A review by rosemaryandrue
The Wolf Den by Elodie Harper

dark informative sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Once a doctor's daughter in Greece, now Amara is a slave in Pompeii's brothel. Yet as oppressed as she is, there's always the chance she can reverse her fortunes - if she's bold enough to create the chance.

I've been to Pompeii, peered up at the preserved carvings in the town brothel, walked the same streets as the characters separated by only the gulf of several thousand years. It's a heady thought.

Harper brings the wretched world of Amara's Pompeii alive vividly, showing both the degradation she suffers and the happiness she snatches at. The plot is slow-moving, but the everyday moments of Amara's life are compelling. I'm definitely interested in continuing the series to see how far she'll manage to rise - and to find out if she'll be able to save her friends.
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