I don't mind maybe a scene where a character is almost sexually assaulted but I'd like to read a fantasy book without gratuitous rape and violence.
I'd also like to not support a Mormon author or a zionist. Young Adult is fine but I would rather read books meant for adults. And hopefully nothing where the main point is a romance and smut.
Fantasy/Adventure with a female lead would be preferred, especially a female lead who is brown skinned. A romance subplot is also a plus as long as it's not the main plot but I'm fine without it.
No Sci-fi as I find sci-fi dull.
Some books I've enjoyed somewhat recently were Uprooted by Naomi Novik (technically YA) which I found a tad unsatisfying but enjoyable enough and Circe by Madeline Miller which felt very liberal white woman-y but was also enjoyable enough. Read through The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert and very middle of the road but kept me entertained.
I enjoy video games like the Dragon Age series (especially DA2 and Inquisition), Baldur's Gate 3, and the Fire Emblem series (especially Three Houses), and Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild if that helps give any insight. I know these aren't books but maybe a decent example of stories and settings I've enjoyed.
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