First published 2011
Outcast prince Patroclus forges an unbreakable bond with the famed warrior Achilles. As the Trojan War rages, they must surrender their cherished friendship to the whims of fate. Patroclus's quiet devotion to the legendary demigod is the emotional heart of this retelling of the Iliad.
Genres: literary-fiction, historical-fiction, greek-mythology, ancient, epic, classical-music
Vibes: emotional, intimate, lyrical
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Troy, Phthia, Turkey, Greece
Period: Ancient Greece
416 pages · Paperback · Ecco