Cleopatra's Daughter


Author: Michelle Moran

Read: 7/30/2017

Pages: 429

Rating: 5/5

Format: physical

Book Description: At the dawn of the Roman Empire, when tyranny ruled, a daughter of Egypt and a son of Rome found each other... Selene's legendary parents are gone. Her country taken, she has been brought to the city of Rome in chains, with only her twin brother, Alexander, to remind her of home and all she once had. Living under the watchful eyes of the ruling family, Selene and her brother must quickly learn how to be Roman - and how to be useful to Caesar. She puts her artistry to work, in the hope of staying alive and being allowed to return to Egypt. Before long, however, she is distracted by the young and handsome heir to the empire... When the elusive 'Red Eagle' starts calling for the end of slavery, Selene and Alexander are in grave danger. Will this mysterious figure bring their liberation, or their demise?


Response: This book was hard for me to get through in one sitting, which is why it took me all week. Not because it wasn't good, but because it was heavy with the actions of the time period. The names also make for a confusing read in trying to remember who is who. Moran did an amazing job of making you fall in love with all of the characters (except Livia), that when one died, it caused tears. Great story from start to finish. 

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