I bought the 2018 Stance 2 last fall and I think it’s a really fun bike to ride. Yes, it doesn’t have the greatest components, but it’s still a lot of bike for the money. I also think that it has the best color scheme in the Giant lineup (but beauty is in the eye of the beholder).
I have also read good things about the Marin Hawk Hill and Rift Zone lines if you’re looking for an entry level full suspension bike.