Originally, I thought the warning was odd and unnecessary (well, yeah, I mean, Spartacus wasn't a woman), but one inaccuracy in particular turned out to be the big sticking points for me. However, the author notes in the beginning that she's taken some liberties with historical accuracy, and actually lays a few out in detail in another note at the end of the book. I loved the premise of this - warrior princess Spartacus, heck yes! There's a definite lack of historical YA, and I was super thrilled to read one set in Ancient Rome. Trigger warnings: physical & sexual abuse, suicidal ideation YA historical with a smart and fierce heroine Revelations in the finale pave the way for what promises to be an epic battle in the next book. Attia makes an irresistible Spartacus, an accomplished fighter and a fearless young woman determined to forge her own destiny. As Attia gets to know those in the household especially Timeus's mistress Lucretia, whose abuse at his brutal hands is heartbreaking her plan to kill the man responsible for her people's slaughter is shadowed by new purpose and new love for the honorable and kind Xanthus. After being branded, Attia is presented as a gift to Josias Neleus Timeus's champion gladiator, Xanthus Maximus Colossus, who is also enslaved and who loathes the killing he must do for his master. It's a dark day when 17-year-old Thracian warrior princess Attia is sold into slavery to the House of Timeus, after the Romans slaughter her people and kill her family, including her father, the Thracian king.
In an action-packed debut novel, Wyk reimagines the legendary story of Spartacus. A rebellion that threatens to bring the Roman Republic to its end-and gives rise to the legend of Spartacus.Īt the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied. Enslaved as a child, Xanthus is the preeminent gladiator of his generation.Īgainst all odds, Attia and Xanthus form a tentative bond. Now she is a slave, given to Xanthus, the Champion of Rome, as a sign of his master’s favor. The Republic of Rome is on a relentless march to create an empire-an empire built on the backs of the conquered, brought back to Rome as slaves.Īttia was once destined to rule as the queen and swordmaiden of Thrace, the greatest warrior kingdom the world had seen since Sparta.
The action-packed tale of a 17-year-old warrior princess and a handsome gladiator who dared take on the Roman Republic-and gave rise to the legend of Spartacus.įor teens who love strong female protagonists in their fantasy and historical fiction, Blood and Sand is a stirring, yet poignant tale of two slaves who dared take on an empire by talented debut author C.
0 kommentar(er)
