I use ghost and can totally recommend it. I installed it in 5 min. via docker compose in combination with mysql.
The fact that it is low on resources, has tons of features and easy code injection, makes it perfect. WordPress is bloated with to much nonsense. If you want to see a good ghost example: https://itsfoss.com/
PS only unnecessary are these stupid Twitter and Facebook integrations but they can be deactivated.
If OP uses docker, I would share my compose.yml if wanted.
Wow, I pronounced it N-G-X. Don’t know why.