I’m in a really fragile mental state so I’m looking for a book that’s entertaining and wholesome and generally not stressful at all – does this even exist? I know most books have to have a conflict. I loved House in the Cerulean sea as an example but I started the sequel and love the happy beginning with queer love and family but and am anticipating there will be a bit too much stress and adversity in the rest of the book (i find discrimination, high stakes confrontation, bigotry, and disappointment all very triggering right now.) I’m a big fan of platonic love and found family. I enjoy some mystery. BIG bonus for gay male or trans characters, but not required. (lmk if ur suggestion includes that though). Not a huge fan of teen/YA novels or coming of age books. I just prefer adults, but if there’s a really good YA that fits the bill let me know. I also prefer fiction, historical fiction, or magical realism over fantasy.
by ranolivor