I’m looking for emotional, character and relationship-driven fantasy where a subordinate MC slowly earns the trust of a cold, burdened, or isolated leader.
Settings I like: Royal court, Military, or Political intrigue
Examples of what I’m looking for:
– Tuyo (Ryo/Aras)
– The King of Attolia (Costis/Gen)
– Fitz/Verity bond in Assassin’s Apprentice
Already familiar with: The Goblin Emperor, Curse of Chalion, Hands of the Emperor, The Shadow Campaigns, Lions of Al-Rassan, Paksenarrion
Please avoid: YA, romance as the main plot, Chosen One tropes, heavy lore-dumping
Anything you’d recommend?
by Dry_Concentrate3346