Daughter of the Rebellion by Jamie Ogle: Book Review

 **ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own. 

The Book

In this stirring historical romance by award-winning author Jamie Ogle, a young woman imprisoned in a Roman gladiator school becomes a legendary warrior. But when not even her fame is enough, she must fight to save herself and those she loves.

Rome, AD 403. As a loyal daughter of the Visigoth tribe, Adelgard followed her father to war, hoping to win back her family's approval. But after a clash with the Roman army, Adel is captured and sold to a gladiator school. Now she is the most famous gladiatrix in Rome, determined to keep the fickle love of the crowd and never again rely on anyone but herself for her own security. But beneath the fame lies a darkness and pain that holds her captive.

Felix despises Rome's fascination with violence. But after returning from medical training to discover his father missing and his family desperate, he had little choice but to accept a position at the gladiator school managed by his uncle. He finds a kindred spirit in Adel and does what he can to preserve the humanity of the rebel fighters, but when he receives orders that further compromise his beliefs, he arrives at a crossroads.

Then Telemachus, a Christian leader, approaches Felix with an urgent message: if the Visigoth captives are not released, their army will invade Rome. Despite the risk, the emperor is bent on proving his power through a stunning, deadly day of gladiatorial games. As Telemachus seeks to save the Visigoth fighters, Felix and Adel join forces in a desperate rebellion that may define not only their own lives but also the course of history.

• A captivating Christian romance novel perfect for fans of Francine Rivers, Lynn Austin, and Angela Hunt
• Great for book clubs who enjoy ancient historical fiction by Tessa Afshar, Stephanie Dray, and Kate Quinn
• Weaves together themes of sacrifice, courage, surrender, and faith
• Includes discussion questions

The Author

Jamie Ogle is a predawn writer, homeschool mom by day, and a reader by night. Inspired by her fascination with the storied history of faith, she writes historical fiction infused with hope, adventure, and courageous rebels. A Minnesota native, she now lives in Iowa with her husband and their three children, and she can usually be found gardening, beekeeping, and tromping through the woods. Learn more about Jamie at jamieogle.com.

Book Review

Daughter of the Rebellion is another instance in which judging a book by its cover and choosing something I wouldn't typically choose paid off. Honestly, this time in Rome and the world of gladiators isn't something that I know anything about, nor is it something I've had a particular interest in exploring. And yet, this gorgeous cover captivated me and the story sounded intriguing, so I gave it a shot. And I'm glad that I did. Admittedly, there were some aspects of the story that I didn't understand right away and as such it took me a little bit longer to truly immerse myself in the story, but once I did, I was completely brought into this world... a world of danger and bravery unlike anything I recall reading before. More than anything, I loved seeing this journey of faith even in this rather brutal atmosphere. It was unique and beautifully written. This is the first book that I've read from Jamie Ogle, but it has me looking forward to reading more. If you love Christian historical romance, this is one not to be missed.


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