Aarya Merchant

An absolutely beautiful story! Feast of Sorrow takes you on an emotional ride through the years in the lives of the members of the Gavian household. You see Apicius become more and more restless to reach his dream and see how his sacrifices end up hurting himself and everyone else around him. Each and every character is developed so realistically that you understand their emotions and feel as if you're connected to them with every decision they make. The plot over many years shows the inside scoop on the corruption of Ancient Roman politics and how it really is only "every man for himself". Words truly are not able to describe the depth of this novel and the new perspective it gives you on the daily lives of the powerful in the ancient world. Even if the ancient world is not your area of interest, Feast of Sorrow is an amazing read which will grip your interest and leave you wanting a taste of Ancient Rome for yourself.