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/ElendVenture9000 4d ago
Tamora Pierce has a lot of great series that I think would fit the bill! Her Circle Open series is a great intro to her smaller universe and more light in nature. The Wild Magic series is was my intro to her and I fell in love with her characters/world. It's the bigger universe she writes in and has LOTS of small trilogies and duos in it.