Author: Vicky Alvear Shecter
Young Adult, Scholastic
368 pages
Source: Library
Rating: 5/5
Summary:
Selene has grown up in a palace on the Nile with her parents, Cleopatra & Mark Antony—the most brilliant, powerful rulers on earth. But the jealous Roman Emperor Octavianus wants Egypt for himself, & when war finally comes, Selene faces the loss of all she's ever loved. Forced to build a new life in Octavianus's household in Rome, she finds herself torn between two young men and two possible destinies—until she reaches out to claim her own.
This stunning novel brings to life the personalities & passions of one of the greatest dramas in history, & offers a wonderful new heroine in Selene.
Review: This book is why I love historical fiction. An amazingly written book that flies by much to fast, but keeps you interested from beginning to end. Of course you also know what happens so there aren't are many surprises.
Selene was amazing. I think I would have loved to have known here. She was strong thorough everything, honestly I didn't know she went though that much, from their parents deaths to how the Romans treated them. And the book is pretty historically correct, so I'm sure it was all true.
I know some of you probably read the summary and though 'Another love triangle? Ugh, no thanks'. But it's not a big one, its not even a true love triangle. The story mostly focuses on Selene, the love for her family, her determination to become queen, and how she separates herself from her mother. Romance is just a plus.
I really enjoyed this book, it leaves you wanting more. Which is the only bad thing about historical fiction based on true events, there isn't more.
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