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The Song of Achilles
A tale of gods, kings, immortal fame, and the human heart, The Song of Achilles is a dazzling literary feat that brilliantly reimagines Homer’s enduring masterwork, The Iliad. An action-packed adventure, an epic love story, a marvelously conceived and executed page-turner, Miller’s monumental debut novel has already earned resounding acclaim from some of contemporary fiction’s brightest lights—and fans of Mary Renault, Bernard Cornwell, Steven Pressfield, and Colleen McCullough’s Masters of Rome series will delight in this unforgettable journey back to ancient Greece in the Age of Heroes.
Our Take
A retelling of the legend of Achilles and the Trojan War.
Who Is This Book For?
If you love historical romance with greek mythology, war, tragedy, you prefer a clean or sweet romance without explicit scenes, you enjoy emotionally intense stories that hit you right in the feels, then The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller is the book for you.
Content Warnings
This book contains themes of: death, war.
These warnings are provided to help readers make informed choices about what they read. They may contain mild spoilers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Song of Achilles spicy?
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller has a spice level of 2/5 (sweet — mild romance, closed door).
Is The Song of Achilles a standalone?
Yes, The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller is a standalone novel.
What tropes are in The Song of Achilles?
The Song of Achilles features these tropes: greek mythology, war, tragedy, slow burn, friends to lovers, lgbtq rep, trojan war retelling, mm romance.
What genre is The Song of Achilles?
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller is a Historical Romance novel.
Does The Song of Achilles have any content warnings?
Yes. The Song of Achilles contains themes of: death, war. These warnings are provided to help readers make informed choices.
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