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The worst part about reading this book is the seemingly long wait to find out what happens next in book #2. I love that the story takes place in ancient Rome and gives a taste of the mythology and culture of that time in a very exciting story. While I think Nic makes a good protagonist in this story, I particularly enjoy Aurelia. Scenes with her are more fun to read. She's strong, bold and witty. I like that she always seems to come back to help Nic. They make a good team. I hope we have more of
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In this first book in Jennifer Nielsen's newest series, Nic has spent most of his life working as a slave in a mine near Ancient Rome. When forced to enter a sealed tunnel rumored to contain the lost treasure of Julius Caesar, Nic discovers a magical bulla and a mythical creature called a griffin. Though he escapes a cave-in that traps him in the mine tunnel, he is quickly recaptured and sold to a new master who supervises the venatio in Rome. Nic's job is now to prepare the griffin and other fi
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