By Megan Thomas
I’ve had this proof on my shelf for ages (it was published in 2019), and it was only after someone borrowed it and loved it that I decided it was next in my mission to not buy books until I’ve cleared the decks. I have no regrets because it was very entertaining.
Set in 16th century Florence and detailing the life and secrets of a child who is unwillingly flung into a career as a mercenary after a family feud turns incredibly violent, this isn’t a genre I typically pick – I’m just a bit squeamish when it comes to fighting. But it is very tastefully done, with limited blood and gore (or rather, limited graphic details) and I really enjoyed the insight into the life of a soldier. Not to mention, the attention to historical detail makes the reading experience very immersive!
There is a big plot point that anyone who has read the book will know I’m omitting, but it was such a lovely shock for me (having not read any summaries) so I’m going to encourage you to do the same and enjoy the reveal.
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