Hello! I'm a 25 year old woman who is looking to get back into reading. My biggest barrier has been finding books. I've tried some friends' recommendations recently but I'm unfortunately picky and haven't clicked with them. I'm hoping someone in this group can help me!
Books I loved:
1. His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik. This was my comfort reread for a long time
2. The Vorkosigan saga by Lois McMaster Bujold. I devoured every one of these.
3. Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. I read this recently and adored it.
4. The Kate Daniels books by Ilona Andrews. I remember loving how badass Kate was.
5. Circe and Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller. Two reads from the last couple years that left me absolutely devastated.
6. The Gregor the Overlander series (my absolute favorite as a kid). I also loved the Hunger Games when they came out.
7. Paladin's Grace by T. Kingfisher (and everything from her. I read all of Digger back in the day too).
8. Not a book, but the video game In Stars and Time. This is the most recent story to have me in a chokehold.
Recommendations I did not like:
1. Fourth Wing & Throne of Glass. The heroines and male leads made me cringe so much! Girl, stand up! Dude, being a jerk is not endearing!
2. Dead Silence by S. A. Barnes
3. Artemis by Andy Weir. Just didn't like the characters
I hope this was enough information. I appreciate anyone that will take the time to make a suggestion!!
by Consistent_Mouse_225