Laia is a slave. Elias is a soldier. Neither she nor he is free. The Warrior Empire punishes any resistance with death. Whoever does not pledge their body and blood to the Emperor risks the lives of their loved ones and the destruction of everything they hold dear. In this harsh world, inspired by ancient Rome, Laia lives with her grandmother, grandfather and older brother. The family makes their way through life in a poor part of the city, ruled with an iron fist by the Empire. They do not challenge the authorities, knowing what happens to those who dare. But when Laia's brother is arrested for treason, Laia is forced to make a decision. In exchange for the help of the rebels, who promise to free her brother from prison, she will risk her life and spy for them in the most excellent military academy the Empire has. There she meets Elias, the best soldier in the academy, who is secretly also the most rebellious. Elias wants only one thing: to be free once and for all from the tyranny he must spread as a soldier. He and Laia soon realize that their destinies are intertwined and that their decisions will change the future of the Empire itself. A colorful fantasy world that encourages thought, quickens the pulse and tears the heart. (excerpted from the Felix bookstore website)

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