So many books come out each week that it makes it hard to decide what to read. We want to make that a little bit easier on you by sharing our favorite releases from the week and telling you our top 3 reasons why we think you’ll love them too!
This week one of our selections is The Triumphant by Lesley Livingston. Are you ready to hear more about this book and its author? Here we go…
The Triumphant by Lesley Livingston
Series: The Valiant #3
Published by Razorbill on 2/12/2019
Genres: Adventure, Historical
Pages: 412
Goodreads Buy the Book
The final book in the Valiant series takes Fallon and her warrior sisters on an epic journey from the corrupt Roman Republic to the wonder of the ancient world: Alexandria, Egypt.
“You are from a world, Fallon, that values honor over everything else. Rome is not that world.”
In the wake of their victorious fight to win back the Ludus Achillea, Fallon and her gladiatrix sisters have become the toast of the Republic. Only for Fallon, glory turns to ashes when she learns that Cai has been stripped of his Decurion rank and declared infamia, cast down to serve as one of Caesar’s gladiators. All because he chose his love for her over the life of his treacherous father during the ludus uprising.
But treachery in Rome runs far deeper than Fallon ever suspected. While she is fighting for Cai’s freedom, the unthinkable happens and the Republic begins to tear itself apart at the seams. In the chaos that follows, the Achillea gladiatrices lose any protection they might have had once and for all. They’re not the only ones.
When Fallon discovers that Cleopatra is in grave danger, she and her sister Sorcha rally their war band in an attempt to spirit the Queen of Aegypt out of Rome, embarking on a remarkable journey that will take them to Alexandria—the wonder of the ancient world—and beyond. Far beyond. Along the way, Fallon will have to decide where her heart truly lies, as well as what—and who—she is willing to sacrifice to get there.
3 Reasons You Should Read…
The Triumphant by Lesley Livingston
- We cannot wait to get our hands on this one. Book one? Loved. Book two? Loved. And if this cover is any indication, book three is going to join the love ranks.
- We are so ready for more Cai, Fallon, Elka, Quint… okay, we’re excited for all of the characters. We’re also pretty sure there will be some new ones that we’ll fall in love with too!
- We’ve been waiting for this since we closed The Valiant. This week is the week and our copy just arrived! Who can’t wait for more of Lesley Liningston’s words and is joining us to read this one? Let’s hold hands and see how this series ends. WE CAN’T WAIT!
About Lesley Livingston
Lesley Livingston is a writer and actor. She holds a master's degree in English, with a specialization in Arthurian literature and Shakespeare, from the University of Toronto. A principal performer and founding member of the Tempest Theatre Group, Livingston brings Shakespearean classics to life in productions and workshops for high school students across southern Ontario. Wondrous Strange is her first novel. Livingston lives in Toronto.
