I'm seconding the rec for MARS, which I enjoyed despite several iffy moments re: sexual abuse and homophobia. (Necessary warnings!)
ON THE OTHER HAND, and I'm really sorry, opalleon, since I don't know you, I could never second Red River/Anatolia Story and instead strongly discourage anyone from reading, because despite its very promising premise and interesting setting, it comes full with guys who feel entitled to sexually harass and nearly rape the heroine (with her eventually falling in love with one of them!!), the heroine MAGICALLY LEARNING THE LANGUAGE THROUGH A KISS, and several equally infuriating situations. BLACK LISTED.
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ON THE OTHER HAND, and I'm really sorry,