The Night After, She Was Gone

Any Novels With Fantastic Pacing? Apocalypse, Cultivation, Wasteland, or Historical-Era Stories All Welcome

I want something fast-paced and incredibly satisfying! I'm so tired of stories where the protagonist is constantly put through the wringer!!!! Please recommend a few! There has to be a couple! Female-oriented fiction!! A satisfying read!!! Just don't make it too mindless.