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This has got to be one of the best YA reads I have read in a long time.
Darius Drusus (DD), in a fit of rage, thinks he has killed his father and runs away from Rome. On arriving in the town of Ostia he meets the old rope-maker Ambrus and his life is irrevocably changed.
This is a tale of friendship, destiny, Gods,demons and a mischievous angel, all set out against the backdrop of ancient Rome. Each of the three main characters (ex-slave Tertius being the third member of the group) is capable of carrying the story along and within no time at all it feels like you are spending time with old friends.
This story has everything - strong characters, good backstory, witty banter and a definite feel for the era. I see good things ahead for this author.
If you buy this book for a Young Adult in your family make sure you take the chance to read it for yourself - you won't be sorry.
Also, there is the first chapter of the next book in the series, which promises more gladiatorial goodness as our three heroes arrive back in Rome, to continue their quest.
Darius Drusus (DD), in a fit of rage, thinks he has killed his father and runs away from Rome. On arriving in the town of Ostia he meets the old rope-maker Ambrus and his life is irrevocably changed.
This is a tale of friendship, destiny, Gods,demons and a mischievous angel, all set out against the backdrop of ancient Rome. Each of the three main characters (ex-slave Tertius being the third member of the group) is capable of carrying the story along and within no time at all it feels like you are spending time with old friends.
This story has everything - strong characters, good backstory, witty banter and a definite feel for the era. I see good things ahead for this author.
If you buy this book for a Young Adult in your family make sure you take the chance to read it for yourself - you won't be sorry.
Also, there is the first chapter of the next book in the series, which promises more gladiatorial goodness as our three heroes arrive back in Rome, to continue their quest.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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This book moves at a fantastice pace. J.K. Rowling watch out!! With Ghosts, historical figures and an angel with a prankish side, it mixes fantasy, adventure and history into a wonderful, delightful read. I can't wait to read more from Mr. Young. Quite the prolific writer. With subtle and not so subtle wittism he is quite the storyteller. MORE please. A dedicated fan from the U.S.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
This is one of those exciting books that I would have read to pieces had it been around when I was a kid. It has magic and mystery and murder...and even an arrogant but amusing angel! The story has its deep and powerful moments, such as when Darius encounters his father in a drunken state about to harm his mother. But through all the difficult times, we go side-by-side with Darius as he becomes not only a man, but a better person, as he prepares for his life as a volunteer gladiator, an Auctoratus, to fight evil in the opening games of the Colosseum in order to save the world.
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