“Amora is an engaging novel”
"From the onset after reading the dedication and preface, I felt drawn to read this book. Those few pages alone where engaging and inviting. The author’s openness and simple yet humble manner in which he speaks of his late brother and family seemed to stir something...
“the Plot twist at the end was superb, and jaw dropping.”
"Amora is a young woman who married young to a business man Leo who was deep into politics At first you can see that the two have a lovely relationship and with the book set during the roman empire rule. their relationship was what one would call one of a kind. She is...
“I could not stop reading this book”
"I could not stop reading this book. I just couldn't put it down because I just wanted to know what will happen next the whole time. This book helps a person grow in their personal life. It helps one to overcome problems whether it is financial, a feeling of rejection...
“I wholeheartedly recommend Amora”
"Betrayal is an emotionally distressing experience that can deeply wound anyone. In Amora by Grant J. Hallstrom, we delve into the true story of a noble woman from the Greco-Roman world who embraced Christianity, leading her to make the difficult decision to divorce...
“historical fiction with strong female lead characters”
"Amora by Grant J. Hallstrom is a historical fiction story based on the true account of a noblewoman and also inspired by the author's brother. The version I read has 262 pages divided into 48 chapters. The story revolves around Amora and her slave, Maria, who find...
“immerses you in bygone days”
"Amora by Grant Hallstrom is a historical fiction novel set in the Roman Empire. Amora is a young woman of privilege. Her marriage with the patrician, Leo, brought Amora a kind of happiness that fulfilled her life, more so with the arrival of their first child,...
“I learned from the story”
"Amora by Grant J. Hallstrom is a historical fiction about Roman culture, Christianity, and the life of a noblewoman, Amora, during the 2nd century in Rome, during the period of Justin Martyr (100 AD–165 AD). While Still young, Amora was married to Leo, a wedding...
“heartfelt historical fiction book”
"Grant Hallstrom's heartfelt historical fiction book Amora was sparked by a petition that Justin Martyr had created. It is a tale about forgiving others and loving them despite their flaws. Amora and Leo, the subject of this tale, are a couple. Amora was a lady who...
“The pace of the story is perfect”
"Set in Rome during the second century, Amora follows the lives of Leo and Amora, a married couple from the highest level of Roman society. A family tragedy sets Leo and Amora on diverging paths. Leo continues living an indulgent lifestyle, whereas Amora becomes...
“very potent and is very hard to ignore”
"In all the cultures and civilizations I have read about and experienced, children are one of the best blessings a family could ever receive. The community is focused on growth. Roman and Spartan civilizations judged children negatively. Many mothers have been at the...
