Infinity: A Crown of Golden Leaves, Catalina DuBois

 Infinity: A Crown of Golden Leaves

Catalina DuBois


Storyline

The century is new but their fortune has not changed. Matthaios and Sara were cursed many lifetimes ago to be star crossed for all of infinity, and their existence in Rome has proven as perilous and heart wrenching as before. She is a slave and he is a Roman prince with an evil dictator for a father. Sara and Matthaios were inseparable as children but court etiquette and differences in social status have begun to pull them in different directions. Despite great obstacles, they find their way back to one another and discover a love that has burned inside their hearts for infinity. But will it be enough? Can love keep them bonded, even as Caesar and all of Rome seek to tear them asunder? Will fate favor their quest to topple an empire and Caesar himself?

Review

“Infinity: A Crown of Golden Leaves” by Catalina DuBois is an intriguing story set in ancient Rome during the time of the emperors, populated by a myriad of characters from all walks of life. The protagonists of the story are Sara, a slave, and Matthaios, the prince and son of the evil dictator Titus. They have known each other since childhood and have cultivated a strong love for each other despite being aware of the social disparity and the impossibility of their relationship coming to fruition.
I had the opportunity to read and review this book through the platform onlinebookclub.com. Therefore, the full version of the review can be found on their website at this link.
I found the basic plot engaging, especially appreciating Titus's story, as it provides a detailed retrospective on the emperor's past. However, I must express a critical note regarding the abundance of elements in the narrative, such as historical facts, divine interventions, magic, fairies, and the occasional setting in Atlantis. There is history, romance, fantasy, and mystery, none of which is developed to a reasonable extent. Personally, I believe that this accumulation of elements weighed down the narrative, sometimes even leading to distraction from the reading as the details out of context cause the reader's attention to wander. In conclusion, the basic story is intriguing and could have benefited from fewer external elements unrelated to the historical fact that underpins the plot.
It is worth mentioning how romance permeates the narration abundantly, sometimes taking on characteristics closer to lust. The author’s writing is touching, authentically conveying a sense of deep and enduring love between her main characters. Despite addressing themes of abuse and depicting moments of intimacy, she does so with delicacy, avoiding any explicit erotic details.
Overall, the reading is easily accessible; however, I personally didn’t find it much enjoyable because of the too many elements involved in the story.





Commenti

Post popolari in questo blog

Il sole dei secoli, vito franchini

Come approcciarsi ai Romanzi Storici

The Cinnamon Bun Bookstore, Laurie Gilmore