cherryblossommj's Review of City on Fire

by Tracy Higley

Previously released as Pompeii.

As Vesuvius churns, a slave girl-turned-gladiator joins forces with an unlikely source to seek justice.

In the coastal town of Pompeii, a new gladiator prepares to fight. But this gladiator hides a deadly secret: she’s a runaway Jewish slave girl named Ariella, disguised as a young boy. A savvy fighter, Ariella determines to triumph in the arena, knowing her life will be forfeit should anyone uncover the truth.

Cato, a wealthy politician, moved to Pompeii after tiring of the corruption in Rome. But he soon learns that Pompeii is just as corrupt, and if he doesn’t play the game, his family could pay the price. Determined to bring about justice for the citizens of Pompeii, Cato searches for allies. But what he discovers instead is a confounding group of Christians . . . and a young female gladiator whose fame is growing daily.

Political unrest reaches a boiling point as Christians are jailed and executed, and the mountain in the distance threatens to destroy the city with its river of fire. Cato and Ariella must act quickly and courageously to save their loved ones before all is lost.

Originally posted on Creative Madness Mama.While mamas can definitely enjoy books such as the Pompeii... Buried Alive! Sometimes we want a little more source, such as a full novel. Why not reach for a Seven Wonders novel from Tracy Higley? While originally printed in paperback as Pompeii from B&H Books and later released in all formats as City on Fire from Thomas Nelson. This is an adventurous tale! I have the original paperback, but I often find myself reading for my City of Fire kindle eBook copy as the newer cover is divine!

I wouldn't hesitate to read City on Fire aloud to AppleBlossom, but I wouldn't hand it to her to read alone.
This review was originally posted on Creative Madness Mama.

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City on Fire

by Tracy Higley

Reviewed by cherryblossommj on Mar 10, 2016

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