Hi all! I’m looking for a fantasy novel with some… specific requirements that makes it hard to just sort through sites like Goodreads.
I love fantasy but I’m sick and tired of Romantasy being the top recs lately. So I’m looking for a relatively recent release (something in the last five years, bonus points for debut authors!) where romance is either very much a side plot or background element or not in the book at all, ideally with a female protagonist.
I’m also sick of the trope of “there’s a war between nation an and b and only the CHOSEN ONE can stop it!” so preferably avoid that.
I’m open to high fantasy or urban fantasy or supernatural or cozy fantasy or whatever, setting isn’t a big deal for me, just… not romantasy, newish release, adult or general audience, female protagonist, no world ending wars.
EDIT: I also want to add that I’d prefer if it wasn’t a series! I don’t mind if it’s a duology but I’d prefer a standalone novel if possible!
by luckiestghosts