3.5
The first book in the series uses poetic license as it follows the young lives of Gaius Julius Caesar and Marcus Brutus. The two grow up as close as brothers as they train under an old unbeaten gladiator named Renius who is aptly described as cruel. Life in ancient Rome is harsh no matter your station and this historical novel is filled with fights, battles, conflicts, revolts, and assorted violence. It also includes a little romance just to make all of that violence worthwhile.

This book is fairly entertaining if a few historical inaccuracies don't bother you and that this novel ends with Julius and Marcus Brutus in their prime. The author includes notes at the end of his novel explaining any historical inaccuracies.

Julius Caesar



Marcus Brutus