Great reading suggestions, thank you, can’t wait to read those! As for the writing skills of Rawling & Auel, putting aside the consideration of pure enjoyability, I agree that neither are on par with some other young adult fantasy writers. A couple examples of truly well knitted such books (alas not series) I highly recommend are Stephen King’s “Eye of the Dragon” and Louis Sacher’s “Holes”.
Agree about the Jean Auel books, such great promise with Clan of the Cave Bear, but lost me by the time I got to book 3. But Harry Potter kept me entertained throughout the series.
Definitely had to laugh at this one as I was that lady just 2 days ago. Was birding at a wildlife refuge when one of my stops at an overlook was thwarted by a couple being there necking. That quip would’ve been perfect, will try to remember it for next time.
Thank goodness, fascists will not replace us. No matter how much poop the Qidiots throw at democracy. Fascists will not replace us!