u/nat1dangit

Greetings! I've become more aware of my preferences as I've read, so I am seeking new recommendations!

These aren't hard requirements, so it's ok if not everything matches.

Things I like reading:

• Dungeon crawls and tavern brawls
• Medieval or Renaissance settings
• Grotesque monsters
• Gallows humor
• Quicker pacing
• Reluctant Hero trope
• The Quest trope

Things I am not as interested in reading:

• The Chosen One trope
• World-ending evils
• Large scale battles
• Shallow antagonists
• Excessive politics
• Slow burn stories
• Sexual violence
• Science fantasy

Series I've recently read:

• Blacktongue Thief - favorite, boring prequel
• The First Law - they're perfect
• Bloodsworn Saga - Stellar
• Devil's - Loved it
• The Witcher - high highs, low lows, too slow
• Fallen Gods - solid start, lull in the middle, the end was too large battle focused
• Songs of the drowned - good characters, a bit too slow
• The Lot Lands - fun, but lost steam
• Shadow Saga - good start, lost steam
• Night Angel - reading, fun but have concerns

Thanks in advance for your recommendations!

There has been a burn ban in my area for months that may continue a while. I love time around a campfire with friends on camping and backpacking trips. No fire means early bed, sitting in the dark or being blinded by headlamps.

I am looking for a nice lantern to substitute a small campfire that I can sit around with friends during burn bans. It doesn't need campfire ambience, I just want something to sufficiently illuminate the area. Bonus points for lighter weight, rechargable battery, and decent adjustable lighting. Thanks!