Lesley Livingston is an award-winning author of teen fiction, best known for her Wondrous Strange trilogy. She holds a master's degree in English from the University of Toronto and was a principal performer in a Shakespearean theatre company, specializing in performances for teen audiences, for more than a decade. Visit her at www.lesleylivingston.com and follow her on Twitter @LesLivingston.
"Livingston has written an exciting and absorbing tale that is
deftly paced and deliciously detailed." —Booklist
“This title manages to weave political intrigue and pitch-perfect
dialogue with gladiatorial combat in a way that will engage fans of
all genres.” —School Library Connection
“Livingston (the Wondrous Strange trilogy) skillfully illustrates
Fallon’s emotional growth as she becomes a fearsome gladiatrix.”
-Publishers Weekly
“It’s easy to be swept into this ambitious novel that offers
romance, ferocious battles, political intrigue, and even an
appearance from Cleopatra.”-BCCB
“Spectacular, brutal, tender, and romantic… I couldn't turn the
pages fast enough.”
—Mary E. Pearson, New York Times bestselling author of the Remnant
Chronicles
“The Valiant has everything I love in a book: danger,
violence, and a badass protagonist with a sword.”
—Julie Kagawa, New York Times bestselling author of the Iron Fey
series
“The Valiant is an absolutely delicious read filled with
forbidden romance and packed with action!”
—Morgan Rhodes, New York Times bestselling author of the Falling
Kingdoms Series
"Set in ancient Rome; this fierce tale of becoming a female
gladiator grabs hold of your heart-strings and doesn't let go until
its spell-binding conclusion. Lush and adventurous, THE
VALIANT is the girl power novel we've all been waiting
for." —Summer Webb, ButterMyBooks
“During a time of political unrest in Ancient Rome, this
captivating story explores one girl's quest for honor--and how each
of us must choose how to define it. Fallon and her sisterhood of
girl gladiators flip power dynamics in thrilling ways, particularly
through stunning action sequences and lethal combat scenes. Long
after I turned the final page, I could feel chariot wheels
vibrating beneath my feet and blood lust burning in my veins. THE
VALIANT is nothing short of spectacular, and I cannot wait to watch
it set the world on fire.” —Wendy Darling, The Midnight Garden
“Lesley Livingston’s THE VALIANT had me entranced from the first
page with her vivid descriptions and kick-ass heroine Fallon. We
follow her journey from Celtic princess to being a female gladiator
in ancient Rome. Livingston weaves themes of betrayal, loyalty and
family into a story rich in action scenes and battles of
will.” —Kristen Williams, My Friends Are Fiction
“THE VALIANT is an illustrative novel as brutal as it is beautiful.
A riveting blend of an explosive storyline, a forbidden romance,
and the valiance of an unbreakable sisterhood in a ruthless period
of history. Gladiatrices, betrayal, honor and freedom—need I say
more about this rich page-turner?”
—Hafsah Faizal, IceyBooks
"A courageous and action-packed story that defines sisterhood and
the meaning behind honor, THE VALIANT captivated me from the first
page to the very last. This book will leave you feeling
empowered and ready to take on the world
yourself." —Carmen Seda, Oh the Book Feels
“Following a fierce heroine who desires blood and vengeance for her
warlord sister's death, Leslie Livingston's take on the female
gladiators of Rome is bloody, exhilarating, and poignant.” —Thea
James, The Book Smugglers
“Sensational! THE VALIANT has everything I love! A strong heroine,
a romance that swept me off my feet, gladiator battles, lush world
building, and a rich Roman history. This is a beautifully told,
captivating story I enjoyed every moment reading. I didn't want
this book to end.” —Katie Bartow, Mundie Moms
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