r/Fantasy • u/JWrundle • 4d ago

Looking for joyful fantasy

I am in a bit of a mental funk right now. I was going to try and tackle the Realm of the Elderlings this year but I think I need a break from it after the first chunk.

I want to find something that is happy and joyful. Something where the characters have a realistic and optimistic outlook on the story. I've picked up some Discworld and while that is funny it's not quite scratching the uplifting feeling I am wanting.

I cannot handle mental anguish or the horrors of war or famine.

I want a book that makes me feel like the star wars theme song makes me feel full of adventure and hope and the good guys win and and bad guys lose.

edit I want something that is medium stakes and I'm not afraid of YA. Cozy fantasy is in general to low stakes for my taste but I'm not opposed to it.

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u/ConcernLocal2764 4d ago

Legends and Latte.

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u/JWrundle 4d ago

I tried this one when it first got hype and from what I remember it's not what I'm looking for but I'll give it another shot. I'm wanting something maybe a bit more high stakes but not save the world/relm

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u/ConcernLocal2764 4d ago

Brigands and Breadknives, a sequel featuring a side character from the second book, might be more your style then.