Ricardienne on Shecter on Cleopatra Selene

[ricardienne]

It seems that the publishing industry is trying to make Cleopatra Selene into the new 'Tudors' -- this is the third recent historical fiction treatment. I haven't read Michelle Moran's Cleopatra's Daughter, but I have read the first two books in Stephanie Dray's trilogy, and now, Vicky Shecter's Cleopatra's MoonThe tropes seem to be pretty constant

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[achyvi]

SPEAKING OF LIVIA.

There is a book that came out in the last week or two about Livia (called, appropriately, I am Livia). I just started it yesterday, and it seems pretty good so far (reminds me very much of young adult historical fiction, but in a good way). When I saw it I wondered about what you would think of it, since you have Strong Opinions about ancient history and its portrayal in fiction!

[ricardienne]

! ! ! I shall have to look for it!