Can you recommend the best valiant stories in modern literature?

Sure. 'The Danish Girl' is a notable one. It tells the story of Lili Elbe, one of the first known recipients of sex reassignment surgery. The story delves deep into her journey of self - discovery as she transitions from male to female, dealing with the complex emotions, relationships, and the society's reaction at that time. It's a very moving and thought - provoking story about gender identity.

Another one is 'Red, White & Royal Blue'. Alex and Henry are from different worlds. Alex, an American, initially dislikes Henry, a British prince. There are political tensions between their countries as well as personal animosity between them. But as they are forced to spend time together for diplomatic reasons, they start to understand and fall in love with each other. It's a really heartwarming modern 'hate to love' story.

Yes. 'Call Me by Your Name' is a great modern adult love story. It beautifully captures the intense and somewhat bittersweet relationship between Elio and Oliver during a summer in Italy. The emotions are so vividly portrayed. Another one is 'Normal People' which shows the on - again, off - again relationship between Connell and Marianne as they grow up and face different challenges in life.

Kazuo Ishiguro's 'Never Let Me Go' is a disturbing modern story. It reveals a world where clones are created for the sole purpose of organ donation. The way the clones accept their fate and the slow realization of the horror of their existence is very disturbing.

A modern dark love story is 'Gone Girl'. The relationship between Nick and Amy is full of lies, manipulation and a dark sense of control. Amy fakes her own disappearance to get revenge on Nick, and their so - called love is warped by their own insecurities and issues.

'Me Before You' is a great modern hooked romance story. Louisa Clark takes a job to care for Will Traynor, who is a quadriplegic. Their relationship starts off as a professional one but develops into something more. The story is about love, sacrifice and the power of changing someone's life. It hooks readers with its emotional depth.

Sure. 'The Hate U Give' is a great modern coming of age story. Starr Carter, a young black girl, witnesses the shooting of her unarmed friend by a police officer. Her journey to find her voice and fight for justice in the face of racial inequality is both powerful and inspiring. Another one is 'Eleanor & Park'. It's a story about two misfit teenagers, Eleanor and Park, who fall in love and learn about acceptance and self - worth through their relationship.

I would also recommend 'Fangirl' by Rainbow Rowell. Cath is a college freshman who is a fangirl of a popular book series. As she tries to navigate college life, make friends, and deal with her family issues, she also has to find a balance between her fangirl self and her real - life self. It's a great story about growing up and finding one's place.

Don DeLillo's 'White Noise' is a notable modern American novel. It satirizes modern consumer culture and our relationship with technology and death. The story is filled with a sense of unease and the absurdity of modern life, which is presented in a very unique and often humorous way.

'Me Before You' is a great modern romance. It's about a young woman who becomes a caregiver to a quadriplegic man. Their relationship evolves from a professional one to a deep and complex love. It deals with themes of sacrifice and the value of life.