: It is praised for its mix of "heart-stopping action" and "emotional dialogue," successfully bridging the gap between political intrigue and brutal arena combat. The Triumphant (The Valiant, #3) by Lesley Livingston
: Fallon and her fellow warrior sisters are thrust into a brutal rivalry with a competing gladiator academy. Desafiante - Lesley Livingston.epub
: Her relationship with Cai, a young Roman soldier, is tested as power struggles within the Empire threaten to tear them apart. : It is praised for its mix of
: A major theme is the fierce loyalty and "sisterhood" between the gladiatrices, particularly the bond between Fallon and her companions like Elka and Sorcha. : A major theme is the fierce loyalty
Picking up after the events of The Valiant , Fallon has earned her place as a champion in Caesar’s gladiatorial arena. However, her hard-won victory brings new dangers as she becomes a target for Caesar’s political enemies.