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How ‘The Song of Achilles’ Became an LGBTQIA+ Must-Read on TikTok

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Credit: Unspalsh Madeline Miller’s “The Song of Achilles” has become much more than a best-selling mythic romance; it’s a rite of passage for some LGBTQIA+ readers. First published in 2011, this Greek war epic — told from Patroclus’s point of view  — soared in popularity after a viral resurgence on TikTok. By 2022, it had sold over 2 million copies worldwide, according to Strand Magazine. The love for “The Song of Achilles” only grew with social…
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LOVEBSCOTT broke the news in on Friday, July 11, 2025.
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