slumrat Rising
• Millennial Mage
• Mage Tank
• I Ran Away to Evil
• Hunting and Herbalism
• A Budding Scientist in a Fantasy World
• A Practical Guide to Sorcery
• BuyMort
• Augmented Aspects
• Amber the Cursed Berserker
• The Chronicles of Emberstone Farm
• Metaworld Chronicles

I am looking for advice on pivoting away from freelance. I am an artist that has been freelancing along side my art (which hasn't really gone anywhere) for years and I am burn out on the instability and grind of it. I for the last decade I have been a engineer doing software development and creative tech for early stage startups, boutique agencies, immersive experiences, museum installations, and film. I have also worked a a technician in Antarctica, a stunt person, and an adjunct professor.

I am really burnt out on my chaotic hustle. I am not really sure how to pivot into a traditional role, with benefits and stability (not sure that truly exists right now).

Looking for suggestions on how to hone in on what I might find success in, where to find roles, and how to pitch myself? Do I hire a career coach? Do I just spam linkedIn?

Thanks!