Full (spoiler-free) review and more on Heir of Glitter.

Thank you to Razorbill / Penguin Teen for sending me an early copy! This doesn't affect my opinion or the content of my review.

This was a very unique, good story, but misleading. It promises a thrilling gladiator tale, and while it is thrilling there are only about 3 actual arena fights. As for the characters, Fallon was an amazing lead and I loved the secondary characters too. (The antagonists were in that love-to-hate category.) Rome was a beautiful but brutal setting. Elka was the perfect feisty, loyal friend, and Cai and Fallon's romance was a slow-burning, forbidden one that hopeless romantics like me love. So although it was slightly disappointing in the gladiator aspect, I recommend you pick it up when it releases Feb. 14, 2017! :)