"Light, entertaining and thought-provoking, this melancholic romantic story is filled with longing and loneliness. This romantic story has the flavor of campfires, the weariness of countless days and nights on the road, the hardships of soldier life, the taste of loneliness when you are surrounded by so many people and there is no one to actually talk to. It's not about all the smut and all the spicy, it's about finding a companion, someone who brings peace of mind, the comfort of shared silence, or the pleasure of quiet conversation under a starry sky. Despite the vast difference between their social standing, Hadrian and Antinous connect instantly on a purely human level. And so it begins - unconventional and bittersweet romance, I really enjoyed reading."

"I really enjoyed the third book in this series, as someone who predominantly reads contemporary romance I really enjoyed my introduction into historical romance through this book as well as the other two.

It was fun to see the progress and growth of our MMCs relationship throughout the book as well as the perspective of what a true relationship would be like under those circumstances and in that era of time.

Overall this was a really enjoyable read and I have enjoyed the other two books from this author as well."

"Really solid work. As always, the spicy scenes are some of the best parts of the book. However, I was rather delighted with the venture into more fantastical themes and elements. 

This also features a bittersweet, albeit happy ending which I enjoyed."