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Boxers and Saints, a graphic novel set by Gene Luen Yang, consists of two intertwined stories set during the Boxer Rebellion in late 19th century China. In Boxers, Chinese peasant boy Little Bao joins the Society of Righteous and Harmonious Fists and leads a rebellion against foreigners and Chinese Christians. In Saints, a nameless orphan girl finds solace and identity in Christianity, adopting the name Vibiana. The novels explore the conflict through their personal struggles and spiritual guidance, ultimately clashing at the rebellion's peak. Contains graphic violence and themes of religious persecution and familial abuse.