i don't know what it would be called but i enjoy the stories of strong women who are the main character. unfortunately many are written by men but their stories are still thrilling. the first strong women stories were all heinleinesque heroines. and then anne mccaffrey's crystal singer.
i have not read much lately cos when i open a book i will not (or cannot?) put it down. i drop everything and get absorbed into the book. with physical consequences sometimes...