I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how rare it is to find young adult historical fiction that blends coming-of-age themes, let alone one set during the Roman era. There are plenty of adult epics and military sagas out there, but I can't find many stories that explore what it’s like to grow up against the backdrop of ancient Rome.
As a writer myself, I’ve been working on a series that dives into exactly that: a young prince navigating identity, power, and purpose on a fictional island influenced by Roman culture. But as a reader, I’m always on the lookout for more books in this niche. So I’m curious, are there any writers in this group who write in this niche? And for readers, is that a niche you would be interested in reading about?
As a writer myself, I’ve been working on a series that dives into exactly that: a young prince navigating identity, power, and purpose on a fictional island influenced by Roman culture. But as a reader, I’m always on the lookout for more books in this niche.
So I’m curious, are there any writers in this group who write in this niche? And for readers, is that a niche you would be interested in reading about?