Ashta the Lion Tamer

A queer fantasy by a Canadian author WITH a cover that gives me all the Spartacus vibes? (from the overly dramatic Starz series, of course) - I was sold from the start. I will admit, the start was quite clunky, with chapters being more like camera switches then the actual end of a scene, but the pace......more

"Ashta the Lion Tamer" by Morena Stamm is a captivating blend of fantasy, romance, and self-discovery. Set in the kingdom of Tripsia, where names hold power, protagonist Ashta navigates the complexities of her role as a guard while grappling with her desire for freedom and love. Stamm expertly weave......more

Nice enough story yet overly complicated plot with a lot of different characters. Most of the actions lack motivation and I caught myself thinking: ok, so he/she is just weird or untrustworthy or... there is no characterdepth that explains certain decisions. Even with Ashta; I do want to root for he......more

This book dragged me into a world I did not know I needed, it has a brilliant storyline and so many great characters that you learn to love with very different pasts and lives. Could not wait for the second book in the series! A must read!......more

This story drew me in, likeable characters and interesting plot lines. What more could you ask for.......more