Publisher: CLA
Publication Date: January 26, 2021
Genre: Fantasy, Romance
Adventure Rating: 4. 5 Stars
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DEFIANCE IS TREASON. TREASON IS DEATH.
A siege is laid against the last resistance to the Senate’s rule. As the battle rages, a commander, a soldier, and a rebel will decide how far they are willing to go for victory.
THE COMMANDER
Marcus is forced to choose between destroying the rebel forces and liberating his legion. He must face the true cost of being a leader. And an oppressor.
THE SOLDIER
Agrippa sets his sights on glory to fill the deepening void within him. He discovers that the price of fame might not just be paid in blood, it might be paid by his heart.
THE REBEL
Silvara joins the rebel forces to fight against the legions who would see her family dead. While she dreams of being a warrior, she finds her sharpest weapon is seduction. But to defeat the Empire, she’ll have to betray the young man who now has her heart.
Inspired by the harsh world of ancient Rome, readers are obsessed with this martial tale of fiery romance, friendship, and enmity. Told from three points of view, TARNISHED EMPIRE is filled with twists you’ll never see coming but will keep you turning the pages all night.
TARNISHED EMPIRE is set in the world of Danielle L. Jensen’s DARK SHORES. But readers new to the world can begin here.
Short review since this was a shorter book!
This was so good y’all! I love Agrippa! And I’m a huge fan of Danielle L. Jensen already! This was my first introduction into the Dark Shores world and I can’t wait to dive into book one. I’m not sure that I would suggest starting here because I heard that we don’t see Agrippa again for the next 3 books at least! WHAT?! I’m so invested in his story now! I need more!! And of Silvara! I loved her. She was fierce and loyal but thought for herself.
I love the Roman fantasy mash up in this world. Jensen does a really good job of writing in these subtle fantasy aspects. She writes them in such a way that feels natural to the world. She doesn’t overly explain the world but does a good job of letting the reader figure things out without being confused. I also really liked the action. Again, Jensen doesn’t over do the battle scenes but she still makes them bloody enough to be interesting!
I am super excited to see more of Marcus. He seems very interesting!
So, I couldn’t quite give it 5 stars because while I loved it, I don’t know that I’m obsessed. We shall see with the rest of the series though!
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