A review by puddlejumper
Vesuvius by Cass Biehn

3.5

I picked this up because it was described as ‘queer YA fantasy debut set in ancient Pompeii’. 

I was intrigued by the fantasy element. I don't read pure historical fiction set in Ancient Rome because I studied it and I get caught up on the details. 

Unfortunately for me, the magical element isn't really that present. There's several different plots going on and the political and social plot was given more time than the magic and I wasn't that interested. 

I struggled with the ancient setting and modern language and dialogue. Aside from that, it was a well written and engaging book. 

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC