I’ve recently picked up writing again and am looking to tighten up on the genre and also for inspiration. I’m looking for books that hit these notes:
• Is fantasy
• Has forbidden romance
• The emphasis is more on the characters and their adventures rather than “world history”
• Doesn’t any away from describing violence
• Please no Mary Sue
• Please no dragons
Bonus points for anything that takes risks, particularly something that doesn’t follow the Hero’s Journey as closely, or books where the time setting is something 1600s-adjacent.
It may be a tall order, but your help is appreciated! Thanks!!
by MORYSHAUTE