ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Light novel

Imagine you're reading a really cool storybook, but instead of big pictures on each page, it's just a lot of words. That's kind of what a light novel is!

It's a special type of book that started in Japan that's usually aimed at teenagers and young adults. They're called "light" novels because they're meant to be easy and quick to read, unlike a really long novel.

Light novels often have stories that are set in worlds filled with magic, monsters, or superheroes. They're usually written in a very fun and exciting way, because they want to get you really interested in the story.

So, think of a light novel like a really good bedtime story that you can read anytime you want to escape to a fun and fantastical world!