"The Valiant" by Jillian Dodd centers around the fierce and determined protagonist, a young woman named Thea, who is thrust into a world of gladiators and ancient combat. As she navigates the brutal arena filled with political intrigue and fierce rivalries, Thea must decide whether to fight for her freedom or embrace her fate within the walls of power. Along the way, she discovers her own strength and resilience, finding love and friendship in unexpected places. Set against a backdrop of ancient Rome, the story weaves themes of loyalty, bravery, and the fight for one's own destiny. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Spy Girl .

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2019 by Tantor Audio .