Review: The Wolf Den | Elodie Harper

Summary: 
Sold by her mother. Enslaved in Pompeii's brothel. Determined to survive. Her name is Amara. Welcome to the Wolf Den..
Amara was once a beloved daughter, until her father's death plunged her family into penury. Now, she is owned by a man she despises and lives as a slave in Pompeii's infamous brothel, her only value the desire she can stir in others.
But Amara's spirit is far from broken. Sharp, resourceful and surrounded by women whose humour and dreams she shares, Amara comes to realise that everything in this city has its price. But how much will her freedom cost?
The Wolf Den is the first in a trilogy of novels reimagining the long overlooked lives of women in Pompeii's lupanar.

My opinion: 
This is a great start to a beautifully and emotional series. It gives a great look into the difficult lives of those living in brothels and the lives of people in ancient rome. 9/10

Book stats: 
-Published on May 13, 2021
-Pages: 455
-Genre: historical fiction

What I liked: 
- The characters are well devolped and have full lives. You are given a great look into everybody, not just Amara.
- Though it is an emotional book, there are many hopeful and/or fun scenes that make for a good variety in the story.

What I didn't like: 
- It is quite a slow paced book, so beware that there is not a lot of action.

—Iris