Depends if they are wanting anything specific of course but if not.
Being a Dik
University of problems
Become a rockstar
City of broken dreamers
FreshWomen
Mostly to avoid suggesting anything with fetishes they may not want.
Oh! Have any games on your mind that you could recommend with such a setting? The only good holiday theme i have on my mind right now is Being A Dik and the recent update with the Halloween party.
My favorite has been more slice of life types but i do believe it is because most VNs that are really good have been just that. If not that then SPACE! Sexy alien chicks are always good!
Absolutely need
Choices, i really dislike Kinetic Novels.
Game ruiners
I stay away if the game has balloon tits or if the women in the game have any of the bimbo stereotypes.
Loves
If the game does have bracnhing paths i prefer if we are able to choose which LI's to go for and which to reject...
You really should try if you have been interested. Has been my top 1 "feels" game for a long time now. You won't cry or anything but the story is great.
I agree that it should be avoidable. I do like NTR stuff if it is done well but what i don't like is the game giving warnings about it, especially in a VN. If you make shit choices then deal with it or load a previous save.
If you can get over the models and is okay with incest i would say Light of my Life has had a really good story so far.
Leap of faith, Chasing sunsets and Hillside are also good ones where the story is actually good.