Characters are a big one. If they are supposed to be older but their thoughts are childish, (Fourth wing). Or they don't have any agency and are bland mary sue's.
Brandon Mulls Beyonders series is what go me into fantasy and I highly recommend it. Even though it is middle grade, I still read it at least once a year.
As for the quiet, it helps to put on gaming music in the background.
Yes, I mention food, but it's mostly sweet treats. My favorite one though was a goldenberry galette. I guess it resonated with me so much, I ended up writing about it in the same chapter three different times.
Hello everyone!
My name's Everly and two years ago I picked up a pen and never looked back. I write mainly fantasy, sometimes venturing into Sci-Fi, but mostly traditional high fantasy. Hoping to get some feedback and read everyone else's stories too!