Fun *well-written* escapism?
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Jack Reacher series. Tightly written, generally well plotted, and total escapism. I do find that they get repetitive after you've read a dozen or so.
Here's the first chapter of one book. You should be able to get a sense of whether it's your cup of tea quickly: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/27127/the-hard-way-a-jack-reacher-novel-by-lee-child/9780440246008/excerpt |
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| You mentioned the Daevabad Trilogy, but have you read the Adventures of Amina Al-Sarafi? It fits the bill perfectly. A middle-aged mom who is a pirate! There is magic! It is funny and sort of sexy. It is not the sort of thing I usually read at all and I loved it. Piranesi also occurs to me, though it is more eerie, less rollicking fun. |
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| 1Q84 |
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| Agree w NK Jemisin Inheritance trilogy; I found the 5th Season too depressing though very well written. Also Mary Robinette Kowal (Lady Astronauts series or Shades of Milk and Honey series) and Lois McMaster Bujold (Warriors Apprentice/Vorkosigan series or The Sharing Knife series). I also enjoyed Nine Tailed by Jayci Lee. |
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Her books are light but not dumb. And the ones I’ve read were just the right amount of raunchy. 😊 |
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Ok I just read this, based on this recommendation, and FWIW I hated it. The two main characters are just self-centered jerks and I didn't want either one to "win", and I didn't really buy their change of heart once they did. I usually love romcoms of all stripes but none of these jokes landed for me. Blergh. Approach with caution. |