Elodie Harper proves once again why she’s one of the most compelling voices in historical fiction. In just a few pages, Boudicca’s Daughter sets the stage for a story of power, survival, and sisterhood. Through the perspectives of Bellenia and Solina, we are plunged into the hardship of rebellion—cold, hunger, fear—yet Harper’s prose shimmers with vitality, making the past feel immediate and visceral.

The tension is palpable, the sense of place deeply immersive, and even in this brief glimpse, the character work is exceptional. If this extract is any indication, the full novel will be a triumph. August can’t come soon enough!

I really enjoyed Elodie Harper's writing style in this eight page extract of Boudicca's daughter as I thought she had the perfect balance of action as well as description. This meant the setting and atmosphere felt extremely vivid without slowing the pace of the extract down. Even in such a short sample of the book, I felt I got a good sense of the characters and they were interesting and developed.

I found it slightly strange that the extract we got was chapter 13 so you are really thrown into the action with very little understanding of the backstory. Additionally I found it hard to assign a star rating to such a short extract and wish we had had even just one more chapter to get a better feel for the author's writing style and the story being told.

Overall, I enjoyed this extract however I wish it was slightly longer!

This excerpt has only increased the eagerness and great anticipation I have felt since Boudicca's Daughter was first announced. It has already established a key cast of characters that clearly have a complex family dynamic, existing at the time of one of the most iconic rebellions in history. The landscape is already woven into the story like a mythological and mystical character and tension was systematically building through this entire excerpt. The writing is classic to Elodie Harpers style, descriptive and almost poetic in delivery, as someone who thoroughly enjoyed The Wolf Den Trilogy, I can already tell that Boudicca's Daughter will elicit the same emotional reaction from me.

A juicy short extract that gives the reader just enough action, drama, and emotion to want to read more.

If that’s just an extract then I definitely need to read the rest of the book! Gimme gimme gimme!!! I need the rest of this book as soon as physically possible!

Obviously this is just the first few pages of Elodie Harper’s latest but it is clearly going to be fantastic.Her research is, as before, careful and precise resulting in a vivid creation of a time period long gone. I loved all three of her last trilogy and can’t wait for this one to come out.

Oh, this is exciting! Really enjoyed these few pages. Looking forward to the complete work.

Thank you Netgalley and Head of Zeus / Apollo for the ARC.

Wow, now I just want to read the whole thing
I loved Harper's series set in Pompeii and now this is an excellent hint at another great book

Elodie Harper's writing transports you instantly, and brings history to life.

I was gripped by the Wolf Den trilogy and this extract promises the same, with visceral details of life in Roman Britain and characters with worrying fates. I'm looking forward to reading the rest!

I thought this extract would satiate my need for more Elodie Harper content until I receive the hardback of Boudicca's Daughter this summer, however I am now more impatient than ever to get my hands on this book! It promises to be another gripping, atmospheric and unmissable read. The gorgeous writing style of the Wolf Den trilogy partnered with the legend of Boudicca = my idea of heaven. I cannot wait.

Thank you to Elodie Harper, Head of Zeus | Apollo, and NetGalley for the free e-arc extract in exchange for an honest review.

I have already pre-ordered this and cannot wait for this to be released! I loved this chapter extract and it has me craving the release date. I will bet it lives up to the perfection of the Wolf Den trilogy.

have been fascinated by the roman, / iceni clash, all i have been able to read so far has been from the roman side, this alternative view drew me in straight away, cant wait until the whole story will be available. thanks

I was already excited about this new book by Elodie Harper, but after that little extract I’’m even more curious about it! I loved The wolf den trilogy and Elodie Harper’s writing so i’m just even more convinced that i’ll directly grap this book at it’s releasing date!

Soling and her sister are watching their mother Boudicca destroy a Roman legion in London but to Bellenia all this means is killing and stealing, from Britons as well as Romans. They both feel it is time they built their own city but instead they join in the fight. Judging by the extract, this will be an exciting, if bloody, read.

OMG! This was just one chapter and I was drawn in instantly! I can't wait for the book to be published!

Well this was a very short extract, giving us a tantalising glimmer of what’s to come. I absolutely loved Elodie Harper’s Wolf Den trilogy, and am excited to read her latest book.

Even with this very short extract, I can see that Boudicca's Daughter is going to be another great novel from Elodie Harper. I loved her Wolf Den books and it seems that this one will incorporate some of the same elements - strong female characters, an immersive historical setting and powerful storytelling. I'm looking forward to reading the full novel and getting to know Boudicca's daughter in more depth.

I almost wish I hadn’t read this chapter because now it’s not a case of wanting but NEEDING to read the rest of it! It takes a special kind of author to invest you so quickly into a piece of work.

Ohhh this was a brilliant taster for this new elodie harper book! I can’t wait to read the final book now, hurry up pub date!

Elodie Harper’s Boudicca’s Daughter promises to be a thrilling addition to historical fiction, and the extract alone has left me eager for more. From the very first lines, it’s clear this novel will be everything I look for in the genre—fast-paced, gripping, and filled with intensity. The writing is powerful, the atmosphere immersive, and the story already hints at a tale of resilience and rebellion. If the full novel delivers on the promise of this excerpt, it’s bound to be an unmissable read. I can’t wait to get my hands on it upon release!