I have to admit that this is the first book I read in this series and I thoroughly enjoyed it as Cato, Macro, Petronilla and the characters are fleshed out and relatable even if they’re act and think like you expect someone did 2 thousand years ago.
It was a fascinating read as Boudica’s rebellion is a fascinating topic as it’s also one that changes according to the personal point of view of the reader: feminist ante litteram, nationalist or simply someone who rebelled against the power of the Romans.
I found the descriptions of life in Britain in the I century very interesting and they made me wish I know more about the lifestyle.
The story is tightly plotted, full of actions, and gripping. It’s fast paced and the excellent storytelling kept me hooked and turning pages.
There’s plenty of twists that surprised me and kept me on the edge till the last page.
I appreciated the historical notes and I am glad I was able to read this story, discover this intriguing series, and learn something new.
I want to read the rest of the series because this book can be read as a stand alone but I want to learn more about these characters.
Strongly recommended.
Many thanks to Headline for this digital copy, all opinions are mine.