Mother of Rome

De: Lauren J. A. Bear

Narrado por: Zura Johnson, Caleb Summers

A powerful and fierce reimagining of the earliest Roman legend: the twins, Romulus and Remus, mythical founders of history’s greatest empire, and the woman whose sacrifice made it all possible.

The names Romulus and Remus may be immortalized in map and stone and chronicle, but their mother exists only as a preface to her sons’ journey, the princess turned oath-breaking priestess, condemned to death alongside her children.

But she did not die; she survived. And so does her story.

Beautiful, royal, rich: Rhea has it all—until her father loses his kingdom in a treacherous coup, and she is sent to the order of the Vestal Virgins to ensure she will never produce an heir.

Except when mortals scheme, gods laugh.

Rhea becomes pregnant, and human society turns against her. Abandoned, ostracized, and facing the gravest punishment, Rhea forges a dangerous deal with the divine, one that will forever change the trajectory of her life…and her beloved land.

To save her sons and reclaim their birthright, Rhea must summon nature’s mightiest force–a mother’s love–and fight.

All roads may lead to Rome, but they began with Rhea Silvia.

©2024 Lauren J. A. Bear (P)2024 Penguin Audio

Reseñas de la Crítica

"Bear's writing is pure magic. I was enchanted by Rhea's story from beginning to end."—Emily Rath, New York Times bestselling author of North is the Night

“Superb. . . .Themes of sisterhood and motherhood, nature and wildness, survival, and love in its many forms resonate throughout. Bear weaves a layered, captivating story of the two tenacious women behind the birth of Rome that will resonate with readers long after the final page. Highly recommended for readers who love mythological retellings like Madeline Miller’s Circe or those who enjoy tales of fierce women seizing control of their own destiny.”—Library Journal (starred review)

“Feminine rage in book form, Lauren J.A. Bear’s reimagining of Rhea Silvia and her cousin Antho is powerful, compelling, and absolutely unforgettable. Mother of Rome has become one of my all-time favorite books.”—Genevieve Gornichec, author of The Witch's Heart

This is a marvelously amazing book!

I wasn’t sure about it at first, but it completely drew me in and kept me wanting more. What a beautiful story and such an inspiring way to portray Rea Silvia’s history — as a powerful woman who took charge of her own destiny.

The plot was so good

It’s so hard to find really good fantasy books but this one really took the cake. The narration was wonderful as well as the plot. Down to the pacing, the events, the characters, etc, this book was sooooo good and I recommend you listen to it!

The Readers

The readers' command if the story and emotions definitely made this a read aloud rather than silent.

A Truly Beautiful Retelling

I was moved to tears, this story is beautifully written and the narrators truly do it justice. Definitely worth the credit.

Dude.

Such a beautiful story Loved the main narrator. Loved the story. Wanted to cry. 10-10

5 stars all around

For me the beginning was slow, but i kept with it and so glad i did! wonderful story, all the characters were well developed and the main character is a beast!, no pun intended. :) i am disappointed that she didn’t eat his heart though

Loved this book! Cheers to strong women!

I loved this book. There were so many empowering storylines. Strong interesting women, great love stories, solid villains and some help from the Gods. The Narrators did a great job and brought the characters to life. Highly recommend this especially if you are looking for an enjoyable read that also has substance!

Love ❤️ the sisterhood of the cousins

I love the sisterhood of the cousins.

In the beginning the story was a bit dragged out. But when she was turned into a wolf, that's when it gets good.
The female narrator is a bit too slow 🐌 😴 The male narrator is fine. So I had to switch the speed from 1.0 to 1.1 from time to time.

absolutely phenomenal

I loved every single thing about this book, including the vocal performance. it was amazing.

Interesting adventure Gods and Humans TROUBLE

Engaging characters. Strong women standing up for their rights. The Gods were engaging too. whenever Gods and Humans get together there will be trouble. whenever mothers have their children taken from them, there will be dire consequences ........this read was fun and easily 4 stars
creative and crafty.