Looking for Political Intrigue in Epic Fantasy & Historical Fiction from the 2020'

I'm on the hunt for books that weave political intrigue into either epic fantasy or historical fiction from 2020-2025. I love stories where power struggles, scheming, and shifting alliances drive the plot, and where characters are constantly maneuvering within complex systems of governance, war, or courtly drama.

Some books I’ve enjoyed:

  • A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin (the political games in Westeros are top-tier)
  • The Song of the Shattered Sands by Bradley P. Beaulieu (a great mix of politics and desert magic)
  • The Song of Arbonne by Guy Gavriel Kay (loved the mix of medieval intrigue and poetic storytelling)
  • Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel (Tudor politics at its finest)

I’d love recommendations for books (fantasy or historical) that feature:

  • Political machinations and courtly intrigue
  • Shifting alliances, betrayals, and strategy-driven plots
  • Morally gray characters navigating power struggles
  • A richly developed world or historical setting

Bonus points if there’s a strong focus on diplomacy, espionage, or succession crises! the more recent the better