Another option could be 'A Song of Ice and Fire' series. There are many strong - willed male characters like Jon Snow and Jaime Lannister. They are in a complex world full of power struggles, battles, and political intrigue, which shows their badassery in different ways. It's a great series that has a lot more to offer than just 'badass men' aspects, such as complex character relationships and an elaborate world - building.
They usually possess some form of physical or mental strength. It could be their combat skills like being an excellent swordsman or having great intelligence to outwit their enemies. This strength gives them an edge and also makes them seem more attractive in the narrative. They are also likely to be independent, not relying on others easily and making their own decisions, which is part of what makes them badass.
Sure. 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' by Sarah J. Maas is a great one. It has a strong female lead, Feyre, who is thrown into a dangerous faerie world and falls in love with a brooding fae lord. Another is 'The Hating Game' by Sally Thorne. The two main characters are constantly at odds in the office but there's also a sizzling undercurrent of attraction between them. Then there's 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen. Elizabeth Bennet is a feisty and independent character, and her relationship with Mr. Darcy is a classic and somewhat 'badass' love story.
Sure. 'The Hunger Games' is a great 'badass women novel'. Katniss Everdeen is a very tough and independent female character. She volunteers to take her sister's place in the deadly Hunger Games and shows amazing courage and survival skills throughout the story.
I can't provide erotica. But there are some works that touch on gay relationships in a more artistic and less explicit way. For example, 'Maurice' by E. M. Forster. It's a classic that explores the life and love of a gay man in a certain era.
Sure. Indiana Jones is one. He travels the world, facing ancient curses and dangerous villains while looking for artifacts. Another is Beowulf from the epic poem. He battles monsters like Grendel and his mother single - handedly. And Conan the Barbarian is also very badass, known for his great strength and warrior skills.
Another is 'Gone Girl' by Gillian Flynn. Although it's not a traditional detective novel in the sense, the female character, Amy Dunne, is very much in control and her actions and the mystery around her disappearance and the subsequent events are quite captivating. It shows a different kind of 'badass' where she outsmarts everyone around her.
There are quite a few. 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' has Klaus Baudelaire who, despite being in a difficult situation, is smart and tough. He and his siblings face the evil Count Olaf and try to outwit him at every turn. 'Artemis Fowl' is also a great example. Artemis is a young genius who gets involved in all sorts of dangerous and magical adventures and holds his own against powerful foes.
Sure. 'The Wicked + The Divine' is an interesting one. It has female characters with great power and agency. They are not just side characters but are central to the story. Then there's 'Bitch Planet'. It's very much a feminist graphic novel that challenges the patriarchal society. It's set in a dystopian world where non - compliant women are sent to a prison planet. 'Monstress' is also great. It has a female lead who is strong and has to navigate a complex and often hostile world filled with magic and monsters.
One great 'badass female romance novel' is 'A Court of Thorns and Roses' by Sarah J. Maas. The female lead, Feyre, is a strong and capable hunter who gets drawn into a magical world. Another is 'The Cruel Prince' by Holly Black. Jude, the main character, is a mortal in a faerie world and she has to fight and scheme her way through various challenges while also having a complex romantic relationship. Then there's 'Red Queen' by Victoria Aveyard. Mare Barrow is a poor Red girl who discovers she has powers in a world divided by blood color and she has a passionate and tumultuous relationship journey.
'Wuthering Heights' by Emily Bronte. The love between Heathcliff and Catherine is wild and all - consuming. It's a story full of passion, jealousy, and longing. While not erotica, it explores the extreme ends of love and relationships in a way that is both captivating and deeply emotional.