“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 Valient is the girl power novel we’ve all been waiting for.”—ButterMyBooks
“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 Midnight Garden
“Livingston weaves themes of betrayal, loyalty and family into a story rich in action scenes and battles of will.”—My Friends Are Fiction
“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?”—IceyBooks
“A courageous and action-packed story that defines sisterhood and the meaning behind honor, The Valient 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.”—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.”—The Book Smugglers
