I don’t usually read sci-fi, but I really enjoyed All Systems Red! It’s a really good introduction to sci-fi, in my opinion, as it is not super complex, have a ton of necessary world building, or have a massive cast of characters. Despite having “murder” in the series title, it is relatively cozy somehow? Maybe my perspective of cozy is really warped, but the themes aren’t as dark, you root for everyone around you, and there isn’t a ton of gore or other heavy triggers. 

 

There is sort of asexual representation in the main robot character, as well as debatably theoretical autism characteristics that a lot of robots have, but especially Murderbot as they don’t like making eye contact and a lot of other social norms. Queer normative world with polyamorous side characters as well!