The Temple of Fortuna
2023 • 384 pages

Ratings17

Average rating4.5

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Third book in the trilogy The Wolf Den, this Historical fiction series follows the life of Amara, a prostitute from Pompei. In this last book we see her life as a concubine right up to the eruption of Vesuvius and the aftermath of this disaster. 

And here we are, the final chapter in the life of Amara. This book was definitely faster paced and shorter than the previous book but the author managed to pack yet again incredibly emotional moments, rendering the life of Ancient Romans with a gorgeous prose and great attention to details. 
The whole part with the Vesuvius explosion felt truly devastating to read, as you really feel for the people who lost their lives and homes. 
The aftermath was particularly satisfying to read and the ending was absolutely perfect. 
I would love to see a continuation of Amara's life and also of another side character I particularly loved in this series (not saying who to avoid spoilers). 
This truly makes The Wolf Den one of my favourite book series ever.

June 25, 2024