So this is a very specific ask, but what I'm looking for is something that has this subtle quality where the female main character is written as a very human character that isn't meant to obviously represent any group or statement and exists as an autonomous, self-realized character but at the same time I want every aspect of her to be tinged with gender expectations and cultural norms. Not because the author is imposing them but because of how the character has internalized the culture and society she grew up with into her actions and behaviour.
I'd prefer there be no major romance and that the story isn't about disliking being a woman in society. I don;t want the main character to be too self-aware.
All genres except romance are totally fine. Nothing tragic on the characters end, I do not want to read about the main character suffering and being abused all the time.
by Abookluver