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5 Stars.
A mixture of history and magic led by a strong female.
After her people are betrayed by Rome, Vesper has lost
everything, and she must make a dark deal in order to survive certain death in
the gladiator ring.
Narcissus is a hardened gladiator and doctore. He’s never
met anyone like Vesper.
More than a corrupt emperor rules Rome. Something terrible
is slaughtering innocent people. Vesper is at the center of this evil. Only she
can stop it, but she needs to understand her inherited powers as a djambe.
I love that Vesper is a strong female. There is a
blossoming romance between her and the bearlike Celt Narcissus, which I
enjoyed, but I wouldn’t label this story a romance. The fight scenes are
intense and stunning. African magic used against the backdrop of Rome weaves a
special kind of concoction. This is an exciting and mystical action-packed story
led by a badass female. There are some threads that weren’t fully tied up, but
I’m sure this is because this is an ongoing series, and those threads will be
dealt with later on. This is a series that should be read in order. Highly
recommended if you like historical fantasy set in ancient Rome. I look forward
to reading the next book.
