Genres:
Fiction, Christian, Historical, Mystery, Young Adult
Rating:
4 stars
Mature Content:
1 (low violence)
Age Range:
13+
Interest level:
14-16
Book Blurb:
Sensible women don't investigate murders, but Livia Aemilia might not have a choice.
Rome, 47 AD. When Livia's father dies under suspicious circumstances, she sets out to find the killer before her innocent brother is convicted of murder. She may be an amateur when it comes to hunting dangerous criminals, but she's determined, intelligent, and not afraid to break a convention or two in pursuit of the truth. Plus, she's adopted a radical new faith that encourages her to believe a woman and a handful of servants can actually solve a murder.
Can she uncover the culprit before powerful men realize what she's up to and force her to stop? Or will her snooping land her in deadly peril?
A lighthearted historical mystery set in first-century Rome, featuring a feisty amateur sleuth, a cast of eccentric characters, and an unrepentant, sausage-snatching cat. (from Goodreads)
Review:
~I'd like to thank the author for sending me a free copy in exchange for my honest review!~
This book drew me in from the first page. With great characters, an intricate plot, and a totally unexpected ending, this was a great book! Also, I really liked that the main character, Livia, isn't the stereotypical girl-in-Rome-who's-rich-&-spoiled, but she was mischievous, a good leader, and an excellent sleuth, who won't stop at anything 'till she figures out the mystery.
I really loved the ending, because the mystery had been solved, rivalries became friendships, and there was a perfect amount of "and everyone lived happily ever after".
All in all, the excellent characters, short chapters, and page-turning writing style will leave you sleepless but satisfied with this mystery!
Recommended for all!
Things I Loved:
-The page-turning writing style and plot
-Great characters
-Great ending
-The short chapters
Things I Didn't Love: -Honestly, this was a great book, I have no complaints!
In Conclusion:
If you're looking for a great historical mystery, go grab a copy of this book!
Recommended?:
Definitely!