War violence

by Madeline Miller · 2011 · Historical / Mythology / LGBTQ+

A retelling of the Trojan War through Patroclus's eyes, tracing his bond with Achilles and their fated path.

by Khaled Hosseini · 2003 · Literary / Historical

Amir returns to Afghanistan to confront a childhood betrayal.

by Priest · 2015 · Danmei / Steampunk / LGBTQ+

In a steampunk Da Liang empire, a general and a prince fight to save the realm together.

by R. F. Kuang · 2018 · Fantasy / Military / China-inspired

Orphan Rin enters a military academy, discovers shaman-fire powers, and is consumed by total war.

by M. L. Wang · 2019 · Fantasy / Military / Family

A mountain village of sword-mages, sheltered by imperial lies, faces real invasion and forced truths.

by Tang Jiuqing · 2019 · Danmei / Historical Politics / LGBTQ+

A frontier general and a fallen noble use — and shelter — each other through court intrigue.