The Valiant, Lesley Livingston
The Valiant, Lesley Livingston
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The Valiant

Author: Lesley Livingston

Narrator: Fiona Hardingham

Unabridged: 10 hr 21 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/14/2017


Synopsis

A fierce Celtic princess is captured and sold to an elite training school for female gladiators where she will have to fight for her survival both in and out of the arena.

“Spectacular, brutal, tender, and romantic.”—Mary E. Pearson, New York Times bestselling author of the Remnant Chronicles

“Has everything I love in a book: danger, violence, and a badass protagonist with a sword.”—Julie Kagawa, New York Times bestselling author of the Iron Fey series

Princess. Captive. Gladiator. Always a warrior.

Fallon is the daughter of a proud Celtic king, the sister of the legendary warrior Sorcha, and the sworn enemy of Julius Caesar.

When Fallon was a child, Caesar’s armies invaded her homeland, and her beloved sister was killed in battle.

Now, on the eve of her seventeenth birthday, Fallon is eager to follow in her sister’s footsteps and earn her place in the fearsome Cantii war band. She never gets the chance.

Fallon is captured and sold to an elite training school for female gladiators—owned by none other than Julius Caesar. In a cruel twist of fate, the man who shattered Fallon’s family might be her only hope of survival. Now Fallon must overcome vicious rivalries and deadly fights—in and out of the arena. And perhaps the most dangerous threat of all: her forbidden yet irresistible feelings for Cai, a young Roman soldier.

About The Author

Lesley Livingston is an award-winning author of teen fiction, best known for her Wondrous Strange trilogy. She holds a master's degree in English from the University of Toronto and was a principal performer in a Shakespearean theatre company, specializing in performances for teen audiences, for more than a decade.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Regan on March 13, 2017

3.5......more

Goodreads review by Hailey on January 11, 2017

4.5 stars* I thoroughly enjoyed this! It showed strong female characters in an interesting time period and seemed to be very well researched. Review to come on publication date. *received ARC for review from Indigo*......more

Goodreads review by ✨ Helena ✨ on January 09, 2021

“I would be the master of my own fate. Me and the goddess Morrigan. No one else—and certainly no man.” THIS WAS GREAT! You are all sleeping on this book and what a grave mistake that is! :O This is everything that I wanted the faux-Roman An Ember in the Ashes to be! Fallon is a kick-arse protagonist w......more

Goodreads review by Laura on February 06, 2017

A spark somewhere deep inside of me flared to life. The tiniest blue flame, with nothing of tinder to catch onto except the delusional hope that I could somehow fight my way back to freedom. Female gladiators fighting in the arena in ancient Rome. It sounds like a myth - a completely made up tale......more


Quotes

"Livingston has written an exciting and absorbing tale that is deftly paced and deliciously detailed.”—Booklist

“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 (the Wondrous Strange trilogy) skillfully illustrates Fallon’s emotional growth as she becomes a fearsome gladiatrix.”—Publishers Weekly

“It’s easy to be swept into this ambitious novel that offers romance, ferocious battles, political intrigue, and even an appearance from Cleopatra.”—BCCB

“Spectacular, brutal, tender, and romantic . . . I couldn't turn the pages fast enough.”—Mary E. Pearson, New York Times bestselling author of the Remnant Chronicles

The Valiant has everything I love in a book: danger, violence, and a badass protagonist with a sword.”—Julie Kagawa, New York Times bestselling author of the Iron Fey series

The Valiant is an absolutely delicious read filled with forbidden romance and packed with action!”—Morgan Rhodes, New York Times bestselling author of the Falling Kingdoms Series

“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. Lush and adventurous, The Valient is the girl power novel we've all been waiting for.”ButterMyBooks

“Fallon and her sisterhood of girl gladiators flip power dynamics in thrilling ways, particularly through stunning action sequences and lethal combat scenes. Long after I turned the final page, I could feel chariot wheels vibrating beneath my feet and blood lust burning in my veins.”The Midnight Garden

“Livingston weaves themes of betrayal, loyalty and family into a story rich in action scenes and battles of will.”My Friends Are Fiction

“An illustrative novel as brutal as it is beautiful. A riveting blend of an explosive storyline, a forbidden romance, and the valiance of an unbreakable sisterhood in a ruthless period of history. Gladiatrices, betrayal, honor and freedom—need I say more about this rich page-turner?”IceyBooks

“A courageous and action-packed story that defines sisterhood and the meaning behind honor, The Valient captivated me from the first page to the very last. This book will leave you feeling empowered and ready to take on the world yourself.”Oh the Book Feels

“Following a fierce heroine who desires blood and vengeance for her warlord sister's death, Leslie Livingston's take on the female gladiators of Rome is bloody, exhilarating, and poignant.”The Book Smugglers