Fallon and her sisterhood of girl gladiators flip power dynamics in thrilling ways, particularly through stunning action sequences and lethal combat scenes. “During a time of political unrest in Ancient Rome, this captivating story explores one girl's quest for honor-and how each of us must choose how to define it. Lush and adventurous, THE VALIANT is the girl power novel we've all been waiting for." - Summer Webb, ButterMyBooks
"Set in ancient Rome this fierce tale of becoming a female gladiator grabs hold of your heart-strings and doesn't let go until its spell-binding conclusion. Morgan Rhodes, New York Times bestselling author of the Falling Kingdoms Series
“The Valiant is an absolutely delicious read filled with forbidden romance and packed with action!” Julie Kagawa, New York Times bestselling author of the Iron Fey series “The Valiant has everything I love in a book: danger, violence, and a badass protagonist with a sword.” Pearson, New York Times bestselling author of the Remnant Chronicles “Spectacular, brutal, tender, and romantic… I couldn't turn the pages fast enough.”
“It’s easy to be swept into this ambitious novel that offers romance, ferocious battles, political intrigue, and even an appearance from Cleopatra.” -BCCB “Livingston (the Wondrous Strange trilogy) skillfully illustrates Fallon’s emotional growth as she becomes a fearsome gladiatrix.” - Publishers Weekly “This title manages to weave political intrigue and pitch-perfect dialogue with gladiatorial combat in a way that will engage fans of all genres.” - School Library Connection "Livingston has written an exciting and absorbing tale that is deftly paced and deliciously detailed." - Booklist Maas and Cinda Williams Chima, The Valiant recounts Fallon’s gripping journey from fierce Celtic princess to legendary gladiator and darling of the Roman empire.
Now, Fallon must overcome vicious rivalries, deadly fights in and out of the arena, and perhaps the most dangerous threat of all: her irresistible feelings for Cai, a young Roman soldier and her sworn enemy.Ī richly imagined fantasy for fans of Sarah J. In a cruel twist of fate, the man who destroyed Fallon’s family might be her only hope of survival. She never gets the chance.įallon is captured and sold to an elite training school for female gladiators-owned by none other than Julius Caesar himself. On the eve of her seventeenth birthday, Fallon is excited to follow in her sister's footsteps and earn her place in her father's war band. When Fallon was just a child, Sorcha was killed by the armies of Julius Caesar. Always a Warrior.įallon is the daughter of a proud Celtic king and the younger sister of the legendary fighter Sorcha.
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