REVIEW: The Wolf Den (Elodie Harper)

Book: The Wolf Den

Author: Elodie Harper

Premise: Amara was once a beloved daughter. Now she is a slave in Pompeii's infamous brothel, owned by a man she despises. Sharp, clever and resourceful, Amara is forced to hide her talents. For as a she-wolf, her only value lies in the desire she can stir in others. But Amara's spirit is far from broken. She has learnt that everything in this city has its price. But how much is her freedom going to cost her?

[⚠️TW: rape, prostitution, slavery]

This book made me happy and want to cry. Amara and her fellow women have a real sisterhood between them, protecting and supporting each other in such dire conditions. Each of them is fierce yet broken from being forced into prostitution. At times they are like spiders, drawing men into their nets. But they are full of trauma and have to stifle their fight. I loved Britannia, contrasting the other women through her bitter refusal to submit. Yet that has a sadness as you know the others were like that before they were ground down. A mix of emotion in this book but the strength of the women shines through.